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Seasoned Pros List Show – Most Beautiful Theme Parks
Episode 3 of The Seasoned Pros List Show Podcast – Most Beautiful Theme Parks In the latest edition of The Seasoned Pros List Show, the Pros (Doug Barnes from The Season Pass Podcast, Arthur Levine from the About.com Theme Parks Guide and me, Joel from The Coaster ...
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Full Throttle Launch Roller Coaster Coming to Magic Mountain
VALENCIA, Calif. — August 30, 2012 — Six Flags Magic Mountain today announced another world-record addition to their coaster dynasty with FULL THROTTLE, the world’s tallest and fastest looping coaster slated for the Valencia theme park in 2013. Unlike tradition...
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Ohio Man Rides Diamondback Roller Coaster 7,000 Times
MASON, Ohio – How would you like to ride all the way across the United States and more than half-way back again on a roller coaster? That is in essence what a 70-year-old Ohio man, Gary Coleman (front seat right), has done on the “Diamondback” roller coaster at...
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Superman Ultimate Flight Opens at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
VALLEJO, Calif. — June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Superman has arrived in time to put his iconic stamp on an exciting new thrill ride in Northern California. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today ...-
Seasoned Pros List Show – Most Beautiful Theme Parks
Episode 3 of The Seasoned Pros List Show Podcast – Most Beautiful Theme Parks In the latest edition of The Seasoned Pros List Show, the Pros (Doug Barnes from The Season Pass Podcast, Arthur Levine from the About.com Theme Pa... -
Seasoned Pros List Show – Our Top Ten Dark Rides
Episode 2 of the Seasoned Pros List Show Podcast – Our Top Ten Favorite Dark Rides For Episode 2, Doug, Arthur, & Joel are joined by Robert Niles the man behind Theme Park Insider as they discuss their ten favorite da... -
Top 6 New Roller Coaster Classes
Last fall I joined thousands of other theme park fans as exciting new rides and roller coasters were announced one after another and also in large waves like Six Flags big announcement day. Our jaws dropped as some rumors prove... -
Fun With Roller Coaster Data
We’re still in the off-season here in the Midwestern United States (though spring is thankfully right around the corner) and I have to keep myself entertained somehow. I wrote a post awhile ago on Coaster101 about how I h...
Full Throttle Launch Roller Coaster Coming to Magic Mountain
VALENCIA, Calif. — August 30, 2012 — Six Flags Magic Mountain today announced another world-record addition to their coaster dynasty with FULL THROTTLE, the world’s tallest and fastest looping coaster slated for the Valen...
Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point
Top Thrill Dragster Cedar Point (Web Site) Sandusky, Ohio United States of America 2009 Steel Internet Coaster Poll Rank: 31st (Poll Results) 2009 Steel Golden Ticket Awards Rank: 10th (Winners) Top Thrill Dragster Stats from R...
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- Backyard Roller Coasters – What Would You Build?22 May 2013, 11:15 am
It’s been a while since I’ve written about backyard roller coasters. There are tons of videos of short, incomplete home-made [...]… - Early Reviews of Iron Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas19 May 2013, 2:31 am
I picked Iron Rattler as the best-looking new roller coaster for 2013, so I’m really curious to see what people [...]… - Early Reviews of GateKeeper at Cedar Point17 May 2013, 12:21 pm
Cedar Point’s GateKeeper has opened. And it’s time to see what everyone thinks of this highly anticipated new ride. Here’s [...]… - Wealthy Hire Disabled to Skip Lines at Disney World17 May 2013, 11:37 am
In, “I can’t believe I’m typing this” news, according to a New York Post article wealthy parents in Manhattan have [...]… - Fox Business Interview, Study on Childhood Injuries at Amusement Parks14 May 2013, 11:45 am
A few weeks ago I was interviewed on The Willis Report on Fox Business. I was asked to give my [...]…
- Britain: Horror attraction combines dark ride with haunted maze20 May 2013, 2:00 pm
A unique new haunted attraction opening this summer at a small United Kingdom theme park will combine a walk-through horror maze featuring live actors with a dark ride journey inside an abandoned mine shaft…. - What may come to Wizarding World of Harry Potter 2.0 at Universal Orlando9 May 2013, 2:45 pm
After a year of construction, Universal Orlando has finally admitted that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will expand in 2014 with a detailed re-creation of London’s Diagon Alley from the wildly popular series of books and movies…. - What the future may hold for Tomorrowland at Disneyland8 May 2013, 3:30 pm
The eternal problem with Tomorrowland is that the commonplace reality of today inevitably catches up to and ultimately surpasses the ultramodern imagined future of yesterday…. - It’s time for a water coaster in Southern California30 April 2013, 3:00 pm
Southern California is long overdue for a water coaster…. - Top 20 water parks in the world30 April 2013, 2:15 pm
By now, everybody knows what to expect from your standard-issue ho-hum water park: body and tube slide complexes with funnels and bowls, deluge-inducing water play towers for the little ones, undulating wave pools and relaxing lazy rivers….
