If you’re going to be in the Pigeon Forge area this coming spring for the premiere of Lightning Rod at Dollywood, you might also want to take a ride on one of the four alpine coasters in the region. What...
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Joker Construction Tour at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
This Friday I got a chance to take a a behind-the-scenes hard hat tour of The Joker at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the new Rocky Mountain Construction hybrid of the former Roar set to open this Spring. The tour was timed to...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Orlando 2016 News + Mako Update
SeaWorld Orlando has started a new pricing system in 2016 in order to simplify its pricing structure. According to this article in the Orlando Sentinel, SeaWorld is now charging $79 for online tickets that can be used 7 days a week....
Continue reading...Trip Report: 7 Hours at Universal Orlando: 1/14/16
While planning a trip to Orlando for the Disney 3v3 Soccer Championship, my roommate and I wanted to make sure to include a day at Universal Orlando as part of our travel itinerary. I hadn’t visited the Resort since Spring...
Continue reading...A One Day Whirlwind Update of Universal Orlando
I had one day on my trip to Orlando this past weekend to visit Universal Orlando Resort. The last time I visited was in the Spring of 2013, and with so much going on at the park, I wanted to...
Continue reading...Amazing Amusement Park Stories Book Review + Giveaway
Roller coasters are often the main draw at an amusement park. Others may visit for the experience, the ambiance, water rides or even the carousel. But when I think back on my years of coaster riding, some of the most memorable moments...
Continue reading...Holiday Season Recap: SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration 2015
We finally wrapped up the 2015 holiday season by heading back to SeaWorld Orlando for their Christmas Celebration. For the 2015 holiday season, we attended SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular (which you can read about here), Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party...
Continue reading...Book Review: Dick Kinzel Biography
Dick Kinzel: Roller Coaster King of Cedar Point Amusement Park is a new biography by Tim O’Brien about one of the most polarizing legends in the amusement industry. He is responsible for creating the first 200, 300, and 400 foot tall roller...
Continue reading...Alton Towers’ “Air” Flying Coaster to become “Galactica” Virtual Reality Coaster in 2016
Alton Towers’ Bolliger and Mabillard Flying Coaster “Air,” which has been thrilling park guests since 2002, will receive a new name and theme this year. Now called “Galactica,” the flying coaster will be the first flying coaster in the world entirely...
Continue reading...What’s ahead in Europe in 2016
After a fleeting festive season, it’s time to have a brief look at what’s arriving on the continent this coming year, and hopefully anticipate some gems in there. Maybe the most anticipated additions will include Taron, and Raik at Phantasialand,...
Continue reading...Holiday Season Recap: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2015
For our third trip to a theme park in the Central Florida area for a holiday-themed event, we headed back to Magic Kingdom in December to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We previously made a trip to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s...
Continue reading...Holiday Season Recap: SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular 2015
This holiday season has been extremely busy for me as, I’ve been constantly on the road between work and visiting family. But that hasn’t stopped me from setting aside some time to attend some of the holiday events here at...
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