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Hmm, maybe this BDSM thing of mine has a deeper meaning... -
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By prozach626 · Posted
80's baby here. I beat the fuck out of my body playing ice hockey, work out most other days I'm not playing, have been in more than a few work related tussles, don't mind getting hurt or dirty, and I still don't like rides that rattle and jab the fuck out of you. I don't need glass smooth, but to a certain degree, that kind of discomfort is just not enjoyable. -
Definitely some major construction going on. Big pile driver on site, lots of piles waiting, and the old RFI station / Lakeview Pavilion is gone. -
Looks like the park is making a concerted effort to remove the "Six Flags" branding and just go with "Magic Mountain" I think this is a move in the right direction as no one ever calls it "Six Flags Magic Mountain." I agree that the move towards "Magic Mountain" is a smart decision. The "Six Flags" name has become somewhat diluted over the years, and "Magic Mountain" has a more evocative and memorable ring to it. It also seems to align better with the park's unique identity and the positive memories many people associate with it. It will be interesting to see how this rebranding plays out and if it helps to attract a new audience while retaining the loyal fanbase. -
By Doppel Looping · Posted
Since everyone is surely on the edge of their seats, a mini passholder preview report. When I got there the weather was cool and gloomy with light rain in the forecast. They opened the entrance gates a bit ahead of the 5:00pm start so i thought i would head towards alpenfury. When i got there there was less than 100 people waiting to be let in, so i thought it would probably be the shortest wait i will have for it all year. I hadnt seen it testing so i took a chance that it was going to run and was rewarded. There was a lot of excited chatter among fans in line, with the girls ahead of me being at least as coaster nerdy as me! They started a few test trains around 5:00 and i got on with less than a 20 min wait. Somehow by chance i wound up with a front row seat, which i have never experienced before. Lets just say that it was an amazing start to my rollercoaster season. I liked it a lot the few times i rode it last year, but this was an incredible ride. Front row is a treat. It is incredibly smooth and well paced and the heartlining is a masterclass in how it is done! The ride ops and staff were all enthusiastic and really good, especially for the first day for many. It wasn't too crowded at first so i got quick rides on vortex, Behemoth and yukon before too many people got there. Everything rode well and the new ride ops were pretty good at moving the crowds through. A lot of off season work has been done. They had cleaned up around Kingswood where rumour is it will be torn down. Minebuster had received a lot of work and was not quite ready yet. Backlot was also closed and i heard it was getting some work. They have started to paint the old SLC hang and bang with green supports and yellow/ gold paint. I did not walk past it to take a photo. When it reopens i give it the benefit of the doubt and ride it, but it will at least look nice as i walk past it to get to behemoth. I had dinner at the great bear lodge where they had changed up the menu items. The hand breaded chicken filllets were nice. You could hardly tell they didn't have a machine. Walking out you get a nice view of where alpenfury’s tracks weave between vortex and guardian. It gave me fond thoughts of hershey park. It may be a while before i get back there. The weather cleared and the sun came out as the crowds started to come in. I got more rides in than i expected and cleared out to let them have a turn. I am looking forward to a great season. -
By Swishtime101 · Posted
I glanced right over it at first, but this could likely be the first real on sight imagery of the kid lagoon in their recent post about jobs hiring in the park. A bit upsetting if it is since there's absolutely no landscaping or any attempt to make it look a bit nicer. Instead just concrete and white fencing. But at least it's something and not just a barren grassland. -
By Doppel Looping · Posted
Rope dropping passholder preview day! -
By prozach626 · Posted
Good God! Is there any dignity left in this world? -
By Dairy King · Posted
We had a random fair in my hometown that I found out about on Facebook so I stopped by to see what was going on. Here we are let’s go see what’s popping! Row row row your boat gently down the stream… They had this umbrella ride for the kiddies This ride was called Slime Buckets. It’s giving alien. They had a Dizzy Dragon ride I went on it just because. It was actually pretty fun. This ride was okay. Went in the Monkey Maze. This is your standard glass house where you go through the glass maze to get to the top floor with the wacky mirrors and then you slide down the slide. Here’s a random carnival game. It ain’t a fair without nasty and greasy fair food. Looking down the midway. It was mostly empty here. Sizzler (I like to call this the Egg Beater) They had a Dumbo ride. It was nice. Very colorful. I didn’t ride the Ferris Wheel cause it was super windy and the seats were rocking back and forth. Didn’t ride the Zero Gravity either. These kind of rides make me dizzy as fuck. Didn’t ride the Cliff Hanger today but I’ve ridden it before at a different fair and it’s fun. This little swing ride called Musical Chairs was my favorite. Anyways this fair was pretty fun. Might go again next year if it comes back here. -
