Hersheypark from a First Timer’s Perspective
I visited Hersheypark for the first time on a trip that lasted just 36 hours, from wheels down to wheels up. Here’s how it went: Getting to Hersheypark from Kansas City Getting to the East...
Apr 28, 2026
Elora Maxwell
Elora Maxwell is a writer based out of Missouri. She writes mostly fiction novels, but also loves to write about her travel experiences in her free time. She enjoys parks that provide great food and even greater roller coasters. Her dream is to one day be on a social media team for a theme park.
2025
A Taste of Silver Dollar City’s New Spring Exposition Festival
We had the privilege of visiting Silver Dollar City for the start of their newest festival, the Spring Exposition Festival. This new springtime festival invokes the color and energy of the season through its entertainment...
Apr 27, 2025
Great Books for Theme Park Fans
As a theme park lover who also reads and writes books, I’m often talking about literature with my theme park friends. I’ve put together a list of books that I think every theme park lover...
Mar 26, 2025
Five Roller Coasters That Deserve a Movie Adaptation
Welcome to the depths of the theme park off-season, where gals like me who live in the cold states have nothing to do but sit around and watch movies and theme park vlogs. Being in...
Feb 25, 2025
2024
5 Can’t-Miss Universal Holiday Tribute Store Details
One of the most unique things that Universal Studios Florida does is play host to the Tribute Store. These highly themed shops pop up around the year during special events in the park. The Holiday...
Dec 19, 2024
Nostalgia in Roller Coaster Marketing
The definition of nostalgia is a “sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.” Nostalgia is a major reason why we get excited. It’s why...
Nov 5, 2024
Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Through the Eyes of a First-Time Visitor
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Florida is an event I’ve always fondly marveled at from afar but only recently had the opportunity to experience. I’ve visited multiple Halloween events in the past, like...
Sep 18, 2024
