Great Ohio Coaster Club

17/08/2024

Our first Friday Night Live! is officially here and the night has just begun! Join us on August 16, 23, and 30 for unforgettable evenings filled with music, drinks, and fun! Who's ready to make some memories? Learn more: https://pulse.ly/v1wxvgpdit

16/08/2024

16/08/2024

Attention Members: This morning’s National Rollercoaster Day Event for the Coaster Clubs for the first ride on the Beast and Behind the Scenes tour has been cancelled due to lightening in the area along with the inclement weather.

We appreciate the park for the opportunity and look forward to the next event!

Thank you Kings Island for thought behind this event!

~Jeremy A - Vice President

16/08/2024

For the first time ever, U.S. and Canada residents can experience the culinary thrills of Universal Orlando Resort as part of an all-new Dining Card Vacation Package that includes a food and beverage dining card worth up to $1,000. Available for purchase now for select travel dates from November 7, 2024 through April 10, 2025, this exceptional new offer also includes accommodations at one of Universal’s magnificent hotels and theme park admission – creating a convenient vacation package that’s inclusive of the essentials needed for a thrilling getaway to Universal Orlando.

The Dining Card Vacation Package is designed to help guests maximize their vacation dollars while giving them the opportunity to savor the next-level, award-winning cuisine of Universal Orlando Resort during their visit. Package holders can use the dining card across more than 200 venues that offer something for every palate, including:

full-service restaurants like The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk – known for its delectable, photo-worthy milkshakes; and Mythos Restaurant in Universal Islands of Adventure – which is considered by many to be the best theme park restaurant in the world;
quick-service locations like TODAY Cafe in Universal Studios Florida – where guests can enjoy baked goods in a one-of-a-kind cafe inspired by NBC’s long-running morning show; and Illumination’s Minion Cafe – which serves up inventive fare featuring nearly 20 items inspired by memorable characters and staples from the Minions franchise;
hotel dining options like the award-winning Strong Water Tavern at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort where guests can enjoy a tapas-style menu and more than 100 types of rum; the newly-renovated Trattoria del Porto at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, which offers fresh, modern Italian cuisine and delicious desserts; or The Kitchen at Hard Rock Hotel, which is known for its amped-up American favorites;
and so much more.
"Our dining offerings are continuously evolving and we work incredibly hard to deliver memorable food experiences that offer something for everyone," said Chef Jens Dahlmann, Vice President of Culinary Operations at Universal Orlando Resort. "From our original dining concepts to themed food inspired by beloved stories and characters, our offerings play a significant role in the overall storytelling of our theme parks and have become as much as a "must-do" as our amazing collection of attractions."

The Dining Card Vacation Package is available for four- or five-plus-night stays at one of Universal Orlando Resort’s hotels and the value of the dining card varies depending on the hotel and the number of nights of each stay (one card per hotel room). The package also includes 4- or 5+ Day Park-to-Park Tickets to enjoy Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure – which boast more than 60 immersive experiences across both parks (there is also an option to add access to the Volcano Bay water theme park). Plus, staying at a Universal hotel comes with a host of benefits, including Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal Volcano Bay up to one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required), complimentary transportation to the theme parks and Universal CityWalk, and more.

Hotel
Package Details (including Dining Card Value and Park Admission*)
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel or Loews Royal Pacific Resort
4-Night Package
$800 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Experience Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

5-Night Package
$1,000 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Experience Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort or Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
4-Night Package
$500 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Experience Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

5-Night Package
$600 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Experience Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort or Universal Terra Luna Resort

4-Night Package
$400 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Experience Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

5-Night Package
$500 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Experience Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites or Universal Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites

4-Night Package
$300 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 4-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Experience Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

5-Night Package
$400 Dining Card per room
2-Park, 5-Day Park-to-Park Ticket to Experience Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
*3-Park, Park-to-Park Ticket Options that include access to Universal Volcano Bay are also available for purchase with each package.

Guests can book this incredible package now for visits from November 7, 2024 through April 10, 2025. Guests can also use this package to experience the fan-favorite marquee events that are included with admission to the parks (blockout dates apply), including the Universal Holidays celebration – which runs November 22 through December 31 and features festive experiences like Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, the Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular and more; and Universal’s Mardi Gras celebration – where guests can let the good times roll as they enjoy global cuisine, a spectacular parade and more from February 1 through March 30, 2025.


For more information about the new Dining Card Vacation Package and to purchase, click here.

