Florida State Fair 2022 will be February 10-21, 2022 (typical dates for the fair)

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Fun Spot America Atlanta announced a new for 2022 coaster, built by RMC.

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Dollywood Heartsong Lodge and Resort, accepting reservations Fall 2022

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Mattel, Inc. announced they are opening a new park “Mattel Adventure Park” in October 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. It will feature a Hot Wheels roller coaster, amongst other attractions.

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Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger! World's steepest dive roller coaster unveiled as part of the Six Flags Fiesta Texas 30th Anniversary Celebration in 2022

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Info in the new Peppa Pig Theme Park being built on Legoland Florida property. One of the six rides will be a coaster called “Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster”.

https://www.winterhavenchamber.com/blog/rides-attractions-revealed-for-the-worlds-first-peppa-pig-theme-park

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“Defiance” a record breaking Gerstlauer coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Colorado.

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On Friday, August 6, 2021 at 7:12:36 PM UTC-4, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

“Defiance” a record breaking Gerstlauer coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Colorado.

What record is it breaking? It isn't the tallest, or the fastest, or the most inversions, even amongst Eurofighters.

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Don’t know. But that’s how they’re advertising it. I was wondering, too. So I guess we’ll see…

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On Friday, August 6, 2021 at 10:37:01 PM UTC-4, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

Don’t know. But that’s how they’re advertising it. I was wondering, too. So I guess we’ll see…

I have a sneaky suspicion it's about the altitude... sorta like how Straosphere used to call the Hiroller the tallest/highest coaster.

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Kings Dominion announced:
Jungle X-Pedition and Tumbili
Explorers wanted! The park is renaming and upgrading the Safari Village area of the park and introducing Jungle X-Pedition. At Jungle X-Pedition, guests will be immersed in a completely transformed jungle experience featuring a brand-new roller coaster,
new signature dining location, all new retail store, and more discoveries to come – all richly themed to reflect the adventure of an archeological expedition.
One of these discoveries: Tumbili (toom-bee-lee -- the Swahili word for “monkey”), a 4D Free Spin roller coaster that uses state-of-the art magnetic technology to control and induce spinning as the riders tumble along the track. Riders will climb
aboard and travel up 112 feet on a 90 degree vertical lift hill and make their way back to the bottom as they spin along the triple stacked track featuring two beyond-vertical raven drops.

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“Ice Breaker” at SeaWorld Orlando will open February 2022

“Iron Gwazi” at Busch Gardens Tampa will open March 2022

“Tidal Surge” at SeaWorld San Antonio will open in spring 2022. It will be the world’s tallest and fastest Screamin’ Swing.

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Calendar of special events at SeaWorld Orlando has been posted.

10 new rides at Adventureland Park in Iowa.

Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg will open in March 2022.

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Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando January 28 and 29

Finding Nemo the Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to be reimagined for 2022

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Guardians Of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/09/just-announced-guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-opening-in-2022-at-epcot/?CMP=SOC-DPFY22Q1wo0930211006210013C&fbclid=IwAR3SlpZOKokyVIUF4TbYbvxlHHQndAYgbA1-vxMffwtdrIqmhqZhUDGx1Cw

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Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida will close for refurbishment January 7 to late summer 2022

New attractions, new rides, and new pedestrian plazas set to open at Luna Park in Coney Island, New York in Spring of 2022.

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Peppa Pig theme park officially opening February 24th.

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On Wednesday, 13 October 2021 at 04:40:43 UTC+1, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

Peppa Pig theme park officially opening February 24th.

Credit whores can breathe a sigh of relief. The FAQ says that adults without kids will be admitted, so those who want to embarrass themselves can in fact do so.

-
www.superiorsolitaire.com

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Two new attractions will be making a splash at Adventure Island, just in time for spring break! Guests can race down an all-new dueling water slide, Rapids Racer, featuring the world's first dueling saucers. Wahoo Remix, formerly Wahoo Run, will also re-
surface as a new experience, with exciting first-of-its-kind ride elements for Tampa’s Island Paradise!
NEW! RAPIDS RACER
Three, two, one go! Feel the rush of competition on the ALL-NEW Rapids Racer! Riders grab a two-person raft before racing through nearly 600 feet of slide, complete with low walls to encounter your opponents throughout this side-by-side experience. The
thrill of the chase is amplified as guests swirl through the world’s first dueling saucers in this exhilarating journey full of high-speed tunnels, turns, and more! Who will conquer this high-speed slide first? Find out at the finish line
NEW! WAHOO REMIX
Riders will enjoy waves of water and sound as they splash to the beat of a remixed favorite attraction. Formerly Wahoo Run, Wahoo Remix will be Adventure Island’s first waterslide to feature synchronized light and sound elements, delivering an all-new,
high energy, family raft ride experience with ultimate party vibes. Enclosed tunnels that were once dark will now glow and groove as riders zoom through over 600 feet of fun.
https://adventureisland.com/water-slides/2022-attractions/

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On Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 6:17:00 AM UTC-4, Richard Bannister wrote:

On Wednesday, 13 October 2021 at 04:40:43 UTC+1, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

Peppa Pig theme park officially opening February 24th.

Credit whores can breathe a sigh of relief. The FAQ says that adults without kids will be admitted, so those who want to embarrass themselves can in fact do so.

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www.superiorsolitaire.com

Gonna be a mighty expensive credit though.

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Pirate River Quest at Legoland Florida.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain:
“WONDER WOMAN™ Flight of Courage” - tallest and longest single-rail coaster on the planet where riders will fly over 3,300 feet of track, towering 13 stories and soaring at speeds up to 58 miles-per-hour. The new coaster will be located in the six-
acre DC UNIVERSE™ area of the park, which will be expanded and entirely remodeled to include a new, innovative restaurant and bar experience, plus retail locations featuring exclusive DC branded merchandise.

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Sandcastle Waterpark:
Drop-in all summer long and experience our newest high altitude, free-fall body slide for 2022, Bombs Away!
Learn more at https://bddy.me/3osCiOd

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Niagara Amusement Park:
Trail Walk

Adventureland (New York):
Fireball - new ride, details coming later this week.

Fun Spot America (Atlanta):
RMC coaster will be named “ArieForce One”

Lost Island Theme Park:
Volkanu- Quest For the Golden Idol (new dark ride concept from Sally)

Extreme Engineering new products:
Cloud Coaster
Surfing Tsunami
SkyTag
Parkour Around

JRA will become part of RWS Entertainment Group

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JUST ANNOUNCED AT IAAPA! NEW DARK RIDE COMING TO MONTEREYS CANNERY ROW IN 2022!

Daniels Wood Land, Inc. and Sally Dark Rides will be the owners/operators of this brand new dark ride, dubbed Treasure Hunt - The Ride, featuring a 5 minute long ride and 15 minute queue experience. Learn more in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xysrYUwz-Us&ab_channel=ThemeParkInsider

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“Fireball” at Adventureland in New York. This is a “Rollerball” model medium size version coaster from Ride Engineers Switzerland. First of its kind in North America.

Kennywood will bring back the Kangaroo ride, which closed after 2020. Ride is refurbished by Premier Rides.

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On Nov 19, 2021, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<44b59fee-6752-4671-a95b-0d6477b8a492n@googlegroups.com>):

"Fireball" at Adventureland in New York. This is a "Rollerball"

model

medium size version coaster from Ride Engineers Switzerland. First of its kind in North America.

Kennywood will bring back the Kangaroo ride, which closed after 2020. Ride is refurbished by Premier Rides.

I�m so excited about the Kangaroo return. I�m a late riser and woke up to
this news today, and it was a great way to start the day. I will have to make
a Kennywood trip in 2022 to celebrate. I�m casting my vote for the
"vintage" graphics package.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

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Busch Gardens Tampa’s Skyride reopening summer 2022.

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Fun Spot America in Kissimmee: new Rock ‘N Roll ride (guessing it’ll replace the similar Flying Bobs.

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Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park:
Medusa’s Slidewheel - first rotating water slide in the U.S.

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Adventureland Resort in Iowa is now part of the Palace Entertainment group of attractions!
What does this mean for guests in 2022? First - Adventureland is expanding! Eight new family rides will open next season, plus two more all-new attractions to come in 2023. Second - our Platinum Passholders just scored more perks: you may now use your
Adventureland Platinum Pass at any Palace Entertainment park in the country!

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Typhoon Lagoon will reopen January 2nd

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Kings Dominion: WinterFest is cancelled for January 8 and 9, 2022.

Alabama Adventure:
New mouse coaster for 2022 relocated from Lake Winnie- “Cheddar Chase”, a Wild Mouse coaster from L&T Systems.

Busch Gardens Tampa ride closure schedule:
The following areas and attractions are temporarily closed:
Gwazi Gliders (January 3 - 7)
Montu (January 4 - February 18)
Skyride
Slimey's Sahara Sand
Treetop Trails & Jungala Play Areas
Upcoming attraction closures for annual maintenance:
SheiKra (January 31 - March 4)
Stanley Falls Flume (February 7 - March 18)
The Count's Cars (February 14 - 18)
Desert Runners (February 21 - March 4)

SeaWorld Orlando:
Ice Breaker officially opens February 18

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From Knott’s Berry Farm:
Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022, as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. 🎢 This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping the
ride’s unique charm that our guests have loved for generations. Stay tuned for more information later this year. 🐍 The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

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On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 6:25:35 PM UTC-5, Tyler Eaves wrote:

On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 4:11:20 PM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

From Knott’s Berry Farm:
Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022, as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. 🎢 This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping

the ride’s unique charm that our guests have loved for generations. Stay tuned for more information later this year. 🐍 The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

Interesting.

I'm guessing new train and maybe a LSM conversion?

I have a feeling you’re right. I’m almost surprised they’re keeping it at the point. Closed for over a year means major changes.

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On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 4:11:20 PM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

From Knott’s Berry Farm:
Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022, as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. 🎢 This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping

the ride’s unique charm that our guests have loved for generations. Stay tuned for more information later this year. 🐍 The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

Interesting.

I'm guessing new train and maybe a LSM conversion?

