Busch Gardens Tampa has always been one of my favorite regional parks, and has one of the best and most well-rounded coaster lineups out there. Now, their thrilling flat ride collection is growing as well, with their newly opened Screamin’...
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Iron Gwazi: Our Review and Reactions
In recent years, the roller coaster and theme park industry and community has had some difficult days, with countless construction delays, park closings and attendance issues. However, throughout these past months and years, there has been a shining light at...
Continue reading...5 First-Time Tips for SeaWorld Orlando
My last visit to a SeaWorld park came back in the late 90’s, right before SeaWorld Ohio and Geauga Lake merged to become Six Flags Ohio. Back then the park did not have any rides due to a non-compete clause...
Continue reading...The Herschend Park You Probably Don’t Know About
When you hear the name Herschend, you automatically think of Dollywood and Silver Dollar City. These two parks are both stand out destinations that have put Herschend Family Entertainment on the map. They have allowed them to compete alongside the...
Continue reading...My First Visit to Busch Gardens Tampa
Over the past month, the quest for coasters has taken me to 11 new parks across multiple states. In an effort to not get my coaster enthusiast card revoked, I finally was able to visit some non-Disney parks during my...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Set to Reopen June 1
Legoland Florida Resort announced they officially plan to reopen on June 1. Following and planning extensive health and safety measures, this decision comes after fully complying with Governor DeSantis’ Executive Order 2020-123. The new safety measures, which have been developed...
Continue reading...A Trip to Legoland Florida: One Of Central Florida’s Best Kept Theme Park Secrets
Growing up in south Florida, where I lived until 2000, a trip to the central part of the state typically meant visiting Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort or SeaWorld Orlando. My family had nothing against what was then known...
Continue reading...19 for 99: Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
“Make it a stretch. No, in fact, make it a super stretch.” Welcome back to our bi-weekly look at some of our favorite roller coasters that are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, conveniently entitled “19 for 99.” This week,...
Continue reading...Fun Spot America Announces Looping Wooden Coaster for 2017
Fun Spot America amusement park (the Kissimmee, Florida, location), has announced plans to build an inverting wooden roller coaster. The Gravity Group coaster is expected to open summer 2017. Fun Spot America Wooden Coaster 2017 Stats Track length: 2256 feet Lift...
Continue reading...Mako Pass Member Event At SeaWorld Orlando
Orlando Gets Its First Hyper Coaster Known as the “Theme Park Capital of the World”, Central Florida has its pick of world class coasters, from loopers, to launched coasters, to flying coasters. However, as an avid coaster enthusiast having been...
Continue reading...On-Ride Video of Mako at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando has unveiled on-ride video of its new-for-2016 Mako hyper roller coaster ahead of its scheduled June 10 opening. Watch the coaster in action below: The coaster was announced last May. The park equates the ride experience to the...
Continue reading...Universal Buys 475 Acres of Land in Orlando
Comcast, the parent company of Universal Orlando Resort (home to the Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure theme parks), has purchased roughly 475 acres of land “adjacent to an existing theme park,” according to the Orlando Business Journal. The...
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