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Steamtown
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, November 3, 2023

Could Six Flags Be Moving To Incorporate More Theming Into Its Parks?

Could the new "Steamtown" themed area at Six Flags America and the recent merger of Six Flags and Cedar Fair indicate a new shift toward incorporating more theming in the Six Flags parks? Let's check it out...
Nemesis Alton Towers
Brian
Thursday, November 2, 2023

NEMESIS: Inside the Re-Emergence of Alton Towers' Game-Changing Coaster Creature

Here is the story of Nemesis, the landmark ride which invites you to climb aboard the exoskeleton and tentacles of a hideous creature – part deep-earth crustacean, but interdimensional nightmare – and brave one of the most intense, unusual layouts on Earth...
HHN Main Entry Sign
Ellie Igou
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, Is It For The Better Or Worse?

As yet another year of Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights event wraps up and draws to a close, let us take some time to reflect on the changes the event has undergone since COVID-19 and are they for the better or worse?
Avatar 2
Brian
Monday, October 30, 2023

Is "Avatar" Over... Again? The Puzzling Problem with Disney's Weirdly Forgettable Mega-Franchise

Disney's 2011 announcement – that it had acquired the worldwide, global rights to build theme park attractions based on the film – was a major win... Right?
Pripyat Amusement Park Ferris Wheel
Ellie Igou
Sunday, October 29, 2023

The Radioactive Amusement Park of Chernobyl's Exclusion Zone

For those of you looking for a scare long after the season of the witch, this may be a place even YOU want to avoid...
Rose Island Walkway of Roses
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, October 27, 2023

Hiking Through History: The Abandoned Rose Island Amusement Park

Once a thriving summer oasis, Rose Island Amusement Park has now been reclaimed by nature. However, guests can continue to enjoy the history and beauty of the park by hiking through its ruins...
Back to the Future: The Ride in Universal Japan
Ellie Igou
Thursday, October 26, 2023

88MPH! The History Of Back To The Future's Presence In Universal Theme Parks

As one of Universal’s most iconic properties, it should come as no surprise that Back to the Future has maintained a presence inside the parks years after the beloved trilogy came to an end...
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...

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