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SeaWorld has announced new attractions at all three US theme parks for 2024, including a brand-new family coaster for SeaWorld Orlando! https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seaworld-to-open-exciting-one-of-a-kind-marine-life-themed-rides-and-experiences-for-the-whole-family-in-every-park-in-2024-301941243.html?fbclid=IwAR2sI-YLXuCex8PumYog6zravF8H04-JShfKX9kej41HzW24oVO_4jhmoic SeaWorld is thrilled to announce it will open one-of-a-kind marine life themed rides and attractions in every SeaWorld park in Spring 2024. Guests to the award-winning parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego can look forward to epic journeys and experiences for the whole family that will leave them breathless, drenched, and utterly mesmerized. Attractions include "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando, an all-new family friendly coaster for guests 42-77 inches in height that will transport riders on an unforgettable expedition through the Antarctic wilderness aboard unique snowmobile styled ride cars traversing an indoor/outdoor track that ends at the penguin habitat where riders can experience the enchanting world of these remarkable animals. The first of its kind at SeaWorld parks, the all-new "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience" at SeaWorld San Diego offers an immersive and interactive view into the mysterious underwater world of glowing and graceful jellyfish, along with touch and behind the scenes experiences. At SeaWorld San Antonio, guests will celebrate the first splash of the much-anticipated opening of Catapult Falls, the world's first launched flume coaster and the only vertical lift in North America. The new attractions continue the SeaWorld legacy of blending marine life inspired adventure, discovery, and family-friendly thrills. The best way to experience the new attractions is with a SeaWorld 2024 Annual Pass on sale now. 2024 pass members will be the first to experience the new attractions before they open to the public. "2024 looks to be another fun year with exciting new rides in our parks and our first jellyfish exhibit," said Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. "We know our fans will delight in the all-new lineup of marine life inspired experiences that gives everyone even more new ways to really enjoy our parks. And when they do, they can feel good knowing that a portion of proceeds goes toward our rescue and conservation work." "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando is a Unique Family Friendly Coaster Experience to Traverse through the Antarctic Wilderness Aboard a Snowmobile Styled Ride Car on an Indoor/Outdoor Track that Concludes in the Penguin Habitat Designed as THE ultimate family launch coaster experience, "Penguin Trek" features a unique snowmobile styled ride car where once aboard, riders will embark on an exhilarating journey through the breathtaking vastness of Antarctica as they join a penguin research mission unlike any other. Featuring two exhilarating launches and a maze of twists and turns, this unforgettable coaster moves at speeds of up to 43 mph across a 3,020-foot track that traverses both indoors and outside. Yet, what sets this experience apart as truly extraordinary is its unparalleled finale: as the coaster comes to a halt, guests find themselves not in a simulated penguin colony, but in the very heart of SeaWorld Orlando's own penguin habitat. An experience for the whole family, the ride accommodates rider heights from 42-inches to 77-inches. A unique and immersive blend of coaster thrills and authentic animal interaction offers the whole family the spirit of adventure and exploration, while further connecting SeaWorld's mission and commitment to animal care, education, and research. Coming in Spring 2024, "Penguin Trek" is the eagerly awaited eighth coaster to join SeaWorld Orlando's ever-expanding ride portfolio.

