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$300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods $300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods
$300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods The wait just got a little shorter for families to enjoy a new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket will now open on Friday, May 9, the resort's website said. The 92,000-square-foot park next to Foxwoods was previously anticipating to welcome guests on Friday, May 23. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe. The 13-acre property promises year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. The Mashantucket park's centerpiece will be the Otter Cave Waterworks. The multi-level, interactive structure feat…
Incredible Basement Playground (For Kids And Adults) In $3.7M Saddle River Mansion Incredible Basement Playground (For Kids And Adults) In $3.7M Saddle River Mansion
Incredible Basement Playground (For Kids And Adults) In $3.7M Saddle River Mansion Luxury and comfort meet in a stunning Hamptons-style home, now available in Bergen County for $3.7 million.  Nestled at the end of a private cul-de-sac, the 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom estate at 3 Bridle Way boasts a sun-soaked open-concept living and dining room. Soaring ceilings and two sleek gas fireplaces set the tone for elegant entertaining.  The chef’s kitchen is a dream, complete with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a quartz-topped center island, all framed by oversized sliding doors and windows that flood the space with natural light. The upper level featu…
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort 'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort A new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino has set a date for when families can start enjoying splash-filled adventures. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket, a 92,000-square-foot park on 13 acres next to Foxwoods, will open on Friday, May 23, Great Wolf Resorts said. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe, promising year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. Foxwoods posted an Instagram video, giving a sneak peek of the park's progress on Tuesday, Jan. 14. "🌊🐺 Making waves with our newest addition!" said Foxwoods. "We're t…
Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Palisades Center In West Nyack With Special Event Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Palisades Center In West Nyack With Special Event
Iconic Ferris Wheel Reopens At Palisades Center In West Nyack With Special Event The Ferris wheel at Palisades Center in West Nyack is spinning again!  The state’s only indoor Ferris wheel has officially reopened this week, bringing back a beloved attraction for visitors of all ages. Located on Level Three in the Food Court, the 60-foot-tall attraction is New York’s only indoor Ferris wheel and operates daily from 12:30 to 8 p.m. To celebrate the grand reopening, Palisades Center will host a “Wheel-ebration” on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 12 to 3 p.m.  The family-friendly event will feature a ribbon-cutting, live entertainment, cotton candy for attendees, and ha…
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When 'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When
'Wicked'-Themed Night To Light Up Popular Holiday Drive-Thru In Valhalla: Here's When A Westchester holiday favorite is offering a magical-themed night featuring witches and songs from the hit musical "Wicked" just before New Year’s Eve.  Families looking for a festive way to celebrate the holidays can visit Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, where a "Wicked Night" will take center stage on Monday, Dec. 30.  The special event will bring the beloved witches Elphaba and Glinda to life along the route, accompanied by hit songs from the iconic movie, which was adapted from the 2003 musical and was…
America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At American Dream Mall America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At American Dream Mall
America's First-Ever Sesame Street Experience Opening At American Dream Mall A brand-new immersive Sesame Street experience is opening at the American Dream in East Rutherford. The highly-anticipated Sesame Street Learn & Play, the first-ever in the United States, opens on Nov. 16. "This groundbreaking attraction will combine learning with play, offering an immersive experience for guests of all ages through the enchanting world of Sesame Street," a press release reads. Sesame Street Learn & Play promises timeless memories for the entire family through adventures, photo opportunities, and learning experiences.  Children can explore the rainforest as t…
Westfield Garden State Plaza Unveils New Stores, Restaurants Westfield Garden State Plaza Unveils New Stores, Restaurants
