2021 announcements

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First “Slidewheel” waterslide in the U.S. - going to Mt. Olympus.

Anyone here been on one anywhere else yet? I can’t figure out how this works really.

[CanobieFan]

I've not been on one but I've seen on and off ride videos. As the ball of slide moves, slowly, the tubes with riders slowly slide along. Almost think about how the cars on Deno's Wonder Wheel move.

[surfd...@aol.com]

Is it all just one slide? Does the raft have to exit before the next raft can go in? Also what prevents a raft from exiting before it’s lined up and the end of the wheel?

[CanobieFan]

It's all on slide. As the ball turns slowly the raft progresses further along the slide. In each section it vallies (or like a halfpipe...or thr swing cars on wonder wheel) until the ball structure rotates enough for the raft then slide into the next section where it will then Valley again. Theres only one exit point...and as far as multiple rafts go, each section the rafts stalls in would be considered a block, so you could have multiple tubes in the structure at once all separated from potentially bumping. The POV makes it look somewhat fun but someone on CoasterForce said its actually kinds boring. And with all the stop and go, I could see that being true.

Here's a POV - https://youtu.be/ye3srzRjzkA

[surfd...@aol.com]

Thanks, that makes a little more sense.

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Legoland New York announced that they are delaying their grand opening to 2021 instead of this coming summer.

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Venus Vortex will be opening in 2021 instead of the original 2020 plan due to delays in construction from COVID-19 this year.

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Summer Block party at Dorney Park (rescheduled from 2020 debut)

New water slide at Sandcastle (rescheduled from 2020 debut)

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“Snake River Expedition” at Cedar Point

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Full service dining and ice cream at Chocolatetown to open in 2021

New Jersey Devil at Great Adventure opens 2021.

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Fantasy Island reimagining and reopening in 2021, the wood coaster to be a part of the new park.

https://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/western-new-yorks-beloved-fantasy-island-to-reopen-in-2021/

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Ice Breaker at SeaWorld Orlando to open in 2021 instead of 2020

[Surf Dance Chris]

At Carowinds, Carolina Cyclone will get new trains, which are refurbished trains from Kings Island’s Vortex.

[Surf Dance Chris]

“Stunt Pilot” - new RMC single rail coaster at Silverwood.

[Surf Dance Chris]

Jurassic World Velocicoaster at Universal’s Islands Of Adventure in summer 2021

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“Puppet Theater: Captive Audience” Haunted House for Halloween Horror Nights 2021 announced on Universal’s Peacock streaming service.

Universal Beijing Resort opening in 2021, includes 7 themed lands, Citywalk, and 2 hotels.

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Florida Strawberry Festival announced there will be no live concerts for their upcoming 2021 event.

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2160 of Lightning Rod’s 3800 feet of track will be changed this winter to I box track as opposed to topper track.

That’s more than 50%, so personally I consider it changing to a steel coaster, meaning the original wood coaster is defunct and a new steel coaster will open in 2021 (new credit).

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Indiana Beach announced today that they’re getting 2 new relocated rides next year: a Polyp and a three inversion Schwarzkopf coaster most recently known as Quimera at La Féria Chapultepec Magico

[Tyler Eaves]

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 10:37:29 PM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> Indiana Beach announced today that they’re getting 2 new relocated rides next year: a Polyp and a three inversion Schwarzkopf coaster most recently known as Quimera at La Féria Chapultepec Magico

Now, that might win as most surprising news of the year.

[surfd...@aol.com]

I agree. This is probably one of the only parks that will open a new for 2021 ride (2 in their case) that wasn’t carried over from 2020.
Then again, they (re)opened a “new” park in 2020, a year when many parks didn’t even open, or had a very limiting opening. So they’re doing something right.

[CanobieFan]

I wonder if they'll have luck with the Polyp. I wanted to ride it at Lake Winnie last year but it was SBNO and it looked like it hadn't run in a while.