SeaWorld has announced new attractions at all three US theme parks for 2024, including a brand-new jellyfish experience coming to SeaWorld San Diego! https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seaworld-to-open-exciting-one-of-a-kind-marine-life-themed-rides-and-experiences-for-the-whole-family-in-every-park-in-2024-301941243.html?fbclid=IwAR2sI-YLXuCex8PumYog6zravF8H04-JShfKX9kej41HzW24oVO_4jhmoic SeaWorld is thrilled to announce it will open one-of-a-kind marine life themed rides and attractions in every SeaWorld park in Spring 2024. Guests to the award-winning parks in Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego can look forward to epic journeys and experiences for the whole family that will leave them breathless, drenched, and utterly mesmerized. Attractions include "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando, an all-new family friendly coaster for guests 42-77 inches in height that will transport riders on an unforgettable expedition through the Antarctic wilderness aboard unique snowmobile styled ride cars traversing an indoor/outdoor track that ends at the penguin habitat where riders can experience the enchanting world of these remarkable animals. The first of its kind at SeaWorld parks, the all-new "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience" at SeaWorld San Diego offers an immersive and interactive view into the mysterious underwater world of glowing and graceful jellyfish, along with touch and behind the scenes experiences. At SeaWorld San Antonio, guests will celebrate the first splash of the much-anticipated opening of Catapult Falls, the world's first launched flume coaster and the only vertical lift in North America. The new attractions continue the SeaWorld legacy of blending marine life inspired adventure, discovery, and family-friendly thrills. The best way to experience the new attractions is with a SeaWorld 2024 Annual Pass on sale now. 2024 pass members will be the first to experience the new attractions before they open to the public. "2024 looks to be another fun year with exciting new rides in our parks and our first jellyfish exhibit," said Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. "We know our fans will delight in the all-new lineup of marine life inspired experiences that gives everyone even more new ways to really enjoy our parks. And when they do, they can feel good knowing that a portion of proceeds goes toward our rescue and conservation work." "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience" at SeaWorld San Diego Offers an Immersive Experience with the Beauty and Wonder of Graceful Jellies, the First at SeaWorld Parks SeaWorld San Diego is thrilled to announce the upcoming debut of "Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience" in 2024, adding another exciting and educational dimension to the park's offerings. The first of its kind for SeaWorld parks, the Jellyfish Experience will be the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park. Nestled within the Ocean's Explorer area, guests to the new exhibit will be greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes in three unique galleries as if diving into the heart of the ocean. Glowing with an ethereal light, Moon Jellyfish, Pacific Sea Nettles, Upside-Down Jellyfish, and Comb Jellies will gracefully glide through the water, showcasing their hypnotic movements that seem almost unworldly. The experience features an 18-foot-tall cylinder, among the tallest jelly cylinders in the country, a 10-foot-tall acrylic living arch of jellyfish for guests to walk through for views from multiple angles, plus a vivid display from walls to ceiling that show virtual oceanic moments, ranging from calm waters to dynamic, energetic crescendos. Guests can also upgrade their experience with a behind-the-scenes tour led by an aquarist and learn more about jellyfish propagation and have hands-on experience to touch the ocean's translucent treasures. As part of the park's commitment to education, the Jellyfish Experience also offers a fun way to learn more from experts about what makes a jellyfish, the beauty and diversity of the translucent species, their behaviors and patterns, and how they have adapted to some of the most extreme environments on Earth. Plus, guests will come away with a better understanding of what they can do to protect jellyfish and our oceans.

It's been leaked for awhile now. Some track is also on site and construction is moving along. This is the first word from the park, though. Sounds like a cool family ride.

And now, for the (not-so-)thrilling conclusion! Dollywood - Day 2, Saturday June 3rd After a relaxing night at the pool, a good nights sleep, and a delicious breakfast buffet at the HeartSong restaurant, I made it back to the park around 10:30, and immediately made my way over to Lightning Rod. With the one-time pass they issued yesterday and my Timesaver wristband from staying at the resort, I had two skip-the-queue rides waiting for me here, and I was determined to get them both. Facing no mechanical issues this morning (thankfully), I succeeded! Front row (10 minutes) and back row (6 minutes) This strange launched RMC was very good, and lived up to the hype...but did not take the crown for "Best Ride at Dollywood" from Thunderhead. This ride was a bunch of firsts for me: RMC without anything on the zero car, RMC with headrests, and the first RMC that I had ever been on that was not the better ride in the back. The back row had a ton of rattles and shakiness that weren't experienced in the front. Quality ride? Of course. but a mid-tier RMC, if you ask me. 9/10. I made my way up the main right-side path, taking in another ride on Tenn. Tornado (2-train wait for row 7). This was still very good, even in the middle of the train. Along the way I snapped some pictures of Barnstomer, and while these type of rides are not my cup of tea, the theming was once again impeccable. With all of my checklist rides at this park, accomplished, I headed back over to Thunderhead for a few more laps. 5-train-wait for front row and 3-train-wait for back row. Still awesome, and still my favorite ride at this park. I then lapped around the park again to take in the Wings of America: Birds of Prey show, but not before grabbing another picture of the historic schoolhouse.... ...and a bite to eat: I opted for the chicken tenders from Hickory House BBQ, which were absolutely spectacular. After that, it was time for birds! The show was quite cool, but came with a bit of a sad story: All of the birds housed at Dollywood are unable to be released into the wild, due to either injuries or issues they've had since birth, but Wings of America does their thing and keeps them healthy here. The show was about 25 minutes long, and featured around 4 or 5 different types of birds, but did have a decent amount of southern "puns" that no one laughed at. Enjoy some pictures of the show! Back to Thunderhead for more laps! 6-minutes for front row and 2-train-wait for back row would close out this trip for me rides-wise (I had an early morning planned for my long, long drive back to Delaware the next day), but I did wander around a bit taking some more pictures... And of course got some Cinnamon Bread from the actual Grist Mill place (and a hoodie and shot glass from the big gift shop up front, in traditional AmyUD06 fashion), and brought it back to my room. Holy crap was that incredible...normally I'm not a huge cinnamon fan, but combined with that icing dip....just wow. I'll close this report out with some videos of the incomparable Thunderhead (which, as a result of TeamFourStar's FFVII Machinabridged series on YouTube, I cannot take seriously). M4H03737 - Trim.MP4 M4H03738 - Trim.MP4 All-in-all, this turned out to be a wonderful trip, and I will definitely be back. Thanks for reading everyone, and I welcome your comments.

