We were there the day that EPCOT Forever – when it opened to the public on October 1st. The show itself is only 11 mins long and is dedicated to the past and future of EPCOT with the music score having song from past attractions, as each attraction in the park is given its own […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
From all of us at The Theme Park Blog, we want to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year in 2019! We are super excited to be celebrating our 5th anniversary this year, as well as we can’t wait to visit new parks and share the new attractions! SO SIT DOWN AND STRAP IN […]
Six Flags to Manage Five new parks in the US
In a press release Tuesday afternoon, Six Flags Entertainment said that they are in the process of inquiring the operating rights to 5 New Parks, four of them that where sold by Six Flags back in 2006. The parks are Darien Lake (Near Buffalo, NY), Wet n Wild Splashtown (Houston, TX), Wet n Wild Phoenix, […]
New Year, means New Parks to visit!
Be sure to follow us as this week as I will be at Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland. The first trip of many different park visits this year! Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/themeparkblog Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/themeparkfans
We’re Back! Did ya miss us?
Did ya miss us? The Theme Park Blog had taken an unexpected summer break. But this winter/spring we planned to bring a lot more fresh content to the site. Also, we plan to launch a whole new version of Coaster Warriors and are looking for some help with creating content. If you are interested, shoot […]
So….Who really owns your favorite amusement park?
What the general public might not know is that your favorite amusement park might not be owned by the operator currently managing the park. For example there are companies out there that will buy up the amusement park or attraction but then lease it to an operator. The operator then pays the owner (AKA the […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE THEME PARK BLOG!
We would like to just say that we are thankful for all our readers and fans. Thanks for making 2016 great!
The NEW Incredible Hulk Coaster
Statistics From RollerCoaster Database Length: 3,700 ft Height: 110 ft Drop: 105 ft Inversions: 7 Speed: 67 mph Duration: 2:15 G-Force: 4.0 Max Acceleration: 0 – 40 mph in 2.0s Elements: 150 ft long Tunnel Tire Propelled Launch Zero-G Roll Cobra Roll Loop Corkscrew Loop Block Brake Corkscrew Capacity: 1,920 riders per hour Details Former […]
CoasterWarriors.com now part of our family!
I am excited to announce that I have acquired CoasterWarriors.com. With that being said, I am going to be changing the direction and purpose of this site. As I will be sharing industry related news and updates on Coaster Warriors in the future. As for the Theme Park Blog, it will become my personal travel […]
Martins Fantasy Island opens for season, new owners
Martin’s Fantasy Island opened for the season today and with that came the announcement of a new owner. PRESS RELEASE: Aliso Viejo, CA – May 13, 2016 California-based Apex Parks Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Martin’s Fantasy Island theme park. This is Apex Parks Group’s first acquisition for 2016. Martin’s Fantasy […]