Funland of Fredericksburg Adds New Rides
Funland children's amusement park is bringing new and exciting rides to its Virginia location in Fredericksburg. General manager Clink Novak reports that the pad for the drop tower was poured ... [read more]
The Joy Is Gone: Joyland Amusement Park Closes for Good
Announced as closing permanently last fall, Joyland Amusement Park in Lubbock, Texas, quickly appeared to receive a new lease on life. The family-owned park had found last-minute buyers eager to keep ... [read more]
Water Country Makes a Big Splash, While Both Canobie Lake and Maine's Palace Playland Get New Rides
New England's, largest water park is making some splashy changes for the 2023 season. Water Country, located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is entering its 40th season, and to welcome this milestone, ... [read more]
Midway Millennials: Berk Enterprises' Reilly Berk
Gen-Z CEO Has Big Plans & A Tub o' Fun for 2023
“Big plans,” is how the new CEO of Berk Enterprises describes the near-term future of one of the leading concession suppliers nationwide. These plans range from new distribution center ... [read more]
Branson's Track Family Fun Park Revamps Park with New Rides and Games
In Branson, Mo., Track Family Fun Parks operates three different locations, and is now celebrating a new era as it debuted many new additions last year. The new attractions are designed to be popular ... [read more]
Coney Island's Luna Park is Bringing in Long-Planned Rides
Delayed from the pandemic and weather, Luna Park, on New York's iconic Coney Island, has begun to open long-planned new rides. Three were planned, with a groundbreaking in October 2021, but only one ... [read more]
Saying Ahoy to a New Pirate Quest at Legoland Florida
Legoland Florida has just opened its new Pirate River Quest boat ride attraction in January. Delayed from opening late last year due to highly inclement weather – Hurricane Ian's landfall ... [read more]
Sky's the Limit at Fun Spot America Amusement Parks for 2023
Fun Spot America has three theme park locations: Fayetteville, Ga., and Kissimmee, and Orlando, Fl. All three showed great growth in 2021 and 2022, resulting in some big plans for the family-owned ... [read more]
Super Nintendo World Comes to Universal Hollywood
A big first for Universal Studios Hollywood has come to fruition. The movie studio lot/amusement park that has long featured rides and attractions culled from the big screen has entered the world of ... [read more]
Six Flags Magic Mountain Makes History with Over 20 Roller Coasters
Record breaking thrills are coasting in at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif. The park has reached a grand total of 20 roller coasters, an achievement that park president Don McCoy ... [read more]