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ZooAmerica at Hersheypark will be closed tomorrow due to forecasted weather.

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Knott’s Berry Farm:
Lights, Camera, Pizza! Here's your first look at our all-new quick-service Italian eatery that will be located in the former Hollywood Hits location. This fun new restaurant pays nod to our 1920 roots with an art deco design and exciting new food options
for guests, including pastas, salads, breadsticks, and a variety of pizzas. Coming to Memory Lane at Knott's Berry Farm this Summer 2022!
Back by popular demand, the historic Montezooma's Revenge will be opening again for guests to experience this classic coaster for a limited time, beginning on January 11. 🎢 This will be your last chance to ride this iconic flywheel-launched shuttle
coaster before it closes for major renovations. 🐍 The new Montezooma's Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

The Grand Floridian Spa is opening Jan. 26 at Walt Disney World.

Animal Connections has reopened at Busch Gardens Tampa.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be closed January 16 due to expected weather.

Universal Studios Florida announced its Mardi Gras concert lineup:
Feb 5 – Sugar Ray
Feb 12 – Diana Ross
Feb 19 – Barenaked Ladies
Feb 20 – Styx
Feb 26 – Jon Pardi
Mar 5 – LL Cool J
Mar 6 – Marshmello
Mar 12 – Lee Brice
Mar 13 – Becky G
Mar 18 – Khalid
Mar 19 – Seal
Mar 20 – Gavin Degraw
Mar 25 – The Revivalists
Mar 26 – Jimmie Allen
Mar 27 – Jason Derulo

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On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 1:11:20 PM UTC-8, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

From Knott’s Berry Farm:
Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022, as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. 🎢 This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping

the ride’s unique charm that our guests have loved for generations. Stay tuned for more information later this year. 🐍 The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

And then they announced that it's staying open for a limited time for a last chance to ride.

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Quassy Amusement Park:
And the winner is: Rocket Rapids!
That is the official name given to the new water coaster coming this season to the park, Quassy officials announced today.
The state-of-the-art attraction’s name was coined by Mrs. Jessica Papp’s fourth grade homeroom class at Canton Intermediate School, Canton, Conn., in a contest among local and area elementary and middle schools.

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Florida State Fair Ride List has been posted:
Ride Name Height Requirement Other Restrictions
Air Raid
(spectacular) 51" or more
75" maximum
8 tickets required.
Alpine Bobs
(thrill) 42" or more
5 tickets required.
Axis
(thrill) 42" with paid adult
52" alone
4 tickets required.
Beach Shack
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Berry Go Round
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Bumble Bee
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Bumper Cars
(family) 42" with paid adult
48" alone
4 tickets required.
Bumper Cars
(family) 42" with paid adult
48" alone
4 tickets required.
Carousel
(family) 32" with paid adult
42" alone 150lb. weight limit per horse.
4 tickets required.
Circus Train
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Cliff Hanger
(thrill) 48" or more Max. weight per car: 540lbs.
4 tickets required.
Construction Zone
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Daytona
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Downdraft
(thrill) 46" with paid adult
48" alone
4 tickets required.
Dragon Flyer Coaster
(family) 36" with paid adult
47" alone
4 tickets required.
Dragon Wagon
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Dragstrip Jr. Slide
(family) 42" or more
3 tickets required.
Enterprise
(spectacular) 54" or more No single riders
6 tickets required.
Flying Dumbos
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
4 tickets required.
Free Bird
(thrill) 48" or more
5 tickets required.
Friendly Wheel
(spectacular) 36" with paid adult
56" alone
5 tickets required.
Giant Wheel
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No single riders
6 tickets required.
Granny Bugs
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Groovy Bus
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum No adults
3 tickets required.
Happy Swing
(kiddie) 36" or more
73" maximum
3 tickets required.
Haunted
(thrill) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes, bare feet
4 tickets required.
Haunted Mansion
(thrill) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes, bare feet
4 tickets required.
Helicopters
(kiddie) 36" or more
3 tickets required.
Hit in 2000
(spectacular) 50" or more
78" maximum
6 tickets required.
Hydro Shock
(spectacular) 48" or more
5 tickets required.
Jalopy Junction
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Jumping Star
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Landslide
(family) 42" or more
4 tickets required.
Light House Dive
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Magnum
(spectacular) 55" or more
6 tickets required.
Mega Drop
(spectacular) 55" or more
82" maximum
5 tickets required.
Merry-Go-Round
(family) 32" with paid adult
42" alone 150lb. weight limit per horse.
4 tickets required.
Midway Sky Eye
(spectacular) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
5 tickets required.
Mighty Mouse Coaster
(spectacular) 42" with paid adult
48" alone
6 tickets required.
Mini Dumbos
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Mini-Himalaya
(family) 36" with paid adult
48" alone
3 tickets required.
Monster Trucks
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Music Express
(thrill) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Orbiter
(thrill) 52" or more
5 tickets required.
Pirate
(thrill) 48" or more
5 tickets required.
Puppy Roll
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
RC-48 Coaster
(spectacular) 55" or more
76" maximum
6 tickets required.
Ring of Fire
(thrill) 48" or more
Rock Star
(spectacular) 60" or more
5 tickets required.
Silver Streak
(family) 36" with paid adult
48" alone
3 tickets required.
Sky Ride
(family) 48" with paid adult
48" alone under 48” with paid adult
4 tickets required.
Space Roller
(spectacular) 54" or more
6 tickets required.
Space Shuttle
(family) 48" or more
3 tickets required.
Starship 4000
(thrill) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Starship 4000
(thrill) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Street Fighter 360
(spectacular) 55" or more
77" maximum
5 tickets required.
Super Cyclone Coaster
(spectacular) 48" with paid adult
52" alone 4 riders per car - no single riders.
6 tickets required.
Super Himalaya
(spectacular) 60" or more
6 tickets required.
Super Slide
(family) 42" or more
4 tickets required.
Surfs Up
(family) 42" or more
4 tickets required.
Swamp Gator
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Tea Cups
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Techno Power
(spectacular) 52" or more
5 tickets required.
Tilt-A-Whirl
(family) 36" with paid adult
46" alone
4 tickets required.
Typhoon
(thrill) 42" with paid adult
52" alone
5 tickets required.
Umbrella 4x4 Quads
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Umbrella Farm Tractors
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Umbrella Hummers
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Umbrella VW Bugs
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Undersea Adventure
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
48" alone
3 tickets required.
Vertigo
(spectacular) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Wacky Shack
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes, bare feet
4 tickets required.
Wacky Worm Coaster
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
4 tickets required.
Zero Gravity
(thrill) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Zipper
(thrill) 52" or more No single riders
4 tickets required.
Zombie Hotel
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes, bare feet
4 tickets required.

**RIDE LIST SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME**

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Six Flags Magic Mountain launches pay-per-ride option on 4 coasters
Magic Mountain has launched a single-use, pay-per-ride Flash Pass on four of the Valencia amusement park’s most popular roller coasters. The new Flash Pass Skip-the-Line single-ride option is available at Magic Mountain on select days for West Coast
Racers, Twisted Colossus, Full Throttle and Goliath.

Universal’s Volcano Bay closed January 16-18 due to weather.

Several Six Flags parks are modifying their membership programs.

“Love's Revenge" at Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City, Florida returns for 2 nights only, FEB 11 & 12.

Morey’s Piers announced opening dates for 2022 season.

Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando closed for maintenance through later next week.

Turn It Up at Busch Gardens Tampa returned January 14.

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Iron Gwazi's grand opening is MARCH 11.

Emperor’s grand opening is MARCH 12.

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Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg will open March 25.

Busch Gardens Tampa closed at 2:15pm today due to weather.

The South Florida Fair will be implementing new measures on the event’s final Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28 and 29. These proactive procedures come in the wake of the number of unsupervised minors roaming the fairgrounds on the busiest nights of the
fair.
The new policy will be implemented on January 28 and 29 only starting at 8:30 p.m., as follows:
• All guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. ID will be required.
• In addition to the gate admission, all guests ages 6 to 17 years old must purchase a ride wristband.
This does not apply to advance ticket holders.

Mears Transporation Group is reopening the bus line between Busch Gardens and one of six Orlando pick-up locations including SeaWorld!!
(Please note the locations listed on the first page are NOT pickup locations, they are requesting where you are staying click through to PAGE TWO to see the 6 pick up locations)
The bus is free PROVIDED you have a paid Busch Gardens Ticket. You may start making reservations as soon as next Monday the 31st of January.

HUGE Mardi Gras is back! Let the good times roll with delicious Bayou Bites, Foto Spots, Children's Parade, and fun décor throughout the parks!
Fun Spot's HUGE Mardi Gras begins February 5th and runs through April 24th at both Fun Spot Orlando and Kissimmee.
https://fun-spot.com/mardi-gras-orlando-and-kissimmee/

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Old Town:
Due to expected low temperatures on Saturday night, we will not be hosting Live Music at the Old Town Stage. Saturday's band, Liverpool Live, will return to Old Town on Saturday, March 12. For additional upcoming band performances, please visit our
website: https://myoldtownusa.com/category/events/

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Legoland New York:
Opening date is April 8th.
Lego City Water Playground opening summer 2022.
There will also be a new path and stairway to connect Miniland and Lego Ninjago World, Lego Castle and Lego City. A new food and beverage station will also be located in this hub.
New fireworks Red White and Boom on July 4.
First ever Christmas Bricktacular mid November through December.
New shows: Academy Of Arrrr, Detective Trace, and Earth Beat!

Big Rivers Waterpark in Texas:
The new Fairgrounds rides are about to open for family fun, and will include the Rolling Thunder spinning roller coaster, SPINdletop, a swing that propels riders in a pendulum for 360 degrees, a family attraction known as the Screaming Eagles, is a
modern day Flying Scooter, that allows the riders to control the flight path of the car, and a rocking pirate ship called Lafitte's Fury. There will also be seven more rides, each varying in intensity from children's attractions to more rides that
thrill.