[Heather Kendrick]

On Nov 25, 2020, Tyler Eaves wrote
(in article<828e986f-9190-4682...@googlegroups.com>):

I agree. I was certainly surprised to read it. I’m delighted they’re
rescuing a Schwartzkopf, although since I rode it at La Feria the down side
for me is not getting a new credit! I’m kidding; it’s actually good news
that this is coming to (relatively) my neck of the woods. I’m also happy to
ride a Polyp again as my last time on one was during junior high band trips
to Bob-Lo.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

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Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan opens February 4, 2021

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Sea World Gold Coast, Australia will open wood coaster Leviathan in 2021, will feature backward facing seats in last row of the train.

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Great White is getting new trains and a partial retracting for the 2021 season.

Kings Island is getting a new resort called Camp Cedar, opening in spring 2021.

[Dave Althoff, Jr.]

surfd...@aol.com <surfd...@aol.com> wrote:
: Great White is getting new trains and a partial retracting for the 2021

: season.
:
: Kings Island is getting a new resort called Camp Cedar, opening in spring
: 2021.

So next I suppose they will build the budget-friendly family resort hotel
to go with it...

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[Marshall]

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:24:39 PM UTC-5, Dave Althoff, Jr. wrote:
> surfd...@aol.com <surfd...@aol.com> wrote:
> : Great White is getting new trains and a partial retracting for the 2021
> : season.
> :
> : Kings Island is getting a new resort called Camp Cedar, opening in spring
> : 2021.
> So next I suppose they will build the budget-friendly family resort hotel
> to go with it...
>
> --Dave Althoff, Jr.

Doesn't KI have a stake in the Great Wolf next door? Isnt this just duplication of what's already there?
Why are you building a waterpark resort next to your own waterpark(at least GW is indoors)?

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Six Flags Great Adventure announced their Holiday In the Park drive through experience is extended from January 4 through 10, 2021.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Moves March event to May, pending COVID-19 Protocols

Florida State Fair postpones fair until April 2021

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Phoenix - new Vekoma inverted coaster at Denos Wonder Wheel Park

Snow White’s Enchanted Wish at Disneyland (redone Snow White’s Scary Adventure ride)

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South Florida Fair replaced with Mini Fair, running same dates January 15-31, 2021, kiddie rides only. Full version of the fair may operate instead in April 2021

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South Florida Fair 2021 will run May 7-23

Busch Gardens Williamsburg now open year round

Busch Gardens Tampa Mardi Gras event announced January 16-February 16 select days

Universal Orlando 2021 refurbishments:
Revenge of the Mummy January 4-15
Hogwarts Express January 21
Jurassic Park River Adventure January 11-29
Popeye February 1-19
Dudley Do-Right February 22-March 19

SeaWorld Orlando “Inside Look” Saturday’s and Sunday’s January 9-17

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Iron Gwazi now opening in "2021" instead of "Spring 2021"

MegaCon in Orlando postponed from March 2021 to backup dates of August 2021

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Hershey's Chocolate World tour ride closed for refurbishment January 11-22, 2021

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Flavors Of Carnaval announced for February 6-March 28, 2021

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Bollywood Parks in Dubai is getting nine new rides this year, including 2 coasters - “Taxi No. 1” is a family coaster from Zamperla, and later this year, the park will debut a wood coaster, “Bombay Express”.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/family/bollywood-parks-dubai-to-reopen-with-nine-new-rides-including-world-s-tallest-swing-1.1145413

South Florida Mini Fair 2021 ride list:
Beach-Shack,
Berry-Go-Round,
Carousel,
Cliff-Hanger,
Farm-Tractors,
Friendly-Wheel,
Zero-Gravity,
Monster-Trucks,
Puppy-Roll,
Silver-Streak,
Sizzler,
Speedway,
Super-Slide,
Vertigo,
Wacky-Worm-Coaster,
WV-Bugs.
https://wadeshows.com/pop-height-req.asp?eventID=398

[Richard Bannister]

On Friday, 15 January 2021 at 03:33:50 UTC, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> Bollywood Parks in Dubai is getting nine new rides this year, including 2 coasters - “Taxi No. 1” is a family coaster from Zamperla, and later this year, the park will debut a wood coaster, “Bombay Express”.

This is kind of interesting, since the Dubai resort already has a Zamperla family coaster.

I reckon the two rides will be ~500m apart as the crow flies.

Separately, I still can't quite figure while they call it a "Parks". It's only one, unless I'm missing something.

