Over the past few years we’ve been looking at the best coasters from decades past. We did our top coasters from before 1970 in 2019, our top coasters of the 1970s in 2020, and last year our top 10 1980s...
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Four Times a Roller Coaster Ride Saved a Life
Despite often having a dangerous reputation due to the media sensationalizing the rare ride incidents, roller coasters are remarkably safe. In fact, some surprising health benefits of going to an amusement have been documented before. First, there are those long...
Continue reading...I Attempted to Conquer Universal Orlando in 12 Hours
My impulsive, last-minute trip to Universal Orlando Resort was fueled by a burning desire to ride Dragon Challenge (Dueling Dragons) before it closes forever next month. But of course one does not go to Islands of Adventure without visiting Universal...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Why are roller coasters removed?
Roller coasters are multi-million dollar investments that amusement parks spend countless dollars and time in designing, building, and maintaining. But lately it seems like we’ve seen more roller coasters and classic thrill rides closed and dismantled than ever before. Why...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Launch Systems
In the last edition of Coasters-101 we discussed how roller coasters are raised to their highest point via lift hills. Today we’re going to examine a more thrilling alternative to the traditionally slower lift hills: launch systems! Limitations like height...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Incredible Hulk
We return to Florida for this week’s “A-Z Coaster of the Week.” The Incredible Hulk opened along with Universal Studios Islands of Adventures on May 28, 1999 within the Marvel Super Hero Island area of the park. The towering green...
Continue reading...Florida 2012: Islands of Adventure
After a fun day at Universal Studios, it was time to visit Islands of Adventure to check out the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but we couldn’t forget our other favorites like The Incredible Hulk. The Wizarding World of Harry...
Continue reading...To Pass Winter Days, I Reflect on Sunny Ones
I remember the best week of my life very clearly, and though it was over a year ago now, it is still fresh in my mind as if I’m still there. The first time I went to Universal Studios in...
Continue reading...A Look at The Incredible Hulk Coaster
It’s hard to believe, for me at least, that The Incredible Hulk coaster at Islands of Adventure opened nearly 12 years ago. Over the past decade it’s remained an icon for not only Universal Orlando but Florida’s theme park lineup as well. Incredible...
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