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in New Jersey:
NEW for the 2022 season! Introducing our newest attraction to the Amusement Park at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, the Shark Escape.
The Shark Escape is a SBF Visa Family double vortex roller coaster that can hold up to 20 persons at a time with a total number of five cars. Themed to replicate an underwater buried treasure adventure, this two-minute ride takes you on a journey through
325ft worth of a golden yellow track reaching speeds up to 15mph. At approximately 72ft wide by 20ft high, the Shark Escape will be the must-try ride at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk during the 2022 season!

Weeki Wachee Springs:
Mermaid performances cancelled January 29 and 30 due to forecasted unusually cold temperatures.

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Universal Orlando:
Creatures Of the Night, an all-new, limited-time Tribute Store is located in the Sahara Traders store at Universal Studios Florida.

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Montezooma’s Revenge at Knott’s Berry Farm will now close February 7 for major renovations, reopening in 2023.

Avalanche at Kings Dominion will be rethemed and renamed “Reptilian” for 2022.

SeaWorld Parks makes an offer to purchase Cedar Fair.

Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail announces “Blood Wedding” and “Cry Of Death” as the two trails for their Love’s Revenge event February 11 and 12, 2022.

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On Feb 1, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<4947a388-f708-4369-9cf6-196e74f0a209n@googlegroups.com>):

SeaWorld Parks makes an offer to purchase Cedar Fair.

Really hoping this doesn�t happen. Seems like it probably won�t, but
I�m no expert by any means.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

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On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 10:03:23 PM UTC-5, Heather Kendrick wrote:

On Feb 1, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<4947a388-f708-4369...@googlegroups.com>):

SeaWorld Parks makes an offer to purchase Cedar Fair.

Really hoping this doesn´t happen. Seems like it probably won´t, but
I´m no expert by any means.
--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

I think it would be good. The Cedar fair parks are mostly bland, cookie cutter and corporate feeling. Plus they don’t invest in several parks such as Dorney. SeaWorld owned parks are a lot more creative and unique, in my opinion. If it happens, I
wonder if they’d change the company name to cedar fair the way Premier Parks changed their name to Six flags after they bought Six Flags. SeaWorld owned parks are investing heavily on rides (mostly coasters and thrill rides) and less on new animal
exhibits and shows, so they’re headed in a cedar fair type direction anyway (hopefully with more themeing than CF likes).

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***NEW INDOOR AMUSEMENT CENTER ALERT***
Elev8 Fun Sanford is now open at the Seminole Towne Center in Florida,. What used to be a Sears department store is a now a two-story park with FAST electric go-karts, bowling, arcades, laser tag, climbing towers, ropes course, bars, and a restaurant
with terrific food. As seen exclusively on Good Day Orlando.

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On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 10:21:47 PM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 10:03:23 PM UTC-5, Heather Kendrick wrote:

On Feb 1, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<4947a388-f708-4369...@googlegroups.com>):

SeaWorld Parks makes an offer to purchase Cedar Fair.

Really hoping this doesn´t happen. Seems like it probably won´t, but I´m no expert by any means.
--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

I think it would be good. The Cedar fair parks are mostly bland, cookie cutter and corporate feeling. Plus they don’t invest in several parks such as Dorney. SeaWorld owned parks are a lot more creative and unique, in my opinion. If it happens, I

wonder if they’d change the company name to cedar fair the way Premier Parks changed their name to Six flags after they bought Six Flags. SeaWorld owned parks are investing heavily on rides (mostly coasters and thrill rides) and less on new animal
exhibits and shows, so they’re headed in a cedar fair type direction anyway (hopefully with more themeing than CF likes).

I dont see it. What better theming do you see on Mako, Ice Breaker or Gwazi that CF doesnt have on Orion or SteVe? Neither corp is doing HaMaCraMA or 7DMT level theming. Most of the "theming" left at Seaworld has been there since the park opened. Same is
true of both BG parks, outside of Cobras snake. Hell, Tigris is built in the trough of a shoot-the-chute ride with no real changes.

I just dont understand why SeaWorld would want to expand North, I can easily see why CF would want to get into Florida.
I also dont see how KD and BGW would both survive the merger.

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I dont see it. What better theming do you see on Mako, Ice Breaker or Gwazi that CF doesnt have on Orion or SteVe? Neither corp is doing HaMaCraMA or 7DMT level theming. Most of the "theming" left at Seaworld has been there since the park opened. Same

is true of both BG parks, outside of Cobras snake. Hell, Tigris is built in the trough of a shoot-the-chute ride with no real changes.


They make the most of what they have because they don't have $200 million to spend on a junior coaster. That said, it's the "most of what they have" which isn't that much in the grand scheme of things. They want to borrow money before the fed increases
rates to combat inflation and consolidation is the name of the game right now. There's no growth in any of these properties, just opportunities for synergies and greater appeal to acquire meaningful IPs.

I just dont understand why SeaWorld would want to expand North, I can easily see why CF would want to get into Florida.
I also dont see how KD and BGW would both survive the merger.

KD might not. It's never been the sort of performer that Kings Island is nor does it have access to the tax breaks that Carowinds got.

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Santa's Village Azoosement Park in East Dundee, Ill. has something to ho-ho-ho about this year. The independent theme park has purchased a custom-designed dark ride from IRM. The ride's system was built by Majestic Rides out of Ohio, and the ride
itself, formerly known as Escape from Dinosaur Beach, had its original home on the New Jersey Boardwalk. However, in 1998, the ride was placed in storage.

Santa's Village is planning to install and open a revamped version of the ride for 2022. The ride will be rethemed with tech support and general help provided by IRM and Majestic. IRM is also selling Santa's Village a classic Hampton children's ride.
The ride company's president, Sam Shurgott says IRM remains “committed to providing reliable rides, equipment and services at the best possible prices and intend to leave parks and facilities a better place.” What new theme Santa has in store for the
classic dino dark ride has yet to be determined.

In 2019, Santa's Village announced plans to open a new log flume ride dubbed the Yuletide Plunge for the 2022 season. That ride's hardware was also purchased from IRM. The flume ride was originally known as the Log Jammer in its run from 1992 to 2009
at Kiddieland in Melrose Park, Ill.
Your Company could be here!
Created by OD Hopkins, the flume ride runs 1,000 feet in length and features a 25-foot drop.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg closed February 4 due to weather.

Aquatica Orlando closed February 5 due to weather.

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Weeki Wachee:
🌧 Due to inclement weather tomorrow, Tuesday February 8, there will not be a mermaid performance at 11 AM. We will update the page if there are any changes for the 3 PM show.

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On Feb 3, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<ca3655f0-8fbf-4175-8a7a-c6fb887b6016n@googlegroups.com>):

Santa's Village Azoosement Park in East Dundee, Ill. has something to ho-ho-ho about this year. The independent theme park has purchased a custom-designed dark ride from IRM. The ride's system was built by Majestic Rides out of Ohio, and the ride itself, formerly known as Escape from Dinosaur Beach, had its original home on the New Jersey Boardwalk. However, in 1998, the ride was placed in storage.

Wow, that kind of news almost has me wanting to finally make a visit to
Santa�s Village. I�ve stayed away because I avoid patronizing
unaccredited zoos (which are usually better characterized as exotic animal collections), but it�s going to really test my principles to have to pass
up a quirky dark ride.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

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Niagara Amusement Park:
“We are pleased to announce that another 🎢 Schwarzkopf 🎢 will be joining the IB Parks arsenal! Arriving right here at Niagara Amusement Park, this classic shuttle loop coaster (with flywheel launch!) is expected to begin construction as soon as
the weather cooperates!!”
This is Kennywood’s old Laser Loop!

Busch Gardens Tampa:
Closing at 12 noon February 8 due to weather

Fun Spot America - both Florida locations:
Closing outdoor rides early and arcade at 9pm on February 8 due to weather.

Dollywood:
Dollywood on Tuesday announced they'll start paying a hundred percent of tuition for employees who wish to further their education. This includes the cost of fees and textbooks.

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BREAKING NEWS! Wild Adventures Theme Employees to Receive 100% FREE Tuition!

Starting February 24, every employee at Wild Adventures, regardless of their role, will be eligible for 100 percent free tuition through Herschend GROW U, a new program from our parent company, Herschend Enterprises, in partnership with Guild Education.
GROW U connects our team members with amazing online programs to earn degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Right now, we are gearing up for our 2022 Season, and we are looking to hire over 500 people to help us create unforgettable experiences for our guests. If you’re looking to further your education, we invite you to join our team. See available
positions now at https://fal.cn/3m2Qx

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Wisdom Rides Sells it's First New 1-Trailer Giant Wheel to McDaniel Brothers Shows.

Cedar Fair rejects SeaWorld’s offer to purchase Cedar Fair.

Carnival Warehouse announced a new print magazine, publishing 10 times per year.

B&C Amusements has decided to do away with the ride portion of their business. In 2022, they will just operate their food stands and they are selling their rides. One of their rides is a Swinging Gym, one of only two rides of its kind they claim are
still operating in the US.

Steve Mattfeld of Sun Valley Rides will be taking delivery on a Luna Park wheel this coming season. In addition, Luna Park wheels will be delivered to Matt Jax Amusements, Texas Born Amusements, and Paul Huesman for a Nov. 21 delivery.

Bronx Zoo’s Dinosaur Safari will return this spring

Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster coaster will remain closed all of 2022.

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Star City in Philippines will finally reopen February 24, 2022 after an temporary closure in mid 2019 after a fire at the park.

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Thunderbolt will replace Flying Bobs at Beech Bend for 2022

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Thunderbolt will replace Flying Bobs for 2022

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Hersheypark:
Sidewinder is rethemed and repainted to Jolly Rancher Remix. The reimagined boomerang roller coaster takes guests on a flavor ride by sending them and their senses forward and back on the same flavorful track. Riders of Hershey’s height category (48”)
and above will blast through the flavor tunnel, invert six times in 90 seconds and jam to sweet tunes. Each ride is different with five randomized flavor rides like Watermelon or Green Apple, complete with different music, lights and scents for an only-
in-Hershey sensory experience.
New ride: Mix'd Flavored By Jolly Rancher all-new family ride is located just steps away from Jolly Rancher Remix in the heart of Hersheypark near Storm Runner coaster. Riders of Reese’s height category (42”) and above sit in one of the four arms and
spin 360 degrees. The ride then shifts into gear and mixes in lifts, drops and never-before-seen views while dodging the other riders.

