Six Flags is facing mounting criticism for their extreme thrill rides after a father plunged to his death from a roller coaster in Georgia on Monday, while riding with his son. The tragedy comes less than two weeks after Six Flags permanently retired its X2 coaster at California’s Magic Mountain amid lawsuits alleging the ride … Read more
The happiest place on Earth now comes with a much bigger price tag for parkgoers. Disney quietly jacked up ticket prices this week – pushing its coveted 1-Day “Park Hopper” pass past a whopping $300 for peak weekends. While the multi-park pass is advertised at $280, mandatory fees and an extra $18.40 tax make the … Read more
Disneyland Paris was forced to slam its gates shut to last-minute visitors after both theme parks completely sold out, leaving hopeful vacationers stranded outside. Last-minute parkgoers looking for same-day passes were turned away on Saturday, Oct. 3, as massive crowds packed into Disneyland Park and the newly revamped Disney Adventure World. Fan site ED92 reported … Read more
Let the magic begin. Costco has quietly rolled out a new Disneyland ticket deal for its faithful shoppers, just in time for the holidays. The new deal comes with a 2-day Park Hopper ticket, a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and a $60 Disney dining card, all for $329.99. The deal is valid from Oct. 2 … Read more
The happiest place on earth could soon get pricier. For years, both Disneyland and Disney World have raised prices at the beginning of October, coinciding with the start of Disney’s fiscal year. As the month looms, fans are expecting yet another hike. The last three increases took place on October 11, 2023, October 9, 2024 … Read more
It’s time to say goodbye. Labor Day marked the end of the 2027 summer season for the South-Central Pennsylvania park, which seasonally closed down for the 120th summer. And with that, the sweet amusement park has said sayonara to a fan favorite ride — the Tidal Force. The 32-year-old water ride is setting sail, leaving … Read more
Panic and confusion followed at a theme park in Spain Saturday after a ride on a Batman-themed roller coaster left a visitor with fractures to both legs, according to local reports. The incident occurred on the Batman Gotham City Escape at Parque Warner Madrid, the park said in a post on X. The 49-year-old rider … Read more
They fudged up big time. Hershey Park in Pennsylvania is facing the music online after boasting that their prices were lower than Dollywood just hours after Dolly Parton’s death at age 80. The faux pas came to light via an X post with over 1.7 million views The post showed a screenshot of an X … Read more
They’re trying to climb her stairway to heaven. Fans of the late country music icon Dolly Parton have crashed the Dollywood website. The Tennessee amusement park boasts roller coasters, live concerts and an archive of Parton’s most famous costumes, including the real “coat of many colors” that inspired her breakout 1971 hit song. The mourners … Read more
Tomorrowland is heading into the future. Disney has announced a major overhaul of Disneyland‘s Tomorrowland, a section of the park with a fraught history of unrealized potential. The overhaul was confirmed by Chairman of Disney Experiences Thomas Mazloum at the D23 fan convention on August 15. “You all know Disneyland is a promise. As that … Read more
Talk about a desert oasis. Developers are plotting a nearly 93,000-square-foot indoor rainforest with free-flying birds, sloths, snakes and exotic plants — smack in the middle of Arizona’s scorching Sonoran Desert. Dubbed Paradise Earth, the four-story attraction is planned for 10.5 acres of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land near Scottsdale and is being billed by … Read more
Residents of a Los Angeles suburb may finally get some peace after weeks of being terrorized by incessant screams coming from a new roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood. The “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” coaster, which reaches speeds of up to 72mph, soft-launched for a limited number of park guests in July, and Toluca … Read more
The “Happiest Place on Earth” doesn’t live up to its name during happy hour. Disneyland has quietly raised prices on hundreds of food and drink items, with the average cocktail now priced at a jaw-dropping $21. Disneyland has quietly raised prices on hundreds of food and drink items, with the average cocktail now priced at … Read more
Is it Donald Duct? Disney World is facing backlash after guests noticed that the props on the one of the rides was seemingly held together by cheap adhesive. The sticky situation reportedly affected Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a log flume inspired by the 2009 Disney animated film “The Princess and the Frog.” However, one sharp-eyed rider … Read more
As inflation continues to ravage our fair land, a recent report proves that fun can still be affordable. HomeToGo’s Theme Park Index ranked the affordability of 40 theme park locations across 20 states, taking into account admission price, parking, and the average cost of nearby accommodations. The top spot for affordable fun goes to Quassy … Read more
Is that an apocalyptic asteroid blazing overhead? What else could explain why some of the nation’s most rip-roaring dinosaur exhibits recently went extinct? Last fall, tristate favorite Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, NJ, sold off its terrific menagerie of 25 animatronic dinosaurs. Then in February, Walt Disney World in Orlando abruptly announced the permanent closure … Read more
In an era of pricey theme parks and gated admission, one Pennsylvania amusement park is still letting guests in for free. Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, has been admission-free since it opened nearly a century ago. Knoebels opened its doors on July 4, 1926 — and will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, as the nation … Read more
After four long years of delays, false starts and endless speculation, one of Southern California’s most beloved thrill rides is finally making its comeback at Knott’s Berry Farm. The amusement park confirmed to the OC Register that the reimagined Montezooma’s Revenge rollercoaster will reopen this summer following a lengthy renovation project. Originally opened in 1978, … Read more
Washingtonians are already mourning the impending loss of a beloved theme and water park, with many residents still in disbelief months after the closure was announced. Wild Waves Theme Park, located in Federal Way, Washington, announced last year it would close at the end of the 2026 season. The park’s final day is scheduled for … Read more
Santa Monica’s iconic Pacific Park is officially turning 30, marking three decades since amusement rides returned to the famed Santa Monica Pier for the first time since the 1930s. The beloved oceanfront attraction celebrated the milestone Tuesday with a birthday-themed light show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel, displaying “Happy Birthday” messages, anniversary graphics, and a … Read more