During a recent work trip, I had the chance to spend a few evenings exploring Nickelodeon Universe, the indoor theme park inside the Mall of America. Since I was staying just across the street, I was able to pop over...
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Worlds of Fun 2025 Opening Weekend Recap
Worlds of Fun opened its 2025 season with unexpected energy and a lot of positivity. This is the first time in recent memory that we visited the park on opening day and felt that it was full and buzzing. We...
Continue reading...Rapterra Review: Soar the Skies at Kings Dominion
When Kings Dominion opens for their 50th season on March 29, they will also unveil their brand-new roller coaster, Rapterra! Coaster101’s Kyle and his son Andrew were there to preview the record-breaking coaster and are ready to share their take...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: NEB’s Fun World
When it comes to year-round entertainment in Ontario, it’s tough to think of a fuller offering than NEB’s Fun World. Located just outside of Toronto in Oshawa, the venue boasts everything from rides to bowling and mini golf, and it...
Continue reading...Siren’s Curse Sleek New Trains Unveiled
The trains for Siren’s Curse, Cedar Point’s crazy new roller coaster, were revealed during Winter Chill Out, a special event where fans got a behind-the-scenes look at the park’s off-season operations and upcoming changes for the 2025 season. Winter Chill...
Continue reading...Lantern Festival Illuminates the Columbus Zoo
After the success of Wildlights and Unextinct, the Columbus Zoo has introduced yet another must-see nighttime event with the Lantern Festival. On Wednesday, July 31 we got a sneak preview of the new offering. First, Tom Schmid, the President and...
Continue reading...8 New Dollywood 2024 Updates and Changes
While we’ve already covered what is possibly the biggest change at Dollywood in 2024 — Lightning Rod’s launched lift hill replaced with a chain — that’s not the only Dollywood 2024 change you’ll notice this season. Keep reading for eight...
Continue reading...An Old Time Christmas 2023 at Silver Dollar City
Recently voted USA Today’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” of 2023, An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City is in full swing, offering festive and family-friendly experiences in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. I visited the park with...
Continue reading...Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review
The holidays are a great time to visit Walt Disney World, and while there are plenty of free and included amenities and events to enjoy during the season, Disney also offers separately ticketed after-hours events. These include Mickey’s Very Merry...
Continue reading...A Quick Visit to the Las Vegas Adventuredome
What do you do when you have a few hours to kill on the Las Vegas strip? Most people would go try their luck at a casino, catch a show, or maybe do some shopping. However, for those of us...
Continue reading...Stepping Into Christmas at Carowinds Winterfest 2023
One of my favorite holiday traditions is heading to Carowinds for the park’s annual holiday event – Winterfest. For six of the past seven years (we’ll let you take a guess which year was skipped), Carowinds transforms – not only...
Continue reading...10 Reasons Why HalloWeekends is the Best Time to Visit Cedar Point
As the leaves begin to rustle and the air takes on a brisk chill, there’s a spellbinding transformation happening at Cedar Point – it’s time for HalloWeekends! This enchanting celebration at the world-renowned amusement park heralds the arrival of fall...
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