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Moana
Brian
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Bursting the Disney Bubble: 5 Problematic Projects That Leave Fans Worried for Disney Imagineering's Future

These projects all have an inherent issue that leaves fans frustrated... and worried about Disney Imagineering's future...
Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Is Six Flags St. Louis Fading or Ready to Rise?

Six Flags St. Louis, while one of the original Six Flags parks, has lacked major investment for years. Although Rookie Racer just opened, it is time for this park to receive a large investment or it may be lost in the dust of its competitors...
Ride of Steel First Drop
Ellie Igou
Monday, October 23, 2023

Six Flags New England: Where It All Went Wrong on Superman Ride of Steel

This tragic incident would forever change the industry standard of lap restraints on mega coasters such as the Ride of Steel...
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...
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...

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