Nighttime spectaculars are returning to Disneyland

SeaWorld Orlando changes height requirement on Ice Breaker from 48” to 54”

Powers Great American Midways:
Techno Jump

Santucci’s Original Square Pizza is opening this summer in Wildwood, New Jersey. It will be located at 402 E. 26th Ave in Wildwood, NJ.

The United Kingdom's Chester Zoo has announced the birth of an aardvark for the first time in their 90 year history.

Wadkins is building a new wheel for Kissel Amusement Company. Other deliveries and sales include CDAC, Modern Midways, Pride of Texas Shows and TDK LLC.

Wonder Woman: Flight Of Courage at Six Flags Magic Mountain coming in summer

Several Cedar Fair parks will replace a Halloween Haunt with another Halloween event

Rides 4 - U:
Mini Crazy Dance from Visa was purchased by North American Midway Entertainment and themed Raptor Run. This is the second version of the ride for NAME and they currently have a third on order.
The Beach Buggies ride, made by SBF, is going to Big Rock Amusements.
A second ride was sold to Bates Brothers Amusement Company.
A dog themed Mini-Jet with new special rack was sold to Andy Schoendienst and Durant Amusements purchased a mini Pirate ride themed the Flying Dragon. Another Mini Pirate was sold to Houghton Enterprises.
Soled also sold a used Freak Out to Rainier Amusements of Washington.
A 36' Chance carousel was sold to Icon park in Orlando.

ESI:
Street Fighter Revolution, a version of the Street Fighter that spins a complete 360 degrees was sold to Lisko Family Midways.

Cedar Point:
New restaurant called “Farmhouse Chicken & Grill”
Subway will be replaced with custom made hot dog stand

Ray Cammack Shows has been awarded the contract for the San Diego Fair for the next 5 years.

Aquatica Orlando:
New bar called Motu’s Bar

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Great Adventure has finally announced the wide array of improvements coming to the park this year!

• MEDUSA is back with a new color palette, logo, and Gold Rush-era backstory!

• Jr. Thrillseekers (formerly Safari Kids) is completing its 2-year renovation complete with 8 rides including Lil’ Devil Coaster–and Barnstormer, returning for 2022.

• Single rider lines are being added to Jersey Devil Coaster, El Toro, Nitro, and Medusa!

• The FLASH Pass is moving from the Q-Bot system to the new Q SMART mobile technology system that works directly from your smartphone.

• The Six Flags mobile app now allows you to add your pass to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay Wallet for faster access into the park.

• “Wow moments” – More emphasis will be placed on creating “Wow” moments through fun and memorable guest interactions, beautiful landscaping views, additional seating for relaxation, and a massive, new marquee on Rt. 537

• Yum Yum Cafe and Granny’s will both reopen following makeovers with new floors, décor, menu boards, and traffic flow.

• A Fatburger® location is coming to Adventure Alley, serving burgers, milkshakes, onion rings, and more.

• New Dining Options – The park will expand its culinary options with freshly roasted rotisserie chicken added to the menu at Granny’s, freshly-brewed coffee creations at Sweet Treats, proudly serving Starbucks® and many additional high quality
offerings

• Family Restrooms – To better accommodate the needs of all guests, the theme park will introduce two new family restrooms to the Adventure Alley section.

• Volta Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Compatible with all electric vehicles, units will be available in the theme park, water park and safari parking lots

• New Pavilions – The park’s high-tech, touchless security screening entry area and the popular Johnny Rocket’s outdoor dining patio will sport new wooden pavilion shade coverings.

• Summer Vibes Festival – As sun-kissed dreams come to life, guests will drench themselves in a kaleidoscope of color at this new, summer festival, which will run July 16 to August 14. Mouth-watering treats, beat-the-heat beverages, bold, eye-popping
spectacles, live entertainment, and colorful curiosities will immerse guests in the reverie of summer.

• New Animal Adventures – The Wild Safari’s animal care team welcomes three new giraffe calves, a new male rhinoceros, and an array of spring babies. The Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will feature an entirely new audio tour guests can stream
from any mobile device and an expanded, three-lane roadway with five newly paved miles. The Drive-Thru opens March 19th!

• New ‘Giraffe Encounter’ Safari VIP Tour – Great Adventure theme park will launch a new safari VIP experience, the Giraffe Encounter Tour. This off-road adventure on military-style, open-air trucks will feature an informative and engaging tour
guide through seven sections of the Wild Safari and the opportunity to hand-feed giraffes at Wild Safari’s Camp Aventura. Tour guests can also meet small exotic animals up-close. Tour tickets may be purchased in advance or at the park.

• BATMAN™ The Ride will sport a bold, shiny new coat of paint!

New Season Pass Program

Six Flags has announced its brand new 3-tiered Season Pass program:

• Thrillseeker Pass is perfect for frequent home park visitation

• Extreme Pass is ideal for live-on-the-edge thrills all year, without blockout dates

• Ultimate Pass provides the best value for everything offered

Extreme and Ultimate Passes also each come with two Junior Passes for guests under 42"!

More info: https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/store/tickets

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Miami Seaquarium has been sold from Palace Entertainment to The Dolphin Company. They will no longer provide orca shows or orca exhibits at all.

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GatorWorld of Florida has been closed since 2020 shutdown and will be closed until there is a new buyer for the park.

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The Tennessee Valley Fair has named Kissel Entertainment to be the official midway provider of the Tennessee Valley Fair. The partnership between the Tennessee Valley Fair and Kissel Entertainment will begin this upcoming Fair, September 9th-18th, 2022.

The Maryland State Fair announced that the 141st edition of the fair will run for three weekends in 2022 with scheduled days off in the beginning of the week. The fair will run Thursday, August 25 – Sunday, August 28, Thursday, September 1 – Monday,
September 5 and Thursday, September 8 – Sunday, September 11, 2022. Last year, the fair announced during its final weekend of the 2021 fair that it would extend its run an additional weekend and feature the Deggeller Attractions Midway and vendors,
however, agriculture and 4-H events were not extended. The 2022 fair will feature its full schedule of events all three weekends.

Playland’s Flying Witch will be moved to Niagara Amusement Park..

California’s Great America:
Liberty Twirler, just one of several upgrades to the All-American Corners section of the park. On Liberty Twirler, guests will take a spin on this dizzying scrambler ride that offers fun for all ages!

Blue Sky Amusements:
Zipper, replaces older one.

Kentucky Kingdom:
The Stunt Dog Experience (May 28 - July 31) brings amazing tricks and comedy antics featured on The Tonight Show, Oprah, Animal Planet and more! It's doggone, tail-waggin' fun for all ages! Beginning opening day, April 30, get ready for an adventure of
mammoth proportions – Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs – The Ride begins showing in the 5-D Cinema! During this immersive experience, you'll join Manny, Ellie, Diego and Sid the Sloth on an epic dinosaur adventure. Grab your special effects glasses;
dinos in mirror are closer than they appear!

Wet N Wild Emerald Pointe:
We have extended our 2022 operating calendar by TWO weekends!
Now opening on May 21st and closing September 11.

Kennywood:
Due to the approaching winter storm, the Job Fair scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, March 12, has been POSTPONED. We have rescheduled the Job Fair for Saturday, March 19, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We’ll see you then – or, you can apply online now!
https://bit.ly/3CzJ0bE

Six Flags Over Georgia:
Due to inclement weather, the park will be closed tomorrow, March 12. ❄ The park will be open Sunday, March 13, from 11:00am - 6:00pm.

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Several weather related announcements today:

Carowinds closing at 2pm today

Kings Dominion closing at 1pm today

SeaWorld Orlando closing at 8pm today.

Weeki Wachee closed today.

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Central Florida Fair is closed today due to weather.

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Aquatica Orlando:
Closed early at 1pm Saturday, March 12.
Closed Sunday, March 13.

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Bradford County Fair:
Free Admission to Family Day on Sunday! That’s right, our friends at Deggeller Attractions have announced there will be free admission to Sunday’s Family Day on the midway. Individual ride tickets and arm bands will be sold inside the midway and pre-
sale armband vouchers will be honored as well. Family day opens at 1pm. Come out and enjoy the midway!

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Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari:
Wild Safari Drive-Thru opens this Saturday!
The Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure opens this Saturday, March 19th. Read about some of the additions below, including 5 miles of freshly paved Safari road, 3 new giraffe calves, and the 2022 "Save an Icon" pin.
NEW ANIMALS
• Sawyer, the Southern White Rhinoceros – Six-year-old Sawyer joins three adult female rhinos in the Afrikka section of the safari. At 3,800 pounds and growing, Sawyer has a youthful bounce in his step and enjoys human touch like scratches from a
bristle brush;
• Three Reticulated Giraffe Calves – Three adorable and graceful calves were born in the safari this winter and join the safari’s “tower” (group) of 13 giraffes;
• Two sable antelope calves – This striking, horse-like antelope from Africa boasts a tufted tail, mane and impressive, ringed horns that curve like a scimitar;
• Two red lechwe calves – Identifiable by their reddish fur, white-ringed eyes and tall horns reaching up to three feet long, this type of antelope is usually found near aquatic areas in Zambia and Botswana and are considered a “near threatened
species” in the wild. The safari’s red lechwe calves, born onsite this winter, reside in the Wilde Plains section; and
• Two Asian water buffalo calves – Two adorable Asian water buffalo calves join the Afrikka section. While they bear some similarities to their African cousins, the Cape buffalo, these are domesticated animals.
And be on the lookout for other new babies coming soon, including American bison, zebra, aoudad, kangaroo, dama gazelle, blackbuck and more!
SAFARI IMPROVEMENTS
• Roadway Enhancements – All guests will enjoy a smooth experience on an expanded, two-lane roadway with five newly paved miles of blacktop. The wider roadway will help better accommodate guests who wish to enjoy the tour at their own pace and
accommodate school buses for educational programs;
• Safari Off Road Education – New in 2022, this fun and educational tour on a giant, off-road vehicle features a personal tour guide and driver, and an opportunity to feed giraffes and meet small exotic animals up close.
• Science on Safari – This contactless safari experience features a special Academic Adventure audio tour, grade-specific guidebook and optional visit with an animal educator.
• Wild Encounters – This outreach program brings exotic animals to schools for a 45-minute presentation.
• Cyber Safari – The safari’s virtual education program offers an animal meet & greet session, and the option for a longer virtual outreach program.
• Free Online Classroom – Six Flags Great Adventure’s YouTube channel offers free videos for kindergarten through 12th grade that cover conservation, adaptation, genetics and evolution.
• New Audio Tour – Guest can immerse themselves in the animal world with a new audio tour. Energetic narrators will showcase 11 simulated natural habitats featuring more than 70 different species of animals. Guests will learn fun and educational
facts about the animals, hear fascinating animal sounds and music from around the world. At the start of their adventure, guests will receive a handout with QR codes that take them to the audio tour and safari map. The audio tour is free and can be
streamed from any mobile device;
• Enhanced Safari Entrance – Six Flags’ expansive modernization and beautification efforts include a new roadway entrance and upgraded safari plaza to welcome guests;
• Volta Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Compatible with all electric vehicles, units will be available in safari parking lot later this season;
• Save an Icon Pin – Each year, the park produces and sells collectible animal pins and donates 100% of the proceeds to the Wildlife Conservation Network, whose efforts directly benefit animals in the wild. The 2022 pin, available later this spring,
will feature the bongo and cheetah. Since 2019, the park has raised more than $50,000; and
• Enhanced Mobile App – A new mobile app feature that allows guests to add their safari pass to their Google Pay Wallet or Apple Wallet will expedite the admission experience and reduce wait time.
Education information can be found online at www.sixflags.com/safari and by emailing SafariPrograms@sixflags.com.

