In 2025, numerous theme parks and attractions closed permanently, highlighting challenges in the industry and a shift towards replacing older rides with new IP-driven experiences.
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Stricker’s Grove: Insights from an Off-Season Visit
In November 2024, while passing Stricker’s Grove in Hamilton, Ohio, we unexpectedly found the it was accessible despite being closed. We explored the empty park, getting close to rides like Tornado and The Teddy Bear. We’ll definitely visit again when the park is open!
Dollywood’s Lightning Rod Roller Coaster Update 2024
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.
Why Bay Beach’s NebulaZ Ride Is a Must-Try in 2023
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.
OPINION: What Will Happen to the Roller Coasters of Indiana Beach – February 2020
Yesterday, we received the upsetting news that Indiana Beach amusement park would be permanently closed. The park had operated for almost 100 years, and it
Mardi Gras Hangover Review – It’s a Super Loop
Back in 2017, Six Flags announced that my home park, Six Flags Great America, would be receiving Mardi Gras Hangover, the world’s largest Larson super loop.
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