-
www.retrogamesformac.com

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New “Cloud” coaster from Extreme Engineering in Athens, Texas - delivered to an undisclosed location new theme park in Qatar. Cloud coaster is a suspended coaster with single rider seats.

Zampwrla now offering “Big Waves” attraction - combination drop tower and chute attraction.

FunPlex Amusement Center - new Fun In the Sun coaster from SBF

Universal Studios Florida retiring Barney show and Barney character appearances.

Ocean Park Hong Kong to retire 7 attractions, including Dragon, over the next few years and become a multi operator free admission model park.

[surfd...@aol.com]

Revenge of the Mummy at USF reopened with upgraded special effects after a 2 week refurbishment.

Dolphin Days at SeaWorld Orlando to temporarily close after January 25 for refurbishment.

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Conneaut Lake Park will be auctioned off March 2.

[Alan Conceicao]

On Friday, January 22, 2021 at 9:17:51 AM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> Conneaut Lake Park will be auctioned off March 2.

Terrible shame about the timing as they had finally started to make headway towards sustainability in 2019. Considering how many people have died, the fact that this is the first wood coaster in the US which appears likely to be SBNO/torn down as a result of the pandemic is a small miracle.

[Heather Kendrick]

On Jan 22, 2021, Alan Conceicao wrote
(in article<aa98c814-bf55-432f...@googlegroups.com>):

> On Friday, January 22, 2021 at 9:17:51 AM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> > Conneaut Lake Park will be auctioned off March 2.
>
> Terrible shame about the timing as they had finally started to make headway
> towards sustainability in 2019.

Agreed. I´ve been pulling so hard for this park for years (including
multiple trips out there) that seeing this news when I got up today really
hurt. The Trustees are trying to spin it as a good thing that will continue
the improvements they´ve made to the park, and a lot of the commenters on
their Facebook page seem to be naively buying it. There will still be a deed
restriction requiring them to use the land for public enjoyment or however
that reads, but that certainly does not mean it will have to be an amusement
park.

[Ansley]

News reports are that Conneaut has a "qualified cash buyer", and they only did the auction to see if there are other interested buyers.

Ted

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News went from very negative to very positive very quickly!

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Tower Arcade & Lounge in Clermont, Florida opened a pool room, with a second opening next weekend.

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Florida State Fair 2021 new dates are April 22- May 2

Fun Spot America Orlando hours Friday, January 29 are 12 noon to 8pm

Fun Spot America Kissimmee hours Friday, January 29 are 12 noon to 12 midnight

Universal Orlando confirms VelociCoaster will open within the next few months.

Universal Orlando offers Military Freedom Pass for 2021

13th Floor Haunted House in Jacksonville, Florida to have Love Bites event February 12 and 13

Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail in Plant City, Florida to have Love’s Revenge event February 12-14

Jungle Cruise to have enhancements done later this year

WDW Magical Express bus transportation to end after 2021

Wild Adventures announced new “Liberty Farms Petting Zoo” to celebrate the park’s 25th anniversary this year.

Legoland Florida to debut “Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show” February 12

[Marshall]

On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 8:42:01 PM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:

>
> Jungle Cruise to have enhancements done later this year
>

"enhancements"
LOL

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Arnold Amusements to debut new ride “OMG” at DeSoto County Fair this week

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Cedar Fair parks announced opening dates for several of their parks:

California’s Great America...May 22
Canada's Wonderland...May 14
Carowinds...May 22
Cedar Point...May 14
Dorney Park...May 22
Kings Dominion...May 22
Kings Island...May 8 (season pass preview)
Worlds Of Fun...May 22

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Miami Dade Fair 2021 dates changed to November 18-December 5, 2021. 2022 dates remain during normal season in March 2022.

Dolphin Days at SeaWorld Orlando closed for refurbishment February 1 through March 5, 2021. Dolphin Cove exhibit to reopen January 30, 2021 from refurbishment.

Silver Dollar City’s Pumpkins In the City fall event to be expanded this year.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg closed tomorrow, January 31 due to predicted weather.

