Happy December! The holiday season is in full swing. Last week, Universal Studios Hollywood kicked off its annual “Grinchmas” holiday event with a few very special guests and causes. Florence Henderson was honored as the “Who-Manitarian of the Year” Award...
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Jungle Cruise to Jingle this Holiday Season
With Halloween behind us, it’s time for parks to gear up for the Christmas season. The Disney Parks Blog has revealed that Disneyland’s Jungle Cruise will be re-imagined as “Jingle Cruise” for the holiday season: “In this new seasonal storyline...
Continue reading...Happy National Roller Coaster Day 2013
For as long as I can remember, August 16th has been the day set aside as National Roller Coaster Day, a day for celebrating the ultimate thrill ride: the roller coaster. The holiday’s origins are somewhat murky, but nonetheless coaster...
Continue reading...Walt Disney World Holiday Celebrations
One of the primary reasons for making our trip to Disney World in December (besides checking out New Fantasyland) was to see some of the holiday celebrations and events. It’s an especially enchanting time of the year! Cinderella’s Castle as...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2012
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a friend or family member who happens to be a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place! This...
Continue reading...Silver Dollar City Celebrates Christmas
The Christmas season is upon us, and Silver Dollar City is well ahead of the decorating game. The theme park is in the midst of its “An Old Time Christmas” event. I’ve seen a number of photos from the event...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2011
The holiday shopping season is upon us and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place. Note: The prices listed below are the prices listed as of this...
Continue reading...Holiday Gift Ideas for Coaster Enthusiasts
The holiday season is upon us! It’s time to start thinking about what’s on your shopping list. If you are shopping for a theme park nut or coaster nerd here are a few ideas: Here’s probably the best bang for...
Continue reading...Expedition GeForce derails
An accident occurred at Holiday Park derailed and while thankfully no one was injured, the pictures show that this could have ended much worse: Since most of the news reports are unclear, we do not know the exact cause of...
Continue reading...Holiday World 2010: Water “Coaster”
Holiday World announces “Wildebeest” for the 2010 season, a high tech water slide rollercoaster attraction, the longest in the world.
Continue reading...More on Food versus Gate Pricing
Another small park recently converted to Holiday World’s pricing formula. Magic Springs, in Arkansas, went to free drinks and sunscreen last year. They increased the gate by $7 (now $45.99 + tax in 2008) and parking by $2 (now $9)....
Continue reading...Voyage coming to Holiday World in 2006!
Your family will want to gather together for a feast of fun next season! The world’s top “air-time” wooden coaster will be the main course at Holiday World’s new Thanksgiving section in 2006! “The Voyage is going to be an...
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