SANTA CLAUS, IN
or the second year in a row, Holiday World has received the industry's top award in Ride Operations Excellence. The award from International Ride Training (IRT) of Nashville, Tennessee, came after an unannounced safety audit at Holiday World during the 2018 season. FULL STORY
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CLEMENTON, NJ
South Jersey's century-old amusement park invites visitors to make new memories this season by reliving old ones. Clementon Park & Splash World, founded in 1907, will add four retro-themed rides. The Pirate Ship, Scrambler and Tilt-A-Whirl rides, plus a twisting Dragon Coaster will be ready for visitors when the season opens on May 24. The new attractions will join 24 existing rides at the amusement and water parks. FULL STORY HERSHEY, PA
Summer will be here before you know it, and if you intend to go to the Sweetest Place on Earth, the amusement park is getting ready for a fun-filled season. Hersheypark's 2019 summer season begins May 3. The 121-acre theme park is bringing some new features to its 112th season. What's new at Hersheypark? Here's what you can expect in addition to all of the normal entertainment at Hersheypark:
FULL STORY Cue the iconic John Williams fanfare—there is breaking news from a galaxy, far, far away! As exciting details emerge about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, one burning question has lingered: When can we visit this wondrous new land? Well, polish that lightsaber and prepare for lightspeed because Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open on May 31 at Disneyland Resort in California and on August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, debuting early because of high guest interest in the immersive land.
When you first arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on opening day for phase one, you’ll have the opportunity to take in the sights, sounds, and experiences of Batuu—from the local watering hole, Oga’s Cantina, to the thrilling new attraction Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, which places you in control of the most famous ship in the galaxy as you live out your very own Star Wars story. Later this year, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will open for phase two—and you’ll find yourself in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance as you experience the most ambitious, immersive, and advanced attraction ever. The land is opening in phases so that guests can sooner enjoy the unique, out-of-this-world experiences that will only be found at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. FULL STORY MONTICELLO, NY
The Kartrite Hotel & Indoor Waterpark is nearing completion in the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York. The hotel is located next to a 100,000-sf casino and the Monster Golf Course. The $180-million project will feature 324 guest rooms. Amenities include a bar, a candy store, a coffee shop, four restaurants, a tap room, a family entertainment center with an arcade and indoor ropes course, a conference center, and a spa. FULL STORY BUENA PARK, CA
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual food-inspired event that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry. This year’s newly-expanded festival will feature over 75 unique boysenberry-inspired creations crafted by the Knott’s culinary team. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a tantalizing line up of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist to one-of-a-kind specialty desserts and drinks that can only be found at Knott’s Berry Farm during this time of the year. In addition to the numerous food and drink offerings, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival offers a wide selection of local crafters, live music, musical stage shows and fun activities for guests of all ages to enjoy. This year’s Boysenberry Festival runs 31 days starting March 29, operating daily through April 28, 2019. FULL STORY QUEBEC, CN
Were barely through the first week of March and La Ronde has announced some amusement park news to get you giddy for summertime. Quebec’s biggest amusement park has announced a new Bronze Season Pass sale for $41.99 compared to $89.99. The Bronze Pass would allow for access to La Ronde all season, including unlimited admission. FULL STORY BLACKPOOL, UK
One English town was hit with plenty of full moons last weekend after a group of nearly 200 British naturalists gathered to beat the record for most naked people on a roller coaster. A group of 195 British naturalists stripped down and headed to Blackpool Pleasure Beach amusement park in Blackpool on Saturday night as part of an annual naturists weekend in the city, SWNS reported. FULL STORY KANSAS CITY, KS
A report filed last week by Kansas City investment firm EPR Properties raises doubts about whether or not Schlitterbahn can re-pay $179.8 million in debt the company owes the firm for the Kansas City, Kansas water park. As 41 Action News first reported on Friday, in a required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), EPR notes Schlitterbahn owes the firm $179.8 million as of Dec. 31, 2018. But EPR says it's given additional money to Schlitterbahn to cover legal expenses from a series of criminal charges against park operators including owner Jeff Henry following the death of a 10-year-old boy on the Verrückt water slide in 2016. FULL STORY |
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