I was the original mall rat. I’m so old, there weren’t many indoor malls around when I was a kid. But there was a large, outdoor shopping center about a mile from my home that was…
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The tallest drop tower rides in North America
The concept of a drop-tower ride is simple: Vehicles carrying nerve-wracked passengers rise high in the air, pause for a few anxious moments and then — cue the screams — plummet to the ground. Perhaps the…
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Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana: The Complete Guide
Vacationing with children can be a dicey proposition. Sure, you could head to Disney World or another theme park. And yes, you could cram a bunch of kid-pleasing attractions into a road trip. But what if you’d…
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The Flyer — San Francisco gives visitors a bird’s-eye view of the city
Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but one of that city’s newest attractions takes its cue from another legendary crooner: Frank Sinatra, who famously sang “Come Fly With Me.” The Flyer…
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Your guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Rounding a corner in Black Spire Outpost, the instantly recognizable spacecraft comes into full view. There, in all of its glory, is the Millennium Falcon. At over 100 feet wide and about 30 feet tall,…
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Walt Disney World for wimps
There is no delicate way to put this. You are a wimp. Not about everything. Among your redeeming qualities, you may be noble and brave about many things. But when it comes to roller coasters…
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Every Roller Coaster at Cedar Point, Ranked
Nothing says “vacation” quite like a terror-inducing thrill ride, and that’s the specialty at Cedar Point, the self-proclaimed “Roller Coaster Capital of the World.” It’s kind of like The Hague, but with G-forces and lap bars…
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Theme Park or Amusement Park? What’s the Difference?
Theme park or amusement park? Have you ever wondered whether there is any difference between the two terms? Some might argue it’s one of those you-say-tomato-and-I-say-tomahto things. However, park fans (a group of which we are…
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Bumper cars: A crash course
Roller coasters and their trainloads of screaming passengers hog skylines and get most of the glory. Spinning carousels with their majestic prancing steeds and lively band organs project auras of charm and nostalgia. Towering Ferris…
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The 7 Funniest Theme Park Attractions Out There
You’re likely to hear more screams than laughs at theme parks. Between roller coasters and epic story-based attractions where things typically go terribly wrong (such as Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts), the focus is generally on…
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