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MILLENNIUM FORCE: The In-Depth Story of Cedar Point's Gigacoaster Icon and Its Coaster Wars Victory

Right at the intersection of art and science resides the roller coaster… the ride that most magnificently combines art and science in one is MILLENNIUM FORCE, the landmark gigacoaster at Cedar Point.

Nervous About Trying VelociCoaster? Here's What You Should Know!

For coaster enthusiasts, VelociCoaster is an easy must-do, but if you're a nervous rider (like me), you may be seeking out some second opinions to help you decide if it's something you believe you can tackle. This article will compare the intensity of VelociCoaster with other coasters within the Universal Orlando Resort to help you make the best possible decision for your situation.

THEME PARK CREATOR ROUND-UP! Fan-Made Projects & Products That Inspired Us This Summer

One of the benefits of being part of the "theme park fandom" is that it happens to bring together inventive, imaginative, and idea-driven folks from around the world with hundreds of very crafty, clever, and creative skills. Today, we want to highlight some of those creators and the awesome projects they developed this summer...

You Can Celebrate Multiple Holidays In One Day At THIS Theme Park

Let's take a trip to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari, a wild and jolly theme park and water park duo...

8 Fascinating Ways Disney Parks Were Crazy Different in the 90s

Nostalgia plays a powerful role in Disney magic, and many guests frame their visits through memories of vacations from decades past...

5 Tips for Tackling Theme Parks in a Post-Pandemic Era

Theme park visits have certainly changed over the past few years, here are our tips on how to handle a post-pandemic theme park visit...

5 Tips and Tricks for Early Park Admission at Universal Orlando Resort

Universal's Early Park Admission is both a blessing and a curse for vacationers looking to navigate it. Try these five tips to make it more enjoyable!

5 Reasons Why Walt Disney World Isn't Just For Kids

As a "Disney Adult", you may have heard people try to make the argument that "Disney World is for kids" many times over the years. But here are five reasons that prove otherwise!

So...You Want To Stay Off Walt Disney World Property?

So, you want to stay off property? Well, these non-Disney hotels and resorts offer several Walt Disney World benefits!

The Dark Plotline of the Original Kilimanjaro Safaris

This peaceful safari trip through Disney's Animal Kingdom once had a scarier plot...

The First Major New Theme Park in Years Just Opened in the United States... Here's What's Inside!

It not every day, year, or even decade that a legitimately new theme park opens in the United States...

Top 5 Water Rides to Cool You Off at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure

Here are the best 5 water rides to cool off with at Universal Orlando Resort (excluding Volcano Bay!)...

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