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Our Favorite Moments from 2013 – Part 2

This is part two of our two part series about our favorite moments from 2013 and what we’re looking forward to in 2014. Read part one here. John’s Year in Review 2013 was another interesting year of roller coaster riding....

Dec 31, 2013 by Nick Weisenberger Reviews 2

Our Favorite Moments from 2013 – Part 1

It’s that time of year – 2013 is coming to a close and 2014 is just around the corner. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. In this two part series, each of us...

Don Helbig Interview

Kings Island’s Public Relations Area Manager, Don Helbig, recently took some time to talk records, The Bat and Banshee with us! What sparked your interest in amusement parks and roller coasters? It was a way of life as a child....

Dec 17, 2013 by Kyle Features 0

Small Fire Damages Outlaw Run Entrance

A small fire broke out earlier this week at Outlaw Run’s entryway, but Silver Dollar City crews are already repairing the building. The park reports that the damage won’t hinder operations of the park or coaster. Photo © Silver Dollar City...

Dec 12, 2013 by John Stevenson News Photos 0

The Bat Flies Again at Kings Island

Banshee won’t be the only new thing to see at Kings Island in 2014. The park announced today that the park’s Flight Deck coaster will be re-themed and renamed to “The Bat” for next season as a nod to the...

Oct 29, 2013 by John Stevenson News 6

Flight Deck Rumors

In Kings Island’s Action Zone, beside Banshee, resides Flight Deck, the last Arrow Suspended coaster built. Some rumors have been swirling around about this ride due to the construction, or rather destruction under Flight Deck’s station. While at Kings Island...

Oct 25, 2013 by Kyle Features 0

Looking Ahead to 2014: Cedar Fair

Part two of our “Looking Ahead to 2014” series will look at the Sandusky, Ohio-based Cedar Fair Entertainment Company and the twelve theme parks that they manage – eleven of which are owned and operated by Cedar Fair themselves. Canada’s...

Oct 24, 2013 by Andrew Stilwell Features 7

Kings Island Trip Report #2

Sunday we hopped in the car and headed down to Kings Island for one last visit before the season ended (and also to check out how Banshee was coming along). It was pretty chilly in the morning but it ended...

Oct 22, 2013 by Kyle Features 1

First Glimpse of Avatar at Animal Kingdom

We now have an idea of what the world of Avatar’s Pandora will look like at Animal Kingdom. Disney announced plans for the land in September 2011 following a partnership with Avatar director James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment. Imagineers continue...

Oct 12, 2013 by John Stevenson News Photos 0

Battle of the Kings

After traveling to Kings Dominion recently, I thought it would be a good idea to compare it with its sister park, and former Paramount park, Kings Island. Both parks have some rides that are very similar, but they also have...

Oct 7, 2013 by Kyle Features 1

Behind the Scenes at Kings Island

On Saturday, August 10th I had the opportunity to attend BeastBuzz at Kings Island, a special event sponsored by CoasterBuzz. We got Exclusive Ride Time (ERT) on Diamondback and the Beast and got to see several backstage areas, including the...

Aug 15, 2013 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos 2