Source: Universal Orlando Resort

16/08/2024

—In celebration of National Roller Coaster Day on Friday, Aug. 16, Carowinds is thrilled to revisit last week’s exciting news: the upcoming debut of the park’s 15th roller coaster, Snoopy's Racing Railway, in 2025. This family-friendly launch coaster is part of the largest investment in family attractions in Carowinds’ history, and the park is excited to build anticipation for what’s to come in Camp Snoopy.

What’s New:
Snoopy's Racing Railway:
Manufacturer: ART Engineering
Type of Ride: Family-friendly steel launch coaster

Ride Description: Join Snoopy in a high-speed race to deliver root beer and pizza to Camp Snoopy's Mess Hall. This family-friendly coaster features an 804-foot-long track where guests will experience a thrilling launch from 0 to 31 mph in seconds, exciting dips, and wild turns. Riders get double the fun as they race through the course twice.

Ride Capacity: One train with seven cars, accommodating 14 riders per ride

Why It’s Special: As Carowinds' 15th roller coaster and the third coaster located in Camp Snoopy, Snoopy’s Racing Railway adds to the park’s impressive lineup of thrill rides, providing a unique experience that families can enjoy together. Other coasters in Camp Snoopy include Wilderness Run (1998) and Woodstock Express (1975).

Coasters: In 2023, Fury 325, Carowinds' renowned giga coaster, clinched its seventh title as "Best Steel Coaster" in the world. Recognized as the tallest, fastest, and longest giga coaster in North America, Fury 325 was an immediate favorite, earning the "Best New Ride" distinction by Amusement Today in its 2015 inaugural year. Earlier this year, USA Today 10Best ranked Fury 325 eighth among the best roller coasters in the U.S.

Carowinds is home to 14 world-class roller coasters with nearly seven miles of track, including Afterburn (1999), Carolina Cyclone (1980), Carolina Goldrusher (1973), Copperhead Strike (2019), Hurler (1994), Kiddy Hawk (2003), Nighthawk (2004), Ricochet (2002), The Flying Cobras (2009), Thunder Striker (2010), and Vortex (1992).

National Roller Coaster Day commemorates the first vertical loop roller coaster, patented by Edwin Prescott in 1898. When the Carolina Cyclone debuted at Carowinds in March 1980, it was the first roller coaster in the world to feature four inversions.

Source: Carowinds

16/08/2024

SeaWorld Orlando has revealed its 2025 event lineup in conjunction with the launch of its 2025 Fun Card, offering unlimited visits through all of 2025 and the rest of 2024 for FREE! For as low as $137.99, less than the price of a single day ticket, guests can enjoy unlimited admission to SeaWorld Orlando through December 31, 2025. Plus, guests who buy now get the remainder of 2024 at no extra cost. This offer is only available for a limited time before prices go up.

Guests who purchase a Fun Card can experience SeaWorld’s remaining 2024 events, including Bayside Brews & BBQ, Spooktacular and Christmas Celebration, plus all the unforgettable events coming in 2025. With a Fun Card, guests can roam and explore the park as many times as they want to enjoy award-winning attractions and incredible animal presentations.

2025 Events Lineup
SeaWorld Orlando’s 2025 events promise to deliver diverse entertainment options, starting with the Three Kings Celebration the first weekend of January, honoring the cherished tradition of Latin cultures. Also in January is the SeaWorld Inside Look, an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience where guests can discover the inner workings of one of the world’s premier zoological institutions.

For families, the Just For Kids Weekend and Elmo's Birthday Celebration offer hands-on activities, character meet-and-greets and interactive dance parties that will delight children of all ages.

Food lovers will not want to miss the Seven Seas Food Festival, featuring global cuisines, local craft beers and live performances. Complementing the festival are cultural celebrations, like Mardi Gras and Cinco de Mayo.

Summer at SeaWorld heats up with Viva La Música and the return of Bands, Brew & BBQ festival, where guests can enjoy mouth-watering barbecue, refreshing brews and live music.

The fall will include the ever-popular Halloween Spooktacular and the terrifying Howl-O-Scream, before wrapping up 2025 with the festive Christmas Celebration.

Additional highlights include two Guy Harvey Weekends, offering guests a chance to meet the renowned artist and conservationist.

