When you first see Sean LaRochelle’s new backyard roller coaster, Little Thunder, it’s pretty obvious what inspired it. That alone is a testament to how detailed and impressive it is. Taking up the backyard of LaRochelle’s parents’ home and surrounded by...
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Disneyland Introduces New “Magic Key” Pass Program, Replacing Old Annual Passes
Earlier this year Disneyland ended their annual pass program, much to the annoyance of passholders. Disney promised a new program would come eventually, and now we know the details of these new passes. Magic Key Disney calls the new...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Kicks Off A Knott’s Family Reunion
Knott’s Berry Farm officially launched their 100th anniversary celebration, “A Knott’s Family Reunion”, this past weekend. Thursday evening the park held an event to open the summer long event and to show off some of the new things you’ll see...
Continue reading...8 New Things You’ll Find In California’s Great America When it Opens
California’s Great America is set to re-open to the public on May 22 — with passholder previews May 15 and 16 —after being closed all of last season. During the extended closure, the CGA team has been busy making changes...
Continue reading...California’s Great America South Bay Shores Construction Tour
UPDATE: The park announced South Bay Shores will open on June 5! Check out photos from our construction tour below. 📣 Just announced! South Bay Shores waterpark, located inside California's Great America, opens Saturday, June 5! Reservations for Great America...
Continue reading...The 10 Best Coasters of the 1980s Still Operating Today (in the US)
Last year we brought you our list of the 10 best coasters from the 1970s still running, and in 2019 we gave you our top 50+ year old coasters. So, naturally, it’s time to tackle the 1980s. Not quite as...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Re-Opening Date and 100th Anniversary Celebration
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced their re-opening dates for full operation next month! On May 6 the park opens to season passholders. A full grand re-opening to the general public happens a couple of weeks later on May 21. The...
Continue reading...Avenger’s Campus Opening at Disney California Adventure June 4
Disney announced today that the new Avenger’s Campus at Disney California Adventure opens on June 4. The land was originally supposed to open last year, before the pandemic put a pause on things. From the Disney Parks blog post, “At...
Continue reading...Universal Studios Hollywood Re-Opening April 16
Universal Studios Hollywood officially announced that they are re-opening April 16 after more than a year of closure. The park will hold a special preview for Annual and Season Pass Members starting on Thursday, April 15. Most rides will be...
Continue reading...Legoland California Re-opening April 1
Another California Theme Park is jumping on the re-opening train. After Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced earlier this week that they are re-opening April 1, now Legoland California announced this morning that they’re re-opening with...
Continue reading...Six Flags Magic Mountain And Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Announce Reopening Date!
Both California Six Flags parks are jumping on re-opening as soon as possible. Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced today that they will reopen with rides on April 1. New guidelines from the state say that...
Continue reading...So When Will California Theme Parks Start Reopening? What We Know, and What We’re Guessing
Update: We’re adding the dates parks are opening as they announce them below, but also be sure to check our running list of re-opening dates for all US theme parks! Last week the state of California announced new guidance that...
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