Dani Lasher – Coaster101 https://www.coaster101.com Roller coasters, theme parks and all things amusement industry Sun, 11 May 2025 20:19:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.coaster101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-icon-150x150.png Dani Lasher – Coaster101 https://www.coaster101.com 32 32 A Guide to Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America https://www.coaster101.com/2025/05/09/a-guide-to-nickelodeon-universe-at-the-mall-of-america/ https://www.coaster101.com/2025/05/09/a-guide-to-nickelodeon-universe-at-the-mall-of-america/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.coaster101.com/?p=77005

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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The New Fire in the Hole at Silver Dollar City is now open! For generations, the classic Fire in the Hole indoor roller coaster has captured the hearts of many guests visiting Silver Dollar City. For many, they grew up...

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A trip to Branson, Missouri wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Silver Dollar City. Between the rides, food, shows, and Marvel Cave, there is so much to do. But did you know that the company behind the 1880s-themed park,...

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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...

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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...

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For many across the United States, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a bucket list theme park. The park was always near the top of my list of thrill destinations, but as a Kansan, it was difficult to make the long journey...

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From the year that Worlds of Fun opened in 1973 to the time of its departure in 1997, fans flocked to the Africa section of the park to catch a ride on the legendary Zambezi Zinger. Complete with its bobsled...

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