- Springfield Coming to Universal Orlando!23 May 2013, 4:00 am
Simpsons-themed area to open this summer!… - Iron Rattler Media Day Report!21 May 2013, 4:00 am
Chad & Robb were at Six Flags Fiesta Texas for Iron Rattler’s Media Day!… - Theme Park Studio Final Day!19 May 2013, 4:00 am
It’s the last day of Theme Park Studio’s Kickstarter! Don’t miss out on pre-ordering this game!… - Future Scream Machines on Travel!17 May 2013, 4:00 am
Robb & Elissa Alvey featured on a new Travel Channel show THIS SUNDAY!… - White Lightning Test Run POV!17 May 2013, 4:00 am
Check out POV video from Fun Spot Orlando’s new GCI Woodie! This thing HAULS!…
- SeaWorld’s Antarctica: Does it pass the sniff test?23 May 2013, 6:17 pm
Hundreds of penguins have moved back into SeaWorld Orlando thanks to the new Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin ride. That’s prompting a question about the birds’ new home: Does it smell?…
- Theme-park tips for Memorial Day weekend and beyond22 May 2013, 5:10 pm
The heat is on for Central Floridians. Daytime temps are on the rise, and Memorial Day weekend signals the arrival of house guests who want to spend days (and nights) at our theme parks. Here is a park-by-park strategy — broken down by morning, afternoon and night — for hitting the high points and new attractions to make the day at the park less stressful and most productive.…
- Fun Spot USA: Both new coasters now open22 May 2013, 2:09 pm
Both of Fun Spot USA’s new roller coasters are now operating and open to the public, the park has announced.…
- SeaWorld Orlando: 5 tips for traveling to new Antarctica21 May 2013, 8:23 pm
The grand opening of SeaWorld Orlando’s Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin isn’t until Friday morning, but here are five tips to help guide through the theme park’s largest expansion. The Antarctica area includes a dark ride, an eatery, a gift shop and other points of icy interest.…
- Universal Studios: Twister attraction carries on, despite disaster in Oklahoma21 May 2013, 6:24 pm
Universal Studios’ tornado-themed attraction has remained in operation at the theme park in the wake of Monday’s devastating storms in Oklahoma.…
- "The Simpsons" area officially announced for Universal Orlando23 May 2013, 11:14 pm
Universal Orlando announced on Thursday that a themed area will open this summer based on the popular television show “The Simpsons.”… - 11-year-old girl molested on Disney Dream; Disney Cruise Line doesn’t report incident promptly21 May 2013, 7:36 am
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly molested while onboard the Disney Dream in August…. - Disney and Lucasfilm announce new animated Star Wars series20 May 2013, 7:28 pm
The Disney Channel will debut a new animated Star Wars series in 2014…. - Walt Disney World uses online job fair to hire employees20 May 2013, 12:06 am
Walt Disney World hosts online job fair through May 27…. - Former Disney World employee arrested on pornography charges18 May 2013, 5:14 am
A now-former Disney cast member was arrested for looking at child pornography while at work….
