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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

Final Piece of Track Installed at “Big Bear Mountain,” Dollywood’s Newest Roller Coaster

Dollywood’s newest roller coaster, Big Bear Mountain, continues toward its “BIG” opening this spring, as the last piece of track was put into place on Tuesday...

Crowd Calendar Orlando, How Busy are the Theme Parks in 2024: Universal, SeaWorld, Disney & What Times to Avoid.

Crowd Calendar Universal Studios Orlando, Florida. Theme Parks and Amusement Parks Busy Days and Slow Days, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens. When to...

The Cat’s Out of the Bag: Hersheypark Reveals “WILDCAT’S REVENGE” New Roller Coaster for 2023! (+ POV Video)

A favorite manufacturer among roller coaster fans. RMC (Rocky Mountain Construction) is known for their ultra-smooth rides that transform old wooden roller coasters into...

SeaWorld Orlando Announces “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster”

A one-of-a-kind roller coaster is coming to SeaWorld Orlando for 2023. SeaWorld Orlando is excited to announce the opening of the theme park’s NEWEST roller coaster,...

SeaWorld San Diego Announces “Arctic Rescue” Roller Coaster, Coming 2023

SeaWorld San Diego is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated coaster, Arctic Rescue, will open in Spring 2023. Joining other thrill rides at the theme park,...

SeaWorld San Antonio Announces World’s-First Launched Log Flume, New for 2023.

The World’s First Launched Log Flume arrives at SeaWorld San Antonio in 2023! SeaWorld San Antonio today announced the construction of a NEW water flume coaster,...

Holiday Park Guide Review

A Guide to Visiting HOLIDAY PARK, Germany. With One of the Best Roller Coasters in the World: Expedition GeForce

Holiday Park was placed on the map for theme park lovers across the World when it opened Expedition GeForce in 2001. Europe’s first Intamin Mega Coaster, it is a...

DarKoaster, the World’s First All-Indoor Straddle Coaster, Debuts in 2023 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

DarKoaster™, the world’s first all-indoor straddle coaster, will open in 2023 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The new attraction is the park’s tenth coaster and an...

Visiting Erlebnispark Tripsdrill, Germany. Theme Park Guide & Trip Report.

Tripsdrill is a charming theme park located in small-town Germany that is perfectly balanced between a nature park and thrill rides. There are many humourous rides and...

Revenge of the Mummy Reopens at Universal Orlando After 6-month Overhaul! Here’s What Changed:

After refurbishment, Revenge of the Mummy is now open at Universal Orlando in a “Technical Rehearsal” phase. I’m one of the biggest fans of this indoor...