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Fun Spot America in Orlando and Kissimmee are celebrating their first Mardi Gras event February 5 through April 11, including decorations, Bayou Bites, a kids parade, and Backwater Bayou Escape Room (Orlando only for the escape room)

Fun Spot offering free Ferris wheel rides on February 14 at both Florida parks.

Fun Spot one night event Night Of Gold on April 24, 2021, by reservation only

M&M World Store opened at Disney Springs.

Six Flags America is opening March 6.

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Universal’s Volcano Bay reopens February 27

Keg Social in Orlando, Florida now open.

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Adventureland, New York announced spring 2021 drive in concert series.
First performers:
April 1: Mike DelGuidice
April 10: Freestyle
April 17: Almost Queen
April 24: Zac Brown Tribute Band

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Busch Gardens Tampa extending hours Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6 each one hour.

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New show at Legoland Florida starting February 12: Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show

Legoland Florida Pirate Fest Weekends Feb 12-14, 20-21, 27-28.

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Knott's Berry Farm "Taste Of Boysenberry Festival (food and retail event) March 5- May 2, 2021

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Los Angeles County Fair 2021 canceled. Smaller event being planned for fall 2021.

SeaWorld Orlando Mardi Gras event February 12-16, Feb 19-21.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg closed February 13 due to expected weather

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Hershey’s Chocolate World closed February 18.

Cedar Valley’s Wild Frontier Fun Park to open Galaxy 500 coaster Memorial Day weekend.

New York allowing indoor amusement parks to reopen at 25% capacity March 26.

New York allowing outdoor amusement parks to reopen at 33% capacity April 9.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Six Flags Over Texas closed February 20 and 21 due to weather.

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Funtimes Fun Park opening a new Musik Express

Luna Park opening 6 new kid rides for 2021

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Herschend is buying Kentucky Kingdom. I hope they treat it more like SDC and Dollywood and less like they do Wild Adventures.

Adventureland in New York is getting 4 new arcade games.

SeaWorld Orlando event dates posted:
Electric Ocean: May 28 to September 5
Craft Beer Festival: August 13 to September 13

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Nan and Pop’s Kitchen to replace Lobster Shack in Wildwood, NJ Boardwalk, opening May 2021

Tony’s Tavern at Adventureland in New York. Park will now serve beer.

New Mack spinning coaster at Enchanted Kingdom in Philippines

“Mango Joe’s” has been changed to “Altitude Burgers” at SeaWorld Orlando, reopening February 27.

Ohio announced Fairs and Festivals can operate in 2021

New bigger Universal Studios Store coming to Citywalk Orlando.

New midway game “Water Game Fun” at Adventureland in New York

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Bayville Theme Park in New York is having a 3 days St. Patrick’s weekend haunt event.

Adventureland in New York announced details of their new gated park admission policy. Season pass details to be announced tomorrow.

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Adventureland in New York announced season pass 2021 policies.

Splash Splash water park announced they are hiring for 2021, anticipating water parks will be allowed to operate in New York for 2021.

Conneaut Lake Park sold to new owner, 2021 season expected to happen.

North Carolina parks allowed to operate with limited capacity in 2021.

[surfd...@aol.com]

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 9:51:13 PM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
>
> Splash Splash water park announced they are hiring for 2021, anticipating water parks will be allowed to operate in New York for 2021.
>

*Splish Splash

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Adventureland in New York to open arcade and restaurant March 27 for spring break

Universal’s Epic Universe to resume construction

Apollo/Saturn V Center at Kennedy Space Center reopening late March 2021

Mimes back performing at SeaWorld Orlando March 12 through April 11.

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Howl O Scream 2021 at Busch Gardens Tampa will be select nights September 27 through October 31.

Connecticut amusement parks and outdoor events may reopen at 50% capacity or max 10,000 people starting April 2. Restaurants and indoor locations may reopen at 100%.

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Beetlejuice announced for UO’s Halloween Horror Nights 2021. Opening date for event is September 3.

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Morgan's Wonderland in Texas reopens March 5.

Adventure Island in Florida postpones opening from March 6 to March 7, due to expected weather tomorrow.

Halloween Horror Nights dates in Florida are select dates, September 3 through October 31. Calendar of exact dates posted on their website.

Knoebels 2021 operating calendar posted.

