Ghost Ship Harbor: Extreme Halloween attraction aboard the USS Salem

Matt DiRoberto of Boston-based Immersive Productions has teamed up with Jason Egan, creator of Fright Dome Las Vegas, to create a completely new Halloween concept using an actual historically haunted venue. Fans of haunted mazes and frightening attractions will be able to scream, shriek and claw their way through the USS Salem, located in the […]

Guy Fieri to create new menu for Planet Hollywood Observatory: Opening fall 2016 at Disney Springs

Planet Hollywood has announced that restaurateur, television personality and Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri will introduce a burger and sandwich menu for the transformed Orlando, Florida flagship location, which is scheduled to reopen this fall as the Planet Hollywood Observatory (PHO) at Disney Springs (formerly known as Downtown Disney). As many probably know, Guy Fieri won […]

Kings Dominion to Expand Planet Snoopy and Offer Pre-K Pass in 2017

Everyone’s favorite beagle is getting an even bigger playground come 2017. Kings Dominion recently announced plans to expand the popular kids’ area, bringing the ride total to 20 in the 14-acre area. The new Planet Snoopy additions will include three family rides, a new event space and upgraded food and beverage locations. There is also […]

Halloween Horror Nights 2016: ‘Krampus’ comes to Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando

Deep in the dead of winter, the stage is set for a centuries old tale of terror. The “half-goat, half-demon” horned creature known as Krampus has emerged to terrorize those lacking the spirit of the holidays. In scenes from the 2015 horror flick, guests will navigate the dysfunctional Engel family’s home where they’ll encounter the […]

National Roller Coaster Day 2016: Busch Gardens Williamsburg

National Roller Coaster Day is Tuesday, August 16, 2016. That seems like as good a reason as any to talk about some of the cool coasters at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The park currently has six world-class coasters, and each one provides a unique and thrilling experience. Tempesto Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster features three launch […]

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2016: Hawaii and Virginia

The wildly popular Food & Wine Festival has returned to Busch Gardens for its fourth season. The event takes place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May 27 through June 26, 2016. In addition to delicious food, desserts and beverages from around the world, park guests can enjoy live music, themed decorations and culinary demonstrations […]

‘Frozen, A Musical Spectacular’ comes to the Disney Wonder stage

Frozen fever has already taken over the world. Now it’s headed to the sea. The animated hit will soon appear as “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular” aboard the Disney Wonder. This theatrical stage show debuts on cruises starting November 10, 2016, from Galveston, Texas. In addition to new enhancements to the ship itself, the “Frozen” story […]

Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi launches new mobile app

It’s now even easier to use and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s convenient water transportation system. The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi just launched an all-new, and free, Water Taxi Tracker App. This easy-to-activate app provides a variety of convenient features that help visitors plan their day and minimize wait time as they make their way around Fort […]

Marine Hospitality Launches Water Shuttle Service in Fort Lauderdale

This article was previously published at Examiner.com in June 2016. Known as the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is taking its nickname to heart with the recent launch of Water Shuttle Fort Lauderdale. Operated by Marine Hospitality Corporation, Water Shuttle Fort Lauderdale is a flamingo pink water taxi designed to transport visitors and locals […]

All For One: New Nighttime show at Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has taken swashbuckling action and adventure to a new level. All For One, which debuted on Friday, July 1, 2016, delivers a thrilling new take on the classic tale of Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers” as well as brings the excitement of a major nighttime show back to the Williamsburg theme park. […]

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2016: Step Right up to the Big Top

It’s the most wonderful time of year … for those who enjoy having the stuffing scared out of them. Teasers and trailers are starting to pop up with news about Halloween haunted houses, mazes and attractions for the upcoming season. Every year, theme parks and scare attractions around the country try to up their games […]