The Flip Flap Railway was the first roller coaster to go upside down in the United States and was notorious for being so extreme it broke rider’s necks. But was it truly that intense or was it an urban legend...
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Nick Weisenberger has been writing about theme parks and roller coasters since 2007. His fascination for how roller coasters work led to researching and self-publishing Coasters 101: An Engineers Guide to Roller Coaster Design.
Updated List of New for 2026 Roller Coasters
We’re keeping a running list of all the new-for-2026 roller coasters as they’re announced. Even though the 2025 season has only just begun for many parks, we are already learning details about the roller coasters that are slated to open...
Continue reading...“World-First” Slides Under Construction at Zoombezi Bay
Zoombezi Bay waterpark, located next to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is building a ground-breaking new waterslide complex and we were invited to get an up-close look at the construction progress. Conservation Tower will hold three new waterslides by ProSlide...
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...Can Mould King compete with LEGO roller coasters?
Mould King has recently introduced new roller coaster building sets but can they compete with the official LEGO roller coasters sets? We just finished building Mould King’s pirate-themed Double Helix coaster and we’re going to review every aspect of it...
Continue reading...SEA LIFE Florida Announces Opening Date
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort has officially announced the new SEA LIFE Florida will open to the public on May 23, 2025. The brand-new attraction will feature 25 interactive exhibits, including the main ocean display, which will showcase a unique “Theme Park...
Continue reading...Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster to open this spring
When it opens this spring, the Pigeon Forge Racing Coaster will be the eleventh (and twelve) alpine coasters in the Smoky Mountain region. What makes this one unique and worth visiting is it will have two tracks where you’ll be...
Continue reading...Kennywood Unveils New Themed Area Kennywood Junction
There are even more thrills in store for the 2025 season as Kennywood, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination, introduces its newest themed area, Kennywood Junction. Inspired by the park’s rich history and connection to the Steel City, Kennywood Junction offers...
Continue reading...Discover Kentucky Kingdom’s New Land
This Valentine’s season, Kentucky Kingdom is sharing the love with guests by unveiling the full lineup of attractions and renderings of Discovery Meadow— a new $11 million family-friendly land. As part of the $25 million investment over the next two...
Continue reading...Surprising Timeline of the World’s Tallest Roller Coasters
With the recent news of the impending implosion of Kingda Ka and the upcoming record-breaker Falcon’s Flight, we thought it would be fun to take a look at the history of the world’s tallest roller coasters. Using a new visualization tool,...
Continue reading...Is this the best LEGO set for theme park fans?
This might just be my new favorite building set and I stumbled upon it by accident. I was on the hunt for a special Christmas gift for my 11-year-old son, an avid and experienced LEGO builder. We’d already conquered the...
Continue reading...The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood Book Review
The Ultimate Guide to Dollywood by Erin K. Browne is the newest go-to guide for everything Dollywood. Nestled in the picturesque Smoky Mountains, Dollywood has earned its reputation as one of the most beloved theme parks in America, blending thrilling...
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