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The Timekeeper at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Ellie Clark
Friday, October 20, 2023

Which Of These Celebrity Cameos From The Walt Disney World Attractions Is Your Favourite?

A number of famous faces have featured in Walt Disney World attractions across the years, which is your favourite?
Columbia Carousel
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, October 19, 2023

Divergent Destinies: The Tale of Six Flags Great America and California's Great America

These two Great America parks were once united under the same ownership. However, since the mid-1980s, the two parks have taken distinctly different paths with one set to close its doors in the near future. Let's look at the differing histories of the Great America theme parks...
Son of Beast Kings Island
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Builder's Blunders: Son of Beast's Missed Shot at Greatness

Son of Beast had all the potential to be an incredible wooden coaster. Unfortunately, a series of missteps would lead to this coaster securing its legacy as one of infamy and issues. Let's look at where it all went from for this behemoth wooden monster...
Tower of Terror
Ellie Igou
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

5 Of The BEST Creepy Rides To Haunt This Halloween Season!

Do not miss these 5 creepiest rides this Halloween season...
Cedar Fair
Brian
Sunday, October 15, 2023

Coaster Yard Sale: Where We Hope California's Great America's Soon-To-Be Abandoned Rides End Up Next...

So even as we prepare to mourn Great America, the obvious question becomes... what will happen to this doomed park's roller coasters?
X2
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, October 13, 2023

X2: The Coaster That Took Us To Another Dimension

This coaster revolutionized what a roller coaster could do, and paved the way for a new type of coaster...
Primordial at Lagoon
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, October 12, 2023

Primordial At Lagoon Is FINALLY open! Here's Everything You Need To Know

After nearly a decade in development and under construction, Primordial at Lagoon Amusement Park is finally open! Let's take a look at what you need to know about this state-of-the-art coaster...
Disneyland Paris EuroDisney Promotional Footage 1990s
Ellie Clark
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The UK’s History Of Canceled Theme Parks: How Universal & Disney Almost Came To England!

The UK has a long-running history of scrapped theme park projects…
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Daniel Roberts
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

More Bang For Your Galleon: How Warner Bros. Studios In London Has Almost Doubled In Size Over the Last 10 Years!

Your pocket of gold will take you a lot further at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter these days!
Steel Vengeance
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, October 9, 2023

Mean Streak To Steel Vengeance: Is this RMC Hybrid At Cedar Point The Best Coaster In the US?

Rocky Mountain Construction has a reputation for turning run-down wooden coasters into incredible hybrids. Let's take a look at what some consider to be the best of the best...
Diagon Alley
Nathan Reynolds
Saturday, October 7, 2023

3 Ways Diagon Alley Could Be Expanded At Universal Studios Florida

Easily Universal’s biggest attraction in Orlando, expansion of the Wizarding World should be a top priority...
Snoopy's SoapBox Racers
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, October 6, 2023

Coaster Craze: Why More Theme Parks Are Focusing On Family-Friendly Thrills

It seems more theme parks are aiming to create thrilling coasters that guests young and old can enjoy. Let's look at why this focus on family-friendly coasters is helping to create a better overall theme park experience.

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