Dollywood and Silver Dollar City owner Herschend Family Entertainment is acquiring Idaho's Silverwood Theme Park.

Universal Orlando’s third theme park brought two more budget-friendly hotel options, but they just don’t measure up to the resort’s original value hotel. That proximity was really the only highlight ...

Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry shows why hype can be problematic for a theme park attraction. When Epic Universe first began hosting previews in the spring of 2025, this new Wizarding ...

The Themed Entertainment Association’s annual report on theme park attendance is being released much later than usual, but does sport a new entrant among the top 20 parks in North America. Dollywood ...

Construction on Universal Orlando’s next theme park, Epic Universe, will be put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We remain very confident that the parks business will generate healthy returns ...

SeaWorld Orlando will be adding what it calls a “first-of-its-kind suspended dark ride” in 2026. Called SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, the new ride will see “guests will embark on a vibrant ...

Family-owned ZDT’s Amusement Park in Seguin, Texas will be permanently closing next month. The closing announcement posted on the park’s website and social media channels reads: “For more than 18 ...

Lost Island Theme Park will hold its grand opening for the new single-rail Fire Runner roller coaster on July 18. Fire Runner is a single-rail Raptor coaster built by Rocky Mountain Construction, ...

With 10 years of Halloween Horror Nights experience and Universal building its first year-round haunt in one of my favorite vacation spots, I had to book a trip to Universal Horror Unleashed in Las ...

It wasn’t long ago that Orlando, with its theme parks emphasizing high-tech dark rides, theming, and family appeal, was not considered a major destination for roller coaster enthusiasts. Now, the ...

Six Flags Great America had gone six years without opening a brand new coaster, so I was sure their next addition would be a massive, world-class ride that would rival some of the best coasters on the ...

The first-ever Thrill Glider coaster is coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2026, according to permits filed with Los Angeles County. The Thrill Glider is a new coaster model from Dutch manufacturer ...