When do they leave the USA?

I am wanting to try and design a suspended dark ride, but don't know what to theme it to. My current plan is to take a restraint system similar to suspended roller coasters (ie tilted/laying forward). This combined with a standard dark ride's movement could be an interesting and unique design. Leaning forward would help solve the large issue of staring directly at the track ahead of the vehicle. This would help immerse riders.

Several ideas could include:

Underwater, Flying Creature, Outer Space, Plane, and Medieval Magic.

Would love any suggestions or feedback!

Hello,

I am going on a cruise leaving from Orlando in January and I was thinking of getting there a day early and going to either Universal or Disneyworld.

I would leave my stuff at the hotel probably around 11 am and then I would be free. It takes about an hour to get to universal from the hotel.

Is it worth it to try to go to either Universal or Disneyworld and if yes which would be better? I generally like coasters but not the ones that go upside down.

Thank you

Knott's P.R. just sent this.

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i need high ish quality pictures of similar scenes of disney parks found in europa park (hopefully ones of the old pirates ride before it got redone and their jungle cruise inspired ride)

Good evening

I have had several pleasant experiences of rain on the roller coaster, when the rain hits the eye.

I have quite a few questions:

• do the B&M inverted and Flying coaster protect your eyes from the rain without needing to wear glasses? (because I have never tried this type of coaster in the rain, but I tell myself that their configuration perhaps protects)

• do sunglasses or cycling glasses really protect your eyes from the rain?

• I thought about the ski mask: I'm not too afraid to wear it when it's 0 degrees, but let's admit that to protect myself 100% from discomfort, I put on a ski mask when it's 10, 20 or 30 degrees, (spring, summer or fall), will I look ridiculous?

That's it for the questions :)

Went to Energylandia today. Everything was basically a walk on all day. It almost wasn’t worth having these boards. If you’ve not been it is well worth going, Hyperion is super tall and super quick beating my own records. Zadra is also an RMC IBox which was totally nuts and awesome, all while not having to queue all day was a huge bonus.

Going to take my 4 kids to Florida in late February/early March. They are 10, 9, 6 and 4. I keep going back and forth between Legoland and Busch gardens. Older 3 are over 48” but the younger one is only 38”. They like legos and riding thrill rides. My biggest concern is finding enough for the little one to do while not boring the older 2 and not having to wait in line a long time for each ride (30+ minutes would be a lot for them). Thoughts on which one to do to??

Also, we are hoping to hit up a waterpark. We are from Wisconsin so swimming in 70 degree weather is pretty normal. Are most waterparks/pools open during February?

I'm devastated. I'm a long time coaster enthusiast/thoosie, who's been out of the hobby for nearly a decade. I planned a big three week comeback coaster tour revolving around Holiday World's HoliWood Nights. HW is one of my favorite parks, and Voyage is easily my #1 woodie. I took the day off form work and stayed up all night to try to get tickets. I was there the second they were available, with my details pasted in within 2-3 seconds. But they were already gone!

Now I'm reduced to begging!

If it's any incentive, I have a big two bedroom cabin rented for the whole weekend (Thursday through Saturday nights) at the Sun Outdoors resort right next to the park. It's right across the small lake, with views of Raven and the water park.

Anyone with an extra code or ticket need a guest and/or a room?

[also posted to r/rollercoasters]

Hey Reddit!

I’ve got an extra code to purchase tickets for HoliWood Nights 2025, aka the Holy Grail for coaster thoosies. My partner and I both tried to get a code for our first ever visit, and we both lucked out. Instead of selling the extra, we want to give it to someone who’s willing to spread a little joy and do some good.

Here’s the deal:
We’re looking for someone to earn this code by doing something genuinely kind for others or their community. Think volunteering, organizing a neighborhood cleanup, helping an elderly neighbor, or mentoring someone who could use your skills. Big or small, every act of kindness counts — just make it thoughtful and effort-driven: No shortcuts, no “I held the door open for someone once,” and importantly, no buying your way in — we want a level playing field and cash is too easy.

Comment below with your plan or, even better, share photos or videos of something kind you’ve done recently. And if you can’t do something right now, nominate someone you know who’s doing awesome things for others. This isn’t a competition — just a chance to pay it forward and celebrate some good vibes. If you’re not interested or already have tickets, upvote your favorite answer! We’ll consider the community’s input, pick the most impactful effort and DM the winner on or around Thursday, December 19th.

Let’s turn some good deeds into trimless night rides on Voyage.

Cheers!

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Note: This giveaway is for a free code that was widely available on Holiday World’s website for a few seconds Wednesday, 12/4. This code is NOT a ticket — it is the only way to purchase up to two tickets to the two-day HoliWood Nights event at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. The tickets are $150 each and include both days. We are not asking for or accepting money. One member of your party must be a card-carrying member of an amusement-park or roller coaster related club by the date of the event. More info here: https://holidayworld.com/events/holiwood-nights/

Hello everyone! I just had weighy loss surgery on 12/02 and a friend of mine is losing weight herself. As a first goal, we want to go to either Michigan's Great Adventure or Six Flags Chicago.

What I'm wanting to know, about what size fits in the cars comfortably? What is too large? Id love to know any horror stories, mishaps, suggestions, tips, anything useful you have to say, id love to hear it.

Thank you, thank you!

We will be flying in about 8:30am on a Wednesday Feb 19th. Torn as to which park to visit and stay at. Plus not an unlimited budget sooo here's an idea I had - please tear it apart! We are grandparents raising 8 year old biy and 15 girl. He really wants Star Wars, she's into rides.

- Wed night stay at WDW, so we get free water park Wed.

-Thurs Hollywood Studios, stay as late as possible.

-Thurs night stay off site economically.

