American Eagle Racing Returns at Six Flags Great America this Summer

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Beginning June 20 through August 9, American Eagle at Six Flags Great America returns its legendary side-by-side racing for the first time in nearly 10 years! This is part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Great America and probably part of America 250. No doubt this brings back memories from longtime guests of the thrilling head-to-head excitement that made it a fan favorite for generations. Being a wooden coaster brings with it recurring maintenance costs for retracking and refreshing the structure and ver the last few years the “operating” side has alternated. This no doubt played into the lack of racing over the last decade, but it is good to see both sides running for summer 2026.

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There’s a Theme Park Right Next to the San Francisco World Cup Stadium

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Levi's Stadium in February 2016 prior to Super Bowl 50
Levi’s Stadium in February 2016 prior to Super Bowl 50

There are six World Cup matches scheduled at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This stadium is normally the home of the San Francisco 49ers, but for the World Cup FIFA requires branding to be removed or covered and it will just be known as San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Did you know this stadium is literally right next door to California’s Great America, a Six Flags park. When you’re watching a match on TV and you see some of the aerial shots of the stadium you might just catch a glimpse of a roller coaster! It will probably see some extra guests, but also, due to its proximity, the park is serving as a major hub for World Cup logistics like match-day parking and traffic/pedestrian flow.

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The New England Patriots Schedule Release Video Had Players on Coasters at Six Flags New England

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The NFL schedule release day has become a much anticipated event on the spring sports calendar. The NFL Network has a TV special for it and fans anxiously await to see their team’s schedule. In the NFL your opponents for the following year are dictated by your finish, so who/where you play is not a mystery, but the dates are. Fans keenly await word about key opponents as well as nationally televised games or special dates like the first game of the year, Thanksgiving or Christmas. The teams also make their own videos for social media announcing their schedules, usually with some humerus theme, and fans look forward to these as well. The San Diego Chargers have become famous for their using video games like Halo, Minecraft and The Sims. This year the New England Patriots used players riding the roller coasters at Six Flags New England as their theme.

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Fun Spot Atlanta to Close Permanently August 2, 2026 with Rumored Demolition of ArieForce One

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Fun Spot America announced today that its Atlanta location in Fayetteville, Georgia will permanently close following its final day of operation on August 2, 2026. No fakes here unfortunately, it’s from the park’s own social media. You can see the press release below which came out just 24 hours after intense speculation began. This closing is obviously sudden and very sad. Nothing is known yet about the future of the park’s iconic and signature ride, ArieForce One (often referred to as AFO or AF1). This is considered by enthusiasts to be one of the best roller coasters in the World, so hopefully it lands somewhere. There are rumors of its demolition of ArieForce One for tax purposes, but hopefully this is not the case.

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I Rode Dive Bomber at Six Flags White Water to Achieve LogRide Park Completion

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This past Sunday I finally got to ride Dive Bomber at Six Flags White Water and check the last remaining attraction I hadn’t ridden off my LogRide app. I use LogRide to track my roller coaster credits and everything else related to theme parks. It’s kind of addicting and if you’re prone to wanting “completion” like me you’ll sometimes ride stuff just to check it off. However, Dive Bomber was something I’ve wanted to ride for a couple years, it’s just been frequently closed.

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Gators Live at Wild Adventures is an Entertaining and Educational Show

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Gators Live Show at Wild Adventures Theme Park
Gators Live Show at Wild Adventures Theme Park

The Gators Live show at Wild Adventures Theme Park is a chance to see the American Alligator up-close and learn more about them. The show focuses on the natural history and conservation of the alligator and and a couple other animal ambassadors like a Burmese Python and a tortoise. Guests get to watch expert gator handlers engage with these animals. In many cases audience members, especially children, have the opportunity to be extremely close to or even touch the animals! Here is a basic review of Gators Live and what else you can expect during the show.

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The Great Refillable Souvenir Cup Program at LEGOLAND Florida

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If you’re going to spend a day at a theme park, especially one in Central Florida in summer, hydration is going to be very important. Thankfully LEGOLAND Florida has you covered with their souvenir cup refill program. Each cup will cost between $17.99 and $20.29 (depending on the number you purchase) and get you free refills throughout your visit that day. When you come back for another visit you can reactivate the cup for $10.99/day and enjoy another day of free refills. A standard soda at LEGOLAND Florida is just over $5, so it won’t take long to break even on a cup. The park also makes getting those refills super easy and convenient utilizing the Coca-Cola Freestyle system, providing dozens of beverage options.

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Tormenta at Six Flags Over Texas Opening June 26th (delayed) with World Record 218 Foot Inversion

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Tormenta Logo (Courtesy of Six Flags Over Texas)

Update June 22, 2026: According to the Six Flags Over Texas social media, Tormenta has been delayed from the original June 26th date.  First news of the delay started with the postponing of media day for June 25th. The commissioning and testing process is taking longer than expected and the park wants everything perfect for opening.

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June 21st is World Giraffe Day and Wild Adventures Theme Park is a Great Place to Celebrate!

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Giraffe Enrichment (photo courtesy of Wild Adventures)

Happy World Giraffe Day! Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Georgia is celebrating this special day with their two giraffes, Bariki and Bakari, with some new animal enrichment! This large ball provides tactical and cognitive enrichment for both Bariki and Bakari. Currently, they’re becoming used to the presence of the ball, but soon they’ll be able to push, kick, and nudge it around their habitat! Bakari has also gotten celebrity status recently due to his unlikely friendship with Kurtsie, a zebra born in December 2023. The two are rarely far apart. Guests can often see them grooming one another, resting side by side in the field, or sharing hay in the giraffe barn.

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Exploring the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND Florida

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During a recent trip to LEGOLAND Florida we got a chance to visit the FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience. This experience is exclusively at LEGOLAND Resorts from June 11th through July 19th. It is a high-energy soccer celebration, featuring LEGO soccer heroes, interactive soccer games and a LEGO build activity. All of this is 100% free and included in your regular LEGOLAND admission. The experience is essentially in two parts with an amazing Lego display near the park entrance just past the LEGO shop and several interactive games in the Heartlake City near Mia’s Riding Adventure. My 9-year-old son had a blast playing the games and you’ll have some great photo opportunities across the experience. At the LEGO shop you’ll also find some great World Cup merch to take home with you as a souvenir too.

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