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
Europa Park Guide, Review, Trip Report. Rust, Germany
The park I’ve always wanted to visit and our fifth stop of our 100 hours of driving around Europe is Europa park. This theme park in Rust, Germany features a big...
Walygator Grand Est – Guide, Review, Trip Report. France
Walygator is our third stop on a trip around Europe, this amusement park is in the northeast corner of France and is a smaller park with a round layout and a lot of...
“America’s Got Talent” Acts Coming to Busch Gardens Tampa, Plus, Free Beer is Back!
Free Beer is Back! All Summer Long Guests 21+ at Busch Gardens Enjoy Free Beer, Plus New Shows and Entertainment! Busch Gardens Tampa today announced the return of free...
Nigloland Theme Park Guide, Review, Trip Report. Grand Est, France.
Nigloland is a theme park located in France a couple of hours from Paris with a bunch of MACK Rides manufactured roller coasters. They seem to only purchase quality and...
Europa Park Teases New 2023 Roller Coaster
A new 4×4 “Big Dipper” model roller coaster is planned for Europa Park in 2023. Europa Park’s newest roller coaster is the first new roller...
Fête des Loges: Guide, Review, Trip Report, Rides. Paris, France Fair
Fete des loges is a fair that takes place just outside of Paris in July through mid-August and would be our first stop of a month-long trip around Europe. Fete des Loges...
First Look at “Predator” Steel Re-Track; Six Flags Darien Lake
Six Flags Darien Lake has confirmed that portions of the Predator roller coaster will be re-tracked using the new “Titan Track” from Great Coasters...
VelociCoaster, Hourly Capacity, Riders Per Hour
VelociCoaster is an Intamin-manufactured roller coaster at Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure theme park. The ride features an over-the-head lap bar restraint...
Seven Sea’s Food Festival Returns to SeaWorld San Antonio March 25
San Antonio’s largest theme park food festival offering 100 international flavors from March 25th through May 30th at the city’s biggest and boldest...
Iron Gwazi, Hourly Capacity and Riders Per Hour
Iron Gwazi is a Rocky Mountain Construction-built roller coaster that opened in 2022 at Busch Gardens Tampa Florida. The ride features a seat belt and lap-bar restraint...
