Review: Manta joins new class of themed coasters at SeaWorld

The smooth, quick and quiet Manta family coaster that debuted over Memorial Day  weekend at SeaWorld San Diego is just the type of...

Review: Mad T Party keeps rocking at Disney California Adventure

The clean, crisp modern lines of "Tron" have been replaced by the chaotic, rose-colored acid trip of "Alice in Wonderland," but outside of...

Amusement parks: Taking U.S. roller coasters for a spin

SANDUSKY, Ohio — As an amusement parks blogger, I have visited most of the big theme parks in Southern California and central Florida,...

King Cobra slide slithers into Six Flags water park this summer

Imagine inner tubing down a water slide only to realize you've been riding along the back of a hissing 250-foot-long snake and are about...

Photos: King Cobra water slide at Six Flags Great Adventure

The new racing slide debuting this summer at Six Flags Great Adventure's Hurricane Harbor water park in New Jersey will take riders down the...

Seattle's secret is out: Lake Chelan, Washington

CHELAN, Wash. — Just say the words "summer at the lake" in certain company, and you'll get a wistful smile, possibly followed by...

Wyoming: In Jackson, a beastly museum turns 25

If you’re headed anywhere near Jackson, Wyo., this summer, leave open a few...

Dino Land launches China's first 4-D coaster

Photos: Dinoconda 4-D coaster at China's Dino Land

Dinoconda, China's first fourth-dimension roller coaster, opened outside Shanghai at the Dino Land theme park.

Universal Orlando nighttime water show celebrates movie history

Universal Orlando's salute to 100 years of filmmaking history replays more than 200 clips from the movie studio's vault on a watery canvas...

World's tallest water ride set to debut at Italy's Mirabilandia

Billed as the world's tallest water ride, the $26-million Divertical at  Italy's Mirabilandia theme park will combine a shoot-the-...

Photos: Divertical water coaster at Italy's Mirabilandia

The $26-million racing boat-themed Divertical water ride at Italy's Mirabilandia theme park will combine a shoot-the-chutes flume with a...

Six Flags Magic Mountain to reclaim roller coaster title

Angry Birds Land set to debut at European theme park

The first official Angry Birds Land will open Saturday at Sarkanniemi Adventure Park in Finland with rides and games themed to the popular...

Photos: Angry Birds Land at Finland's Sarkanniemi Adventure Park

Sarkanniemi Adventure Park in Finland plans to open the first official Angry Birds Land with rides and games themed to the popular video...

Review: Transformers ride at Universal Studios Hollywood

The new knock 'em, sock 'em Transformers ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is an immersive, in-your-face experience that ranks among the...

Cedar Point to launch Luminosity nighttime spectacular this summer

Cedar Point plans to turn the Ohio theme park's Million Dollar Midway into the $6-million Luminosity nighttime spectacular complete with...

Photos: Luminosity nighttime spectacular at Cedar Point

The 40-minute Luminosity: Ignite the Night stage show debuting June 8 at Ohio's Cedar Point will feature lights, lasers, fireworks, DJs,...

Behind-the-scenes tour of Transformers ride at Universal Studios

I took a behind-the-scenes tour Friday of the new Transformers ride opening in a few weeks at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Photos: Behind-the-scenes tour of Transformers ride

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the new Transformers motion-simulator dark ride opening May 25 at Universal Studios Hollywood.