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Adventureland (NY):
Team Fun Circus will be performing at the park all season.

Hersheypark:
Will be cashless this season

Kings Island:
The park will be bringing back the original red, white and blue colors on The Racer.

Islands Of Adventure:
Poseidon’s Fury has reopened today.

SBF-VISA Rides:
SBF-VISA Rides proudly presents Break Dance, a great and fresh amusement ride perfect for kids and adults alike, based on the classic amusement ride model that is an evergreen attraction at any park and funfair.This permanent park version features a
small footprint (15.3m in diameter and 5.5m in height, safety envelope included) and 4 arms, each one carrying 3 two-seater cars. The central hub, the arms and the individual cars rotate clockwise and anticlockwise, offering a visually impressive, wild
ride with great whipping forces. Power consumption is 63 kW. The ride can be custom-themed.

SeaWorld Orlando:
SkyTower has reopened as of today.

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Sam’s Fun City in Pensacola, Florida has been rebranded Splash City Adventures.

Timber Falls Golf closed this weekend due to weather.

Six Flags Great Adventure’s Safari off-road adventure is now Giraffe Encounter and an extra charge.

Weeki Wachee reached capacity both days this weekend.

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Introducing DC UNIVERSE™ at Six Flags Great America in 2022!
The Thrill Capital of the Midwest— in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC, introduces DC UNIVERSE™, an exciting, newly themed section of the park where guests can immerse themselves inside a DC comic book-inspired world.
This area of the park will feature three reimagined attractions – THE FLASH™: Vertical Velocity, a high-speed launch coaster, AQUAMAN™ Splashdown, a winding flume ride with a watery plunge, and DC Super-Villains Swing™, an exhilarating spinning
attraction twirling guests in a 360-degree orbit. This one-of-a-kind themed section will also include park favorites BATMAN™ The Ride and THE JOKER™ Free-Fly Coaster.

Adventure Island in Tampa closed today due to weather.

Six Flags Great Adventure to pay up to $20 an hour for ride operators this year.

Mighty Jungle Golf in Kissimmee, Florida to have delayed opening due to weather.

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Putnam County Fair closed today due to weather

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Universal Orlando:
Halloween Horror Nights will be September 2 to October 31, 2022.

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Full amusement park with roller coasters coming to COTA in 2023 The Circuit of Americas track is known for its racing, concerts, pop-up rides and activities, but now thrill seekers can prepare for roller coasters and a large amusement park in 2023. Tilt
Coaster will apparently be a part of the lineup of coasters.

Weeki Wachee closed for capacity March 26th and 27th.

Dollywood’s Drop Line closed until further notice.

Slingshot and Orlando Freefall closed until further notice at Icon Park.

Hoop De Doo Revue to reopen in June at Walt Disney World.

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SeaWorld Orlando:
Lindsey Stirling concert tomorrow will take place in Nautilus theater due to predicted weather.

Zoo Miami:
Zoofari (monorail) permanently closed

Kings Island:
Beast will break its own record by 2 feet when it reopens with changes to the first drop (steeper).

Adventureland (NY):
Fireball construction has gone vertical.

Six Flags Great Adventure:
El Toro will open with the park this season.

Rye Playland:
Zombie Castle will be staying at the park.

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ZooTampa:
Due to weather, this evening’s screening of Secrets Of the Zoo Tampa is canceled

Busch Gardens Tampa:
Closing at 8:30pm due to weather

SeaWorld Orlando:
Closing at 8:30pm due to weather

Aquatica Orlando:
Closing at 3:15pm due to weather

Adventure Island:
Closing at 3:15pm due to weather

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Busch Gardens Tampa:
Congo station on Serengeti Express has reopened after being closed for many years.

Epcot:
Guardians Of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open May 27.

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On Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 12:31:56 PM UTC-4, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

Universal Orlando:
Halloween Horror Nights will be September 2 to October 31, 2022.

I'm awaiting passes, and express passes, and any possibly combos including hotels. We'll probably go again for 4-5 days, our 4th visit to HHN starting in 2018. We're hooked!

Ted

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Busch Gardens Tampa:
In addition to the new and fresh look around the park, we’re in the process of upgrading our front gate to elevate and streamline your arrival to the park.
This summer we are adding more entertainment throughout the park. The additions are so big that we are introducing a new event called Summer Celebration! Get ready for a new show in Gwazi Plaza, the return of a fan favorite, Cirque Electric, a new
acapella group called Finish the Phrase in Dragon Fire Grill, and the Pantopia theater will reopen this summer! There is no need to wait for summer to experience entertainment at Busch Gardens. The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is in full swing now,
and we have some exciting concerts that are FREE with park admission! Don’t miss WALK THE MOON on April 9, Chris Janson on April 10, Kansas on April 23, and 3 Doors Down on April 30. For the full list of concerts, visit our website. Additionally, we
are excited to announce the return of Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends starting April 30!
There are so many new and exciting things coming to our parks that we need a place to celebrate all the changes with you! This spring we are opening a new Pass Member lounge located at one of the best venues in Busch Gardens: the top floor of the
Serengeti Overlook Restaurant!

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Coastal Carolina Fair Signs Reithoffer, First New Midway in 60+ Years. One year contract.

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On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 6:46:31 PM UTC-4, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

Kings Island:
Beast will break its own record by 2 feet when it reopens with changes to the first drop (steeper).

Beast was not operating for season passholder preview day yesterday. No signs of construction anywhere, so it may be that they don't have the personnel to run it. There were lots of rides not operating yesterday. We were only there for a couple of hours,
and only made 1 short loop through part of the park. What we saw not being operated was : Adventure Express, Windseeker, Beast, and Eiffel Tower. Although ET may have been because of the high winds. Today's weather is worse - we just had rain go through
overnight and temps are forecasted to not get above 53 in Dayton, probably 55 in Cinci. Temps on Sunday will start below freezing and the highs will not go above today's. So I would not be surprised if it isn't operating this weekend.

But the good news is that the Grand Carousel makeover is gorgeous! The horses and other parts are beautiful. And it has a complete working band organ. The only thing that would make it even better is if they could have a true ring system, but without
outside jumpers that isn't feasible.

Sharon Bond

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Adventureland Iowa:
Raging Rivers will not operate in 2022 season.

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Luna Park:
Names for new rides revealed - Leti’s Treasure (log flume) & Tony’s Express (roller coaster).
Luna Park will also unveil the 50-foot custom designed Sky Chaser Ropes Course and pedestrian plazas as part of its 2022 expansion, where the park is developing 5 acres along the Coney Island Boardwalk and Surf Avenue.

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Knoebels:
After more than 40 years of pizza-making at the park, the Cesari family is retiring. 🍕 When Knoebels opens this Saturday, we will introduce a brand-new, fresh dough pizza!

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Kentucky Kingdom:
free Pre-K season pass for ages 3-5

Magic Kingdom:
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party returns August 12-October 31

Disney’s California Adventure:
Relive the glory days with a party for the decades at the first-ever Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion! 🎉This separately ticketed event is coming select nights this June to Disney California Adventure park.

Epcot:
Connections Café & Eatery officially opens at EPCOT on April 27.

Knoebels:
After more than 40 years of pizza-making at the park, the Cesari family is retiring. 🍕 When Knoebels opens this Saturday, we will introduce a brand-new, fresh dough pizza!

Water Country USA:
NEW Aquazoid Amped, opening May 27. Members get early ride access May 14.

Busch Gardens Tampa:
Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends returns. Ready for fun-filled family activities every weekend? Join your favorite furry friends in the Sesame Street Safari of Fun starting Saturday, April 30! We’ll have special storytimes, interactive dance parties,
arts and crafts, and much more. Plus, it’s all included with park admission! Don’t miss Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends,
Saturdays and Sundays, April 30 — May 22

Adventureland Park in Iowa will be cashless for 2022 season

SeaWorld Orlando:
Viva la Música is back on Saturdays and Sundays from May 14-22, come enjoy family-friendly entertainment, delicious foods and drinks, amazing concerts and your favorite attractions!
- May 14: Grupo Mania
- May 15: El Gran Combo
- May 21: Poncho Sanchez
- May 22: Proyecto Uno
All Viva la Música concerts are at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Nautilus Theater. These concerts are included in park admission.

Brevard Zoo:
3 lion brothers from Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens are getting settled into their new home at the Brevard Zoo. If all goes well, they will officially be on habitat on Sunday, May 1.

