Iron Gwazi to Open March 2022 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Press Release from Busch Gardens Tampa

Tampa, Fla. (August 23, 2021) – Today, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that Iron Gwazi will open as North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world in March 2022, in time for Spring Break. 

The new ride will take thrills to new heights, plunging riders from a 206-foot-tall peak into a 91-degree drop and reaching top speeds of 76 miles per hour. The journey will include a dozen airtime moments, including three inversions, as it races along more than 4,075 feet of purple steel track. With a 48” height requirement, Iron Gwazi will be an exciting attraction that thrill-seeking families can take on together.

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Summer Fun is Back in the ‘Burgh! Kennywood Begins 2021 Season Featuring Award-Winning Coaster, New Food Festival and Restored, Historic Ride

Press Release from Kennywood

WEST MIFFLIN, PA– Wooden roller coasters clacking. Merry Go Round band organ blaring. Children claiming ride partners and shouting through Kennywood’s iconic tunnel on a school picnic day. These sounds were solely missed during May and June 2020 that will, thankfully, burst back into our lives starting Saturday, May 8, when America’s Most Thrilling Historic Landmark begins its 123rd season of fun.

“We can’t wait to begin a new year that brings us closer to the typical Kennywood experience,” says Mark Pauls, General Manager. “The 2021 season offers a lot to be excited about, and we’ll keep the safety of our Guests and Team Members as top priority as we welcome everyone back to the park.”

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Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival Blooms to Life April 23 with More Than Half-A-Million Flowers.

Press Release from Dollywood

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, April 19, 2021) — As spring continues to blossom throughout the Smoky Mountains, guests to Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival presented by Covenant Health (April 23- June 7) can enjoy more than half-a-million blooming flowers, a new dining pass that provides an unforgettable culinary journey, and a warm spring atmosphere filled with the sounds of inspirational music emanating from stages throughout the Pigeon Forge park.

This fresh festival delights guests with lavish landscaping and massive floral sculptures that are brought to life by an array of more than half-a-million bright and vibrant flowers that serve as the cornerstone of the event. Fun and discovery are around every corner, thanks to expansive displays which include a vivid butterfly umbrella, various scenes featuring mischievous and friendly animals, and even a depiction of Dolly’s mother quilting the Coat of Many Colors. These “Mosaicultures” are developed in partnership with Mosaicultures International, an internationally-known company from Montreal that specializes in these one-of-kind creations. 

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Hersheypark Springtime In The Park Opens April 2 With More Weekends Than Ever Before

Press Release from Hersheypark

HERSHEY, PA. (Friday, March 20, 2021)

WHAT:

The arrival of spring means the return of coaster riding as Hersheypark kicks off its 115th season with more days than ever before. 

Hersheypark opens for its Springtime In The Park event on April 2-4, 10-11, 17-18, and a new bonus weekend of April 24-25, 2021. 

This week, the Hersheypark maintenance team craned the roller coaster trains back onto their tracks using massive cranes in preparation for opening.

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