Nick Weisenberger

Holidays in the Sky drone show is back with more drones and now audience participation. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana was one of the first theme parks to utilize drones for nightly performances. Holidays in the...

It’s no secret that roller coasters seem to be getting shorter in terms of total track length but theme park attraction designers and roller coaster engineers are figuring out clever ways to extend the overall ride duration. We’re also in...

Last month, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the most popular roller coaster games was finally announced: Planet Coaster 2 will be coming in Fall 2024! Planet Coaster 2 builds upon the foundation of the original game plus the...

On National Roller Coaster Day, Waterloo, Iowa’s Lost Island Theme Park announced Fire Runner, a new single-rail roller coaster for the 2025 season. This will be the sixth Raptor coaster by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) to open in the United...

Busch Gardens Tampa announced the closure and removal of the legendary Scorpion roller coaster. After thrilling guests for over 44 years, the final day of ride operation will be Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.  Guests are invited to take...

I just returned from Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois for my first visit since 2019. Here’s a quick rundown of all the ongoing projects and changes we saw. First, there’s a new structure under construction just outside the...

Morey’s Piers, a premier amusement destination on the Jersey Shore, announced today an exhilarating upgrade to one of its most beloved attractions, The Great White. In preparation for the 2025 season, this iconic wooden roller coaster will be receiving brand...

The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood by Erin K. Browne is the newest go-to guide for everything Dollywood. Nestled in the picturesque Smoky Mountains, Dollywood has earned its reputation as one of the most beloved theme parks in America, blending thrilling...

This might just be my new favorite building set and I stumbled upon it by accident. I was on the hunt for a special Christmas gift for my 11-year-old son,  an avid and experienced LEGO builder. We’d already conquered the...

On Friday, June 20th, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium officially opened North America Trek, phase one of a significant revamp to the oldest region of the zoo. From black bears and bald eagles to river otters and Mexican wolves, North...