On Nov 19, 2021, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<44b59fee-6752-4671-a95b-0d6477b8a492n@googlegroups.com>):

> "Fireball" at Adventureland in New York. This is a "Rollerball"
model
> medium size version coaster from Ride Engineers Switzerland. First of its
> kind in North America.
>
> Kennywood will bring back the Kangaroo ride, which closed after 2020. Ride is
> refurbished by Premier Rides.

I´m so excited about the Kangaroo return. I´m a late riser and woke up to
this news today, and it was a great way to start the day. I will have to make
a Kennywood trip in 2022 to celebrate. I´m casting my vote for the
"vintage" graphics package.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

Busch Gardens Tampa’s Skyride reopening summer 2022.

Fun Spot America in Kissimmee: new Rock ‘N Roll ride (guessing it’ll replace the similar Flying Bobs.

Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park:
Medusa’s Slidewheel - first rotating water slide in the U.S.

Adventureland Resort in Iowa is now part of the Palace Entertainment group of attractions!
What does this mean for guests in 2022? First - Adventureland is expanding! Eight new family rides will open next season, plus two more all-new attractions to come in 2023. Second - our Platinum Passholders just scored more perks: you may now use your Adventureland Platinum Pass at any Palace Entertainment park in the country!

Typhoon Lagoon will reopen January 2nd

Kings Dominion: WinterFest is cancelled for January 8 and 9, 2022.

Alabama Adventure:
New mouse coaster for 2022 relocated from Lake Winnie- “Cheddar Chase”, a Wild Mouse coaster from L&T Systems.

Busch Gardens Tampa ride closure schedule:
The following areas and attractions are temporarily closed:
Gwazi Gliders (January 3 - 7)
Montu (January 4 - February 18)
Skyride
Slimey's Sahara Sand
Treetop Trails & Jungala Play Areas
Upcoming attraction closures for annual maintenance:
SheiKra (January 31 - March 4)
Stanley Falls Flume (February 7 - March 18)
The Count's Cars (February 14 - 18)
Desert Runners (February 21 - March 4)

SeaWorld Orlando:
Ice Breaker officially opens February 18

From Knott’s Berry Farm:
Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022, as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. 🎢 This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping the ride’s unique charm that our guests have loved for generations. Stay tuned for more information later this year. 🐍 The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 4:11:20 PM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> From Knott’s Berry Farm:
> Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022, as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. 🎢 This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping the ride’s unique charm that our guests have loved for generations. Stay tuned for more information later this year. 🐍 The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

Interesting.

I'm guessing new train and maybe a LSM conversion?

On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 6:25:35 PM UTC-5, Tyler Eaves wrote:
> On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 4:11:20 PM UTC-5, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> > From Knott’s Berry Farm:
> > Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022, as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. 🎢 This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping the ride’s unique charm that our guests have loved for generations. Stay tuned for more information later this year. 🐍 The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.
> Interesting.
>
> I'm guessing new train and maybe a LSM conversion?

I have a feeling you’re right. I’m almost surprised they’re keeping it at the point. Closed for over a year means major changes.

ZooAmerica at Hersheypark will be closed tomorrow due to forecasted weather.

Knott’s Berry Farm:
Lights, Camera, Pizza! Here's your first look at our all-new quick-service Italian eatery that will be located in the former Hollywood Hits location. This fun new restaurant pays nod to our 1920 roots with an art deco design and exciting new food options for guests, including pastas, salads, breadsticks, and a variety of pizzas. Coming to Memory Lane at Knott's Berry Farm this Summer 2022!
Back by popular demand, the historic Montezooma's Revenge will be opening again for guests to experience this classic coaster for a limited time, beginning on January 11. 🎢 This will be your last chance to ride this iconic flywheel-launched shuttle coaster before it closes for major renovations. 🐍 The new Montezooma's Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

The Grand Floridian Spa is opening Jan. 26 at Walt Disney World.

Animal Connections has reopened at Busch Gardens Tampa.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be closed January 16 due to expected weather.

