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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 26/10/2025
This is ESPECIALLY true during Halloween when they've consistently offered *FAR* better FrightFest houses and scarezones than you could find at the nearby Great Adventure and, oftentimes, Busch Gardens Williamsburg too.
Fairy Tale HouseFairy Tale House SpiderClowntown EntryClowntown Scarezone
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 26/10/2025
Don't know who in the industry needs to hear this, but I hope that the entertainment team members at Six Flags America find good homes in the industry. What they're consistently able to pull off with LITERALLY PENNIES is *REALLY* impressive. They've always punched WAY above their weight/budget.
Lost Spirits Show
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 26/10/2025
Something like 20 operating hours remain for Six Flags America. 😥 Anyone else planning to make it out for the closing day next weekend?
Six Flags America EntranceSix Flags America 50 Years Sign
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 19/10/2025
Scoop: Rocky Mountain Construction is planning to build a 45ft tall Wild Moose prototype at their Idaho headquarters! This will likely be a small test track similar to what RMC built while developing the Raptor. No matter the scale, it will be exciting to see an ACTUAL Wild Moose in action! 🫎
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 11/12/2024
Not this time Chester & Hester, not this time.
Chester's & Hester's See Y'All Real Soon Sign
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 10/12/2024
The loss of "distraction and diversion-type" attractions like the Liberty Square Riverboat & Tom Sawyer's Island really harm the Magic Kingdom in my opinion, but at least I can understand the financial calculation. What I find completely unfathomable is the removal of Rivers of America. 🙁
Rivers of America from a Tom Sawyer's Island RaftThe Liberty Belle from Tom Sawyer's IslandWindmill from Tom Sawyer's Island
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 06/12/2024
But hey, at least I get to ride Tampa's other Rhino Rally! (RIP 👑)
Expedition Wild Africa Safari Ride
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 06/12/2024
Out at ZooTampa for my coaster count +1. I think Tasmanian Tiger is the largest Wisdom Rides coaster I've hit and... yikes. It really tracks spectacularly poorly. 😖
Tasmanian Tiger Roller Coaster
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 05/12/2024
For the record, Wind & Waves is very good. Disney does a great job with the Christmas decorations around the lobby at the Vero Beach Resort as well. Underrated stop!
Christmas decorations at Disney's Vero Beach Resort
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 05/12/2024
Dining at Disney's least-talked-about, least-appreciated table service restaurant in Florida tonight. Whatever you assume I was going to say, I bet it wasn't this one!
Wind & Waves Restaurant Sign
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024
Another DHS hot take: The Twilight Zone IP does very little for Tower of Terror and it's reasonable for Disney to want to stop rights payments. THAT SAID, the tone, vibe, soul, and general setting & story of the current attraction can *and should* be saved long-term with a new, park-original story.
The Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney's Hollywood Studios
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024
"Muppets Records Presents Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Starring The Electric Mayhem Band" Still quite happy with the plans for Rock 'N—just desperately hope that the project includes some preshow restructuring and, most importantly, a fleet of new Vekoma MK1212 trains. New trains would be a GAMECHANGER.
Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Entry Arch
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 03/12/2024
Hot take: Mama Melrose, compared to the sea of other bad Italian restaurants that litter Walt Disney World, really isn't THAT bad. I'd even say it's one of the better DHS table-service options (yes, another low bar). Give me Mama Melrose over Tutto Italia or Brown Derby any day though.
Mama Melrose
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024
That's the one in the water feature to the north of the resort site, yeah? Per the Project 294 site plan, it looks like it will survive!
Project 294 West Site Plan
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 28/11/2024
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃 Before you sit down for dinner, how about an appetizer? Here's the full site plan for USH Project 515, a massive new resort coming to the entrance of #UniversalStudiosHollywood! Want more? What is USH Project 294? Check out our full post, here: parkfans.net/threads/univ...
Project 515 Site PlanProject 515 Composite MapProject 515 Site Plan Interpretation
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 27/11/2024
Time to start luring folks over from X with the 🥕! Our next document release will be publicized exclusively via @bsky.app! Tomorrow should be doable for publication, but no promises!
Tweet explaining that ParkFans next leak will be publicized exclusively on Bluesky
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 22/11/2024
Monsters Land looks GREAT & I love The Muppets for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. ONLY issue is Muppet*Vision 3D—and the solution is SO SIMPLE. Disney can make this a 100% positive story by announcing that a remastered Muppet*Vision 3D with an improved theater & new effects will take over Sunset Showcase
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 20/11/2024
PSA: Failing plan reviews is a SUPER common occurrence for any sizable project and is frequently the result of small clerical errors, not any sort of incompetence or the like. There's a ton to criticize #SixFlagsGreatAdventure for right now, but failing a first-pass site plan review isn't it.
Tweet Screenshot Criticizing Six Flags Great Adventure for Failing to Pass a Demolition Permit Site Plan Review
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 08/11/2024
🎶 Silver & Gold, 🎶 Silver & Gold, 🎶 #SeaWorld Sells Santa for Silver & Gold! And no, this isn't an optional line skip option. Per the SeaWorld website, to see Santa you gotta pay up. Legitimately insane, downright 🤡-like behavior. Props to SWneedshelp on the 🐦 site for spotting & calling this out!
Screenshot of the SeaWorld Christmas Celebration FAQScreenshot of the Santa meet requiring advanced reservationsScreenshot of said Santa reservations
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 01/11/2024
Update on the #KentuckyKingdom "tower ride" project! Background: bit.ly/4fuK8Qk Last month the Kentucky Airport Commission gave their stamp of approval for the project on the site next to Thunder Run & Tornado with a final, approved, above ground level (AGL) height of 120 feet!
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 12/08/2023
Very intrigued by the possibility of #SixFlagsGreatAdventure's 2024 project being a Vekoma Super Boomerang. Worried about capacity, but other than that, a large, new-gen Vekoma in the states would be killer! Discussion: parkfans.net/threads/7718/page-4#po…
Comparison between Six Flags Great Adventure's 2024 teaser and the stats of the Vekoma Super BoomerangSix Flags Great Adventure's 2024 numbers teaserConcept art of Vekoma's Super Boomerang
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 10/08/2023
Found this while digging around in Silver Dollar City's website for last minute Project 2024 leaks. Feeling really called out right about now... 🫣 Well played Silver Dollar City, well played.
"Caught you looking... Come back later to get all the details!" image hidden on Silver Dollar City's website
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 10/08/2023
LOVE that Dorney Park's newly-announced dive coaster, Iron Menace, features the inclined loop Intim305 theorized in his pre-creation. This thing looks like an EXCELLENT addition for Dorney! 😍 Full details: parkfans.net/threads/dorney-park-pr…
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ParkFans @parkfans.net · 11/07/2023
Snapped some of the first photos of Loch Ness Monster running rail replacement at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this morning for BGWFans. Carowinds isn't familiar with this concept, but this is what's known in the industry as proactive, preventative maintenance.
Newly replaced running rail on the Loch Ness Monster roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
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