(SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.) — Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks ownership group today announced that they will be building a new attraction in the Smoky Mountain region called Soaky Mountain Waterpark. The new massive 50-acre outdoor waterpark will be located across the street and up the hill from the Sevierville Convention Center and Wilderness at the Smokies Resort. […]

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, November 5, 2018) — After earning its 11th consecutive Golden Ticket award for Best Theme Park Christmas Event, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana (Nov. 10, 2018- Jan. 5, 2019) adds even more merry memory making moments with the addition of the impressive Glacier Ridge. With the all-new Glacier Ridge, […]

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, October 24, 2018) — The glow grows during the return of Great Pumpkin LumiNights at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana. An overwhelming guest-favorite last season, Great Pumpkin LumiNights returns with several new immersive displays, exciting activities and an expanded footprint more than twice the size of 2017’s version. Additionally, the […]

It’s the biggest news to hit South Georgia! Wild Adventures introduces a new area filled with fun and exploration for children of all ages in 2019. The new area will feature 6 kid-friendly rides including Gator Crossing Rope Bridge. Dare to cross our new suspended rope bridge right above the gator pond, filled with dozens of […]

CAROWINDS, Charlotte, N.C. – Carowinds will mark a turning point in its evolution as a destination amusement park when it introduces Copperhead Strike, the Carolinas’ first double launch coaster, for the 2019 season.  Copperhead Strike simulates the harrowing chase of getaway cars racing through rolling farmland, sending riders on two launches through a relentless winding ride […]

AUSTELL, GA. — August 30, 2018 — Six Flags Over Georgia — the Thrill Capital of the South — today announced the tallest swinging pendulum ride in the Southeast, Pandemonium, will debut in 2019. Towering a staggering 15-stories tall, this impressive giant disk will reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour, as it whips back and forth — higher […]

The results of the 2018 election are official. There were 1,450 votes cast in this year’s ACE Election: only 6 (0.4%) were mailed in and 1,444 (99.6%) were electronically cast. The voting participation rate shows 32.0% of the eligible votes were cast. For comparison with the last two elections there were substantially more votes cast, […]

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, August 3, 2018)— One of the nation’s premier family vacation destinations is growing even larger, thanks to an impressive expansion announced today at Dollywood by Dolly Parton and park officials. Wildwood Grove, the largest capital investment in Dollywood’s 32-year history, is slated to open in 2019 and provides an adventurous journey […]

AUSTELL, Ga. — August 31, 2017 — Six Flags Over Georgia—the Thrill Capital of the South—today announced the all-new Twisted Cyclone hybrid roller coaster will arrive in 2018. Twisted Cyclone will offer guests the best of both worlds—a classic wooden structure combined with a modern, steel track for multiple inversions and a smoother, more thrilling riding experience. “Six Flags was […]

Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 16, 2017 – Carowinds will debut a newly expanded kids’ area, Camp Snoopy, opening for the spring 2018 season. Formerly known as Planet Snoopy, Camp Snoopy will feature new rides, a climb and play area and a more natural looking midway that celebrates the beauty of the Carolina wilderness. Also new for 2018 is the Pre-K Pass, a […]