Westfield Garden State Plaza Unveils New Stores, Restaurants The Westfield Garden State Plaza recently welcomed new shops and will soon unveil refreshed stores for the upcoming holiday season. The Paramus mall says it's gearing up for an "unforgettable" holiday season with the grand opening of seven highly-anticipated stores and the unveiling of major updates to existing and popular retail favorites. The newly-opened stores are: Läderach: The renowned Swiss chocolatier, famous for its FrischSchoggi, a marriage of fresh Läderach chocolate with carefully sourced, quality ingredients, presented as delightful slabs, opened this month bringing a sweet in…
New Stores Coming To Ridge Hill Shopping Center In Yonkers New Stores Coming To Ridge Hill Shopping Center In Yonkers
New Stores Coming To Ridge Hill Shopping Center In Yonkers A bustling shopping center in Westchester has announced several new additions, including new stores and the expansion of already-existing businesses.  In an announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Ridge Hill shopping center in Yonkers revealed that two new retailers plan to open stores. The new businesses include:  Lenscrafters, which will open a 3,140-square-foot store across from Banana Republic and Uniqlo in October; Sunglass Hut, which will open an 886-square-foot store between Pandora and a new Shake Shack location in mid-October.  Additionally, two businesses alr…
New Roller Coaster's Opening Delayed Until 2025 At Six Flags Great Adventure New Roller Coaster's Opening Delayed Until 2025 At Six Flags Great Adventure
New Roller Coaster's Opening Delayed Until 2025 At Six Flags Great Adventure Fans of Six Flags Great Adventure will have to wait even longer to ride the Jackson Township amusement park's newest roller coaster. In a Facebook post on Monday, Aug. 12, the resort said the opening of THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity has been delayed until 2025. "When it comes to delivering fun and safe attractions, we won't rush the construction process," Six Flags Great Adventure posted. "We appreciate your patience and understanding. We're confident it will be worth the wait." THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity will be North America's first triple-launch super boomerang coaster, sending ri…
Ryan Reynolds Visits Prospector Theater In Ridgefield Ryan Reynolds Visits Prospector Theater In Ridgefield
Ryan Reynolds Visits Prospector Theater In Ridgefield A hat and glasses couldn't hide the identity of the "Deadpool & Wolverine" star and Westchester County resident Ryan Reynolds when he walked into a popular Fairfield County theater to take in a movie. Reynolds, married to acclaimed actress Blake Lively, took his children to the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield this week. And even though Reynolds wanted to see the movie InsideOut 2 with his kids, which was sold out, they bypassed his own movie and headed for "Despicable Me 4" instead. The star, who lives with Lively and their four children in a $5.7 million mansion in Pound Ridge, just…
Movie Theaters Offering Tickets For As Low As $1 This Summer Movie Theaters Offering Tickets For As Low As $1 This Summer
Movie Theaters Offering Tickets For As Low As $1 This Summer Parents looking for a fun way to get out of the house with the kids this summer and not break the bank may be able to turn to their local movie theater for a solution. AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark have announced programs offering reduced movie ticket prices for some kids' movies and snacks all summer.  Regal Cinemas Regal Cinemas will offer $1 movie tickets for special screenings at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 7.  The movies include "Despicable Me 3," "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," "PAW Patrol: The Movie," and several others. Click…
New Lego Store Opening In Fairfield Where Customers Can Buy, Trade Or Sell New Lego Store Opening In Fairfield Where Customers Can Buy, Trade Or Sell
New Lego Store Opening In Fairfield Where Customers Can Buy, Trade Or Sell Lego maniacs rejoice -- a new store opening in Fairfield County specializes in buying, selling, and trading new and used Lego sets, bricks, and minifigures.  The store, Bricks & Minifigs (BAM) in Fairfield at 1929 Black Rock Turnpike, is the first store for local Fairfield residents David and Lindsay Orr and is set to open on Saturday,  June 8. In addition to thousands of bricks and sets, BAM will also provide an event space for birthday parties or special Lego-themed events such as after-school clubs, social events, Brick Derby races, and more.  The store…
Two New Rides Full Of Jolly Rancher Flavor Opening At Hersheypark Two New Rides Full Of Jolly Rancher Flavor Opening At Hersheypark
