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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...
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?
RMC
Brian
Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Age of RMC: 6 Cutting Edge, 21st Century Coaster Icons... And a Peek Into What RMC's Cooking Up Next...

Rocky Mountain Construction. The very name leaves coaster enthusiasts gushing, ranking, and daydreaming. Here are six landmark RMCs of the past and present and then two high profile projects that lay just over the horizon...
The Beast
Amanda Dwyer
Saturday, May 6, 2023

This Beast Of A Coaster Remains King Four Decades Later

The Beast at Kings Island has continued to be one of the most popular attractions in the park since its opening over 40 years ago. Let’s look at why The Beast remains a king among coasters and how modern-day coaster riding wouldn’t be the same without it...
Cedar Fair
Theme Park Tourist Rumors
Saturday, January 21, 2023

Could California's Great America Have Been Bought by... Disney? Here's What We're Hearing...

Could California's Great America Have Been Bought by... Disney? Here's What We're Hearing...
Kings Island
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, December 22, 2022

5 Of The Best Theme Parks To Visit In Winter

Our list of some of the best theme parks to visit in the winter may surprise you!
Dorney Park
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Halloween 2022: Breakdown Of Events at Theme Parks Across the US

We have put together a listing of all the spook-tacular events going on at theme parks across the United States...!
RailBlazer
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

4 Attractions We Will Miss Most From California's Great America

It seems that California's Great America's days are numbered. Here are the 4 rides we will miss the most...
Kings Island 50th Birthday
Amanda Dwyer
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Happy Birthday To THIS Incredible Theme Park

There is another theme park celebrating its 50 anniversary this year. Happy Birthday, Kings Island!
The Boss
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

5 Wooden Roller Coasters That Are In Desperate Need Of The "RMC" Treatment

These 5 coasters need to be revamped by Rocky Mountain Construction and bring new thrills to their respective parks...
James Bond Promo
Jeremy Herbert
Friday, December 18, 2020

You Only Ride Once - The Classified Story of "James Bond 007: License to Thrill"

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a James Bond marathon.
Beverly Hills Cop 3 Header
Jeremy Herbert
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The So-Cal Theme Park History of Beverly Hills Cop III

The richest celebration of theme park history on film shouldn’t be Beverly Hills Cop III.

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