Florida’s original theme park has overcome the towering shadow of its younger peers in Orlando and remains a haven, if even by accident, for tourists seeking marine edification. Take a drive along A1A in northeast Florida, about 18 miles south of St. Augustine, and you will happen upon Marineland Dolphin Adventure, a seemingly forgotten tourist...
A near-century-old iconic Coney Island roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after malfunctioning during a ride on Thursday. Operators shut down the Cyclone, Luna Park’s 97-year-old wooden roller coaster, as it was climbing up to its famed drop because of a damaged chain sprocket in the motor room, according to the...
Top Thrill 2, the long-awaited re-imagining of Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster, will not reopen this operating season, the Sandusky, Ohio-based park announced on August 23. In the statement, Cedar Point said that work was ongoing to modify the ride’s vehicles, and laid most of the blame on the ride’s manufacturer, Zamperla. Zamperla,...
Florida is widely known for its beautiful beaches and immersive theme parks, but did you know the Sunshine State is also home to the oldest city in the country? St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by soldier Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés of Spain, according to the Visit Florida website. Before this, Juan Ponce de...
If you’re looking for a thrill to top off the summer months, a ride on one of the record-breaking roller coasters in the U.S. should do the trick. Roller coasters around the country hold various records for their speed, drops, and height and even the cost to build them. Read on to discover more about...
The Coney Island Cyclone is more than just a roller coaster. It is a piece of history. Built in 1927, the Cyclone has survived natural disasters, park closures, the rapid development of a city and numerous other threats to its existence. It is one of the oldest still-operating roller coasters in the United States and...
Since 1959, the Matterhorn Bobsleds have stood tall at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The ride was groundbreaking when it first debuted — and it changed the trajectory of roller coasters forever. Want to know what makes this trek through the Swiss mountains so unique? 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO VISITED DISNEY WORLD LOSES BELOVED TOY 4,200 MILES...
A big summer celebration is set to take place this weekend in upstate New York. Harborfest in Oswego, New York, is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2024. The free event takes place from July 25-28 along the Oswego waterfront. Since a humble beginning in 1988, Harborfest has grown to become a major regional festival, attracting...
Millions of Americans visit theme parks each year, as these are a quintessential part of the American vacation experience. Theme parks offer a unique blend of thrilling rides, entertaining shows and an array of food options. “Navigating the myriad of food choices can be overwhelming, especially if you want to maintain a balanced diet while...
A fun day at SeaWorld San Diego took a terrifying turn for a mother-daughter duo from Arizona. Salina Higgins tells Fox News Digital it all started when they decided to ride the Electric Eel roller coaster during their July 9 trip. She said when the ride got to the first “upside down part,” her daughter’s...
