Two months ago, I wrote about my favorite amusement park aromas, and writing that made me think of what my other senses encounter when at …
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Dinosaurs Invade Ohio
If you have an affinity for large, extinct reptiles then Ohio is the place to be this summer. There are four major Dinosaur attractions at …
Adrenaline Rush, Where Are You?
Believe it or not, at one time I was terrified of roller coasters. I would not ride them, especially if they were taller than 100 …
Best Ride of 2012: Beast at Night
When Joel at The Coaster Critic asked me to take part in the “best ride experience of 2012″ series, I thought for a while before deciding. My stellar 2012 …
Virtual Coaster Modeling with Patrick
Before a roller coaster is built it is often conceptualized on the computer using a digital model. Patrick McGarvey is an experienced modeler who has …
Silver Dollar City Announces Outlaw Run for 2013
Announcement month in the amusement industry began with a bang today. Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri officially unveiled it is building what is sure …
Roller Coaster Design Trends and Technology
A reader recently asked me for my thoughts on how roller coaster design is changing. Specifically, he wanted to learn more about growing trends and …
Theme Park Safety Tips
Safety always comes first when riding amusement rides, says Kathryn Woodcock, a professor at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. She’s the director of the THRILL …