Today, we were lucky enough to get a preview of a new-for-2020 coaster, Candymonium at Hersheypark. The anticipation for new roller coasters in 2020 has been high as we haven’t seen too many that have been able to open. Besides...
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Alpine Coasters of the Smoky Mountains – Updated 2021
If you are like me, the thought of tackling all of the alpine coasters in the Smoky Mountains is overwhelming. Where do you start? Which one is the best? Over the last seven years, we have seen the number of...
Continue reading...Frankie’s Fun Park – Charlotte’s Newest Family Entertainment Center
Planning a 2020 trip to Carowinds? Previously we shared a construction update on the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster located in Banner Elk. Today we’re going to look at another fun attraction in the Charlotte area that you may want to...
Continue reading...Behind the Scenes of the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
After a visit to Carowinds during Peanuts Celebration, we had the opportunity to stop by Banner Elk, North Carolina to check out the progress on the new Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster that is nearing completion. Owners, Eric and Tara Bechard,...
Continue reading...Talking Kids & Coasters with The Dad
Chances are if you are on social media, you’ve seen a few of The Dad’s hilarious memes on fatherhood and the roller coaster ride that raising kids can be. What you may not know is that the Executive Editor of The...
Continue reading...The Boardwalk Parks of Ocean City, NJ
We recently spent a weekend in Ocean City, New Jersey, home to two small boardwalk parks, Playland’s Castaway Cove and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier. Ocean City Ocean City, New Jersey, not to be confused with the more popular Ocean City, Maryland,...
Continue reading...GaleForce Review
If you remember back to 2015, in a slew of coaster announcements which included Cobra’s Curse at Busch Gardens Tampa, Lightning Rod at Dollywood, and Storm Chaser at Kentucky Kingdom, you may recall seeing the unveiling of this Jersey shore...
Continue reading...19 for ‘99: Ride of Steel at Six Flags Darien Lake
Another coaster celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year is the Intamin-built Ride of Steel at Darien Lake, located just outside of Buffalo, New York. Background Six Flags Darien Lake has gone back and forth between owners for most of its...
Continue reading...Interview: Keith’s Carnival Art
Recently we had a chance to chat with Keith LaCour of Keith’s Carnival Art. If you aren’t already familiar with his work, Keith is an artist specializing in detailed architectural pencil art. His work is incredible – wonderfully detailed down...
Continue reading...Lakemont Park to Reopen in 2019
It’s been 18 months since we last heard anything regarding the fate of Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In March of 2017 the park announced that it would be closing for renovations with plans on opening the following May. Today...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Camden Park
Recently we had the chance to spend an afternoon at Camden Park in Huntington, West Virginia! Camden Park originally opened as a picnic park in 1903 with rides being introduced in 1907. The slowly developing park had only six rides...
Continue reading...A Quick Trip to Kings Island
Last weekend I was able to visit Kings Island for the first time as a guest in a couple of years. I was able to attend media day for Mystic Timbers last spring, but I was looking forward to riding...
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