206-foot, 91-degree drop. 76 mph. Iron Gwazi, the Frankenride that Rocky Mountain Construction has created out of the former Gwazi, will be the world’s fastest, steepest, and longest-drop RMC hybrid wooden-steel coaster in the world. It…
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Universal Orlando to release rapturous coaster
The Universal theme parks certainly aren’t shy about featuring extreme, scream-worthy thrills into their edgy attractions. It’s a bit surprising in that major, destination parks generally want to make their E-Ticket rides accessible to as…
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Imagineering a new (maskless) way to visit theme parks
No masks? No social distancing? No hand sanitizer? No kidding! Ex-Walt Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotto has a plan for theme parks to safely welcome guests so they can party like it’s (pre-pandemic) 2019. Read my…
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Longing for thrills on Roller Coaster Day
The coronavirus pandemic has put all of us on an emotional roller coaster. It has also prevented most of us (myself included) from riding any actual roller coasters. So, how were we supposed to celebrate…
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Visiting Walt Disney World During the Pandemic
It’s more or less the same magical place. But, like nearly everything else these days, Disney World has adopted new policies and made a number of operational changes. If you are thinking about visiting Mickey’s…
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Visiting Universal Orlando During the Pandemic
The two parks at the Universal Orlando resort, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, were the first major, destination theme parks to reopen in the U.S. after closing down due to COVID-19. Much has…
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Your Guide to Idaho’s Silverwood
It is one of the biggest and best family-owned amusement parks in the U.S. (and sadly, one of the few remaining). Among Silverwood’s standout attractions are its two wooden coasters, Tremors and Timber Terror, and…
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Six Flags rolls out reservation system
If you want to visit a Six Flags park (and after weeks of hibernating, couldn’t we all use a cathartic scream aboard a roller coaster?), you’re going to have to make a reservation. It’s part…
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Ride Back in Time at Coney Island
It is one of the most iconic places in America and arguably the birthplace of the modern amusement industry. Coney Island has gone through ups and down and is on the upswing with new development…
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Deno’s Wonder Shields and other emergency response efforts
Deno “D.J.” Vourderis of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York is not the kind of guy to sit on his couch and watch “Tiger King” for hours on end while his…
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