Anything would be better than that Eye Sore we have now. -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that for the first time since 1976 a new ferryboat will be added to the Seven Seas Lagoon fleet. This new vessel, planned to launch in 2027 will be named the Meg Gilbert Crofton in honor of the now-retired Walt Disney World's fourth president. https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-world-expands-historic-ferry-fleet-with-new-addition/ As Magic Kingdom undergoes its largest expansion ever, we’re also investing in our experiences that get you to the park. For the first time since 1976, we’re expanding our fleet of ferryboats that provide complimentary transportation between the Transportation and Ticket Center and Magic Kingdom. It’s my favorite way to get across Seven Seas Lagoon, and it makes the transition to “the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy” so easy and seamless for our guests. First Disney World Ferryboat Since 1976 If you’re team ferryboat like me (IYKYK), this is a really big deal. A 120-foot-long big deal, in fact! Next year, the brand-new ferryboat will set sail, increasing our fleet from three to four ferries here at Walt Disney World. A team of engineers and craft workers have been hard at work designing and building the new ferryboat. It’s actually been under construction at a marina in Florida, and we’re getting ready to ship it – in pieces – to our property over the next couple of weeks! It’s still going to take some time, expertise and a little bit of Disney magic before it’s ready. We have to assemble the pieces, paint, and put on all the final touches. This process will take about a year, so we’re looking forward to launching this new vessel in 2027. Naming the New Ferryboat In 1997, to honor three individuals who were instrumental in making the resort a reality, Disney World rechristened our existing ferryboats as the Admiral Joe Fowler, the General Joe Potter and the Richard F. Irvine. Now, 30 years later, we get to add another name to that list! We’re continuing the legacy of honoring individuals who’ve had a significant impact on Disney World by calling the fourth ferryboat the Meg Gilbert Crofton, named after Disney World’s fourth president. Meg started her Disney career in 1977 as a marketing manager and, after several roles in the company, took the helm as president of Walt Disney World from 2006-2013. Just like the other ferryboats, Meg’s portrait will be found on the first deck of the new vessel. It was developed by Walt Disney Imagineering, and it will be accompanied by a plaque that will share Meg’s story with generations of guests as they glide across Seven Seas Lagoon. “I was humbled to learn that my name would be on this new ferryboat,” Meg said. “It means so much to be recognized by the cast members I had the privilege of working with for so many years.” Meg Crofton celebrates the grand opening of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort in 2012 Meg Crofton’s Disney Legacy During her tenure as president, Meg ushered in Disney World’s first major theme park expansion since the opening of Animal Kingdom: New Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. That expansion brought to life fan-favorite experiences like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Be Our Guest Restaurant. Meg Crofton reviews Walt Disney Imagineering plans for New Fantasyland during its construction. She also contributed to Disney World’s Resort hotels, opening Art of Animation in 2012. The family-friendly resort surrounds guests with stories like Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid, complete with oversized characters and a Big Blue Pool for extra fun! Just as impressive was the legacy she left with the people she led along the way. Guided by the belief that what truly lasts is how you make others feel, Meg always had – and continues to have – a genuine interest in the dreams and aspirations of cast members from across the company. When Meg received her window on Main Street, U.S.A. in 2015, it identified her as the founder of the “Center for Leadership Development,” adding, “We start leaders on their journeys.” If you’ve visited Disney World before, you know a trip across Seven Seas Lagoon on a ferryboat really is an attraction in and of itself. You just can’t beat the view from the upper deck as you glide across the water toward Magic Kingdom. This new vessel will fit seamlessly alongside our existing ferryboats, with a similar capacity, look and feel. We can’t wait for you to sea it! -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
The Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World Discussion Thread has been added to the Park Discussion Thread Directory. -