-Fri , Sat Sun Universal Studios - stay there Fri and sat (with xpress pass resort)

-Sun night move to cheaper hotel near airport for 7:00am flight home.

Realize this is packing a lot in, we are thinking with 3 days at Universal we can have some relaxing time.

The second option was going to be WDW 3 day passes and take Sat off, still move to airport hotel Sun night.

Thoughts?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for the ultimate theme park in the US that focuses entirely on extreme thrill rides. While I do enjoy parks with immersive theming (Europe has a lot of those, and I love them!), this time I’m looking for something different: a park with a pure adrenaline rush, packed with coasters that are intense, unique, and world-class.

From what I’ve seen, Cedar Point and Six Flags Magic Mountain seem to be good contenders. Are they as incredible as they’re hyped up to be? Or is there another park in the US that’s even better for coasters and pure thrills?

I’d love your recommendations!

Thanks!

We (2 - 68 year olds, 15 and an 8) are going to Orlando at the end of Presidents week, arriving Wed , getting 3 day park passes for Thur-Sun (one day off). I have MS, I will get a scooter but I am heat intolerant and talk of shade and air conditioning doesn't sound good to me if I have to be in an 1-2 hour line. We went there 10 years ago and the handicapped pass saved us, I understand it's doubtful I will get one now. Stupidly WDW won't tell me that till after the cancellation deadline, nor will they tell me what the LL passes would cost us.

I am wondering if we should have done the U studios instead. I understand their 'das' is medically issued by a 3rd party and I probably will be eligible. In addition if we stay at a mid level resort we get their "LL' passes included.

Any thoughts on how long lines wil be ar WDW at that time? I was told they are not expecting huge crowds those days. We would probably go to the park Th-Fri and Sunday. We would for sure do MK and Epcot, not sure yet what we would do the 3rd day. How about LL pass costs, any guesses?

At this point I wish we had chose a cruise or resort - Disney is pissing me off with the uncertainties.

Hi, really hoping one of you can help me out here, I have been searching for hours (twice) without getting anywhere closer to a decision. My partner and I (both 35) want to visit theme parks in Orlando end of December (so we expect it to be packed!)

It is my first time ever in Disney or any huge theme park so I am super exited! We want to do Universal - Islands of Adventure the first day, and Magic Kingdom (for seeing the castle and the classic experience) the third day. But we have no idea how to spend the second day in the middle. I am leaning towards Universal Studios (potentially with a hopper pass if we want to go back to IOA), but The Resistance Ride in Disneys Hollywood Studios looks fantastic and almost like a reason to go to that one instead! I have read though that the park is more of a half day experience though, so I am doubtful of what to choose here. Kind stranger, if you have any valuable insights that would be SO appreciated!

I am searching for a cat-friendly hotel near Disney that offers free shuttles to various theme parks. I have looked into some pet-friendly options, but most do not allow cats. We will be traveling with our senior cat.

Hello guys, I’m planning to go to EuropaPark January 4th, does anyone know if the park is pretty full this time of the year? Also I’ve heard sometimes the park stays open extra hours, do you think it will happen during this winter period? Thanks!

I’m planning a trip to Taiwan and Korea and was thinking of making a stop to HK Disneyland or Universal Singapore. Which one would you guys recommend?

Compare this to Disney Springs is there shopping or just restaurants looking at a map seems like just restaurants. Heard they charge to park there unless you go late in the evening

I remember going to an amusement park when my mom lived in Philadelphia, PA so it was either a Pennsylvania or New Jersey park. It had a water ride where you were in a single tube and you floated like in a lazy river, but then it also had slides that would take you down a level at a time. So sort of like a lazy river that went down a mountain. Several people were all going at the same time and they had attendants to help move people along if they got jammed up where the mouth to the slide thing would take you down to the next part. I cannot for the life of me remember where this is, does anyone have a clue?!

Tldr: Do people have recommendations for theme parks in Asian based on themeing and non-thrill rides (other than Disney)?

Live in Australia and recently went to Hong Kong Disney. My partner is a big Disney/theme Park fan and we both really enjoyed it. I'd love to plan a trip to a non-disney park before we do a bigger trip to Tokyo Disneyland/Sea in a couple of years. Really love dark rides and animatronics but I'm a total wimp when it comes to heights/drops. For context, the mine carts was pretty much beyond my limit

Looking at the non Disney options in Asia, they all seem really thrill focused. Do people have any recommendations?

I don’t like going roller coasters, I’m only here for Christmas decorations with some of my other members like my brothers and their girlfriends. We went to Seaworld San Diego Christmas last year but we didn’t like it much.

i’m selling two hershey park tickets + a parking pass for 100 dollars. prices negotiable, please tell me if you are interested

I promise this is not an ad!

My girlfriend is a successful artist who is looking to expand her works with a focus on theme parks and coasters. She’s looking for source material that she can paint, draw, etc!

If you have any unique or striking photos that you would like to see turned into an original piece, please DM me! If she chooses your photo as inspiration, we’ll provide you with a digital copy of the work for free, as a thank you!

Attached is an original piece that she made for me at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Your piece may or may not be a similar style, depending on her vision

Hello, I'm planning to take my girlfriend to europa park in early april 2025 for 2 days, I'm passionate about amusement parks and europa park is my favorite park but my girlfriend does not like thrills, she is afraid of inversion, and especially the height

And I would like to know, is there anyone who has already been in the same situation, you or one of your friends, to hate the big attractions and especially what attractions you did to overcome this fear? Which of the worst ones did you find the most interesting for overcoming your fear? I'd like to know because I'm not going to lie at the end of day 2, I hope we've done voltron!

And by the way, we go on weekdays outside school vacations, so we should be on a walkon queue-wise 😁