Cedar Point:
new after hours event “Wild Frontier Nights” June 3-4, 10-11

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The Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort will close for a brief refurbishment on June 9 and reopen on June 19, 2022.

Brevard Zoo will close early on Saturday, April 30, to prepare for a major annual event, Safari Under the Stars. The Zoo will close at 2 p.m., with last admission at 12:30 p.m. park will reopen on Sunday, May 1 regular hours.

New dinosaur themed park to be built in Orange County, New York has been cancelled.

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Morey’s Piers:
Closed May 6 and 7 due to forecasted weather.

Splish Splash:
Cashless for 2022 season

Worlds Of Fun:
Falcon’s Flight has reopened

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Kings Island:
Beast will reopen Sunday, May 8

Adventureland, NY:
Park closed May 7 due to weather

Knoebels:
Park closing at 4pm May 7 due to weather

Six Flags Great Adventure:
Coaster Power Hours canceled May 6 due to weather.
Park closing at 12 noon May 7 due to weather.

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Fiends will return to Busch Gardens Tampa’s Howl-O-Scream.

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Adventureland (NY):

Beginning June 23rd, you can spot one of our royals in the park every Thursday from 2:30-7:30pm until September 1st!

Fireball will soft open on Saturday, May 22

Universal Studios Florida:

Shrek and Donkey will temporarily stop meet and greets June 7 while their location is changed.

Classic Monsters: Wolfman Vs Dracula Vs Mummy haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights

New tribute store to classic attractions will open this weekend.

Kings Island:

The curtain will rise once more for the Maestro and his troupe of ghoulish thespians, who are eager to show off their unearthly talents in a performance of an after-lifetime in Phantom Theater Encore, a live stage show performed in the Kings Island
Theater beginning June 4.

“Fun, Fireworks and Fifty – A Kings Island Nighttime Spectacular,” a new show designed to preserve and build upon the special relationship between Kings Island and its guests, will debut on Saturday. #KI50

SeaWorld Orlando:

Rescue Tails: Night Vision - new night time show during Electric Ocean

Niagara Amusement Park:

Splash World attractions will be open beginning on Saturday, May 28th and will operate from Noon through 7pm Saturday’s, Sunday’s, and Memorial Day Monday. Daily operations are scheduled to begin on Friday, June 24th. Splash World attractions “
Dragster Drench Racing Slides”, “Cannon Bowl”, “Double Dare Falls”, “Surf Hill” (Kiddie Slide for our smaller guests), “Lazy River” and the “Dino” the Kiddie Pool will all be open.
Daily Tickets for the initial operation will be $14.99 for all ages with children under 36” free when accompanied by an adult. Daily Admission Tickets will also be available for purchase online at www.niagaraamusementpark.com/tickets.
News on 2022 Season Passes will be available in the very near future. We plan to provide updates through our social media channels, website, and newsletters. For now, if you purchase a Daily Admission Ticket and plan to upgrade to a Season Pass, you M͟
U͟S͟T͟ 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝗽𝘁.

Wade Shows:

a KMG XXL will be added to ride lineup (no further details yet)

Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail:

“Headless” will be one of the trails during their event this fall.

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Fantasy Island, Beach Haven, New Jersey:

new shark-themed Tilt-A-Whirl from Texas-based manufacturer Larson International. The ride is called Shark Attack, and features cars in which riders sit within open-mouthed sharks.
Also, an aging Zamperla kiddie swing ride is replaced with a new kiddie swing from SBF/Visa. Flying Chairs is themed as Summertime Swings.

Delgrossos:

**Weather Operational Update for Saturday May 28th, 2022**
Due to water temperatures and the projected forecast for Saturday May 28th Laguna Splash water park will be operating on a modified schedule and will be open from 1pm-5pm.

Fun Spot America Atlanta:

2 new attractions coming later this year (no further details)

Batting cages temporarily closed due to construction in the area.

Busch Gardens Tampa:

Moroccan Delights (ice cream shop) has reopened

Lost Island Theme Park:

Due to construction delays, opening day has been pushed to June 18.

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Halloween (1978) haunted house announced for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights

Santa Springs Water Park will be closed today, June 9th due to forecasted low temperatures.
Santa’s Village Amusement park is open.

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Dreamland Amusements:
new SuperMan 360! The ride is open and is the only one of its kind in New York and the east Coast of the USA! Get to Westbury this weekend and try it out. Fly like SuperMan! At the corner of Old Country Road and Merchants Concourse!

Kentucky Kingdom:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🎃 Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom
Experience Kentucky Kingdom like never before with our all-new fall event during weekends in October. Trick, treat, and play by day as the sun sets on Louisville. Discover glowing family fun as more than 1,000 illuminated pumpkins transform Kentucky
Kingdom into a not-so-spooky world of nighttime fun. See towering pumpkin sculptures, some more than 12 feet high, expertly carved that light up the night with special effects and pops of color. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment, special fall photo
opportunities, trick-or-treating, limited-time seasonal bites, and more!

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Lake Compounce:
Phantom Fall Fest event coming October 2022

Universal Orlando:
Escape rooms based on Back to the Future and Jurassic World, coming to Citywalk fall 2022
Shrek character meet and greets moving to KidZone area of Universal Studios Florida

Steel Pier:
Pirate Voyager new kiddie ride, now open

Hamerton Zoo:
A dinosaur exhibit recently debuted at the Hamerton Zoo Park in Steeple Gidding, England. Approximately 14 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs are on display for guests to observe as they ride the K-T Express train.

Worlds Of Fun:
“As we upgrade the MAMBA® operating system, only one train is available. This has led to longer than usual wait times. To reduce waiting in the heat, we are implementing Timed Entry and Season Pass ERT at MAMBA® on weekends.”

Fun Spot America Atlanta:
Tilt a Whirl is now open

SeaWorld Orlando:
Electric Ocean concert series-
Parmalee - July 10
Fuel - July 16
Chase Matthew - July 17
Queensrÿche - July 23
Blue Öyster Cult - July 31
P.O.D. - August 6
Jefferson Starship - August 7
All performances are included with admission and will be at Nautilus Theater at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on concert days!

Lost Island Theme Park:
Lost Island Themepark opens Saturday, June 18th! Due to construction delays, final touches to fencing and safety inspections have been compressed. The following rides currently will be unavailable on Opening Day:
Skyborne (Drop Tower)
Matugani (Launch Coaster)
Rokava (Thrill Ride)
Alzanu's Eye (Ferris Wheel)
Nika's Gift (Carousel)
Yuta Falls will not be part of the 2022 line-up.

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Adventureland Park (Iowa):
New Halloween event this October called “Phantom Fall Fest”. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Includes haunted houses “Corn Stalkers”, “Spirits Of the Swamp”, “CarnEVIL”, and “Alice In Wonderland”, and scare zones “MasqueRAGE”:
the Phantom’s World”, “Death Metal Vampires”, and “Arcahnophobia”.

Funtown Splashtown USA:
For the 2022 season, the park will be closed on Mondays due to lack of staffing required.

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ACE Coaster Con 45 in 2023 will be held at Dollywood and Carowinds.
ACE Coaster Con 46 in 2024 will be held at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, California Great America, and Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

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Clementon Park:
We will be 𝑪𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 today (Thursday, June 23rd) due to inclement weather. See you tomorrow!
Remember, buy your tickets in advance and save. You can also take advantage of our new weather guarantee!

Kennywood and Sandcastle:
cashless beginning June 28

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Dutch Wonderland:
Well, Mother Nature decided today wasn't a lagoon day and pushed the cooler weather throughout the day. 😭 While it's a perfect day for rides, 🙌 it's a bit too chilly for Duke's Lagoon. 🌬 The Lagoon will be CLOSED today Thursday, June 23.

Adventureland (New York):
Grand opening ceremony for Fireball postponed to June 24 due to weather.

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Universal Studios Florida:
HAUNTED HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT: Prepare your scream squad for a double dose of Blumhouse. Face a frantic teen and a serial killer who’ve swapped bodies in Freaky. Then try to escape The Grabber in the terrifying The Black Phone.
Ready to learn more sinister details? ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xQXbaA

Magic Kingdom:
We have a #HalfwayToTheHolidays gift for you! 🎄❄️☃️ Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park returns select nights Nov. 8 - Dec. 22, 2022 along with more holly and jolly magic at Walt Disney World! http://spr.ly/6186z9TXi

Disneyland:
Disneyland is joining in on the #HalfwayToTheHolidays fun! We are so excited to confirm merry nighttime spectaculars will return for the holiday season! http://spr.ly/6188z9uSA

Hong Kong Disneyland:
We can’t wait to deck the halls at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort with “A Disney Christmas” returning from November 2022 to early January 2023! 🎄✨ Head over to the Disney Parks Blog for all the festive details in celebration of #
HalfwayToTheHolidays: http://spr.ly/6187z9XQD

Disneyland Paris:
Let’s hop in the sleigh and visit Disneyland Paris this #HalfwayToTheHolidays, where Disney Enchanted Christmas returns from November 12, 2022, to January 8, 2023! 🎄 Head over to the Disney Parks Blog to unwrap the first details of the season: http:/
/spr.ly/6188z9ndq

Adventure Island:
Come Celebrate Noche de San Juan with us and Rumba 106.5 this weekend! ☀😎 On Saturday, June 25, you can bring your family to Adventure Island from 7:00 PM – 12:30 AM to spend time with your favorite DJ’s from Rumba 106.5, and enjoy this
traditional celebration with your whole family.
🌊 Get your tickets and learn more: https://bit.ly/3NhXocz

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Adventureland (NY):
Closed early today due to weather.

Lake Compounce:
Closed early today at 4pm due to weather

Disneyland Park:
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage will reopen July 25.

California’s Great America:
Park will permanently close within the next 11 years due to land the park is on being sold to developer.

SeaWorld Orlando:
Howl-O-Scream 2022 news-
- Newly Reimagined Captain's Revenge House
- New Cut Throat Cove scare zone
- New Ride Open: Manta
- Returning: Longshoremen Tavern

Carowinds:
Park closed early at 8:30pm today

Coney Island (NY):
Flicks On the Beach event for today postponed until later this season due to weather forecast.

