Marcus
@midgetman82.bsky.social
Yeah, I still like Pop Tarts. Also theme parks.
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· Sep 12
Bluesky now allows video! Have a 'looping' clip of Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa. #RollerCoasters #ThemeParks #GoPro
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Wild Waves announced that 2026 will be its final season, closing out nearly 50 years of fun in Washington since its debut as Enchanted Village in 1977.
The farewell season kicks off May 23 and the park’s final day of operation will be November 1, 2026.
The farewell season kicks off May 23 and the park’s final day of operation will be November 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Wild Waves announced that 2026 will be its final season, closing out nearly 50 years of fun in Washington since its debut as Enchanted Village in 1977.
The farewell season kicks off May 23 and the park’s final day of operation will be November 1, 2026.
The farewell season kicks off May 23 and the park’s final day of operation will be November 1, 2026.
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The presentations at IAAPA Expo 2025 have begun!
First up was the debut of the ride vehicle for Dollywood’s newest attraction NightFlight Expedition coming next year by MACK Rides.
#dollywood #mackrides #IAAPAExpos #RideWithACE
First up was the debut of the ride vehicle for Dollywood’s newest attraction NightFlight Expedition coming next year by MACK Rides.
#dollywood #mackrides #IAAPAExpos #RideWithACE
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The presentations at IAAPA Expo 2025 have begun!
First up was the debut of the ride vehicle for Dollywood’s newest attraction NightFlight Expedition coming next year by MACK Rides.
#dollywood #mackrides #IAAPAExpos #RideWithACE
First up was the debut of the ride vehicle for Dollywood’s newest attraction NightFlight Expedition coming next year by MACK Rides.
#dollywood #mackrides #IAAPAExpos #RideWithACE
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Vekoma unveiled their new ride vehicle for Sea Quest: Legends of the Deep for SeaWorld Orlando. The vehicles for this immersive dark ride through will be able to rotate 360 degrees, with multidirectional swinging and haptic technologies. Opening in 2026! 🌊🐠🐟 #IAAPAExpos
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Vekoma unveiled their new ride vehicle for Sea Quest: Legends of the Deep for SeaWorld Orlando. The vehicles for this immersive dark ride through will be able to rotate 360 degrees, with multidirectional swinging and haptic technologies. Opening in 2026! 🌊🐠🐟 #IAAPAExpos
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S&S Worldwide, Inc. is at IAAPA Expo promoting their new single rail roller coaster, RailRyder. This family coaster's trains can be themed in many different ways!
#IAAPAExpos #RideWithACE
#IAAPAExpos #RideWithACE
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
S&S Worldwide, Inc. is at IAAPA Expo promoting their new single rail roller coaster, RailRyder. This family coaster's trains can be themed in many different ways!
#IAAPAExpos #RideWithACE
#IAAPAExpos #RideWithACE
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Before 2021, Herschend Family Entertainment owned just three theme parks. It's now acquiring its 11th with today's announcement that it will take over Idaho's Silverwood Theme Park.
www.themeparktribune.com/herschend-th...
www.themeparktribune.com/herschend-th...
Herschend theme park chain acquiring Idaho’s Silverwood - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news for theme park fans
Dollywood and Silver Dollar City owner Herschend Family Entertainment is acquiring Idaho's Silverwood Theme Park.
www.themeparktribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Before 2021, Herschend Family Entertainment owned just three theme parks. It's now acquiring its 11th with today's announcement that it will take over Idaho's Silverwood Theme Park.
www.themeparktribune.com/herschend-th...
www.themeparktribune.com/herschend-th...
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10 days until new video
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
10 days until new video
Gosh I miss this view
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Gosh I miss this view
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The Incredible Hulk twisting around The Moon.
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Incredible Hulk twisting around The Moon.
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Aerial photos of Blue Man Group theater construction in ICON Park.
At base of The Wheel.
At base of The Wheel.
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Aerial photos of Blue Man Group theater construction in ICON Park.
At base of The Wheel.
At base of The Wheel.
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Kentucky Kingdom's new-for-2026 coaster will be its first since 2019 and its first under the ownership of Herschend Family Entertainment.
www.themeparktribune.com/kentucky-kin...
www.themeparktribune.com/kentucky-kin...
Kentucky Kingdom to add suspended family coaster in 2026 - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news for theme park fans
Kentucky Kingdom is getting a Vekoma suspended family roller coaster called Flying Fox in 2026.
www.themeparktribune.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Kentucky Kingdom's new-for-2026 coaster will be its first since 2019 and its first under the ownership of Herschend Family Entertainment.
www.themeparktribune.com/kentucky-kin...
www.themeparktribune.com/kentucky-kin...
