Austin Rdzanek
Austin is the owner of "AmusementInsider" and joined the Behind The Thrills team in 2020. The Social Media & YouTube-based outlet is one of the most recognizable names in the industry for all-things roller coasters, with unique videos & peeks into future attractions. Follow him on: Instagram and YouTube
Animatronics Revealed! Epic Universe’s “MONSTERS UNCHAINED” Ride Details Revealed!
Austin RdzanekOct 29, 2024
Universal Orlando Resort has Revealed a First Look at Some of the Monstrous Animated Figures Inside What Will Be Its Most Terrifying Attraction Yet – Monsters...
The Big Bad Wolf Returns! Busch Gardens Williamsburg Announces The Name for Their New-for-2025 Roller Coaster!
Austin RdzanekOct 22, 2024
Darkness descends upon Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2025 as the park unveils its newest and most immersive family attraction yet – North America’s longest family...
Rock The Universe 2025 Concert Times, Autograph Sessions, Lineup & Locations: Universal Orlando
Austin RdzanekSep 17, 2024
Concert Times, Locations, and Show Lineup; Rock The Universe: Florida’s Largest Christian Music Festival. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT’S ROCK THE UNIVERSE 2025 KICKS...
TOP THRILL 2: An In-Depth Review of Cedar Point’s Newest Thrill Ride.
Austin RdzanekMay 07, 2024
A roller coaster manufacturer known for its flat rides, family coasters, Wild Mice, and strange uncomfortable models; Zamperla is an easy target for the butt of all...
RIDE STRATEGY: Beat The Queues at Islands of Adventure 2024 Summer Crowds
Austin RdzanekApr 25, 2024
Summer is here and the lines are long at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure! This guide will take you quickly through Islands of Adventure so you can be...
What is SPEED BOB and AltmuhlBOB; the Only Mountain Coaster With Hills!
Austin RdzanekApr 12, 2024
Sommerrodelbahn AltmühlBOB is a ‘summer toboggan run’ located in the Altmühltal Nature Park in Bavaria, Germany. There’s a hometown-ski-resort vibe...
Freizeit-Land Geiselwind, the Permanent Fun-Fair With a LOT of Attractions! Guide & TRIP REPORT
Austin RdzanekApr 10, 2024
A lesser-known park, Freizeit-Land Geiselwind, is located in a small town of 2,000 residents northwest of Nuremberg. This grid-like park is set up like a permanent fair,...
A Guide to Visiting: Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn, Heroldsbach, Germany: TRIP REPORT
Austin RdzanekApr 09, 2024
In the small Bavarian town of Franconia, Heroldsbach (near Nuremberg), lies Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn (Thurn Castle Adventure Park). Since we had an extra couple of...
Universal Announces “ISLE OF BERK,” at Epic Universe, with 4 Attractions and One Show, Based on the “How to Train Your Dragon” Series
Austin RdzanekMar 28, 2024
TAKE TO THE SKIES AND SOAR WITH DRAGONS…For the First Time Ever, Guests Can Step Into the Mythical Isle of Berk – Based on the Wildly Popular “How to Train Your...
Dollywood Announces Reopening of Lightning Rod for March 8, 2024
Austin RdzanekMar 06, 2024
Dollywood has announced today the Lightning Rod roller coaster will be ready for the opening day of the 2024 season! “Lightning Rod returns to racing on opening...