Splish Splash:
Park closed early due to weather today.

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On Jun 27, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<5b9b13bd-ec11-49cd-b24d-3f81b5a128b9n@googlegroups.com>):

California�s Great America:
Park will permanently close within the next 11 years due to land the park is on being sold to developer.

I almost posted this yesterday, but I knew you�d be on it. It�s a real
shame. I think it�s unlikely to be nearly as long as 11 years, too. I
wonder what will happen to their gigantic carousel.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

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On Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2:12:57 PM UTC-4, Heather Kendrick wrote:

On Jun 27, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<5b9b13bd-ec11-49cd...@googlegroups.com>):

California´s Great America:
Park will permanently close within the next 11 years due to land the park is
on being sold to developer.

I almost posted this yesterday, but I knew you´d be on it. It´s a real shame. I think it´s unlikely to be nearly as long as 11 years, too. I wonder what will happen to their gigantic carousel.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets “Geauga Lake”’d after this summer is over. On their Facebook page, they’re still in l”limited operations” mode - water park and kid rides only. No parks are still doing that by this time of year, not a
good sign.
I never got to go to this park. I guess Cedar Fair parks’ new additions over the next few years will be rides from CGA.

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Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail:
***TRAIL ANNOUNCEMENT***
"Rapture of the Deep"
The fishing town of Portsmouth's successful market has been legendary for as long as anyone can remember. Unbeknown to outsiders, over a century ago the town made a deal with a Sea Witch to sacrifice a human life to her sea creature every year in
exchange for a lucrative harvest and favorable seas. Unfortunately, due to Captain Jonah's return from the dead, the townsfolk missed the day of the sacrifice and now the Sea Witch has unleashed her wrath. Her sea creature has been released along with it'
s spawn and together they are swallowing Portsmouth brick by brick. Will you join the townsfolk at the bottom of the ocean? Or will you escape the clutches of the Kraken?
www.sirhenryshauntedtrail.com

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Six Flags Magic Mountain:
Wonder Woman Lasso Of Truth opening July 16

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Carowinds:
Carolina Harbor is closing at 4pm 07/01/2022

Knoebels:
Flying Turns has reopened 07/01/2022

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Adventureland (NY):
Park closed due to lack of power

Carowinds:
Park closed at 4pm today due to weather.

Niagara Amusement Park:
Kiddieland will open July 16th.

Frontier City:
Diamondback has reopened.

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Hersheypark:

Dark Nights as part of the new Hersheypark Halloween. Includes haunted houses and scare zones. Separate ticket event.

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Busch Gardens Tampa:
Pass member lounge now open daily 12-6pm.
Forgotten to return for Howl-O-Scream 2022.

SeaWorld Orlando:
Beneath the Ice to return for Howl-O-Scream 2022.

California’s Great America:
Reached capacity Monday, July 11th.

Kennywood:
Steel Curtain has reopened.

Carowinds:
Closed early at 8pm on Wednesday, July 13th.

Universal Studios Florida:
Shrek meet n greet reopened today in new location.

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Six Flags Great Adventure (theme park only) delayed opening due to lack of power today.

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Carowinds:

Southern Star and Bumper Cars closed for the season to be relocated in park for 2023

Universal Studios Florida:

Weeknd haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 2022

Tribute Store summer version to close August 7

Busch Gardens Tampa:

The Residence haunted house to return with Christmas overlay for 2022 Howl-O-Scream

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Busch Gardens Tampa:

Death Water Bayou: Blood Moon The Final Phase house for Howl O Scream.

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl O Scream:

- New House: Blood Beckoning
- Returning Show: Sirens Song
- Returning: Sirens Last Song Bar
- New: Cargo Carnage scare zone

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Rye Playland:

Old Rye Motorbike Factory (opens august 5)

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Fun Spot America Kissimmee:

Rock & Roll has officially opened August 5

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Minnesota State Fair:

Iron Dragon coaster

Music Express

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SeaWorld San Diego:

The orca named Nakai has passed away.

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Castle Fun Center:
Closed August 8-10 for filming of series Poker Face.

Universal Studios Florida:
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit closed for refurbishment August 21-25

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Sept 2 – Oct 31:
Pose for photos at Universal Monsters Gallery of Legends, an immersive themed experience featuring The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy (exclusive to Universal Orlando hotel guests). Plus, check out the Spooky Swizzle Lounge at Universal’s Cabana Bay
Beach Resort.

Peppa Pig Theme Park:
Closed August 3 due to weather damage.

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LEGOLAND® Florida
Theme Park's ALL-NEW
attraction will debut
on 11.2.22. Your
adventure will unfold
as you set sail with a
rowdy crew of LEGO®
pirates to retrieve
the lost treasure.

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Universal Studios Singapore:
Halloween Horror Nights 10 (first since 2019)

Busch Gardens Tampa:
Raven’s Mill - new for 2022 scare zone for Howl-O-Scream.
Junkyard - returning for 2022 scare zone for Howl-O-Scream
Kumba closed for refurbishment august 22-26
Sheikra closed for refurbishment November 1-December 9.

Universal Orlando:
Holidays at Universal Nov 12, 2022 - Jan 1, 2023
Anyone can “Ho-ho-ho” and “Fa-la-la” for the holidays. But if you want to scream and laugh your jingle bells off, you’ve got to awesome up your holiday at Universal Orlando Resort, where we do the holidays big time. Join the celebration of
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with festivities in both lands. Catch the larger-than-life balloons of Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. Enjoy The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch. And top it off with a
stay at one of Universal’s spectacular hotels. From the parks to the hotels to Universal CityWalk, there’s themed entertainment, food and fun around every corner. It’s the biggest, loudest, awesomest holiday celebration of the season.

Disney Parks:
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is reopening August 25 at Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Park.

Denos Wonder Wheel Park:
Hands Up for National Roller Coaster Day, which takes place annually on August 16! Coney Island's Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park is celebrating by offering #FREE RIDES on the Phoenix 🔥 from 12 PM to 12:30 PM on Tuesday, 8/16.

Lion Country Safari:
BIG news! Say hello to Ruby, a white rhino calf born on safari last week! She's the 3rd rhino calf born at the park in less than a year and she's part of a conservation program to save rhinos from extinction! Ruby and her mom, Blossom, will be visible in
a maternity area in the Hwange habitat in the safari.

Lakemont Park:
Check out some of our fun additional attractions happening this weekend during Summer Fest!
Slingers Throw House will be in the park on Sunday from 1-4pm. (Cash only- $5 for 5 throws. Closed toed shoes required to throw)
Frantz Foam Works will have nerf wars happening during all three days of the festival. ($2 per round or $5 for three rounds)
Carnival Games will be available all three days (Cash only)
Alto Model Train Association will have a full train display throughout all three days the festival (located beside the gift shop)

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Dutch Wonderland:
Royal Update:
Due to a local external power incident, entrance into the park may be slightly delayed today 8.12.2022. Additionally, some of our beloved attractions may be unable to operate. We will continue to open attractions as the we are able as the situation is
resolved. Thank you for your understanding and here’s to a Dutch-Wonderful day!

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Busch Gardens Tampa:
NEW SCARE ZONE REVEALED: the dark fairies and orcs are dying for you to experience the depths of their magically sinister forest. get ready to go beyond the veil.

SeaWorld Orlando:
🌿 announcement alert 🌿
- Returning: Witchcraft Bayou Scare Zone
- Returning Show: Monster Stomp
- Returning: Deadly Ambush Scare Zone
- Returning: Poison Grotto Bar
- Reimagined: Dead Vines House

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Six Flags:
Six Flags announces plans to expand Fright Fest and add Oktoberfest event. https://www.audacy.com/jackontheweb/latest/six-flags-announces-plans-to-expand-events?fs=e&s=cl&fbclid=IwAR2Pn7Ae2ltwfX0fEq4kPv9cJ0oRB9_q2MmBkdqSd1gNWow8q_Dq4rxICw8&fs=e&s=cl

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Gaylord Palms Resort:
Our secret is out: ICE! will return to Gaylord Palms this holiday season! Beginning in November, relive the magic of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!™ in three dimensions – larger than life and carved from TWO MILLION POUNDS of colorful
ice. Tickets and special holiday packages are on sale now at ChristmasatGaylordPalms.com.

Busch Gardens Tampa:
Howl-O-Scream new house “Strangewood Estate”
NEW HOUSE REVEALED: every town has its share of ghost stories—and this one is no different. once a lively home filled with laughter and lavish parties is now filled with darkness and the spirit of evil. welcome to the stranglewood estate.

Universal Orlando :
Halloween Horror Nights remaining houses announced -
Spirits of the Coven – A coven of seemingly beautiful flapper witches will lure you into their 1920s speakeasy, reveal their haggish true form and turn you into a witch’s brew. They’ll be cackling; you’ll be screaming.
Bugs: Eaten Alive - While touring a 1950s home of the future, you’ll be swarmed by hordes of revolting insects as they worm their way into your deepest fears, growing and mutating into unimaginable horrors.
Fiesta de Chupacabras - Visit a Latin American village where the legend of the Chupacabras lives on, and the streets are lined with the blood of tourists. Like you.
Hellblock Horror - Enter a prison where savage monsters are caged. When the power goes out, they break free and it’s up to you to detonate the core, destroying the prison and its inmates to save humanity.
Dead Man’s Pier: Winter’s Wake - In a New England fishing village, undead fishermen emerge from their watery grave to seek their revenge. You may have escaped their hooks in the scare zone. Now they’ll reel you in and drag you under.
Descendants of Destruction - Deep in the subway below an abandoned, toxic New York City, mutated humans fight to survive. But the deeper you go, the darker your fate.
Halloween Horror Nights shows announced-
Halloween Nightmare Fuel Wildfire - The show that sparked a firestorm last year is ablaze with a new nightmare. The pyro and aerial performers are back to reignite your fears.
Ghoulish! A Halloween Tale - On a Halloween night, a ghost story becomes reality as you go beyond the grave in a spectacularly spooky show on Universal Studios' lagoon.
Halloween Horror Nights Scarezones announced -
Horrors of Halloween - The Pumpkin Lord, the spirit of Halloween, has taken over this year’s event, summoning hordes of fiendish creatures. Terror has taken root.
Scarecrow: Cursed Soil - At an abandoned farm, scarecrows have risen from the crust of the earth to hunt you and seek revenge. They'll harvest your screams.
Sweet Revenge - The sweets from Major Sweets' candy company have turned children into crazed killers. This Halloween's all trick, no treat and total mayhem.
Graveyard: Deadly Unrest - On All Hallow's Eve, a dark storm descends upon a cemetery and awakens long-dead spirits. No one living can escape them
Conjure the Dark - On the first All Hallow's Eve, an evil sorceress called forth monstrosities from dark dimensions. Now your blood will fuel them.

