The 1970s were a pivotal time period for roller coasters. Designers pushed the envelope as steel became a more popular track material. Still, the classic wooden coaster remained a staple, with many opening across the...
60 years of thrills, music, foods, screams, shows, culture, and unforgettable memories; and it’s finally on display. From Saturday, July 31st until Thursday, August 5th, the museum will be displaying a “retrospective presentation” (both physical...
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Six Flags Over Texas announced today that two new rides will be arriving for the 2022 season. The main announcement: Pirates of Speelunker Cave, is a re-imagined boat-like ride that will...
Give Kids The World Village is partnering with seven of the nation’s top theme and amusement parks this summer to once again stage Coasting for Kids – a fundraising program that enables participants to experience...
More and more parks in the United States are opening with new, enhanced safety and health guidelines as the country begins to “reopen” amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of the latest parks to announce their...
35 feet tall, 2,485 feet of track, and special in every way. I’m of course talking about the Runaway Mine Train. Opened in July of 1966 and located at Six Flags Over Texas, this family...
Imagine, you’re a real estate developer from Texas overlooking your (then) theme park. It’s August 5, 1961, the grand opening, and you’re finally realizing that your dreams are finally becoming a reality. That’s what Angus...
2019 was another outstanding season for new roller coasters. With additions like Maxx Force, Steel Curtain, and Copperhead Strike, it was a year to remember. But the season has come to an end and now...
Six Flags made their New For 2020 announcements last week. As always, the chain had something new for (almost) every park. The major news was the new custom RMC Raptor coaster coming to Six Flags...
Six Flags Over Texas recently announced their 2020 addition will be Aquaman Power Wave, the first Mack Rides Power Splash – a launched shuttle water coaster – to be built in the US. The ride...
After a short one-year break, Give Kids The World has announced the return of their popular “Coasting for Kids” program, and this time, it’s bigger and better than ever! From 2009-2015, Coasting For Kids took...
Tachophobia, the fear of speed, is the abnormal, often unwarranted fear of doing something too fast. While the most common reasons for being too scared to ride a roller coaster might be due to height...
