Category: News
Kings Island Stumbles before a spectacular recovery.
Justin LandersJul 13, 2020
Kings Island reopened to crowds on July 2nd 2020. This is a much larger park than Worlds of Fun, which I had visited just a few weeks prior. Sitting in Mason, Ohio and...
Kentucky Kingdom Opening day – June 29, 2020
Justin LandersJul 08, 2020
On June 29, 2020 I visited Kentucky Kingdom for the first time to experience their new policies, and visit this amazing park that roller coaster enthusiasts everywhere...
Silver Dollar City in Branson Missouri – is it worth a visit in a Pandemic?
Justin LandersJul 08, 2020
Silver Dollar City is one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world. It sits in a mountain town in Branson Missouri, and much like it’s park across the country,...
San Antonio Zoo Celebrates “The Great (Little) Train Robbery” 50th Anniversary with a Fundraiser
Behind the Thrills StaffJul 07, 2020
San Antonio Zoo will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “The Great (Little) Train Robbery” on Saturday, July 18th, 2020, exactly 50 years to the day. Each Zoo...
Six Flags St Louis reopening visit!
Justin LandersJul 05, 2020
Six Flags St. Louis is one of the least invested in parks in the Six Flags chain. They don’t usually get the newest coaster experience, or the best flat rides...
We Visit Cedar Fair’s First Park To Reopen – Worlds Of Fun – Kansas City, Missouri
Justin LandersJun 30, 2020
Cedar Fair is beyond excited now that guests are being welcomed back to World’s of Fun, the first of many parks in the chain to reopen. This tiny park in Kansas City,...
Jersey Devil Coaster Delayed Until 2021
Behind the Thrills StaffJun 30, 2020
Jersey Devil Coaster, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest single-rail coaster, will not open at Six Flags Great Adventure this year as planned. Due to...
A Line Problem in a Pandemic Era – Are parks doing enough to eliminate Queue lines to avoid crowding?
Justin LandersJun 30, 2020
Let’s talk about an issue I have noticed at a few parks since I have been revisiting them. It’s something that in a pre-pandemic world is annoying at best, but in a...
SeaWorld Orlando Presents “Light Up the Sky” Fireworks Show July 3-5
Behind the Thrills StaffJun 29, 2020
SeaWorld Orlando visitors will be able to experience the all-new fireworks spectacular Light up the Sky this weekend from July 3-5. The new show begins at 9:00 pm and...
New SeaWorld Orlando Lien reveals details of 2021 project “Surf Coaster”
Justin LandersJun 27, 2020
Last year there were reports of a new project coming to Seaworld Orlando. Dubbed the “Surf Coaster” – a new never before seen design from Bolliger and...