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Water Country USA:
Closed 8/18 and 8/19 due to unforeseen maintenance issue.

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Blue Sky Amusements:
Hang Loose (Spin Out ride) has returned to operation after being down for several years

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Niagara Amusement Park:
Silver Comet and Amazing Flying Machine reopen August 18

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SeaWorld Orlando:
Howl-O-Scream 😈 final announcement alert 😈
- New House: Siren of the Seas
- New Scare Zone: Terrors of the Deep
- Returning Ride: Mako
- New Bar: Allura's on the Rocks
- Returning Ride: Infinity Falls

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Six Flags Over Texas:
Last day to ride Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast is September 11.

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Lake Compounce:
Silver, Gold, and Platinum Season Passholders can bring a buddy every Sunday in September for just $19.99. To redeem visit Guest Relations on the day of your visit.

Busch Gardens Tampa:
Closed at 3pm Thursday September 8 due to weather.

Carolina Harbor:
Closed this coming weekend due to weather and is now closed for the season.

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Luna Park:

Tony’s Express soft opens Friday, September 9

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Carowinds: closing at 12noon due to inclement weather Saturday 9/10/22.

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Six Flags Great Adventure:
Closed 1:30pm due to weather.

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Kennywood:
Join us this Saturday, Sept. 17, for one last race on the Racer before we turn our second-oldest coaster over to our painters for a top-to-bottom refresh! The Racer will be the fifth Kennywood coaster to receive a total repaint as part of our two-year
125th Celebration.
When the last Möbius-loop wooden coaster in North America celebrates its 96th birthday in 2023, it'll look as good as new! Visit this Saturday before the Racer closes for the season.

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Knott’s Berry Farm:
For decades, Knott’s Berry Farm has been a place where families and friends come together to enjoy our one-of-a-kind park. Millions of guests have counted on us for their daily dose of wholesome family fun, and we’re committed to keeping that promise
going forward.
As part of this commitment, we have added additional security protocols and operational policies. A Chaperone Policy is in effect on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Knott’s Berry Farm. This policy will also apply to all event nights of Knott’s
Scary Farm. In addition, this policy will be implemented during holiday time periods.
Effective September 29, 2022, one guest, 21 and older, may now chaperone up to 5 guests under the age of 18.

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Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, and for the safety of our staff, guests, and live actors; Coasts & Goblins is Rescheduled to Start Tuesday Night, October 4th at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster. 🎃

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Carowinds and Kings Dominion closed Friday, September 30 due to hurricane Ian.

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Carolina Classic Fair to postpone opening day to October 1 due to weather.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Morey’s Piers will both be closed Friday, September 30 due to Hurricane Ian.

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Long Island Aquarium:
Haunted Treehouse cancelled for October 1 and 2 due to weather

Morey’s Piers:
Park closed October 1 and 2 due to weather

Reithoffer Shows:
New for 2022 kiddie coaster called “Speedy”

Cleveland County Fair:
Closed September 30 due to weather

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Universal Orlando announced replacement dates for the Halloween Horror Nights dates missed due to Hurricane Ian. October 11 and October 24.

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Reithoffer Shows:

Introducing the all new Speedy Gonzalez!
Fresh off the boat from the factory in the Czech Republic to the Georgia National Fair... come ride this new family roller Coaster!

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Joyland has new owners and the park will not be closing after this season.

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On Oct 23, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<2d9e1f66-46fa-4a09-8120-5a12ca5368bfn@googlegroups.com>):

Joyland has new owners and the park will not be closing after this season.

I saw that news and was really happy for them! Lotta parks getting eleventh hour pardons the last couple of years.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

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On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 9:34:51 PM UTC-4, Heather Kendrick wrote:

On Oct 23, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<2d9e1f66-46fa-4a09...@googlegroups.com>):

Joyland has new owners and the park will not be closing after this season.

I saw that news and was really happy for them! Lotta parks getting eleventh hour pardons the last couple of years.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

I haven’t been to that park (yet), but happy another small park has been saved. Hopefully I’ll get out to it someday.

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Adventureland (NY):
Bonus operating day just added: Sunday, November 6.

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Winter Wonderland Miami:

Event Canceled

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Universal Studios Florida:

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit closed for refurbishment November 12-16, rescheduled from the postponed one this past August.

Busch Gardens Tampa:

Iron Gwazi closed November 2-12

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM VOLUSIA COUNTY FAIR MANAGEMENT.
Fair to close Tuesday November 8th and Wednesday November 9th, 2022 to prepare for Subtropical Storm Nicole.

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Busch Gardens Tampa hours adjusted for 9am to 5pm on Saturday, November 12.

Knott’s Berry Farm closed at 2pm Tuesday, November 8 due to weather,

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Worlds Of Fun will be closed November 12 and 13 due to expected winter weather,

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Hersheypark closed November 11 due to tropical depression Nicole.

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Carowinds:
Closed November 11 due to weather

Six Flags Great Adventure:
Closes at 2pm November 11 due to weather

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Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail:
Christmas haunt 2 weekends coming in December

Tales Of Terror (Orlando):
Christmas haunt coming one weekend in December.

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Schwarzkopf/Premier Rides:
new larger Wildcat model available

Aquatica Orlando:
closed November 17 and 18 due to weather

Typhoon Lagoon:
closed November 17 and 18 due to weather

Volcano Bay:
closed November 17 and 18 due to weather

SeaWorld Orlando:
O Wondrous Night returns for Christmas event

Busch Gardens Tampa:
Cobra’s Curse pre show is being upgraded, ride will remain open during this time.

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Water taxis at Universal Orlando Resort closed for refurbishment December 1-7

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Gator Mike’s:

Dinosaur Falls Mini Golf opens today.

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Hersheypark:
❄️ Given the inclement weather, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane and Sweet Lights will be CLOSED on Thursday, Dec. 15.
❄️ Milton’s will close at 4 PM today
❄️ The Chocolatier, Hersheypark Supply Co and The Sweeterie will close at 7 PM.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg:
Closed December 15 due to weather

SeaWorld Orlando:
Closing at 6pm December 15 due to weather

Aquatica Orlando:
Closing at 1pm December 15 due to weather
Closed December 16-18 due to forecasted weather

Universal Studios Florida:
Prop Shop open today in a temporary location at the former Brown Derby Store.

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Busch Gardens Tampa:
Closing at 5pm December 15 due to weather

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SeaWorld Orlando
Season pass holder lounge expanding hours to one hour after park open to one hour before park close starting September 28

Gator Mike’s:
Dinosaur Falls mini golf grand opening postponed until further notice

Six Flags Great Adventure:
Closed December 23 and 24 due to forecasted weather

Canada’s Wonderland:
Closed December 22 due to forecasted weather

Six Flags Fiesta Texas:
Closed December 23 and 24 due to forecasted weather

Six Flags Over Texas:
Closed December 22 and 23 due to forecasted weather

ZooTampa:
This morning, ZooTampa announced details for an ambitious plan to add new attractions, and expand the park all the way to the Hillsborough River.
The estimated $125 million plan would take at least 20 years to complete, and includes new dining and entertainment district, a new South America realm and expanded Africa and Asia areas.
“Our plans will energize the community, improving the quality of life for neighbors and area residents,” said President and CEO Joe Couceiro in a press release. “As ZooTampa embarks on an even more extraordinary future, we remain committed to
transforming with the resilient Tampa Bay community, creating world-class zoological experiences, providing the highest standards in animal care, and inspiring action to be responsible stewards of the natural world.”
Up first for this massive expansion is in an expanded manatee rehab facility, which is slated to debut in 2026, and a new stingray exhibit opening next year.
But one of the larger aspects of the plan is the new South America realm. This area will take over the 28-acres currently owned by the City of Tampa that the zoo currently uses for maintenance in Lowry Park.
This expansion will allow the zoo to reach all the way to the Hillsborough River, via a skybridge over North Boulevard. Guests will be able to enter the zoo through a new gate in the the South America area, which will showcase new entertainment and
dining areas, as well as a water taxi stop, sea lions, giant river otters, jaguars, and a variety of other rarely seen wildlife, says the zoo.
The Africa area will also eventually see some new additions, specifically lions, a new gorilla habit and redeveloped multi-species spaces for endangered African elephants, Masai giraffes, and white rhinos. Notably the zoo also plans for a "unique
opportunity for guests to sleep within the roar of the king of the jungle." The expanded Asia area will feature new overhead paths for unique views of Bornean orangutans and Malayan tigers, says the zoo.

Legoland Florida water park:
Closed December 24-26 due to forecasted cold weather

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Hersheypark:
OPERATIONS UPDATE FOR DEC. 22-25:
❄️ Given the forecasted extreme temperatures and wind, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane will be closed on Dec. 22-24 (we are always closed on Christmas Day). The Park will reopen on Dec. 26.
❄️ Hershey Sweet Lights will be closed on Dec. 22-24 and reopen on Dec. 25.
❄️ The Chocolatier, Hersheypark Supply Co, Milton’s and The Sweeterie will be closed on Dec. 23 and reopen on Dec. 24.
View modified hours across the destination - https://www.hersheypark.com/info/hours/

Weeki Wachee:
Mermaid shows cancelled December 24 and 25 due to forecasted low temperatures. Park will remain open.

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Magic Kingdom:
Walt Disney World Railroad has reopened in December.

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