Universal Studios Florida announced its Mardi Gras concert lineup:
Feb 5 – Sugar Ray
Feb 12 – Diana Ross
Feb 19 – Barenaked Ladies
Feb 20 – Styx
Feb 26 – Jon Pardi
Mar 5 – LL Cool J
Mar 6 – Marshmello
Mar 12 – Lee Brice
Mar 13 – Becky G
Mar 18 – Khalid
Mar 19 – Seal
Mar 20 – Gavin Degraw
Mar 25 – The Revivalists
Mar 26 – Jimmie Allen
Mar 27 – Jason Derulo

On Friday, January 7, 2022 at 1:11:20 PM UTC-8, surfd...@aol.com wrote:
> From Knott’s Berry Farm:
> Montezooma’s Revenge will close on January 10, 2022, as major renovations will be taking place to this historic coaster. 🎢 This flywheel-launched shuttle coaster was the first of its kind and will be upgraded with exciting changes while keeping the ride’s unique charm that our guests have loved for generations. Stay tuned for more information later this year. 🐍 The new Montezooma’s Revenge is scheduled to open in 2023.

And then they announced that it's staying open for a limited time for a last chance to ride.

Quassy Amusement Park:
And the winner is: Rocket Rapids!
That is the official name given to the new water coaster coming this season to the park, Quassy officials announced today.
The state-of-the-art attraction’s name was coined by Mrs. Jessica Papp’s fourth grade homeroom class at Canton Intermediate School, Canton, Conn., in a contest among local and area elementary and middle schools.

Florida State Fair Ride List has been posted:
Ride Name Height Requirement Other Restrictions
Air Raid
(spectacular) 51" or more
75" maximum
8 tickets required.
Alpine Bobs
(thrill) 42" or more
5 tickets required.
Axis
(thrill) 42" with paid adult
52" alone
4 tickets required.
Beach Shack
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Berry Go Round
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Bumble Bee
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Bumper Cars
(family) 42" with paid adult
48" alone
4 tickets required.
Bumper Cars
(family) 42" with paid adult
48" alone
4 tickets required.
Carousel
(family) 32" with paid adult
42" alone 150lb. weight limit per horse.
4 tickets required.
Circus Train
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Cliff Hanger
(thrill) 48" or more Max. weight per car: 540lbs.
4 tickets required.
Construction Zone
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Daytona
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Downdraft
(thrill) 46" with paid adult
48" alone
4 tickets required.
Dragon Flyer Coaster
(family) 36" with paid adult
47" alone
4 tickets required.
Dragon Wagon
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Dragstrip Jr. Slide
(family) 42" or more
3 tickets required.
Enterprise
(spectacular) 54" or more No single riders
6 tickets required.
Flying Dumbos
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
4 tickets required.
Free Bird
(thrill) 48" or more
5 tickets required.
Friendly Wheel
(spectacular) 36" with paid adult
56" alone
5 tickets required.
Giant Wheel
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No single riders
6 tickets required.
Granny Bugs
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Groovy Bus
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum No adults
3 tickets required.
Happy Swing
(kiddie) 36" or more
73" maximum
3 tickets required.
Haunted
(thrill) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes, bare feet
4 tickets required.
Haunted Mansion
(thrill) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes, bare feet
4 tickets required.
Helicopters
(kiddie) 36" or more
3 tickets required.
Hit in 2000
(spectacular) 50" or more
78" maximum
6 tickets required.
Hydro Shock
(spectacular) 48" or more
5 tickets required.
Jalopy Junction
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Jumping Star
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Landslide
(family) 42" or more
4 tickets required.
Light House Dive
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Magnum
(spectacular) 55" or more
6 tickets required.
Mega Drop
(spectacular) 55" or more
82" maximum
5 tickets required.
Merry-Go-Round
(family) 32" with paid adult
42" alone 150lb. weight limit per horse.
4 tickets required.
Midway Sky Eye
(spectacular) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
5 tickets required.
Mighty Mouse Coaster
(spectacular) 42" with paid adult
48" alone
6 tickets required.
Mini Dumbos
(kiddie) 36" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Mini-Himalaya
(family) 36" with paid adult
48" alone
3 tickets required.
Monster Trucks
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Music Express
(thrill) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Orbiter
(thrill) 52" or more
5 tickets required.
Pirate
(thrill) 48" or more
5 tickets required.
Puppy Roll
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
RC-48 Coaster
(spectacular) 55" or more
76" maximum
6 tickets required.
Ring of Fire
(thrill) 48" or more
Rock Star
(spectacular) 60" or more
5 tickets required.
Silver Streak
(family) 36" with paid adult
48" alone
3 tickets required.
Sky Ride
(family) 48" with paid adult
48" alone under 48” with paid adult
4 tickets required.
Space Roller
(spectacular) 54" or more
6 tickets required.
Space Shuttle
(family) 48" or more
3 tickets required.
Starship 4000
(thrill) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Starship 4000
(thrill) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Street Fighter 360
(spectacular) 55" or more
77" maximum
5 tickets required.
Super Cyclone Coaster
(spectacular) 48" with paid adult
52" alone 4 riders per car - no single riders.
6 tickets required.
Super Himalaya
(spectacular) 60" or more
6 tickets required.
Super Slide
(family) 42" or more
4 tickets required.
Surfs Up
(family) 42" or more
4 tickets required.
Swamp Gator
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Tea Cups
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
3 tickets required.
Techno Power
(spectacular) 52" or more
5 tickets required.
Tilt-A-Whirl
(family) 36" with paid adult
46" alone
4 tickets required.
Typhoon
(thrill) 42" with paid adult
52" alone
5 tickets required.
Umbrella 4x4 Quads
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Umbrella Farm Tractors
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Umbrella Hummers
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Umbrella VW Bugs
(kiddie) 32" or more
54" maximum
3 tickets required.
Undersea Adventure
(kiddie) 36" with paid adult
48" alone
3 tickets required.
Vertigo
(spectacular) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Wacky Shack
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes, bare feet
4 tickets required.
Wacky Worm Coaster
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone
4 tickets required.
Zero Gravity
(thrill) 48" or more
4 tickets required.
Zipper
(thrill) 52" or more No single riders
4 tickets required.
Zombie Hotel
(family) 36" with paid adult
42" alone No flip flops, sandals, open toed shoes, bare feet
4 tickets required.

