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Phantom's Revenge
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, August 18, 2023

Roller Coaster Redemption: How These Once-Despised Rides Became Beloved Thrills

Cedar Point is currently working to reinvent one of its most infamous coasters, however, they aren't the first to do so. Let's check out other coasters who overcame their flaws to become some of the most improved coasters in the country...
Velocicoaster
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

BLAST OFF: The Thrilling History of Launched Roller Coasters

Over the last 50 years, we have seen incredible advancements in launch technology. Let's look back at how we got from the standard shuttle loop to modern marvels like Velocicoaster...
Fury 325
Brian
Friday, July 7, 2023

Why Are So Many Roller Coasters Breaking in 2023?! Inside the Issues at Fury 325, El Toro, Top Thrill Dragster & More...

Here we do our best to explain six significant recent ride closures that have struck coasters across the world. While these issues are all completely disconnected, it sure does take a lot of explaining to be a coaster fan today!
Turn It Up
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, June 26, 2023

Beyond The Rides: 15 Of The Best Entertainment Offerings At Theme Parks In Summer 2023!

From swashbuckling water shows to nighttime spectaculars, here are some of the best theme park shows you won't want to miss when you visit this summer...
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!
Image: B&M
Brian
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Ultimate Coaster Wars Challenge: How Many of These Industry-Changing Thrill Rides Have You Conquered?

Here's our suggested Bucket List for roadtrip-ready ride warriors who want to ride through history and experience landmarks of the Coaster Wars firsthand...
Kings ISland
Brian
Friday, November 25, 2022

The Year That Theme Came Back: How Cedar Fair Is Going Big on More Than Just Coasters for 2023

We can't wait for these immersive areas to bring a little theme back into our local, regional parks. Do you like this model, or do you wish these parks would stick to coasters?
Toy Story Mania
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The 6 Best Interactive Rides in North America

We are exploring 6 of the best interactive rides in North America. Does your favorite make the list?
Busch Gardens
Brian
Monday, August 1, 2022

Priced Out of Disney? Consider These 6 Incredible Destination Parks Worth a Visit!

These parks aren't your run-of-the-mill, local amusements. They're destinations in their own rights. And believe us when we say – they're worth a visit...
Leviathan
Brian
Thursday, February 24, 2022

GIGA: The Elite Class of 300-Foot Coasters... And Where the Next Is Rumored to Appear....

Today, just six rides reside in the "giga" level – between 300 and 399 foot drops – each with its own story, elements, and personality... Join us as we explore the evolution of the "giga" through its six iterations, and look to where a 300 foot thrill machine may arise next...
Knott's Beary Tales
Brian
Monday, August 2, 2021

Knott's Bear-y Tales: From A Southern California Classic to the Berry-Blasting Return to the Fair

How did one of Disney’s most esteemed Imagineers create an attraction that became a Southern Californian treasure? And how has the concept made a miraculous return? Well, let’s just say… it’s kind of a cute story…
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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