Chaperones and More Security Measures for a Safer Amusement Park Summer
With what they are somewhat euphemistically calling “unruly” instances of behavior, theme parks across the U.S. are responding to a spate of recent incidents by issuing guidelines, and in ... [read more]
New Rides for 12 Different Six Flags Parks Coming this Year
Six Flags theme parks will be offering a whole new cadre of rides from coasters to family attractions. According to Six Flags CEO Selim Bassoul, the attractions will offer new ways to “ramp up ... [read more]
Arnolds Park Revamps Legendary Coaster
The Legend roller coaster is just that – a legend in the lore of Arnolds Park in Arnolds Park, Iowa, located along Lake Okoboji.The classic coaster has been completely refurbished. According to ... [read more]
New Additions Come to Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place San Diego is adding new attractions for 2023, the park's first since its opening, just last March.The theme park will be adding Count's Splash Castle and the Sunny Day Café to its ... [read more]
Oregon's Oaks Amusement Park Opens 118th Season
Despite often inclement and unseasonably chilly weather this year, Oregon's Oaks Amusement Park has officially begun its 118th season in Portland. While snow was actually predicted for opening day, ... [read more]
She'll Be Comin' Round That Mountain - Big Bear Mountain in Dollywood
Dollywood, located in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. is right on track – pun intended – for the planned spring opening of their new roller coaster, a major attraction called Big Bear Mountain. Made ... [read more]
Universal to Build Child-Focused Theme Park in Frisco, Texas
Coming soon to North Texas from Universal Parks & Resorts - it’s a family-oriented theme park plus hotel. Also in the works for Universal: plans to bring a Halloween Horror Nights ... [read more]
Lost Island Theme Park Opened Briefly in 2022; Plans for Longer, Smoother Season in 2023
Long planned and eagerly awaited, Lost Island nonetheless had challenges during its first season in summer of 2022. Opened in June, it closed early for the season August 28th. But the park appears ... [read more]
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]