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Shepherd of the Hills Adventure Park in Branson, MO - “Copperhead Mountain Coaster” new alpine coaster opening May 2021

Blizzard Beach reopened

California amusement parks can possibly reopen as early as April 1.

“Legendary Twin Dragon” at Sunac Land in Chongqing in China - double Intamin Impulse coaster.

Remmy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot to open October 1.

In The Game - new arcade at Icon Park inside main building is now open, includes new Mirror Maze and an Escape Room.

Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2021 event extended through April 11.

New dining inside Hershey’s Chocolate Town:
Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor
The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen
Both open April 2.

Edy’s Ice Cream Parlor at SeaWorld Orlando now open (replaces Polar Parlor)

Disney MagicMobile service announced

Giraffe Bar at Serengeti Overlook at Busch Gardens Tampa opening soon

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Drive through South Carolina food and exhibit fair in April 2021

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 2021 park hours posted

Carowinds 2021 park hours posted

Knott’s Berry Farm planning to reopen in May

new Minion Cafe at Universal Studios Hollywood

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New coaster - “Serial Serpent” at Funtimes Fun Park in Ohio, relocated from Go Bananas in Illinois.

Food Truck Carnival at Cherry Hill Mall, New Jersey. March 17-21

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Adventureland in New York season pass holder appreciation night April 9, park opening day April 10.

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Haagen Das replaced Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop at Universal Studios Florida

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure to open April 30

Rare Sumatran tiger born at Zoo Miami this past January

Weeki Wachee state park and Buccaneer Bay waterpark will reopen March 18. River cruise will be temporarily closed

A new harbor seal named Sydney is now in New York Aquarium

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Haunted Graveyard (formerly at Lake Compounce for many years) will move to a new location for 2021

Six Flags Great America’s waterpark Hurricane Harbor will become a separate gate.

Illinois relaxes restrictions to allow carnivals, fairs, festivals and parks to reopens.

New Jersey allows State Fair Meadowlands to open June 18 to July 24.

Splish Splash waterpark will open May 29.

Clementon Park sold intact, expected to reopen as amusement park.

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Funplex - new park in Myrtle Beach, includes 7 rides

Clementon’s new owner is owner of Indiana Beach

Universal Studios Store in Citywalk Orlando has been rebranded Universal Legacy Store. New Universal Studios Store expected to open soon.

[Heather Kendrick]

On Mar 26, 2021, surfd...@aol.com wrote
(in article<af63e8f2-666f-4f09...@googlegroups.com>):

>
> Clementon´s new owner is owner of Indiana Beach

Heck of a crazy year that´s seen that happen.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

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“Whales: Living With Giants” - new exhibit at Clearwater Aquarium now open

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Church Of St. Leo Carnival in New Jersey will go on June 14 to 19, 2021. Midway by Blue Sky Amusements.

Splish Splash opening May 29, and tentative 2021 season calendar posted on website.

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Six Flags New England: “Dinosaurs: A Walk Through Experience” open April 10 to May 23 for Massachusetts and Connecticut residents.

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Fun Spot America in Orlando - “Sky Hawk” new ride opening May 2021

Conneaut Lake Park announced they intend to keep and refurbish the Tumble Bug, Devil’s Den and Carousel.

Denos Wonder Wheel Park will open April 9.

Storm Runner will not operate opening weekend 2021 at Hersheypark.

Kings Island announced Coasterstock event for July 2021

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Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida extended to May 2nd.

Velocicoaster at Islands Of Adventure opening June 10th.

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Ohio State Fair 2021 will not open to the public

“Area 51” Gravitron ride leased from Wood Entertainment by Trimpers Rides in Maryland for 2021 season.

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Universal Studios Hollywood reopening April 16

Lake County Fair in Florida closed today due to weather

Loews Sapphire Resort at Universal Orlando will reopen May 18

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Adventureland in New York closed today due to weather

Busch Gardens Tampa closed at 3pm today due to weather

Adventure Island closed at 11:15am today due to weather

SeaWorld Orlando closed at 6:30pm today due to weather

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Scream n Stream drive through haunt in Florida to open second season September 18, 2021

Knott’s Berry Farm to reopen May 21, 2021

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Adventureland in New York adjusting hours for this weekend, opening 30 minutes earlier both days.

