As spooky season falls upon America again, many park fans are flocking back to Universal Studios Florida for arguably the most popular industry event, Halloween Horror Nights. Throughout September, I’ve made numerous visits to the park to go through the...
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Zachary Culp is an undergraduate architecture student at the Pennsylvania State University pursuing a career in themed entertainment. He enjoys parks that provide fast and intense coasters as well as great ambiance and atmosphere. His dream is to one day take part in building rides that make advances in technology, thrills, narrative and scenery.
What Cedar Fair Can Bring to the New Six Flags
On November 2, 2023, Six Flags and Cedar Fair made an announcement that sent shockwaves through the amusement industry. The two companies announced an equal merger, creating a Goliath (pun intended) of a company that would control 42 properties across...
Continue reading...Five Coaster Concepts Disney Parks Should Consider
For decades, Disney has innovated, designed and engineered its way to being an industry leader with some of the most well-themed parks and immersive experiences in the world. Through their many new attractions and innovations, Disney has grown and maintained...
Continue reading...American vs. European Parks – Pros and Cons
It’s no secret that America and Europe are vastly different. Though all theme parks are similar in many ways, the contrast between both regions highlights the differences between their parks. After a recent trip to Europe, which included visits to...
Continue reading...How Universal Continues to Innovate in Theme Park Attraction Design
In September 2021, Universal Studios Beijing — part of Universal Beijing Resort — opened as the seventh theme park within the Universal Parks and Resorts family. Universal Studios Beijing features familiar Universal attractions including Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, Water World...
Continue reading...Desmo Race Spike Coaster Review
In November 2016, Maurer Rides announced the Spike Coaster — a single-rail powered coaster with interactive capabilities. The unique and innovative model excited many roller coaster fans as well as industry professionals, winning the “Best New Product Award” at the...
Continue reading...Top 10 Theme Park Lands Around the Globe
You may be familiar with a lot of iconic themed lands found throughout many parks in America. Diagon Alley, Cars Land and Pandora are some of the most immersive lands many theme park fans in the nation have experienced. However,...
Continue reading...Top 10 Theme Park Lands in the US
Frontierland. Adventureland. Fantasyland. Tomorrowland. With Disneyland’s grand opening in 1955, the ability to bring lands of imagination to life was born. They featured buildings and attractions from the past, future and fiction for guests to experience like never before. Since...
Continue reading...Building Better Rides: What Should Attraction Designers Focus On?
It’s no secret that Disney and Universal design some of the world’s most up-to-date rides and attractions, each striving to amaze guests more than the last. While theme park enthusiasts and thrill-seekers enjoy intense, airtime-filled coasters, others are more interested...
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