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Underground returns to Adventureland in 2024
Iconic Underground dark ride rollercoaster is set to reopen after major refurbishment.
Wreck-it-Ralph’s Suger Rush coming to Tokyo Disneyland
Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters to be replaced by Wreck-it-Ralph dark ride.
Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan delayed until second half of 2024
Expansion of Super Mario Land opening later this year
North Pole Expedition announced for Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park in 2024
Meet Santa and his elves in North Pole Expedition.
Hickhack um die Harzburg in Bad Harzburg officially opened
New Dark ride by Attraction opens today!
Brogent Technologies introduces Soaring Earth film series for flying theatres
12-part series showcasing the planet’s beauty announced
Parc Astérix closes Défi de César unexpectedly
The entrance to the attraction (© Steven Clarijs) The roman themed madhouse Défi...
FlyOver’s second stand-alone Flying Theatre in Canada delayed until 2025
New location for FlyOver’s successful series has yet to start construction
Closing date announced for Test Track re-imagining at EPCOT
Second makeover for this crowd favorite ride
Disney reveals behind the scenes look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure with new web series
Disney shows of amazing animatronics for their new ride
Movieland Park renews simulator: ‘We Are Back: Kids from the Future’
Android – The final 3D battle receives update
Tiki-Tahiti Adventure opens in Tier- und Freizeitpark Thüle
New flying theatre dark ride opens in Germany
New Fire in the Hole at Silver Dollar City officially opens
Reimagined dark coaster is officially open to the general public
Chocolate Quest Opens at Cadbury World
New Cadbury Chocolate Quest takes riders on a chocolate adventure.
Alton Towers Dungeon to close permanently
Dungeon with dark ride closes soon
Forbidden Caves in Bobbejaanland remains closed
Bobbejaanland announces sudden closure of simulator attraction.
Concept arts for Geisterschloss re-imagining 2024 presented by Europa-Park
Classic ghost train to receive brand new scenes
Second Mattel Adventure Park with Flying Theatre announced in Kansas
Second Mattel Adventure Park is coming to Bonner Springs, KS.
Katmandu Park Punta Cana ceases operation
Dominican Republic’s first theme park closes after one year of operation.
The Lost Temple at Movie Park Germany remains closed during 2024 for possible retheme
Simulator at Movie Park remains closed this year
Latest news on Tokyo’s Fantasy Springs additions coming in 2024
New information on the three upcoming dark rides
Fire in the Hole in Silver Dollar City gets opening date
Exactly three months after the closure of the original
Flyover Chicago, the latest Brogent flying theatre, now open in Chicago!
The fifth location of Pursuits flying theatre locations
SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride opens at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino
SpongeBob SquarePants takes over Circus Cirucs Hotel & Casino
Sally Dark Rides announces new Care Bears ride
Partnership forged with franchise owner Cloudco Entertainment
Opening date for SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride at Adventuredome revealed
New Sally Dark Rides attraction to open soon
Heide Park reveals new dark ride for the 2024 season
Germany’s Scariest Dark Ride coming soon
New Fantawild park Boonie Bears Land opens 12th February
New dark ride and show ride in Taizhou, China
BoldMove Nation and Triotech unveil new Smash & Reload size and Voodoo Festival IP
BoldMove’s and Triotech next step on the Smash & Reload concept
Triotech invites guests explore the depths at the Malta National Aquarium
New Dynamic Explorer stand-up simulator by Triotech
Flyover Chicago announces grand opening date
Fifth installation of the FlyOver chain is opening soon
Cadbury World to replace old dark ride with a brand new ride in 2024
Trackless dark ride Cadbury Chocolate Quest will replace Cadabra this year
Universal reveals new details of Epic Universe
Five new lands for Universal Epic Universe unvealed.
Europa-Park teases ”a complete renovation” for haunted house Geisterschloss
42 year old haunted house to be refurbished
Last day of operation for Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan closes popular dark ride
Lagotronics Projects and Mack Rides announce Smurfs IP for Gameplay Theater
Interactive Gameplay Theater attraction now available in The Smurfs-theme.
Simtec Systems celebrates establishment of North American subsidiary
German simulator manufacturer crosses the pond.
Second SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride announced to open at Land of Legends Theme Park
Europe’s first Spongebob themed dark ride is coming to Turkey
Triotech announces first installation of SuperFly stand-up flying theatre
Largest installation to date to be installed at NEB’s Fun World
Thea Awards 2024 winners announced by TEA
18 winners announced, among them a couple of dark rides
Update and train reveal for Fire in the Hole 2.0 at Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City and Rocky Mountain Construction reveal new semi-dark ride vehicle in...
Sally Dark Rides reveals details for SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride
SpongeBob’s Crazy Carnival Ride to open early next year at Adventuredome.
Morgan’s Wonderland to open all inclusive 4D motion ride by SimEx Iwerks
Promotional image for Morgan's Wonderland new all-inclusive 4D motion ride (© SimEx-Iwerks) Today...
Efteling teases opening period for Danse Macabre
New show ride opening in fall 2024
Opening date announced for Tokyo Disney Resort’s Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs is set to contain four brand new dark rides.

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