This year Mardi Gras kicked off on Super Bowl Weekend, the biggest sports weekend of the year. It was also cold, but that didnt stop the crowds from flocking to Universal for the annual celebration of Beads, Bands and Good times. This is the 15th year of the event, and it promised to be a celebration bigger than any other, with the theme being "Heritage".

This week on Behind the Thrills, we talk to Dani Swords from Carowinds, just hours after the successful first test of the new B&M hyper Intimidator opening this Spring.

Six Flags announced today the lease for Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky would not be renewing their lease and that the park would cease operation. Does this have anything to do with their bankruptcy? Yes, it does.

Six Flags will be completing the restructuring of their company shortly and Kentucky Kingdom was not accepted into their agreement. Unfortunately, the park will probably be torn down. It seems as though they will try and relocate their rides to other Six Flags parks. Details have not been confirmed yet. Kentucky Kingdom employees are being given the option to relocate to other Six Flags parks if they wish to stay with the company. Pass Holders are also being offered a refund for their pass or if they choose to keep their passes, it will be valid for any other Six Flags park and they will receive four "Bring your friends or family" pass as well.