Though Cedar Fair went to great lengths to supercharge the former “Paramount Parks” with thrill rides in the years after their purchase, they eventually settled down. Today, it’s easy to look across the legacy Cedar Fair parks (including the former Paramount Parks contained within) and recognize that gradually, Cedar Fair did learn to emphasize environments,…
When planning a vacation to Orlando, many travelers debate between visiting Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resort. Both options provide exclusive accommodation that allows guests added benefits including proximity, early park entry, and transportation. It can be difficult to determine which option has better value, especially when it comes to these accommodations. This is…
4. Disneyland’s version is better than Magic Kingdom’s… but only for super-fans Alright, alright, everyone knows that Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean is a masterpiece and Magic Kingdom’s version is the “Spark Notes.” On the flip side, we know that Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion has some extra scenes and flourishes compared to Disneyland’s. So of…
King’s fall On November 14, 2024 – just days after Kingda Ka had closed “for the season” – Six Flags Great Adventure issued a press release confessing to what fans had feared: yep, Kingda Ka would never re-open. Aside from rumors (or we can now confirm, leaks) issued by coaster community insiders, fans had had no official notice. No…
Theme parks are a place of fun and excitement for thousands of traveling families every day. Children and adults alike flock to these popular spots for leisure and relaxation and for the most part, that’s what they get—but even a near-perfect vacation can have its scary moments even outside of October! For most, any average…
Universal Orlando Resort’s innovative and extraordinary new theme park, Epic Universe is finally opening on May 22, 2025. This new theme park will feature five lands including Super Nintendo World™, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk, Celestial Park, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™- Ministry of Magic™. Fans will be…
Nestled in the remote town of Rock, West Virginia, lies one of the country’s most haunting and mysterious sites. The Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park is known for its eerie charm and dark past. This defunct park is steeped in tragedy and chilling tales that have drawn curious thrill-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts for decades. With…
By now, you know the news that shocked the coaster world: that Cedar Point would get a very surprise addition for 2025: a second coaster to open alongside the highly-reviewed but infamously-pit-stopped Top Thrill 2. And we’re not talking about a kiddie coaster. Nope, Siren’s Curse will be a whopper – a sizable steel behemoth that…
As the sun sets over Avengers Campus during the Halloween Time season, the usual lighting package on the multiversal Tivan tower flickers away. Instead of surging power and an otherworldly glow, the tower is dark but for flashing red warning lights and occasional electrical dissipations. Something has happened. And the coolest thing is, we don’t…
Earlier this summer, Cedar Point announced a brand new coaster for the 2025 season. The announcement was a surprise as many were expecting a new water park attraction. What is even more surprising is that Cedar Point welcomed a new coaster in the 2024 season as well (even if only briefly). Top Thrill 2 initially…
