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Opening date revealed for Verbolten revamp at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (278+ words) The new version of Verbolten will open on May 30 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Called Verbolten: Forbidden Turn, the coaster will be enhanced with new special effects, animatronics and scenery to carry a new story, though the track layout will remain…...
Cedar Point brings back Coastermania for 2026 after complaints
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (341+ words) The lesson for Cedar Point fans over the last few days: sometimes, theme parks do listen to your complaints." Coastermania will be returning to the Sandusky, Ohio park for 2026, after an abandoned attempt to replace their annual coaster event " typically…...
Ranking every roller coaster in Southern California
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1870+ words) Southern California is the real promised land for American roller coaster fans. Be sure to check out similar coaster rankings that I've done for Virginia, Orlando, Minnesota, and at multi-park resorts like Universal Orlando, Disney World, and Disneyland. For the…...
Mythos restaurant closing at Universal Orlando
1+ week, 5+ day ago (348+ words) The Mythos restaurant at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure will be closing in 2027, the resort announced Thursday. The closure is a part of Universal's overhaul of the entire Lost Continent section of the park, which Universal said will close in…...
Holiday in the Park returning to Six Flags Over Georgia and Great Adventure in 2026 - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (370+ words) One year after the annual holiday events at Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Over Georgia were axed, the parks are bringing it back." Six Flags announced Tuesday morning that Holiday in the Park will return for 2026 "reimagined, redesigned…...
Niagara Amusement Park hints at permanent closure after canceling 2026 season
2+ week, 4+ day ago (339+ words) Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World in upstate New York won't open for the 2026 season " and now the real question is whether there's any chance it will ever open again." The statement does not mention the park's long-term future nor even…...
Spielberg exhibit coming to Universal Orlando this summer
2+ week, 5+ day ago (340+ words) Steven Spielberg films will be the subject of a limited-time exhibit coming to Universal Studios Florida this summer." Universal said in a Thursday press release that guests can expect to "explore a collection of props and behind-the-scenes stories" from Spielberg…...
Disney World sets earliest start date ever for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (318+ words) Early August is now Halloween season " at least at Walt Disney World. The 2026 edition of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom will be starting on Aug. 7, the earliest start ever for the seasonal event. The full slate of…...
Universal Orlando launches single-ride Express pass
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (288+ words) Universal Orlando's three theme parks are rolling out a new option for its Express pass, allowing guests to buy one-time line-skipping access rather than buy an Express pass covering the entire park. Called Universal Express Now, the pass can be…...
Universal Legacy Store returning to City Walk Orlando - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) Universal Orlando's City Walk is getting a slight makeover with a returning store and a new burger option." With Epic Universe now approaching its first birthday, the Epic Universe Preview Center will be closing on April 13. In its place will…...