Dollywood has canceled Dolly Parton’s planned appearance at her Great Smoky Mountain theme park on Wednesday, September 17. The American music legend was set to appear in Tennessee to help announce an all-new attraction coming to the Pigeon Forge vacation destination in 2026. Credit: Dollywood Rebel Railroad theme park opened in 1961 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In 1986, Dolly Parton, ...

Half of an entire Disney theme park is closing early next month. Credit: Richard Poppelaars, Flickr Related: Budget Bests: Top Cheap Eats at Disney California Adventure The only thing more valuable than money inside a Disney theme park is time, as there’s an overwhelming number of things to actually do, but very little time to do them. Whether you are ...

Price Increases on the Horizon for Theme Parks Theme parks across the United States are preparing for significant price increases in the upcoming months, primarily driven by rising tariffs. As these parks gear up for the summer season, they anticipate unavoidable hikes in the costs of tickets, food, and merchandise. This comes at a time when financial pressure is already ...

Vision for TexasLand Theme Park TexasLand is an ambitious theme park project envisioned by Lizzy McGee, a seasoned market analyst with experience at The Walt Disney Company. McGee, a sixth-generation Texan, aims to create a destination that competes with Disneyland and Disney World. The park’s design focuses on immersing guests in Texas history through storytelling, celebrating the culture and heritage ...

While Disneyland and Walt Disney World have long been the pinnacle of theme park vacations, there are many other amusement parks in the U.S. offering unique experiences and thrilling attractions. In fact, several theme parks can rival Disney in terms of excitement, entertainment, and overall fun. From coasters that will make your heart race to wildlife encounters and immersive storytelling, ...

A vehicle sped into a theme park and smashed into a major roller coaster, shutting down the coaster indefinitely at a German theme park called Phantasialand Amusement Park. Related: U.S. Government Advisory Urges Summer Vacationers to Cancel Their Disney Trips Phantasialand theme park in Germany Sees Sports Car Smash Into Roller Coaster During Operating Hours. Phantasialand, a renowned theme park ...

Next week, a brand-new location built atop the demolished ruins of a once thriving and wildly popular theme park in Orlando will celebrate its grand opening. But many miss the former offering and have reminisced about their visits to the theme park since the announcement of its demise. Walt Disney’s Amazing Accomplishments Walt Disney was perhaps one of the last ...

The Wizard of Oz has been a classic tale that has evolved from its original fairytale story to the silver screen, to Broadway, and even with multiple spin offs stemming from Kansas. But did you know that there was once an eerily perfect Wizard of Oz theme park? The Wizard of Oz, a timeless tale of courage, friendship, and the ...

California’s Great America has just confirmed its official closure via social media. Nestled amidst the bustling heart of Santa Clara, California, California’s Great America (CGA) boasts a rich history and a reputation for high-octane thrills. This iconic theme park, welcoming over a million visitors annually, offers a captivating blend of world-class roller coasters, family-friendly attractions, captivating shows, and live entertainment, ...

Multiple massive water parks have created men-only water slides, barring females from riding. Visiting a new water park or theme park is always an exciting event, but sometimes, there are attractions that are not made for all guests. One of the biggest limitations of an attraction is often the height requirement. If a guest visits Universal Orlando Resort, for example, ...