The Theme Park Archive blog contains a collection of editorials, theme park news and press releases.
Press Release from Holiday World
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. – Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari will feature an even bigger drone show in 2024. Back by popular demand, Holidays in the Sky Drone & Fireworks Spectacular will feature an impressive fleet of 500 drones; 100 more drones than last year.
Continue readingPress Release from Six Flags over Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas – February 19, 2024 – Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, today announced new park enhancements for the 2024 season. One new ride, Sylvester and Tweety Pounce and Bounce, and one returning ride, Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters, will be coming to the Bugs Bunny Boomtown section of the park Memorial Day weekend. A retheming of the classic Chaparral Antique Cars into Dino Off Road Adventure will follow later in the summer.
Continue readingPress Release from Kennywood
PITTSBURGH [February 6, 2024] – Kennywood, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination, will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, April 20 with unique and new exciting experiences highlighted by the all-new Potato Patch® themed bumper cars and a brand-new event celebrating all things Pittsburgh. Sister parks Idlewild and SoakZone and Sandcastle Waterpark will open on May 18 and May 25 respectively. All three parks will offer a full lineup of activities throughout the season including popular and new special events and Passholder Perk Days.
Continue readingPress Release from Carowinds
Charlotte, N.C. (February 6, 2024)—Carowinds is gearing up to welcome guests for the 2024 operating season, starting on Saturday, March 9, with Opening Weekend. Every season brings fresh reasons to explore the park, and this year is no exception. Carowinds is set to offer a series of special seasonal events designed to delight the entire family.
The newly introduced Aeronautica Landing, an aviation-themed area, continues to provide an immersive experience tailored for adventurers of all ages. This area, named 10th on the “Best New Attraction 2023” by USA Today 10Best, boasts two dining options and six rides.
Carowinds has plans for growth and rockin’ investment during the summer, with more exciting announcements on the horizon.
Continue readingPress Release from Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, Fla. (January 30, 2024) – In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will unveil its next gamechanger for theme park entertainment with the debut of its most ambitious theme park yet: Universal Epic Universe. Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion and innovation that is unmatched – transporting guests to expansive worlds featuring more than 50 awe-inspiring attraction, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences that come together to create an unforgettable adventure that is nothing short of epic. The addition of Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park will also transform the award-winning resort into a weeklong vacation destination filled with the most compelling experiences imaginable.
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