Two New Rides Full Of Jolly Rancher Flavor Opening At Hersheypark Hersheypark has announced that two new rides will be opening this coming season at the park and they both have exciting new themes and scents. One is called Jolly Rancher Remix: Take a Flavor Ride which is a roller coaster and the other is called Mix'd Flavored By Jolly Rancher. Both rides feature five different flavor rides with different music, scents and lights in classic Jolly Rancher flavors like Green Apple and Watermelon. The roller coaster includes a flavor tunnel and invert six times in a minute and a half and is open to customers 48 inches or taller.  The family-friend…
$100 Million Indoor Waterpark To Break Ground At Showboat Atlantic City $100 Million Indoor Waterpark To Break Ground At Showboat Atlantic City
$100 Million Indoor Waterpark To Break Ground At Showboat Atlantic City A non-gambling, family-friendly attraction is coming to Atlantic City. The groundbreaking ceremony on ISLAND Waterpark at Showboat Atlantic City will be held on Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Showboat's owner and CEO of Tower Investments, Inc., Bart Blastein, announced the news in a press release this week, touting the development as the largest indoor waterpark in the world. The 103,000-square-foot waterpark is a $100 million project and will have a lazy river, pools, shopping, party rooms, lounge areas, and waterslides. Click here for more on the waterpark from Jersey Digs.
Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Hudson Valley Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Hudson Valley
Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Hudson Valley It's going to be a “bricktastic” day filled with fireworks, hotdogs, barbecues and Legos in the Hudson Valley. Legoland New York will hold its grand opening in Orange County on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on Route 17 in Goshen. The park will include a theme park and hotel when it opens its gates next summer. Annual passes to the park are currently on sale at $120, while single-day tickets will start at around $63, Merlin Entertainments announced. In total, the park is expected to house more than 15,000 Lego models, dozens of rides, shows and attractions. There will also be themed “lands” based o…
Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk
Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk The 42nd annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors for performances, food, and fun. Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, and Brian Howe will take the night off from performing with Billy Joel to headline the festival. The event, Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 is held at Veteran’s Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk. Dozens of bands will play on multiple stages throughout the three-day festival. Entertainment is included in the ticket prices, said Mike Reilly, president of the Norwalk O…
This Park's Mini Golf Course Has Been Voted Best By Long Islanders This Park's Mini Golf Course Has Been Voted Best By Long Islanders
This Park's Mini Golf Course Has Been Voted Best By Long Islanders Tiki Action Park in Centereach was voted Best Mini Golf in the Long Island Press Bethpage Best of Long Island Annual Business and Professionals Awards Program. The park features a challenging miniature golf course played against a backdrop of tropical music and lush layout. The long holes are spread out amongst gushing waterfalls, meandering streams, large caves, a canyon area and a goldfish pond with a 10-foot "Tiki" fountain. There is also a go-kart track, 50-game arcade, bamboo lounge for parties and shaded picnic area for large gatherings. Tiki Action Park has refreshments of ice cream…
Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season
Here's What's New As Playland Starts Season The unofficial start of summer is here, as Rye Playland's opening weekend is now here. Playland officially opens for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, with a parade featuring a marching band, local officials, staff, and Coaster the Dragon, the amusement park’s official mascot. Opening Day will feature a special $20 admission price, which will allow patrons unlimited rides. There will also be discounted prices on Sunday for Mother’s Day. This year, the annual concert series will include nearly a dozen new local musical acts, as well as a public art display. The park will …
Garden Brothers Circus Comes To Mid-Hudson Civic Center Garden Brothers Circus Comes To Mid-Hudson Civic Center
Garden Brothers Circus Comes To Mid-Hudson Civic Center Children young and old will have the rare chance to enjoy circus fun when the Garden Brothers Circus hits the Mid-Hudson Civic Center for its annual show. The show, complete with a slew of animals for the kids, along with performers and clowns in a three-ring setting, moves into Poughkeepsie on Friday, April 26, for three shows inside the building now known as the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center.  The performances at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m., will include what Garden Brothers describes as "breathing special effects, concert style sound, and lighting, to showcase the dazzling mov…