Category: News
Episode 68: INTIMIDATOR!
ErikFeb 04, 2010
This week on Behind the Thrills, we talk to Dani Swords from Carowinds, just hours after the successful first test of the new B&M hyper Intimidator opening this...
Turn out the light, the party’s over for Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
RachealFeb 04, 2010
Six Flags announced today the lease for Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Kentucky would not be renewing their lease and that the park would cease operation. Does this...
Coaster Obsession: Intimidator makes it’s first test run!
RachealFeb 04, 2010
There’s noting more exciting about riding a new coaster than seeing it test for the first time. Intimidator began testing today at 4pm and made a successful trip...
Video: New National Commercial for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
RachealFeb 03, 2010
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9frNarIeWs This Sunday (Feb. 7, 2010), Universal Orlando Resort will launch a brand-new, national commercial for The Wizarding World of...
Coaster Obsession: Kings Dominion covered in snow!
RachealFeb 03, 2010
I recently left my job back in August because I had plans to move to Florida. I packed my stuff and off I went. I have the worst of luck! In 2008, I anticipated snow...
Magic Kingdom: Construction Photos
RachealFeb 03, 2010
Disney announced way back when that they would be refurbishing and expanding Fantastyland to feature more princesses, a new little mermaid ride, a new dumbo attraction,...
Unviersal releases WWOHP website
RachealFeb 03, 2010
Universal Orlando debuted their official website for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter today. This website is very basic and gives you an overview of what attractions,...
Merlin: Feeding kids at a theme park
RachealFeb 03, 2010
I got an e-mail today from Merlin Entertainment. I don’t have any kids of my own, however I thought it was very interesting that a company that owns theme parks...
Across the Twitterverse – 2/2/10
RachealFeb 02, 2010
This week Twitter reminded me that today was groundhogs day. If I didn’t have a twitter account, I would have completely forgotten! On to the theme park news,...
License to Thrill-The Price of Big Name Characters in Theme Parks
ErikFeb 02, 2010
Let me just preface this by saying I’m not a financial expert, I’m just an avid theme park fan. Ever since there have been theme parks, most notably, ever...