Best Way To Play
With so much happening in 2025, the SeaWorld Orlando Fun Card is the perfect way for guests to ensure they don’t miss a single moment. From special events and shows, to live music and character experiences, combined with thrilling coasters and attractions, plus award-winning, educational animal presentations and exciting activities, there’s truly “So Much More to Sea” at SeaWorld. One of the best ways for guests to experience all that SeaWorld Orlando has to offer is with a 2025 Fun Card, which offers unlimited visits for the rest of 2024 through December 31, 2025, for the unbeatable low price of $137.99, less than the price of a single day ticket. 2025 Fun Cards can be purchased at www.SeaWorldOrlando.com.

Source: SeaWorld Orlando

16/08/2024

National Roller Coaster Day is today, Friday, August 16. There is no sweeter place for thrill seekers to celebrate than Hersheypark, with an iconic lineup of 15 mild to wild coasters totaling over 25 minutes of ride time on 38,928 feet of track.

📸: Hersheypark

15/08/2024

Tomorrow night, the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! Join us for our new event Friday Night Live!
🎶 Live Entertainment
🍻 Half Priced Drink Specials
🎢 Thrilling Rides After Dark
🕔 From 5- 10 PM CST / Learn More: https://pulse.ly/onbfh4g04p

15/08/2024

Ride Stats on coming to in 2025!

15/08/2024

Let’s take a ride on Quantum Accelerator at Six Flags New England!

15/08/2024

New in 2025 - Six Flags New England

15/08/2024

Breaking - Six Flags Great America, the Thrill Capital of the Midwest, today announced plans to debut the world’s steepest drop with the most inversions on a dive coaster. Wrath of Rakshasa, towering at a massive 180 feet tall, features a cliffhanger hold, which suspends riders as they face straight down a 96-degree, beyond-vertical drop, before they plummet an exhilarating 171 feet.

“Six Flags Great America continues to push the limits of innovation and thrills, as we introduce the world’s steepest drop with the most inversions on a dive coaster,” said Park President John Krajnak. “Wrath of Rakshasa joins our already impressive lineup of record-breaking roller coasters and attractions at the park, demonstrating our commitment to delivering cutting-edge experiences for our guests.”

Wrath of Rakshasa highlights include:

Three sleek trains with three rows of passengers seated seven across;
3,239 feet of soaring track;
Thrilling anticipation while the ride vehicle pauses in a face-first cliffhanger hold before plummeting 171 feet;
A beyond-vertical 96-degree drop,
Five gravity-defying inversions;
Speeds of nearly 67 miles per hour; and,
Wrath of Rakshasa is a custom-designed dive roller coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard.

Wrath of Rakshasa is scheduled to make its debut in 2025 in the County Fair section of the park across from the fan-favorite roller coaster, Demon. For more information and updates on Wrath of Rakshasa, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.

Six Flags Great America is also offering the Biggest Sale of the Year! For a limited time, get up to 70% off tickets, passes and more now through Labor Day! For more information, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.



Source: Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor

15/08/2024

GOOD MORNING from Six Flags Great America! It’s 4:41am on THURSDAY.

BIG new attraction announcement happening at 5am and we are here LIVE to hear it! I will live stream the announcement here and I’ll have reports on WGN Morning News all morning long.

15/08/2024

15/08/2024

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari welcomes the return of Kids World on August 17. This special event includes all the rides and slides of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari plus entertainment, activities, and food selected specifically for kids.

"Kids World is back, and we can't wait to welcome families to experience all the thrills and entertainment," said Lauren Crosby, Director of Events & Entertainment at Holiday World. "From stilt walkers and jugglers to fun zones and tasty treats, there's something for kids of all ages to enjoy."

Running Saturdays and Sundays from August 17 through September 14, Kids World has a special menu for the young and the young-at-heart, including:
Funnel Cake Flights
Ice Cream Nachos
Dirt Flurry (Chocolate Ice Cream with Oreo Crumbles & Gummy Worms)
Frozen Lemonade with Boba
Character Cookies featuring Holiday World’s mascots
Three-Meat Pizza
M&M Brownie
And MORE!

In addition to Kids World, Friday Night Live!, Holiday World’s newest event, will take place on Fridays August 16, 23, and 30 from 5 pm to 10 pm. The event will feature live music from Backwoods Bluegrass and Happy New Month, as well as drink specials and night rides on Holiday World’s roller coasters and major attractions. During Friday Night Live!, Splashin’ Safari and select children’s rides will be closed.

Splashin' Safari will be open Saturdays and Sundays through September 14, as well as Labor Day. Holiday World’s Happy Halloween Weekends begins September 21 and runs weekends through October 27. Both parks will be closed on Sunday, September 15 for a private outing.

