Like all of you, my need for a theme park fix doesn’t just go away when the cold weather rolls in. That’s why I love the fact Kings Island stays alive a little longer the last few years with their...
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An Old Time Christmas 2023 at Silver Dollar City
Recently voted USA Today’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” of 2023, An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City is in full swing, offering festive and family-friendly experiences in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. I visited the park with...
Continue reading...10 Coasters We Wish Were 1,000 Feet Longer
We’ve all experienced it — you reach the end of an amazing coaster that ended too soon. Maybe it still had enough momentum for one more element. Or it was simply so fun that you didn’t want it to end....
Continue reading...Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review
The holidays are a great time to visit Walt Disney World, and while there are plenty of free and included amenities and events to enjoy during the season, Disney also offers separately ticketed after-hours events. These include Mickey’s Very Merry...
Continue reading...Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2023
If you’re in search of a holiday gift ideas for coaster enthusiasts this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been publishing our annual gift guide since 2011, and our 2023 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide features a diverse selection...
Continue reading...Stepping Into Christmas at Carowinds Winterfest 2023
One of my favorite holiday traditions is heading to Carowinds for the park’s annual holiday event – Winterfest. For six of the past seven years (we’ll let you take a guess which year was skipped), Carowinds transforms – not only...
Continue reading...Recapping Day One of the 2023 IAAPA Expo
Every fall, the greater amusement industry descends upon Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center for the annual IAAPA Expo. This premier global event for the attractions industry brings together passionate professionals from around the world to shape the future of creating...
Continue reading...21 Amusement and Theme Parks That Have Never Removed a Coaster
Change is inevitable, especially in the amusement industry. Year after year, parks across the globe build new coasters and, unfortunately, remove older coaster. The causes of coaster removals vary — decreasing popularity, maintenance issues, the need for additional space, etc....
Continue reading...Are roller coasters getting shorter?
Disney’s newest roller coaster, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, is also one of Disney’s shortest, which made me wonder: Are roller coasters getting shorter? Luckily, with RCDB’s excellent search function we can easily look at the data to find an answer...
Continue reading...Halloween Horror Nights 32 Final Rankings and Recap
After two full months of scares, Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Studios Orlando has ended. This year was filled with some excellent houses and scare zones, and continues to prove why this event draws in Halloween crowds from all...
Continue reading...What Keeps Me Coming Back to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
For many across the United States, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a bucket list theme park. The park was always near the top of my list of thrill destinations, but as a Kansan, it was difficult to make the long journey...
Continue reading...Ranking The Top 20 New For 2023 Roller Coasters in the United States
With the 2023 Roller Coaster season coming to a close, we rank the top 20 roller coasters that opened in the United States this year.
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