**RIDE LIST SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME**

Six Flags Magic Mountain launches pay-per-ride option on 4 coasters
Magic Mountain has launched a single-use, pay-per-ride Flash Pass on four of the Valencia amusement park’s most popular roller coasters. The new Flash Pass Skip-the-Line single-ride option is available at Magic Mountain on select days for West Coast Racers, Twisted Colossus, Full Throttle and Goliath.

Universal’s Volcano Bay closed January 16-18 due to weather.

Several Six Flags parks are modifying their membership programs.

“Love's Revenge" at Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City, Florida returns for 2 nights only, FEB 11 & 12.

Morey’s Piers announced opening dates for 2022 season.

Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando closed for maintenance through later next week.

Turn It Up at Busch Gardens Tampa returned January 14.

Iron Gwazi's grand opening is MARCH 11.

Emperor’s grand opening is MARCH 12.

Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg will open March 25.

Busch Gardens Tampa closed at 2:15pm today due to weather.

The South Florida Fair will be implementing new measures on the event’s final Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28 and 29. These proactive procedures come in the wake of the number of unsupervised minors roaming the fairgrounds on the busiest nights of the fair.
The new policy will be implemented on January 28 and 29 only starting at 8:30 p.m., as follows:
• All guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. ID will be required.
• In addition to the gate admission, all guests ages 6 to 17 years old must purchase a ride wristband.
This does not apply to advance ticket holders.

Mears Transporation Group is reopening the bus line between Busch Gardens and one of six Orlando pick-up locations including SeaWorld!!
(Please note the locations listed on the first page are NOT pickup locations, they are requesting where you are staying click through to PAGE TWO to see the 6 pick up locations)
The bus is free PROVIDED you have a paid Busch Gardens Ticket. You may start making reservations as soon as next Monday the 31st of January.