IB Parks & Entertainment has announced that Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open for the 2026 season. https://niagaraamusementpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/napsw-statement-1.pdf Today, we are sharing difficult news with the community we have proudly served. Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open for the 2026 summer season. Since taking stewardship of this property, we invested significant effort to revive and improve the park. We believed deeply in its potential and worked to preserve a place that has created memories for generations of families. Throughout this process, our local team worked tirelessly to prepare the park for the upcoming season while continuing to make meaningful improvements across the property. Ultimately, attendance and revenue levels in recent seasons were not sufficient to sustain operating costs and the continued investment required to rebuild the park. Over the off-season, we explored every reasonable path to open this year and worked diligently to find a sustainable way forward. We understand many in the community were seeking updates during that time, and we sincerely appreciate your patience as those efforts continued. This is not the outcome we wanted, and we know it will be disappointing to many families, employees, and supporters who care deeply about this park. We are sincerely grateful to every guest who visited, every employee who gave their energy and heart to the operation, and every community member who supported our efforts along the way. The Grand Island community’s support has always meant a great deal to us, and we still plan to host the July 4th fireworks tradition from the park property, with additional details to be shared soon. Over the next 30 days, we will personally contact all 2026 Season Passholders to process full refunds. We are committed to completing this as promptly and efficiently as possible. Thank you for believing in this park and for the memories created here over the years. Sincerely, IB Parks & Entertainment https://niagaraamusementpark.com/ General Announcement Is Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World opening for the 2026 season? No. Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open for the 2026 summer season. Why is the park not opening? After extensive efforts to prepare for the season and explore every possible path forward, attendance and revenue levels in recent seasons were not sufficient to sustain the costs of operation and continued investment required to rebuild and operate the park responsibly. Was the park ready to open? Our local team worked hard throughout the off-season to prepare the property and continue improvements. However, the financial realities of operating the park made opening this season unsustainable. Is this a permanent closure? At this time, our focus is on responsibly managing this transition and evaluating future opportunities for the property. We will share updates if additional information becomes available. Has the park been sold? No ownership change has been finalized at this time. We will provide updates if circumstances change. Why was this decision announced now? We spent the off-season actively evaluating every reasonable option to open for the 2026 season. Once it became clear that opening was not feasible, we made the announcement as soon as possible. Season Pass Refunds I purchased a 2026 season pass. Will I receive a refund? Yes. Full refunds will be issued for all 2026 season passes. Do I need to contact the park to request my refund? No. At this time, no action is required from season passholders. How will my refund be processed? Where possible, refunds will be returned to the original form of payment used at the time of purchase. When will I receive my refund? Refunds will be processed over the next 30 days. Depending on your financial institution, it may take additional time for funds to appear in your account after processing. What if the credit card I used has expired or changed? If additional information is needed to complete your refund, a member of our team will contact you directly. I purchased multiple passes. Will they be refunded together? Where possible, refunds will be processed according to the original purchase transaction. Can I transfer my pass to a future season instead of receiving a refund? At this time, refunds are the only option being offered. What if I do not see my refund after 30 days? Please contact us through the website contact form and our team will assist you. July 4th Fireworks Is the July 4th fireworks event still happening? We currently plan to continue the July 4th fireworks tradition from the park property. Additional details will be announced once finalized. When will fireworks details be shared? Information will be posted on this website and official social media channels once available. Contact & Updates How can I reach someone? Please use the website contact form for the fastest response. Why am I not getting an immediate response? We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries and appreciate your patience as our team works to respond as quickly as possible. Where can I find official updates? Please continue to check this website and our official social media channels for the latest information. Is there anything else you’d like guests to know? We are sincerely grateful to every guest, employee, passholder, and community member who supported Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World. Thank you for the memories, support, and belief in this special place. -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
