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A Line Problem in a Pandemic Era – Are parks doing enough to eliminate Queue lines to avoid crowding?
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 Attendance Was Up 9% Before Coronavirus
On April 21, SeaWorld announced that it “amended its existing credit facility and has taken further proactive measures to ensure the safety of its customers,...
SeaWorld CEO Quits Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
On April 6, 2020, Serge Rivera announced his resignation from SeaWorld as CEO and member of the Board. This news comes just five months after being hired. Gus Antorcha,...
Kings Island announces Orion-New Giga Coaster for 2020
Kings Island is not really known for being immersive. At all. However, the brand new coaster for 2020 does have a really cool story line, and an even more impressive set...
The top 10, MUST SEE new coasters of 2016!
**DISCLAIMER** This list was compiled by a major roller coaster nerd. If you can believe it, the “off-season” will soon be over and it will officially be...
Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain closes-Are classic wooden coasters a dying breed?
On Saturday fans of one of the original wooden scream machines said goodbye to Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The ride, which has been running since 1978, is...
Holiday World announces ‘Thunderbird’, wing rider coaster, for 2015
Many theme parks, including Holiday World, are still in full-on operation for the Summer, but they’re already looking ahead at the future. Some parks may even be...
Banshee ready to have final pieces of track installed at Kings Island
Banshee, Kings Island’s newest roller coaster, is nearing completion. The final two pieces of track were delivered to Kings Island earlier this week and are almost...
Best Summer Ever-Must ride Roller Coasters of 2012
Every year theme parks and waterparks around the country open hundreds of new rides, slides and attractions. Every summer families and thrill seekers visit theme parks...