I'm sad to see everyone hating on Hurricane at FSA. I was laughing my ass off by the end because of how janky is was. The last two airtime hills have more severe ejector than anything in AF1 and then that sudden 90 degree angle turn before the brakes was so bad that it was good. I understand that kind of jankiness isn't everyone's cup of tea but I loved the damn thing haha.

Okay, time to wrap this up! Before I get to the park, I need to talk about the DreamMore Resort at Dollywood. Now, this is my first time ever staying at an on-property park hotel (the shitty Super8/Travelodge/etc in the parking lot at Kings Dominion does not count), and WOW! This place blew me away. Valet parking, bellpeople for your bags, a great assortment of food options, the spectacular buffet, the incredible pool...everything about this place was stellar. Easily the best hotel I've ever stayed in outside of Las Vegas or Atlantic City. If anyone is questioning it, it is totally worth the money. Here are some pictures of my room: And the view from my room: And the awesome pool, after a biological incident caused them to have to clear it which entertainingly made all of the parents bring their screaming brats back to the room, enabling the pool to be relaxing: Alright, now that that is out of the way.... Dollywood Day 1 - Friday, June 2nd So I hopped on the awesome shuttle service from the hotel to the park, and arrived shortly after opening, and my first stop was the hotel guest Timesaver redemption booth. Did I not mention that by staying at the hotel, you get free Timesaver skip-the-line passes? Yeah, yet another bonus. As this was a new park to me, I took a ton of pictures of everything, so you get to enjoy them too! The entry/ticketing area: This park really is beautiful (this will be a recurring theme). My first stop was the problematic monster known as Lighting Rod: Nope, not waiting in that for it to maybe not open soon. So I continued my way up towards Blazing Fury, taking in the sights. Yes, I am absolutely aware of starting Pride Month in Tennessee, but it was still not a bad time. Jumping out of sequence here, but I had to represent. First ride of the day: Blazing Fury! I loved these screens they had up at the entrance to every major ride showing the wait times as well as those for other rides. Very nice touch! So what did I think of this classic? I wasn't quite sure if it was a coaster or dark ride, but RCDB counts it, so I guess I will too. Cool little ride with a few drops. Half-train wait for the back row, 7/10. Onwards towards Tennessee Tornado! From my notes video: "This is an Arrow? If only they had not gone bankrupt from building X, this would've been an incredible future." The ride was a little on the short side, but was insanely smooth, everything was properly banked/heartlined, no headbanging. This was absolutely incredible, and the fact that it's an Arrow just gets it more points. Three-train-wait for the front row. 9/10. Firechaser Express was not yet open... ...so my next ride would be.... ...yup, Wild Eagle! Admittedly, not very easy to photograph from the pathways, but this was a lot of fun. Not bad ride, through the middle portion I almost thought it would be my favorite B&M Wing, but Thunderbird at Holiday World still holds that title. I noted that this ride was very short, too, just like Tenn. Tornado, but that's not a theme that held on. Five-minute-wait for back row, right outer seat. 6/10, mostly for the length. I liked this little kiddie splash area (at least that's what I think it was) they had set up: I continued onward on the path, admiring the scenery... ...to my next destination, Mystery Mine. While I was thoroughly impressed with the theming and many of the effects in the dark-ride-parts. The ride itself was a little rough, but it's a Gerstlauer, what are you gonna do? Definitely a unique layout which was quite fun. 10-minute-wait (with Timesaver) for the back row, far left. 6/10. I did not ride their drop tower either that I was there, but it did look quite nice...rare to see one of these painted a color other than white LOL. My next ride was Dollywood's kiddie coaster, Whistlepunk Chaser. Learning is fun! Seriously, I had no idea that this was even a thing. It's a kiddie coaster, not much more to say. Got 3 laps, 8-minute-wait for the back row. Next up was.... Thunderhead, which I didn't take any