HUGE Mardi Gras is back! Let the good times roll with delicious Bayou Bites, Foto Spots, Children's Parade, and fun décor throughout the parks!
Fun Spot's HUGE Mardi Gras begins February 5th and runs through April 24th at both Fun Spot Orlando and Kissimmee.
https://fun-spot.com/mardi-gras-orlando-and-kissimmee/

Legoland New York:
Opening date is April 8th.
Lego City Water Playground opening summer 2022.
There will also be a new path and stairway to connect Miniland and Lego Ninjago World, Lego Castle and Lego City. A new food and beverage station will also be located in this hub.
New fireworks Red White and Boom on July 4.
First ever Christmas Bricktacular mid November through December.
New shows: Academy Of Arrrr, Detective Trace, and Earth Beat!

Big Rivers Waterpark in Texas:
The new Fairgrounds rides are about to open for family fun, and will include the Rolling Thunder spinning roller coaster, SPINdletop, a swing that propels riders in a pendulum for 360 degrees, a family attraction known as the Screaming Eagles, is a modern day Flying Scooter, that allows the riders to control the flight path of the car, and a rocking pirate ship called Lafitte's Fury. There will also be seven more rides, each varying in intensity from children's attractions to more rides that thrill.

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in New Jersey:
NEW for the 2022 season! Introducing our newest attraction to the Amusement Park at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, the Shark Escape.
The Shark Escape is a SBF Visa Family double vortex roller coaster that can hold up to 20 persons at a time with a total number of five cars. Themed to replicate an underwater buried treasure adventure, this two-minute ride takes you on a journey through 325ft worth of a golden yellow track reaching speeds up to 15mph. At approximately 72ft wide by 20ft high, the Shark Escape will be the must-try ride at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk during the 2022 season!

Weeki Wachee Springs:
Mermaid performances cancelled January 29 and 30 due to forecasted unusually cold temperatures.

Old Town:
Due to expected low temperatures on Saturday night, we will not be hosting Live Music at the Old Town Stage. Saturday's band, Liverpool Live, will return to Old Town on Saturday, March 12. For additional upcoming band performances, please visit our website: https://myoldtownusa.com/category/events/

Universal Orlando:
Creatures Of the Night, an all-new, limited-time Tribute Store is located in the Sahara Traders store at Universal Studios Florida.

Montezooma’s Revenge at Knott’s Berry Farm will now close February 7 for major renovations, reopening in 2023.

Avalanche at Kings Dominion will be rethemed and renamed “Reptilian” for 2022.

SeaWorld Parks makes an offer to purchase Cedar Fair.

Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail announces “Blood Wedding” and “Cry Of Death” as the two trails for their Love’s Revenge event February 11 and 12, 2022.

On Feb 1, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
(in article<4947a388-f708-4369-9cf6-196e74f0a209n@googlegroups.com>):

> SeaWorld Parks makes an offer to purchase Cedar Fair.

Really hoping this doesn´t happen. Seems like it probably won´t, but
I´m no expert by any means.

--
Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 10:03:23 PM UTC-5, Heather Kendrick wrote:
> On Feb 1, 2022, Surf Dance Chris wrote
> (in article<4947a388-f708-4369...@googlegroups.com>):
> > SeaWorld Parks makes an offer to purchase Cedar Fair.
> Really hoping this doesn´t happen. Seems like it probably won´t, but
> I´m no expert by any means.
> --
> Heather, the Carousel Rabbit

I think it would be good. The Cedar fair parks are mostly bland, cookie cutter and corporate feeling. Plus they don’t invest in several parks such as Dorney. SeaWorld owned parks are a lot more creative and unique, in my opinion. If it happens, I wonder if they’d change the company name to cedar fair the way Premier Parks changed their name to Six flags after they bought Six Flags. SeaWorld owned parks are investing heavily on rides (mostly coasters and thrill rides) and less on new animal exhibits and shows, so they’re headed in a cedar fair type direction anyway (hopefully with more themeing than CF likes).