For more information about Kids World and purchase tickets, visit www.holidayworld.com.

Source: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari

14/08/2024

time to Announce whAt'S coming.

TOMORROW @ 11:00am, in park, Buccaneer Battle

08/08/2024

Teaser Alert - We find out on 8/15!

08/08/2024

Let’s take a ride on - New in 2025 at Canada's Wonderland!

Coming in 2025 to Canada’s Wonderland! Blast out of Wonder Mountain and race across tracks that span the park, reaching speeds of 115 km/h, flipping and twis...

08/08/2024

08/08/2024

🚨 Our 2025 Gold Pass is on sale for the lowest price of the season! For only $105* you get unlimited rides on AlpenFury – Canada’s longest, tallest and fastest launch coaster coming in 2025 – PLUS unlimited visits for the rest of this year and next, including Halloween Haunt and WinterFest! ☃️ 👻

And if you purchase before midnight on Sunday, Aug. 11 you’ll get five free Single Use Fast Lanes*. https://bit.ly/3WwulbM

*Plus taxes and processing fees up to $9.99. Fast Lane valid through Oct. 27, excluding Haunt.

08/08/2024

More Parks, More Fun in 2025

Dorney Park Season Passes are now ON SALE

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation are making history again as they look ahead to the 2025 season.

Gold Passes which went on sale today include a free fast lane when purchased by Sunday, August 11th along with the chance to add-on the All Park Passport.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced last week that the All Park Passport add-on will give guests the chance to visit additional Six Flags parks including Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey starting January 6, 2025.

Those who add-on the All Park Passport this year will also be able to access Cedar Fair legacy parks during the remainder of the 2024 season.

With the purchase of a 2025 Gold Pass today guests will also get access to this fall’s Halloween Haunt and all-new family friendly Tricks and Treats event.

Gold Passes include unlimited visits and free general parking to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom for the remainder of the 2024 season and all of 2025, exclusive discounts on food and merchandise, pass perks and more.

For more information about Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, including events, tickets, and hours of operation, please visit dorneypark.com.



📸: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Get two great parks for the price of one at Dorney Park! There's so much to do that you'll see why it's one of the best amusement parks in PA. Visit today!

08/08/2024

Splash River Junction - New in 2025

Kings Island’s Soak City is expanding in 2025 with the addition of Splash River Junction. Cool off in Bluegill Lagoon, an ol’ fashioned swimmin’ hole complete with a water tower. Salamander Sliders, a set of seven new water slides with gentle slopes and turns perfect for young sliders.



Source: Kings Island

08/08/2024

RiverRacers - New to Soak City in 2025 at Kings Island

RiverRacers launches side-by-side racers down the first drop at speeds up to 30 mph. Water jets drench and propel riders upward through an enclosed tunnel with special lighting effects. The race is on with more twists and turns into an open-air, high-banking slingshot, whipping them 180 degrees into a gravity-defying final mega drop before crossing the finish line!

08/08/2024

AlpenFury Ride Stats - New in 2025 at Canada’s Wonderland!

Designed by: Premier Rides�Coaster type: Launch�Height of launch: 50 m (drop is 47 m)�Max speed: 115 km/h�Length: 1,000 m�Inversions: 9 (most for a launch coaster in N.America)�Trains: 2 (18 riders)�Duration: 80secs



Source: Canada's Wonderland

08/08/2024

Breaking: Canada’s longest, tallest, fastest launch coaster coming in 2025

When fire and ice meet inside the mysterious Wonder Mountain, the force will propel you into a thrilling journey beginning with a launch that blasts your train vertical through the mountain summit, 50 metres into the sky. You’ll race across tracks that span the park, reaching speeds of 115 km/h, flipping and twisting through nine breathtaking inversions. This is AlpenFury, Canada’s longest, tallest and fastest launch coaster. Are you brave enough to face nature’s wrath?



Source: Canada's Wonderland

08/08/2024

New for Soak City in 2025!

In 2025, Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park will debut first-of-its-kind thrills and chills with the addition of RiverRacers, the first and only dual-racing water coaster in Ohio, and seven new kids’ water slides in the riverside-themed kids’ play area, Splash River Junction. Hundreds of new loungers and chairs also will surround the new area with seating options in both the sun and shade.



Source: Kings Island

08/08/2024

Who’s ready for tomorrow’s Kings Island announcement?

✋, we are ready here at ! We are ready to right the finish line and find out! 🏁