other pictures of during my initial stop here. This. Was. INCREDIBLE. Easily the best coaster of this trip so far, let alone Dollywood. Super-smooth, twisty, airtime, you name it, this coaster has it. 11/10, and found itself a home as my new #2 woodie (ahead of Mystic Timbers and behind The Beast) and #5 overall. There are not enough words to describe how incredible this ride is. After that, I grabbed a personal pizza from the Lumberjack pizza place near Dropline. Sauce wasn't too tangy. $10 for an 8" round pizza (a much better value than CF or SF pizzas), not bad. I then made my way into Wildwood Grove, and took in the sights. I love it when parks have these bounce-around areas for kids...something I wish CF and SF would take the liability risk and put in. Anyway, my next ride was Dragonflier! I really wish that ever park that has one of these Vekoma family coasters would install these mildly-swinging-suspended trains, they absorb so much of the nonsense that you get on the earlier models like Flying Ace at Kings Island. Overall a fun family ride, nice and smooth. 10-minute-wait (with Timesaver) for row 8. 6/10. Big Bear Mountain would not be in the stars for me right now....yep, 90 minute wait at around 1:00 on a Friday, and not on Timesaver at this point. Grabbed another shot of the insane Thunderhead... ...and some more of the awesome scenery and theming at this park... Did I accidentally step in to 2023 Florida or Arkansas somehow? ...and made my way to Daredevil Falls, their log flume. This was a great log ride with some dark-ride-esque scenes, and didn't get too wet at all despite the substantial drop. 8/10. Not now Cinnamon Bread; I'll be back for you later. At this point in the trip, I made a note that the "Best way to describe the vibe of this park is Cedar Point's Frontier Trail, but it's the entire park" and I think that holds up. I admittedly only took in one show (the bird show, which I'll talk about later in this report) after realizing that all of them were country and/or Jesus music, but I will say that the venues were nice. Next up was a ride on the train, the Dollywood Express, the oldest ride at the park, opening in 1961. I was a sucker for steam trains when I was a kid, and still am. That said, the train ride wasn't as entertaining as some others that I've been on. 20 minutes for the ride and 30 minutes for the setup for the ride once we boarded. They literally took half an hour, explaining numerous times that "this is a real coal-fired steam train and you might get embers on you and that's okay, don't panic"...like, seriously? For a lot of the trip, it's just woods, it's just woods, and I know I'm in the south, but the spiel-er was absolutely unfunny despite his best attempts and no one laughed. Like not even a courtesy chuckle. 4/10 just because it's a real steam engine. That said, here are some pictures of the most interesting parts of the train ride. After the train ride, which drops you off where it picked you up, I took some pictures of this section of the park, aptly titled Country Fair, containing some typical carnival-style rides. And fish, And fountains. While riding the train, I saw that Lightning Rod was running, and once I got off I checked the app which confirmed it, so I made my way over, snapping plenty of pictures of the well-themed queue. Which I had plenty of time to do, during my 54-minute wait to not reach the front of the line at the level below the station...when, what do you know, there was a rollback, which for some ridiculous reason requires the train to be evacuated before they can try to launch it again. So they clear the train, wheel it back in to the station, send a few test cycles...and the very next train with people, and it rolls back again. "We're sorry, but Lighting Rod is experiencing extended downtime...." Ugh. So, it was back around to Thunderhead for another ride, but not before snapping this picture of cool old-timey stuff: This time I had a half-train wait for the back row. As expected, it did not disappoint. As I said in my notes "It's Mystic Timbers but longer!" Tons of air, speed, twisties, and laterals...it is awesome in every single way. I then made my way back into the (unfortunately unshaded) Wildwood Grove for Big Bear Mountain, whose wait had substantially decreased. As is typical for this park, awesome theming in the queue. But did I say Big Bear Mountain earlier? Perhaps I should've said Big Bear Desert or Big Bear Deforestation, because this is what you see 90% of the time that you're on the ride: Like seriously, if they built such complex rides in the 1960s to today with the construction technology of the time, they did not need to remove this many trees to build this ride. But how did it ride? Pretty good, a great family coaster! The on-board audio is a little corny, which I guess is to be expected, but the barren wasteland that is the terrain around everything but the station is very out of place for this park, and this ride. 34 minute wait for row 9. 