Andrew Krivsky reminisces about a 2018 trip to Disneyland Resort, discussing the various attractions visited, detailing his experiences, and sharing numerous photos. The article marks the beginning of a series named “Limitless Parkives”, a collection of memories from past trips to different theme parks, aiming to provide an entertaining time-capsule for readers.
Dollywood amusement park has announced plans to replace the launch system of its wooden roller coaster, Lightning Rod, with a high-speed lift hill by 2024, in order to improve the ride’s reliability. The park is also adding new trains to the ride. These modifications come in response to the ride’s frequent shutdowns since its opening in 2016. Despite the changes, the top speed of 73 mph will remain the same. Lightning Rod will close after Dollywood’s Harvest Festival on October 30 for the renovations.
Shanghai Disney Resort revealed details around its upcoming Zootopia-themed land, ready by 2023. This immersive expansion will feature a trackless dark ride, “Zootopia: Hot Pursuit”, set during a movie-based celebration, Zootopia Day. The park will also motivate guests to solve the mystery of a character’s disappearance. Alongside the entertainment, visitors can indulge in unique food experiences, collect Zootopia themed merchandise, and interact with popular characters from the film.
Bay Beach, a small amusement park in Green Bay, Wisconsin, acquired and opened a used Zamperla NebulaZ ride in 2023, funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Two rides, the Sea Dragon and the Chairplane, were discontinued to accommodate NebulaZ. Despite its late opening, NebulaZ offers a family thrill experience for an affordable price, contributing to the merits of Bay Beach in comparison to pricier parks like Six Flags Great America.
Limitless Park has ranked all 15 Six Flags theme parks across various criteria. Ranking last is Frontier City, criticized for its limited appeal to coaster enthusiasts. Six Flags over Texas, the original park, ranked sixth for its unique charm and above average coaster lineup. At the top is Six Flags Great Adventure, distinguished by its major attractions including Kingda Ka and El Toro. The site considers it the best for its variety and high-quality coaster lineup.
This article contains a series of predictions for the D23 Parks, Experiences and Products panel, focusing on U.S. Disney parks. Predictions include a revamp of the Disney Genie, the possible return of ‘Happily Ever After’, the launch of Tron, a re-opening schedule for Walt Disney World Railroad, and many potential updates, re-themes, and overhauls across various parks. Additional “wild card” predictions are also given, speculating on larger changes and new attractions.