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Aerial photos of Blizzard Beach. Currently closed for the season.
📷Oct 12
📷Oct 12
October 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Aerial photos of Blizzard Beach. Currently closed for the season.
📷Oct 12
📷Oct 12
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All that remains in the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
October 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
All that remains in the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
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Distant lightning and the Tower of Terror.
2 nights ago from Coronado Springs.
2 nights ago from Coronado Springs.
September 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Distant lightning and the Tower of Terror.
2 nights ago from Coronado Springs.
2 nights ago from Coronado Springs.
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Dollywood will open NightFlight Expedition in 2026, a $50 million attraction combining a family coaster and raft ride inside a five-story building.
www.themeparktribune.com/dollywood-op...
www.themeparktribune.com/dollywood-op...
Dollywood opening $50 million indoor ride in 2026 - Theme Park Tribune, theme park news for theme park fans
Dollywood is adding a $50 million indoor attraction called NightFlight Expedition in 2026, combining a water coaster with a whitewater raft ride.
www.themeparktribune.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Dollywood will open NightFlight Expedition in 2026, a $50 million attraction combining a family coaster and raft ride inside a five-story building.
www.themeparktribune.com/dollywood-op...
www.themeparktribune.com/dollywood-op...
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v1.108 is rolling out today 🚚
Now live, at long last: Bookmarks, aka Saved Posts. For all those posts you'll definitely plan to come back to!
Update the app and give it a try. The button is right down there 👇
Now live, at long last: Bookmarks, aka Saved Posts. For all those posts you'll definitely plan to come back to!
Update the app and give it a try. The button is right down there 👇
September 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
v1.108 is rolling out today 🚚
Now live, at long last: Bookmarks, aka Saved Posts. For all those posts you'll definitely plan to come back to!
Update the app and give it a try. The button is right down there 👇
Now live, at long last: Bookmarks, aka Saved Posts. For all those posts you'll definitely plan to come back to!
Update the app and give it a try. The button is right down there 👇
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Stanley Falls will be retired in early September.
This log flume, manufactured by the legendary Arrow Development, opened in summer 1973 as part of a $6.5 million expansion. Parkgoers have enjoyed its 40-plus-foot drop for more than 50 years.
This log flume, manufactured by the legendary Arrow Development, opened in summer 1973 as part of a $6.5 million expansion. Parkgoers have enjoyed its 40-plus-foot drop for more than 50 years.
August 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Stanley Falls will be retired in early September.
This log flume, manufactured by the legendary Arrow Development, opened in summer 1973 as part of a $6.5 million expansion. Parkgoers have enjoyed its 40-plus-foot drop for more than 50 years.
This log flume, manufactured by the legendary Arrow Development, opened in summer 1973 as part of a $6.5 million expansion. Parkgoers have enjoyed its 40-plus-foot drop for more than 50 years.
I went very, very out of my way for this poster. But it was so worth it. #KentuckyStateFair
September 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I went very, very out of my way for this poster. But it was so worth it. #KentuckyStateFair
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Crow takeover of former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
September 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Crow takeover of former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
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Crow takeover of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
September 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Crow takeover of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
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The unofficial end of summer is here...
August 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The unofficial end of summer is here...
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Demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit near CityWalk.
August 20, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit near CityWalk.
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Demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit near CityWalk.
August 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit near CityWalk.
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Video: Some of the final runs of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at night.
As seen at 9pm closing time of Universal Studios Florida on August 17, 2025. From Turkey Lake Rd for best view of top of the lift tower and the non-inverting loop.
As seen at 9pm closing time of Universal Studios Florida on August 17, 2025. From Turkey Lake Rd for best view of top of the lift tower and the non-inverting loop.
August 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Video: Some of the final runs of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at night.
As seen at 9pm closing time of Universal Studios Florida on August 17, 2025. From Turkey Lake Rd for best view of top of the lift tower and the non-inverting loop.
As seen at 9pm closing time of Universal Studios Florida on August 17, 2025. From Turkey Lake Rd for best view of top of the lift tower and the non-inverting loop.
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I saw a rumor on the Facebook Dorney Park Connoisseurs group that this is White Water Landing’s last year. Was buried in the comments of a post about disapproval of paying for haunted houses. Still, could be true and you’ve been warned!
August 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I saw a rumor on the Facebook Dorney Park Connoisseurs group that this is White Water Landing’s last year. Was buried in the comments of a post about disapproval of paying for haunted houses. Still, could be true and you’ve been warned!