7/10. From my notes: "The Wildwood grove section is as long as the entire rest of the park is, but only has one way in and out. Why did they not do something to make it an additional loop so you don't have to backtrack through the completely unshaded area?" OMG is this day one trip report not over yet? Nope! Onward to another coaster that I had skipped earlier in the day, Firechaser Express! Another incredibly well themed queue and station, including ride-specific uniforms for most of the ride operators. I don't know if it was an intentional design choice, but I loved how the train backs into the station the same way an actual fire engine would. As for the ride itself, it was quite fun, but I was not a huge fan of the backwards-running part. The ride operators also actually helped load bags into the cubbies, which was awesome and something that I haven't seen since my trip to Holiday World last year. Three-train wait for back row. 7/10. I saw that LR was operating again, so I made my way back over to try my luck once again. After 20 minutes of wait (with Timesaver), I was literally standing in the station, at the gate, ready to board the next train on the front row. I hear the entire crowd in the station groan, and see them turn around. I do the same, and see, once again, the train rolling back down the lift hill. After another 15 minutes, there came the announcement: "Extended Downtime." *sigh* So, they were handing out some one-time Timesaver passes, so I grabbed one, confirmed it would be valid the next day, and went back to my favorite ride at the park.... Thunderhead! Which was of course awesome. Three-train-wait for back row. After that, it was around 6:30 and super-hot, so I decided to just hop the shuttle back to the hotel, changed into swimwear, and relaxed down by the pool for a while before hitting the hay. And that, finally, wraps up my Day One report from Dollywood.Stay tuned for the epic conclusion!

I would have never guessed.

Just got back from my own trip out to KSF for opening weekend. We went on Thursday night as part of the press preview. My thoughts: The Bloodline house USED to give guests toy guns to shoot the vampires. Without this key element, there was a lot of dead space between scareactors. Loved the Cinema Slasher house, BUT they should have stopped with a double feature. The first two slasher send ups (babysitter and camp) worked great, but the third one was confusing. I still could not tell you what it was about. The Music, Monsters, and Mayhem show. As a 35+ year veteran of theme park shows (I have been playing them since 1986 and writing and directing them for decades as well), I speak from a place of experience. The dance numbers were great. High energy, great costumes and lighting, and the required finale with dancers in the rain getting soaked. The MC/host. We saw the first show on Thursday night. He was NOT funny. Now I am all about pushing the envelope and adult humor. Making ONE joke about jerking off (with an audience member named Angel) and then referencing it back over and over and over again was like beating a very dead horse. The joke wasn't clever, wasn't funny the first time, and the bit grew VERY old. It was the lowest of the low and lacked any kind of creativity. And his "impressions" weren't that great. I don't know what Elvira would think of his impression esp when he pulled out his fake boobs to show to the audience. I am hoping the show gets overhauled or at least 10-15 minutes trimmed out of it. Cut the MC/Actor, use voiceovers or the witch videos, and pick up the pace. I really miss the far superior improv show Puppet Up which was WAY more entertaining and had built in repeat viewing value. I cannot see anyone watching this MMM show more then once.

