The Theme Park Archive blog contains a collection of editorials, theme park news and press releases.
Press Release from Cedar Point
SANDUSKY, Ohio (Sept. 19, 2024) – Cedar Point, The Roller Coaster Capital of the World®, will add fathoms of thrills to its world-renowned and record-breaking collection of scream machines with the 2025 debut of Siren’s Curse – the tallest, fastest and longest “tilt” roller coaster in North America.
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BRISTOL, CONN., September 10, 2024 – There’s more horror around every corner as Phantom Fall Fest takes screams to the extreme at Lake Compounce. America’s First Amusement Park will feature more fog, more effects and more screams this fall as the park doubles its scare actor team and introduces two all-new haunts including its longest and most interactive haunted house in Phantom Fall Fest history.
Continue readingPress Release from Kennywood
PITTSBURGH, PA: SEPT. 13, 2024 – Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest creeps out of the shadows for six weeks of terror beginning Friday, September 20. This season, the park’s annual Halloween event takes screams to the extreme with spine-tingling scares, more frightening fun and the biggest ride lineup yet for its 22nd season. Phantom Fall Fest features more than 30 attractions including six horrifying haunts, four sinister scare zones, more than 100 scare actors and terrifying rides in the dark.
Continue readingAmusement 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 readingPress 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.
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