All the way back in 1973, E. Pat Hall opened an amusement park that was situated on the border of North & South Carolina, eventually giving Carowinds the motto (quite literally) of “Where the Carolinas Come Together.” Holding the distinction...
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Six of the Most Surprising Elements on Pantheon
After two-plus years of waiting since our last visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg (but the ride officially opening just a few weeks ago!), we finally got to experience Pantheon for the first time late last week. The world’s fastest multi-launch...
Continue reading...Our Experience Using Universal’s Attraction Assistance Pass (AAP)
Universal’s Attraction Assistance Pass (AAP) is intended for guests with a cognitive or physical disability or other condition that prevents them from being able to wait in the regular standby lines. It’s similar to Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS) accommodations....
Continue reading...Iron Gwazi: Our Review and Reactions
In recent years, the roller coaster and theme park industry and community has had some difficult days, with countless construction delays, park closings and attendance issues. However, throughout these past months and years, there has been a shining light at...
Continue reading...Our Thoughts on the Closed For Storm Six Flags New Orleans Documentary
The Closed For Storm documentary from 22-year-old Canadian filmmaker Jake Williams and Bright Sun Films takes viewers through the turnstiles and inside the dilapidated remnants of Six Flags New Orleans — formerly known as Jazzland — nearly 15 years after...
Continue reading...Desmo Race Spike Coaster Review
In November 2016, Maurer Rides announced the Spike Coaster — a single-rail powered coaster with interactive capabilities. The unique and innovative model excited many roller coaster fans as well as industry professionals, winning the “Best New Product Award” at the...
Continue reading...Going In-Depth Into Galaxy’s Edge: Episode I – The Overview
To say that I am a fan of Star Wars would be an understatement. I’ve seen all the movies countless times, watched all of the live-action and animated TV series, played all of the canon video games, and even read...
Continue reading...Book Review + Giveaway: The Independent WDW Encyclopedia – Magic Kingdom
The Independent Walt Disney World Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Magic Kingdom by Kevin Yee and George Taylor is an extensive, all-encompassing listing of attractions, restaurants, shops and other points of interest in the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World....
Continue reading...Hershey’s Chocolate World: A Disney-like Experience
Want a taste of Disney without the cost or hassle of going to Disney? For your next family vacation consider visiting Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey, PA. On our recent trip to Legoland New York we stopped at Hershey to...
Continue reading...This is How We Roll Review
Last month saw the worldwide debut of This is How We Roll, a documentary by Coaster Studios showing how Fred Grubb created and propelled roller coaster manufacturer Rocky Mountain Construction from nothing to being one of the best in the...
Continue reading...Why the Legoland New York Hotel is My Family’s New Favorite Hotel
Within moments of stepping inside the Legoland New York Hotel, I could tell this was going to be one of the most tech-savvy, kid-friendly, and well themed resort hotels we’ve ever stayed. Over the past eight years, my family of...
Continue reading...Lego Factory Adventure Ride Complete Analysis
The Lego Factory Adventure Ride is the marquee attraction at the newly opened Legoland New York theme park – and for good reason. There’s no other ride remotely like it for a thousand miles. This first-of-its-kind personalized experience is the...
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