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REVIEW: Wrath of Rakshasa is a solid addition to Six Flags Great America

5 days ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

Six Flags Great America had gone six years without opening a brand new coaster, so I was sure their next addition would be a massive, world-class ride that would rival some of the best coasters on the planet. What we got instead was Wrath of Rakshasa, the latest in a recent line of dive coasters from Swiss coaster maker Bolliger & Mabillard that are slightly smaller than the originals, but focused on more than just their namesake dive elements.
Rip Ride Rockit closing date moved up to August

6 days ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

Universal Orlando has revealed the closing date of its Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, shifting its farewell forward. The Universal website says the ride “will permanently close on August 18, 2025 to make way for a new experience.” Previously, the resort said the coaster would be closing in early September. As is Universal’s custom, they have not officially announced any replacement.
REVIEW: Stardust Racers gives Epic Universe a pair of world-class coasters

1 week ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

I won’t waste your time with bad puns about Stardust Racers being “out of this world” or whatever, because you really just want to know whether the biggest coasters at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park live up to the hype. Let me tell you: it absolutely does.
Six Flags Great America sets opening date for Wrath of Rakshasa coaster

2 weeks ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

Six Flags Great America’s big 2025 addition, Wrath of Rakshasa, will open to the public on May 31. The 180-foot-tall dive coaster sports a 171-foot, 96-degree first drop over the County Fair midway, coming close to one of the park’s original rides, Demon. The layout includes five inversions over 3,239 feet of track.
Epic Universe opens without massive lines — except for one ride - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news for theme park fans

2 weeks ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

Universal Orlando’s third theme park, Epic Universe, is now officially open — without long wait times on its grand opening day. Aerial look at guest parking at about noon on Grand Opening day of Epic Universe. Universal is holding back ticket sales to find out how guests use the park. Park today is mostly Universal Resort guests. 11 hotels. Easier to fix problems now. Add day guest ticket sales later.
Solara Inn and Suites hotel room tour & review: Is this budget Disneyland area hotel worth it?

2 weeks ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

Sometimes all you really need before and after a long day at Disneyland is a bed. And while you may want that bed to be as cheap as possible, you still want it to be comfortable and clean, without the risk of bedbugs or, say, the ceiling falling on you while you sleep (yes, this actually happened in Anaheim.)That’s why you have options like the Solara Inn & Suites.
SeaWorld San Diego coaster returning with new storyline

2 weeks ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

SeaWorld San Diego will soon be getting back its water coaster with new theming. Journey to Atlantis, which debuted as the San Diego park’s first-ever coaster back in 2004, has been closed for refurbishment since last November. When the Mack Rides water coaster returns later this year, it will now incorporate a storyline involving the fictional Science, Exploration, Adventure (S.E.A) group which is also referenced in SeaWorld’s Abu Dhabi park and the Infinity Falls attraction at SeaWorld Orlando.
REVIEW: Universal Hollywood Fan Fest Nights shows great promise in first year

3 weeks ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

Turns out that Universal special events can offer more than scares. 2025 marked what will (hopefully) be the first edition of a new after-hours event at Universal Studios Hollywood, Fan Fest Nights. At its core, Fan Fest Nights is trying to offer a Halloween Horror Nights-like experience — just without the horror.
Disney sets 2025 dates for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Food & Wine Festival

3 weeks ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

Disney World has revealed the dates for this year’s edition of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival. The Halloween Party will kick off on Aug. 15 — six days later than the event’s 2024 start date — while running for the same number of nights, 38 in total before wrapping up on Halloween itself. Here’s the full list of dates:Aug. 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29Sept. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30Oct.
Six Flags America to close

1 month ago | themeparktribune.com | John Gregory

Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland will close at the end of the 2025 season, the theme park chain announced Thursday. As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan,” Six Flags president & CEO Richard Zimmerman said in a press release.