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Chicago-area theme park Six Flags Great America is getting a new "record-breaking" dive roller coaster named Wrath of Rakshasa, the company announced Thursday.

'Steepest, most inverted dive coaster in the world' coming to Six Flags park next year

Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro provided details on significant changes coming to Magic Kingdom Park at D23 Expo last weekend. They include two Cars (2006) rides in Frontierland, a Pirates of the Caribbean lounge opening in 2025, a Villains Land “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” and the first nighttime parade at Walt Disney World Resort in almost a decade.

Disney World Confirms Massive Magic Kingdom Renovation, Half of Park to Be Replaced

Right now, Walt Disney World Resort is embracing the spooky season with a spectacular array of Halloween decorations and themed events. Yesterday, August 9, 2024, marked the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, signaling the beginning of the Halloween season. Guests visiting the park can immerse themselves in the Halloween spirit beginning on this fateful eve.

Disney Marks the End of Halloween at the Theme Parks

The 165th running of the $1 million King's Plate will go this Friday at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack, just days after a record-breaking storm washed out the event. . "By now, everyone has seen the video from Saturday, and it's astonishing how much rain we got," said Woodbine Entertainment CEO Michael Copeland. "Hearing that records were broken isn't surprising and reinforces our decision to move the races to Friday for the sake of horse and rider safety." 

Free Attendance for Rescheduled King's Plate Aug. 23

San Joaquin County, CA

The Boot

If you have never been to a Camping World megastore, you quite possibly have noticed one on the side of the highway at some point. They are known for their large one-of-a-kind buildings, and their giant American flags that fly out front of each location. Camping World Location Ordered to...

Camping World Location Ordered to Take Down American Flag

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Changes have hit the Disneyland Resort months early. The original Disneyland Resort in California is currently undergoing several major changes, with plenty more projects on the way in the coming years. During Disney’s D23 event in August, the company shared an update on the resort’s upcoming expansions, including the previously announced new Avatar land.

Historic Disneyland Location Gone Forever as Princess Tiana Takes Over

Plymouth, MA

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Webster, TX

ProSlide recently celebrated its latest achievement with the opening of the Great Geyser Water Park at Great Wolf Lodge in Webster, Texas. This 92,000-square-foot indoor waterpark, which opened to the public on August 7, 2024, marks the 20th project in ProSlide’s long-standing partnership with Great Wolf Lodge. “Working with...

Latest Great Wolf Lodge waterpark marks 20th collaboration with ProSlide

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

New information has emerged regarding an upcoming event at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom. Thousands of guests will be forced to exit the park historically early. Two of Walt Disney World’s most sought-after hard-ticket events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, both unfold at Magic Kingdom towards the end of the year.

Update: Disney World Forces Thousands To Leave Magic Kingdom Early in Favor of Guests Spending More

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney announced two new “Cars” attractions and a Disney Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom in the near future. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro did not state exactly where the new areas would be, only that the “Cars” rides would be in Frontierland. The announcements seem to be the final iteration of the “Beyond Big Thunder” concept introduced two years ago but reports suggest they won’t be “Beyond Big Thunder” so much as “On the Rivers of America” — meaning the permanent closure of the rivers, Liberty Square Riverboat, and Tom Sawyer Island.

RUMOR: Tom Sawyer Island & The Rivers of America to be Demolished, Riverboat Closing Forever for Magic Kingdom Expansion

Florida State

Having fun is a pretty universal desire. Not only do we want to visit fun places, we want to live in them too. So it’s a good thing for us that Florida is the number 1 most fun state in America according to new research. The ranking comes from...

Florida Is The Number 1 Most Fun State In America

Del Mar, CA

Senor Buscador may be ranked second only to Thorpedo Anna in the current National Thoroughbred Racing Association poll, but the seven-furlong Pat O'Brien Stakes (G2) at Del Mar Aug. 24 is sprinter territory. And in California these days, that means one horse: The Chosen Vron . Senor Buscador has started...

Senor Buscador Faces The Chosen Vron in O'Brien

There was never any doubt about what Panagiotis "Peter" Synnefias would do—or wanted to do—when he was old enough to make a career decision. Both of his parents, Dimitrios and Paulina Synnefias, are trainers. His grandfather, Peter Bazeos, trained on the old New England circuit. And as the...

Peter Synnefias Continuing Family's Training Tradition

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Summer is the right time to discover the amazing world of amusement parks, where fun, joy, and fun are around the corner. This year, some of the leading amusement parks in the New York tri-state area will be introducing new rides.

Top Amusement Parks Offer New Thrills Rides

A Walt Disney World Resort guest has issued a warning to thousands of Disney Parks fans online after they allegedly suffered a life-altering injury on TRON Lightcycle / Run. The newest roller coaster at the Central Florida Disney parks, TRON Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom Park in April 2023. The attraction is located near Space Mountain in Tomorrowland and requires a Virtual Queue reservation or Lightning Lane Single Pass to ride.

Guest Disfigured on Magic Kingdom Roller Coaster

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Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Fan Experience the Center of New Additions at Woodbine

America’s Best Racing got a tour of some of the...

Fan Experience the Center of New Additions at Woodbine

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