- Universal Orlando Costs a Lot of D’oh24 May 2013, 5:54 pm
Theme park fans, especially those who love Universal Orlando, I have some good news and bad news. First the good news: As has been widely rumored (and evident with all of the construction in plain sight), the resort confirmed that the area around The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Florida will be turned into an entire Simpsons land. It will be complete with Springfield landmarks such as Moe’s Tavern (I can’t wait to try the “Flaming Moe” and a frosty mug of Duff Beer), Luigi’s Pizza, Lard …
- Shake, Rattler, and Roller21 May 2013, 4:41 pm
Six Flags and Rocky Mountain Construction ain’t fakin’. There is NOT a whole lotta shakin’ going on the much improved, just-about-to-debut coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Did you read my review of Iron Rattler? Today, I’ve posted a gallery of the hybrid beauty. See my photos of Iron Rattler. And if you get a chance to visit San Antonio, be sure to take a ride on the coaster….Read Full Post… - 50 Years of Wonder20 May 2013, 4:23 pm
One of parkdom’s under-the-radar parks is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Dutch Wonderland, located in Pennsylvania’s Amish Country, is geared to the 12-and-under set and features attractions such as the relatively gentle wooden Kingdom Coaster and the Double Splash Flume. It also offers a riverboat cruise around its botanical gardens. On June 1, it will celebrate the big 5-0 with fireworks and special entertainment. Dutch Wonderland is one of a handful of US theme parks geared to fa… - Iron Rattler Sheds Its Skin17 May 2013, 2:59 pm
I just returned from Six Flags Fiesta Texas which held its media day for the highly anticipated Iron Rattler coaster. The 20-year-old Rattler, one of the park’s signature rides, has endured harsh criticism for its rough ride from the day it opened. Like its sister ride, the New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas, the woodie got a radical makeover with an all-new steel I-Box track, a considerably longer first drop, new trains, and more. The verdict for the rechristened Iron Rattler? It’s gone fr… - Cedar Point Opens the Gate on Newest Coaster14 May 2013, 6:17 am
The latest thrill machine at coaster-crazy Cedar Point, GateKeeper, opened over the weekend, and it looks like another winner. Ride manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), have taken the relatively new concept of a winged coaster and pumped it up to Cedar Point-worthy dimensions with the longest drop (164 feet) and the longest track (4164 feet) of the genre. But the standout features of the ride are its two “keyholes,” through which the extra-wide trains navigate, as well as the coas…
- Images: Paultons Park opens new 4-D Cinema for 2013 season24 March 2013, 9:39 am
Paultons Park has officially opened its new 4-D Cinema, which will show animated movie The Curse of Skull Rock throughout the 2013 season.
read more… - Alton Towers plans to reopen on Monday, March 25, 2013 after snow disruption24 March 2013, 9:38 am
Alton Towers hopes to reopen its gates on Monday, March 25, 2013, having been forced to remain closed for three consecutive days by heavy snowfall.
read more… - Interview: Previewing the 2013 Season at Chessington World of Adventures22 March 2013, 12:50 pm
An interview with Chessington World of Adventures’ Charlotte King, who looks ahead at the park’s plans for 2013 season.read more… - Theme park news round-up – March 22, 201322 March 2013, 11:04 am
Disneyland surveys fans about Star Wars land, Knott’s Berry Farm updates WindSeeker with new safety system and Alton Towers is forced to close by heavy snow.
read more… - No sign of Captain Jack Sparrow as Pirates of the Caribbean returns to action at Disneyland Paris22 March 2013, 10:59 am
Disneyland Paris’ Pirates of the Caribbean has returned to action following a lengthy closure, with no sign of the updates made to other versions of the popular attraction.
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- Scott And Carol Present – The Texas SkyScreamer At Six Flags over Texas24 May 2013, 9:48 pm
… - Cirque Dreams Splashtastic Ready to Open at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom24 May 2013, 11:00 am
… - Simpsons Expansion Announced for Universal Studios Florida24 May 2013, 12:32 am
… - Feel the Freeze at SeaWorld Orlando – Antarctica Opens Tomorrow23 May 2013, 9:30 pm
… - Special Delivery: Hades 360 Train Arrives23 May 2013, 1:52 am
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- The Vacation Kingdom of the World: The Walt Disney World Band24 May 2013, 7:00 am
Join us as we march ‘right down the middle of Main Street U.S.A.’ with a vintage Walt Disney World recording…. - The Disney Premium: It Costs How Much?23 May 2013, 7:00 am
Lani takes a look at the cost and value of runDisney events… - Chicago Walt22 May 2013, 7:00 am
Jim looks back at Disney’s connection to the Windy City…. - Walt Disney World Resort Update21 May 2013, 7:00 am
Magic Kingdom pepares for 24-hour party to kick off the summer season | Disney World tests online review and question forum | D23 announces free memberships and a redesigned website | Cutting lines at Walt Disney World | Quick takes | Crowd… - Walt Disney World Guidebooks Reviewed21 May 2013, 7:00 am
Margie Binder rates and ranks her favorite print guides to Walt Disney World….
- Universal Studios Florida to retheme portion of park to The Simpsons23 May 2013, 7:53 pm
Theme park will update the area around the existing Simpsons ride…. - Brit couple travels the world to ride roller coasters in "golden years"21 May 2013, 2:57 pm
Couple has spent £60,000 visiting new theme parks…. - Universal Orlando makes first move in price hike, to $92 for one-day ticket21 May 2013, 2:42 am
The theme park resort is the first to go above the $90 mark in Orlando…. - Brady Bunch actors return to Kings Island20 May 2013, 12:59 pm
The actors that played Greg, Peter and Cindy visit the amusement park 40 years after filming an episode of the show there…. - Arnolds Park renovates 1927 Legend roller coaster18 May 2013, 2:53 pm
The amusement park has invested about $250,000 in restoring the ride, which is nearly 90 years-old….
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