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.

Shanghai Disney’s Zootopia: What You Need to Know

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.

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.

Ranking Six Flags Theme Parks: Discover the Best (2023)

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.

Exploring Kings Island: Rides and Rainy Days

Andrew and Brandon Krivsky spent Labor Day Weekend at Kings Island theme park. Despite rain and crowd expectations, they encountered minimal wait times. They rode the re-tracked wooden roller coaster, Beast, and the new Giga Coaster, Orion. After eating at Panda Express, they rode Bat and took shelter in a Starbucks during a storm. Afterwards, they rode Mystic Timbers, Backlot Stunt Coaster, and Adventure Express. Their visit lasted 6 hours.

Top 5 Exciting New Theme Park Attractions for 2022

In 2022, theme parks worldwide will introduce new attractions. Hong Kong Disneyland in China will debut a family coaster “Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs” in its Frozen-themed area. Italy’s Gardaland will feature a ride based on the Jumanji franchise. Australia’s Seaworld will offer the wooden roller coaster “Leviathan”. Dubai Hills Mall in the UAE will open the mysterious “Storm”, claimed as the largest indoor roller coaster. Lastly, Walt Disney Studios Park in France will introduce a Marvel-themed roller coaster.

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