On May 29, 1976, Marriott’s Great America, opened to the public just north of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois. Now, we are celebrating Six Flags Great America’s 50th anniversary, 50 years to the day on May...
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...
On Sunday, November 9th, I finally stepped into Universal Epic Universe for the first time. I couldn’t wait to explore, but I was also bracing myself for potential issues given the early growing pains of...
It had been eight years since my last visit to Cedar Point, and a lot has changed since 2017. Back then, Valravn was the newest addition to the coaster lineup, and the closure of Mean...
I visited Holiday World in the little town of Santa Claus, Indiana, for the first time last week, expecting to ride some great coasters. However, the park somehow managed to exceed my expectations in ways...
On Friday, June 20th, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium officially opened North America Trek, phase one of a significant revamp to the oldest region of the zoo. From black bears and bald eagles to river...
Epic Universe is the first major theme park to open in the United States in decades. Universal Orlando’s third park has gotten a lot of attention over the past five years of construction, and finall...
When you hear that one of the top wooden roller coasters in the world received Rocky Mountain Construction’s 208 track as part of a refurbishment for the 2025 season, you bet that you want to...
During a recent work trip, I had the chance to spend a few evenings exploring Nickelodeon Universe, the indoor theme park inside the Mall of America. Since I was staying just across the street, I...
Worlds of Fun opened its 2025 season with unexpected energy and a lot of positivity. This is the first time in recent memory that we visited the park on opening day and felt that it...
When Kings Dominion opens for their 50th season on March 29, they will also unveil their brand-new roller coaster, Rapterra! Coaster101’s Kyle and his son Andrew were there to preview the record-breaking coaster and are...
When it comes to year-round entertainment in Ontario, it’s tough to think of a fuller offering than NEB’s Fun World. Located just outside of Toronto in Oshawa, the venue boasts everything from rides to bowling...
Comparing the Dive Coasters of North America
May 27, 2026
