We had the privilege of visiting Silver Dollar City for the start of their newest festival, the Spring Exposition Festival. This new springtime festival invokes the color and energy of the season through its entertainment offerings, specialty menu items and...
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Great Books for Theme Park Fans
As a theme park lover who also reads and writes books, I’m often talking about literature with my theme park friends. I’ve put together a list of books that I think every theme park lover would enjoy. So pick a...
Continue reading...Five Roller Coasters That Deserve a Movie Adaptation
Welcome to the depths of the theme park off-season, where gals like me who live in the cold states have nothing to do but sit around and watch movies and theme park vlogs. Being in this bottomless pit of boredom...
Continue reading...5 Can’t-Miss Universal Holiday Tribute Store Details
One of the most unique things that Universal Studios Florida does is play host to the Tribute Store. These highly themed shops pop up around the year during special events in the park. The Holiday Tribute store is no exception...
Continue reading...Nostalgia in Roller Coaster Marketing
The definition of nostalgia is a “sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.” Nostalgia is a major reason why we get excited. It’s why we return to our home...
Continue reading...Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Through the Eyes of a First-Time Visitor
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Florida is an event I’ve always fondly marveled at from afar but only recently had the opportunity to experience. I’ve visited multiple Halloween events in the past, like Halloween Haunt at Worlds of...
Continue reading...Review: New Skyrush Seats and Restraints at Hersheypark
I was fortunate enough to ride Skyrush, Hersheypark’s Intamin hypercoaster, on opening day and got my first ride of the 2024 season with its brand-new upgraded seats and restraints. I’m sure many people are wondering if the ride feels more...
Continue reading...Lake Compounce 2024 Season Includes Retrack of Wildcat and More
Lake Compounce is getting ready to kick off a new season in 2024, which includes a retracking of their classic Wildcat. According to the park this year, its growl is about to become louder than ever. The era of the...
Continue reading...VISACOASTERS Launches New Website & New Coaster Concepts
Earlier this year, Italian amusement ride manufacturer, SBF Visa Group launched their new coaster-focused division called VISACOASTERS. Even more recently the new division launched its website filled with new details and coaster models. SBF Visa is known for its large...
Continue reading...Santa’s Village Unveils New Midnight Flyer Details
In June, Santa’s Village in Jefferson, New Hampshire announced that they would be adding Midnight Flyer, a new family roller coaster from Vekoma coming in 2024. This coaster was described to be slightly faster and taller compared to Rudy’s Rapid...
Continue reading...10 Roller Coasters We Didn’t See Coming
If you’re reading this article, chances are you follow rumors, announcements, and construction updates on new coasters. Announcements usually fall into one of three buckets: a coaster that “makes sense” given a park’s current line-up and size, exciting new coaster...
Continue reading...Top 10 One-Coaster Parks in the US
For credit-counting roller coaster enthusiasts around the country, visiting a park with a single credit might not always seem like the most valuable use of time. However, these parks often provide more than just coaster credits to make it worth...
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