New York to allow carnivals to reopen in 2021

Dolphin Days at SeaWorld Orlando to go dark for a few weeks for stadium refurbishment.

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Vancouver Aquarium purchased by Herschend Entertainment.

Lake County Fair in Florida extended by an additional day this coming Sunday.

Turn It Up returns to Busch Gardens Tampa May 28 Thursday’s through Monday’s.

Circque Electric - new show in Stanleyville Theater at Busch Gardens Tampa starting May 28 Friday’s through Monday’s.

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SeaWorld announced the launch of the Florida Coral Rescue Center, the largest U.S. facility, established for gene banking and care of over 700 rescued corals. The FCRC is the largest coral rescue facility in the United States.

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium announced new for 2021 Zamperla spinning coaster “Tidal Twist”. Opening June 2021

Clementon Park announced Memorial Day weekend reopening date

Jolly Roger in Maryland adding Zipper and Tilt a Whirl for 2021 season

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Lil500 Go Karts in Florida will be closed April 22.

I-Ride Trolley in Orlando will reopen May 27.

Rain Waterpark in Sandusky being torn down.

Goliath at SFNE no longer on park map.

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Indiana Beach "Hops & Coaster Drops" Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival on Sept. 11th at Lake Shafer in Monticello, IN.

Adventure Island closing early at 1:30pm today 04/19/2021 due to weather

Camp Jurassic reopened at Islands Of Adventure.

Cedar Point to require reservations for 2021 visits.

Kings Dominion to require reservations for 2021 visits.

[Dave Althoff, Jr.]

surfd...@aol.com <surfd...@aol.com> wrote:
:
: Columbus Zoo & Aquarium announced new for 2021 Zamperla spinning coaster
: ?Tidal Twist?. Opening June 2021

Now there's an annoucement that came out of left field. A couple of weeks
ago we had some eyewitness reports that the flume was being demolished, but
there has been no word whatsoever about a new coaster. Then we get an
announcement that they're putting in a knockdown coaster and will have it
open in just a couple of months!

Now I'm just hoping conditions change enough that I'll have a chance to go
ride it!

--Dave Althoff, Jr.
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[Ansley]

On Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:34:57 PM UTC-4, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> Clementon Park announced Memorial Day weekend reopening date
>
> Jolly Roger in Maryland adding Zipper and Tilt a Whirl for 2021 season

Both of these are GREAT announcements. First, we knew Clementon was purchased, and amazing they can re-open so fast, the question is what will be operating? Will the coater and flume be open?

Second, for all those Zipper fans, head to Jolly Roger in Ocean City MD this year! We went last year for an ACE Day in July, one of the few coaster events last year. A wonderful day at both Trimper's and the two Jolly Roger parks. Jolly Roger has 2 really fun coasters too, a Wildcat and a Flitzer! Plue 2 kiddie coasters, and on the Jolly Roger pier they have a Looping Star Zyklon!

Ted

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Water Country USA preview weekend May 15 and 16

Holy Land Experience in Orlando to open for 2 days April 28 and 29

VelociCoaster annual pass holder event announced for early May

Orlando Informer announced two additional event weekends for late 2021

[surfd...@aol.com]

Trimper’s is pretty awesome. They also have that cool dark ride on the boardwalk and the Pirates Cove walk through fun house. Been a while since I’ve been back to Ocean City, MD, definitely a “best kept secret” location for good amusement rides (and mini golf!).

I’m excited for Clementon, guessing the next few years will have some good announcements for new rides in that park.

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Six Flags New England season pass preview May 14, regular opening day May 15.

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Trader’s Village in Grand Prairie, Texas getting a new coaster “Prairie Screamer”, opening in Fall 2021. It’s the relocated Scandia Screamer from Scandia Park in California.

[Tyler Eaves]

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 9:15:55 PM UTC-4, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> Trader’s Village in Grand Prairie, Texas getting a new coaster “Prairie Screamer”, opening in Fall 2021. It’s the relocated Scandia Screamer from Scandia Park in California.

Makes me happy that one of the weirdest coasters didn't just bite the dust. I kinda assumed it was a goner.