AMARILLO, TX
Eight people were stuck upside down for about 45 minutes at a Texas amusement park Tuesday. According to KAMR-TV, the riders were on the Texas Intimidator ride at Wonderland Park in Amarillo when the ride got stuck. Firefighters arrived on the scene and got the stuck passengers down in about 15 minutes. No injuries were reported. FULL STORY
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ORLANDO, FL
The Magic Kingdom park map has been updated and the Tomorrowland marquee is noticeably different. After the removal of the Tomorrowland marquee earlier this week, we reported a new sign would soon be installed. Now, it seems Disney may have shown off the new sign before it was installed in the park. According to the image, the new marquee will be much more simple in design featuring a silver metal exterior. More importantly, the font from the new marquee is much different than the current font of Tomorrowland. This new font seems to follow the trend of bold, simple fonts that are easier to read and are less stylized. FULL STORY ORLANDO, FL
If you’re visiting Epcot at Walt Disney World this summer, keep the kids away from any stray animals you might find. A feral cat just tested positive for rabies and the health department is warning people to be careful during the coming months because it could have infected other animals. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a 60-day rabies alert for a two-mile radius around Interstate 4 and Epcot Center Drive. The area includes not just much of Epcot, but the Typhoon Lagoon water park and nearby hotels like the Holiday Inn, Hilton, Marriott, Disney’s Caribbean Beach resort, Disney’s Pop Century, and Disney’s Saratoga Springs. FULL STORY ORLANDO, FL
"Stranger Things" have taken over Universal Orlando. The theme park released new artwork for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights maze. “The artwork was designed exclusively by Kyle Lambert who has previously illustrated art for seasons one through three of the mega-hit Netflix original series,” Universal said in a press release. The show’s return earlier this month was widely anticipated, particularly because previous seasons were estimated to have 8.8 million viewers per episode. FULL STORY SANDUSKY, OH
You have a rare chance to see some of Cedar Point's most historic places via the amusement park's new Segway tours. The Segway tours just started in June 2019. We went on a tour to give you a taste of some of where it takes you. FULL STORY ST. LOUIS, MO
Guests visiting Six Flags St. Louis can experience an out-of-this-world event with Moonmania, a celebration of the first Moon landing, running from July 16-20. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, the park is offering a galaxy full of activities in the Palace Gardens area. Check out the lineup below: FULL STORY KANSAS CITY, MO
Known for its immersive celebrations like Halloween Haunt and WinterFest, Worlds of Fun is ramping up to introduce Grand Carnivale. The new international festival is the largest summer event in park history, featuring an elaborate parade, authentic global cuisine, entertainment and interactive festivities. The 23-day event will run from July 13 through August 4. It is included with park admission or season pass. “This is like nothing we’ve done before,” said Chris Foshee, communications manager at Worlds of Fun. “From the festival’s massive size to all the intricate details, guests will be enchanted as our park comes to life with a cultural celebration that’s full of surprises and unique experiences.” During Grand Carnivale, guests can explore the cultures of China, France, Germany, India and Italy. FULL STORY Once just a pipe dream of Nintendo fans everywhere, a Nintendo theme park land will soon be real. Super Nintendo World is a huge upcoming expansion to Universal Studios Japan, costing over $351 million (with some reporting the sum to be as much as $544 million). Much like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter was to Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood, Super Nintendo World will be an additional land, rather than an entire stand-alone theme park.
Since the expansion was announced in 2015, information on the has gradually trickled in. We’ve collected all the details about Super Nintendo World into one handy-dandy FAQ. As we learn more info, we’ll update the post. Here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming Super Nintendo World: FULL STORY HERSHEY, PA
One way to unwind before performing your hits in an amusement park is to dance along to the beat of a passing band. New Kids On The Block member Donnie Wahlberg grabbed a friend Saturday afternoon and cut a jig through Hersheypark a few hours prior to the band’s show. Wahlberg’s Instagram video shows the pair improvising some moves behind a marching band. FULL STORY |
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