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MUTANT COASTERS: The Hybrid Breed of Multi-Manufacturer Rides Fusing Old and New Into One!

Today, we'll take a look at six wild case studies of mutated rides, made of unusual pieces that build into one complete whole. We think you'll agree that in most of these cases, we're lucky to have seen what happens when these parts hybridized into something new...

Could Bob Iger Be Disney's Last CEO? Inside the Rumors of a Disney / Apple Merger...

Might Disney·Apple not be a fever dream but a serious potential path forward after all... Don't believe us? Today we'll look at a few reasons that industry experts say it's possible... and a few reasons why others say, "no way."...

REDEFINING THRILLS: How Rocky Mountain Construction Revolutionized The World Of Roller Coasters

RMC has become synonymous with groundbreaking achievements in the roller coaster industry. RMC's journey from a modest start-up to an industry leader has been marked by innovation, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of thrill rides. Let's see how they did it...

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...

Dark Theme Park History: The Verrückt Waterslide Tragedy And What Was Learnt From It

The Verrückt waterslide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City became the tallest in the world when it opened but ultimately led to tragedy. As a result amusement and theme parks have become a lot safer than they once were...

The Fascinating Story Of Guntown Mountain: Kentucky's Once-Abandoned Wild West Theme Park

Do you know the fascinating story of Guntown Mountain, Kentucky's once-abandoned Wild West theme park?

Disney Is Slipping, Universal Rises, and Other Surprising Findings From Theme Park Attendance in 2022

You can't beat the facts, Disney is slipping and Universal rises! Let's explore all the findings from theme park attendance results in 2022...

"To Be Or Not To Be?" What Other I'll-Believe-It-When-I-See-It Theme Parks Tell Us About American Heartland

"We'll believe it when we see it." Will the newly announced, American Heartland, dubbed as the "Disneyland of the Midwest" join a long list of announced-then-abandoned parks? Let's explore...

Ride On The Wild Side: 10 Unconventional Coaster Vehicles That Push the Limits

We are looking at some of the most innovative and bizarre roller coaster ride vehicles, from motorbikes and snowmobiles to coaters where you'll ride in an actual cage...

SCRAPPED...Six Flags Projects That Ultimately Fell Apart

There were two impressive Six Flags projects in Asia that unfortunately never made it past the construction phases...

The Wizarding World Was Originally Destined for Walt Disney World? This Is What Was Planned!

The Wizarding World is Universal Orlando’s flagship experience, but did you know that Walt Disney World planned to have a Harry Potter land first?

8 Of The Best Waterparks To Cool Off At This Summer

From thrilling slides to relaxing lazy rivers, there is something for everyone at these top waterpark destinations...

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