With 50 years of frights to be celebrated, let's raise a bottle of the Devil's Elixir to Knott's Scary Farm! To every Scare Actor who has inhabited a house or roamed the streets, to all the Technicians, to all the designers, and to everyone who has helped bring Halloween Haunt alive over the past 50 years, congratulations and thank you! Theme Park Review attended opening night of Halloween Haunt, and it was quite honestly one of the most enjoyable opening nights for the event in recent memory. A reminder that if your priority is to go through all 10 mazes, the Fright Lane (Front of the Line pass for mazes) is the only way you will be able to accomplish this. There are a few ticket package options that include Fright Lane, so find the one one that works best for the date of your visit and your interests. Read the comments sprinkled throughout the pictures below for more tips and tricks! This year, we will post our thoughts on each of the 10 mazes, ranked in order from "you can skip it" to "you can't miss it"! Welcome back into the fog, for the 50th time! Room 13 expands on the story from the Gore-ing '20s Scare Zone that has been popular over the past few years. The maze itself had a great Art Deco scenic look. What fell flat for us was the perception that almost all the scare actors were wearing the same latex creature mask throughout the maze. It was hard for the scare actors to help "tell the story". Dark Entities continues to lack "heart". In a maze that is full of animatronics, it feels like you don't see a scare actor until you are 1/4 of the way through the maze. With the maze feeling like it has the fewest number of scare actors at the event, it isn't much more than a walk-through. Although, this nurse was one of our favorite characters of the event! She went crazy over trying to find bandages, and it was hysterical! Wax Works is back. It continues to be a "fine" maze for us. The Grimoire is also "fine". We appreciate a gag of seemingly returning to the same "scene" within the maze, which is inventive and playful! Bloodline 1842 is one of those mazes that makes sense and you would say is perfectly executed...if you had read the creative treatment before going into the maze. Although it is hard for the average person to understand the whole plot, the Scare Actors encourage you along your way through the town during a battle between Vampires and other creatures. Origins The Curse of Calico returns for another year and is a nice staple for the event, focusing on the backstory of the Green Witch. It is a classic maze, and is simply "enjoyable". This is the final year for The Depths. It had a great run over the years. We remember the first time we saw this laser field technique with fog in a maze, and had our minds blown. This of course is now a standard haunt effect throughout the world. Oh there you are Mr. Creature! Mesmer Sideshow of the Mind was fun for us! As theme park/carnival/side show people, it is a fun and nuanced theme that allows for a good amount of variety in the storyline. Okay. So, let's talk about Cinema Slasher. This is one of the new mazes this year, and it was a blast! This maze celebrates the slasher movies from the 80s and perfectly captures the horror and the sometimes campy/over-the-top nature of those films. You will see references to many familiar movies and classic horror film tropes, and we were all for it! Best scenic effect for the event this year (as seen in 3 pictures below): 1. A totally normal lobby snack shop. 2. A somewhat irregular looking lobby snack shop.... 3. A totally demented lobby snack shop! Fun reference to a past maze: Let's go into the film, and see what happens! ...not what we had in mind, but what do you expect from a slasher film?! And for our favorite maze at this year's event, The Chilling Chambers. Although we aren't normally fans of mash-ups mazes, or relying on the nostalgia factor, this maze was a fantastic maze mash-up and we totally fell for the nostalgia factor when walking through some of the most iconic maze scenes from the past. The creative team conceived the perfect way to find a cohesive backstory in how the mazes have been preserved over time, where they went for their eternal slumber, and why we get to see these scenes again. Oh hey Joey! This one's for you. Scenes like this throughout, representing mazes from the past. It's The Amazing Thingy! Yes...nostalgia clearly works. Finally, a quick mention of the shows. First is Dr. Cleaver Returns. From past videos, it looks like it used to be an irreverent comedy show. This version of the show seems to rely on what the Birdcage Theater is know for, Melodrama. This just didn't work for what we expect for a Haunt event, so if you need to skip something, we recommend this. Second is The Hanging: Uncancelled. After a few year hiatus, the park is giving it another try, and is smartly having it in a completely enclosed venue where guests with a low tolerance for...anything... can't just "hear it as they walk by". The show has steered away from as much political satire as possible, and focuses on self-deprecating humor, pop culture references, and theme park woes. Navigational note: There is a bonus for getting to now sit down for this show, since it is being presented at the Wagon Camp Theater! The downside is that there is only a fraction of the viewing area that was previously available at the Calico Stage. Priority entrance to this show goes to patrons with Fright Lane. It was suggested that we line up 45-minutes before the show. At 20 minutes to the show start, the audience was full with what appeared to be entirely folks with Fright Lane. If this show is a priority for you, you may not get into the theater if you don't have Fright Lane. ...hey Jeff Tucker, we love you! And finally, in the Walter Knott Theater is a dance revue and comedy show called Music, Monsters, and Mayhem. It is a high-energy show with good production value. This show is not for the average Halloween Haunt guest. In general if you are a "theater person", you will find something within the show to enjoy! Be sure to plan your visit to this historic year of Knott's Scary Farm! https://www.knotts.com/events/scary-farm/tickets Thank you to the Knott's PR team for once again inviting Theme Park Review to the opening night; here is to a great haunt season!

Yeah ever since it started cresting the top at a lift hill's pace, the launch really doesn't seem to be as "necessary" other than the excitement of launching up the hill and the gimmick. As someone who visited Dollywood for the first time this year and found LRod closed all day and not a soul in sight, I am 100% for this change. I also love Dollywood's transparency about this. Can't wait to visit again next year!