Yes, you read that headline correct, I think Thunderhead is a better ride than Lightning Rod. Let me tell you why. Last year when I visited Dollywood, it was the first time I had been there since Lightning Rod opened....
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20 in 2020: Steel Dragon 2000
For the next stop in our 20 in 2020 series we are heading around the globe to Nagashima Spaland in Japan. Their massive 20 year old giga coaster, Steel Dragon 2000, is still a household name among enthusiasts and sits...
Continue reading...20 in 2020: Son of Beast at Kings Island
For the next stop in our 20 in 2020 series we are heading down the road to Cincy to what may be arguably one of the most infamous coasters of the last two decades. Son of Beast opened on April...
Continue reading...20 in 2020: Millennium Force at Cedar Point
The next stop in our 20 in 2020 series takes us to the Ohio peninsula of America’s Rockin’ Roller Coast. High above the shores of Lake Erie sits what might be the most popular roller coaster of the past two...
Continue reading...20 in 2020: Lightning Racer at Hersheypark
For the next stop in our 20 in 2020 series we are heading to the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Lightning Racer struck at Hersheypark on May 13, 2000. When it opened it was the first wooden dueling and...
Continue reading...A New Take on the Old Mill
In a very odd year for amusement parks and openings, the hype for new attractions has sort of dwindled with the times. We have seen new-for-2020 attractions put on hold or even become new-for-2021 attractions. Some rides we have seen...
Continue reading...4 Reasons Why Reese’s Cupfusion is Our New Favorite Dark Ride Shooter
In 2019, Hersheypark debuted an all new Sally dark ride shooter, Reese’s Cupfusion, which replaced their Reese’s Xtreme Cup Challenge. While competitive scoring is still the basis of the ride, Cupfusion provided a much needed update to the 13 year...
Continue reading...Candymonium Media Preview
Today, we were lucky enough to get a preview of a new-for-2020 coaster, Candymonium at Hersheypark. The anticipation for new roller coasters in 2020 has been high as we haven’t seen too many that have been able to open. Besides...
Continue reading...A Comprehensive Guide to the Alpine Coasters of the Smoky Mountains – Updated 2021
If you are like me, the thought of tackling all of the alpine coasters in the Smoky Mountains is overwhelming. Where do you start? Which one is the best? Over the last seven years, we have seen the number of...
Continue reading...Frankie’s Fun Park – Charlotte’s Newest Family Entertainment Center
Planning a 2020 trip to Carowinds? Previously we shared a construction update on the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster located in Banner Elk. Today we’re going to look at another fun attraction in the Charlotte area that you may want to...
Continue reading...Behind the Scenes of the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
After a visit to Carowinds during Peanuts Celebration, we had the opportunity to stop by Banner Elk, North Carolina to check out the progress on the new Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster that is nearing completion. Owners, Eric and Tara Bechard,...
Continue reading...Talking Kids & Coasters with The Dad
Chances are if you are on social media, you’ve seen a few of The Dad’s hilarious memes on fatherhood and the roller coaster ride that raising kids can be. What you may not know is that the Executive Editor of The...
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