The Disney Parks Blog has shared a new look at the upcoming Tropical Americas expansion coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in 2027! https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/discover-the-newest-land-at-disneys-animal-kingdom-updates-from-tropical-americas/ For almost three decades, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park has been a celebration of nature, storytelling, and adventure coming together in unforgettable ways. I’ve been a Disney cast member for 36 years and have been fortunate to spend much of that time creating and growing the legacy of this park: a place that celebrates the intrinsic value of nature, explores the interconnectedness of all living things, and transforms every visitor through adventure. You can feel the magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom through the savannas of Africa, the Himalayan peaks of Asia, the floating mountains of Pandora – The World of Avatar, and soon, the lush rainforests of Tropical Americas! As the executive creative director for the Tropical Americas project, I’d like to share some of the ways we’ve been preparing to bring this joyful and special new land to life. A New Natural Wonder to Explore at Animal Kingdom When it opens in 2027, the new land will represent one of the most culturally rich regions on the planet. From the northern reaches of South America, through Central America, and into parts of Mexico, this is a part of the world where nature doesn’t just surround communities — it shapes them. And ancient cultures are still present in everyday life. Explorers and curious travelers continue to fall in love with the region and all there is to discover. During the 2024 Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we shared that Tropical Americas will be home to Pueblo Esperanza when it opens at Animal Kingdom. Just as you stroll through the Port of Harambe in Africa, or wander the Kingdom of Anandapur in Asia, you’ll get to experience Pueblo Esperanza, a town with its own history, vivid culture, and of course, vibrant nature. Welcoming Tropical Americas Home Imagineers have long dreamed of adding a land inspired by this region to Animal Kingdom. In fact, earlier concepts of potential park expansions imagined guests journeying into an ancient Maya temple and exploring a lush rainforest… sound familiar? As my friend and longtime colleague, Disney Legend and former Imagineer Joe Rohde said, “We thought for a really long time about building a Tropical Americas-inspired land at Animal Kingdom. Specifically, one that features the Maya because of how intertwined with nature they were — it’s just a natural fit for the park.” Of course, ideas at Walt Disney Imagineering never fully disappear; they evolve and inspire new experiences. Mix in the enchanting world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, the beloved escapades of Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones, and a region where the power of nature entwines with human stories… and you get Tropical Americas, courtesy of a team of Imagineers continuing a grand tradition of bringing imagination to life. Inside Imagineering’s Research Trips for Tropical Americas From the very beginning of this project, Imagineers knew the story of Tropical Americas needed to be grounded in the real world. Just like the Imagineers of yesteryear did when first building Animal Kingdom and the exciting additions that have opened since, our team embarked on several research trips to learn more about the region’s culture, customs, architecture, and folklore. We always want to tell Disney stories from a place of curiosity and humility, and these trips allow us to go beyond simply re-creating the areas that inspire us. Recently, a small group took a trip to Honduras where we met with Maya artists whose life’s work is carving and recreating intricate details found throughout the Copán site, one of the most extraordinary and well-preserved cities of the ancient Maya civilization. Together, we traveled through the lush mountain valleys to the very quarries that have supplied this region for centuries. We experienced firsthand the striking red and green stones native to the landscape. Witnessing this artistry was a breathtaking moment, made even more meaningful knowing that the same materials that built Copán will find their way to Tropical Americas at Animal Kingdom to be crafted by carvers using time-honored techniques. The team also traveled to Colombia to immerse ourselves in the places and cultures that inspired Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto,” which will be represented in the first-ever Encanto attraction at a Disney park. There, guests will be invited to celebrate Antonio’s new gift: the ability to talk to animals. And along the way, we’ll learn that no matter what our special gifts or abilities are, we’re all part of the “familia” of all living things. During the research trip, the team met with many of the people and visited many of the places that the original “Encanto” filmmakers first visited in researching Disney Animation’s Academy Award-winning film. We also gathered first-hand experiences to ensure Pueblo Esperanza feels like a real, lived-in town true to the region—from the colors and materials of town plazas to hues of haciendas in varying light to the way buildings respond to the climate and terrain. These journeys are not just about where we go, but the insight, inspiration, and deeper understanding that shapes every detail we bring back. Imagineers travel because there is always more for us to learn, and each experience brings us closer to telling these stories with authenticity and care. Bienvenidos a Pueblo Esperanza Our research results in a richly layered environment that honors Central and South America, all through the lens of Disney storytelling. In 2027, Pueblo Esperanza will welcome visitors to a crossroads of culture surrounded by a rainforest filled with life. There’s plenty of magic on the horizon for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog as we bring you along on this exciting journey.
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