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Summer night magic at Great America

July 3, 2026

Six Flags Great America is turning the Fourth of July into a two-day party that doubles as a history lesson. On July 3 and 4 the park will throw Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&M’S, a block-long block party that stretches past sunset. The headline act is an all-drone light show that paints the s

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Thrill Parks Born: Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Hit the Ground Running

April 12, 2026

Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens both opened their gates in May 1975, marking a new era for amusement parks in the United States. The two parks were built on different ideas: Kings Dominion aimed to become a large, multi‑theme park in Virginia, while Busch Gardens focused on blending rides with b

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Awards Galore: Epic Universe and John Wick Experience Shine

November 20, 2025

The International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) Expo is where the amusement park world comes together to celebrate the best in themed entertainment. This year, Universal's Epic Universe stole the show, but another winner caught everyone's attention. Epic Universe grabbed a wh