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From Tame To Thrilling: Kings Island Roller Coasters

During Coasterstock at Kings Island, roller coaster enthusiasts from around the country had the opportunity to experience all 14 of the park’s roller coasters during the two-day event, filled with behind the scenes tours, Q&A sessions, and arugably most importantly...

Aug 5, 2021 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

From Tame To Thrilling: The Roller Coasters of Universal Orlando

For its first decade of operation, Universal Studios Florida was a park where guests could “ride the movies,” but roller coasters at the park were non-existent. Over the years, Universal Orlando has grown from just one park with some film-based...

Jul 18, 2021 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

From Tame To Thrilling: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

When people think of Central Florida theme parks, there is (deservedly) a lot of focus on the Orlando area. However, what many people don’t consider while generalizing “Central Florida Theme Parks,” is actually located an hour-ish southwest of Orlando on...

Nov 19, 2020 by Andrew Stilwell Features 1

Knott’s Berry Farm Roller Coasters: From Tame to Thrilling

Originally opened in 1920, Knott’s Berry Farm bills itself as “America’s First Theme Park.” However, it wasn’t until 55 years later, well after the additions of Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Restaurant, The Ghost Town, Calico Mine Ride and Timber Mountain Log...

Mar 25, 2020 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Walt Disney World Roller Coasters: From Tame to Thrilling

While Central Florida may be the theme park capital of the United States, one of its main attractions, the Walt Disney World Resort, isn’t necessarily known as being a destination for roller coasters. With the four parks’ (Disney’s Magic Kingdom,...

Mar 17, 2020 by Andrew Stilwell Features 1

From Tame To Thrilling: The Roller Coasters of Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Update: Originally written in 2019, this list has been updated to include DarKoaster, which opened in 2023. I consider Busch Gardens Williamsburg to be one of my “home away from home” parks. I try to make it to Busch Gardens...

Apr 16, 2019 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

From Tame To Thrilling: The Roller Coasters of Kings Dominion

Update: This post was originally written in 2019, and has since been updated to include Tumbili, Kings Dominion’s “New-For-2022” S&S 4-D Free-Spin Despite living four-plus hours away, I consider Kings Dominion to be one of my “home away from home”...

Jan 31, 2019 by Andrew Stilwell Features 5

Carowinds’ Coasters: From Tame to Thrilling

Edit: This article was originally written in 2015, and has been updated to include Carowinds’ “New for 2019” Coaster: Copperhead Strike I visited Carowinds this past Sunday for the first time as a “regular visitor” this season. After a relatively...

Jul 6, 2015 by Andrew Stilwell Reviews 10