Tag Archives: themeparks

Cedar Point theme park unveils record-breaking 'tilt' roller coaster for 2025

A new, record-breaking roller coaster will open at Cedar Point in 2025, officials at the Sandusky, Ohio-based park announced today. “Siren’s Curse is the tallest, fastest, longest tilt coaster in North America,” Tony Clark, director of communications at Cedar Point, told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview. Riders on board Siren’s Curse will “climb 160 feet into the air,” …

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Thai zoo implements time limit to visit viral hippo Moo Deng

Visitors hoping to see a pygmy hippopotamus will have a maximum of five minutes to do so, the Thai zoo where she lives announced Saturday. Moo Deng, who was born on July 10, 2024, to parents Tony and Jona, has become a bona fide viral sensation after images of her reacting strongly to a bath were shared earlier this month …

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Teen girl dies after being pulled from Discovery Cove theme park pool, police say

A 13-year-old is dead after being found unresponsive in a pool at the Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, police said. Anna Beaumont, 13, was pronounced dead at the hospital on Wednesday. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies were called on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. to the popular all-inclusive vacation spot after reports of an …

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SeaWorld enthusiasts and twin brothers who attended camp as kids work at park for milestone anniversary

Twin brothers who spent their summers growing up at SeaWorld San Antonio are embracing their role as employees as the park celebrates its 60th anniversary. Jakob Fenton and Westin Fenton are 23-year-old twins from San Antonio, Texas, who discovered a love for marine animals at a young age. They first visited SeaWorld at the age of seven when their grandparents …

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What to pack in your backpack for a trip to the amusement park

A day at the theme park in the summer can bring hours of fun for the whole family, unless you are carrying a backpack stuffed almost to its breaking point. If that’s the case, a day of fun can quickly turn into one of exhaustion and frustration. It’s vital when packing your bag for the day to only bring the …

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'Top Thrill 2' roller coaster at Cedar Point closes indefinitely just days after long-awaited opening

The long-awaited re-imagining of Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster known as Top Thrill 2 closed indefinitely just days after it officially opened to the public. “Top Thrill 2 is currently experiencing an extended closure as Zamperla (the ride’s manufacturer) completes a mechanical modification to the ride’s vehicles,” said Cedar Point in a May 12 press release that was …

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10 outdoor springtime date ideas you and your partner will love

Looking for spring date ideas? Much of the United States spends the months before spring trying to avoid the cold. When spring arrives, it’s a great opportunity to soak in the vitamin D and spend time enjoying the warm weather once again. LONG-DISTANCE DATE IDEAS THAT WILL BRING YOU TOGETHER EVEN WHEN YOU’RE FAR APART When trying to come up …

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World's first 'Dragon Ball’ theme park to open in Saudi Arabia

The world’s first theme park devoted to the “Dragon Ball” universe of comics, movies, and games will be built in Saudi Arabia, the franchise owner said on Friday. The park, centered around the world of magical martial artist Goku and friends, will be part of the Qiddiya Investment Company’s project near Riyadh, according to a release. The 500,000 meter project …

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