It’s that time of year – 2013 is coming to a close and 2014 is just around the corner. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. In this two part series, each of us...
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Disney Parks’ Many Christmas Trees
The Disney Parks Blog recently posted about the many Christmas trees found at Disney properties across the globe. Hong Kong Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle seems dwarfed by the park’s giant Christmas tree. However, some of the smaller castles feature appropriately...
Continue reading...Don Helbig Interview
Kings Island’s Public Relations Area Manager, Don Helbig, recently took some time to talk records, The Bat and Banshee with us! What sparked your interest in amusement parks and roller coasters? It was a way of life as a child....
Continue reading...20th Century Fox Announces Malaysian Theme Park
An announcement like this needs its own theme music. 20th Century Fox Intro [HD] In 2016, Twentieth Century Fox will open it’s first theme park. Malaysia’s Twentieth Century Fox World will be a 25-acre theme park featuring more than 25 rides...
Continue reading...New Venues Coming to Universal Orlando’s CityWalk
In an announcement today, Universal Orlando Resort announced that in 2014, CityWalk will be welcoming several new venues. According to a press release from Universal: “We want Universal CityWalk to grow along with the rest of our destination,” said Ric...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday 019
Welcome to the 19th week of “Mystery Coaster Monday!” Try and correctly guess the coaster in the edited picture. We’re keeping track of who guesses correctly and the person that guess the most correct answers at the end of the...
Continue reading...Looking Ahead to 2014 – Disney Parks
Part 3 of our “Looking Ahead to 2014” series focuses on the Disney Parks around the World. Walt Disney World Resort 2014 will welcome the opening of the long-awaited Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland area. Originally announced in 2011, the Seven Dwarfs...
Continue reading...Maximizing Holiday-Season Theme Park Visits
The holiday season can be the busiest time of year for the parks that remain open, especially the larger ones in Florida and Southern California. I recently talked to About.com Theme Parks expert Arthur Levine who shared some insightful tips...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2013
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a friend or family member who happens to be a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place! The...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday 018
It’s week 18 of Mystery Coaster Monday! Try to correctly guess the coaster in the edited picture. We’re keeping track of who guesses correctly and the person that gets the most correct answers at the end of the feature will...
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Here we are into week 17 of “Mystery Coaster Monday!” Try and correctly guess the coaster in the edited picture. We’re keeping track of who guesses correctly and the person that guess the most correct answers at the end of...
Continue reading...LEGOLAND Florida Adding New Hotel
After opening it’s doors in October 2011, LEGOLAND Florida continues to grow at a rapid pace. The Winter Haven theme park, which wowed guests for nearly 75 years as Cypress Gardens, broke ground on their new onsite LEGOLAND Florida Hotel in...
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