Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards were just announced this past weekend at Kennywood. As it seemed to be popular the last few years, I’m once again sharing what my picks were this year and some of the rationale behind it. This of course is just my opinion, and it’s interesting to see how that changes even year to year. This year more than any in the past, my choices did seem to align more with the winners. Here we go!
Continue readingAutumn Comes Alive at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival
Press Release from Dollywood
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024)—As the air begins to cool and hearts begin to warm, families gather for favorite traditions, including a visit to Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana. The festival begins Monday, Sept. 9 and runs through Monday, Oct. 28. Fully embracing the change of seasons, Dollywood is reimagined with stunning park décor inspired by the autumnal beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood entirely transforms again from day to night, and several areas of the park come alive with the glow of Great Pumpkin LumiNights presented by Covenant Health.
Continue readingDorney Park Unveils New Scare Zone: STEEL YARD: FORGE YOUR FeAR
Press Release from Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
ALLENTOWN, PA (September 5, 2024) – Dorney Park is thrilled to announce the transformation of its Steel Yard themed area into its newest scare zone, STEEL YARD: FORGE YOUR FeAR. This spine-chilling addition will delve into the dark backstory of the Iron Menace roller coaster, offering guests an unforgettable and terrifying experience.
Continue readingSilver Dollar City’s Harvest Festival and Pumpkins In The City Shines
Press Release from Silver Dollar City
BRANSON, Mo. (September 5, 2024) — Silver Dollar City gives folks “pumpkin to talk about” as one of its brightest festivals of the year is about to get glowing! The gourd times kick off at Harvest Festival and Pumpkins In The City from Sept. 13 through Oct. 26, with acres of crafts by day and more than 19,000 real pumpkins aglow by night!
Pumpkins are creatively carved and perfectly placed throughout City streets with no-scare family fun around every corner of the 1880s theme park, including an all-ages dance party and character meet and greets in the Pumpkin Plaza. There’s a pumpkin-perfect picture opportunity everywhere you look, starting with a stroll beneath the two-story, lantern-filled Canopy Sky or a walk through Foggy Hollow. A three-story pumpkin greeter welcomes guests into a gorgeous gourd display of towering pumpkin sculptures. Even bigger fun unfolds across the park at the Garden of Giants with pumpkins weighing over 1,000 pounds!
Continue readingHersheypark Announces Twizzlers Twisted Gravity Attraction Coming Summer 2025
Press Release from Hersheypark
(Hershey, Pa. – August 27, 2024) – Hersheypark, the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania, today announced the details of its all-new 2025 Twizzlers Twisted Gravity attraction. This high-thrill pendulum attraction will be the tallest Screamin’ Swing in the world when it opens in summer 2025.
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