2020 has sure been a strange year. And 2021–at least the first few months of it–will likely continue to be strange. But at some point, this cursed pandemic is going to start dissipating. And when…
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Everything you always wanted to know about “it’s a small world”
It’s one of the Disney park’s most famous and popular attractions. Chances are you’ve been on it (multiple times I’m guessing). But despite its prominence, I’ll bet there are many things about “it’s a small…
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The 10 most iconic steel roller coasters
Once Disneyland opened Matterhorn Bobsleds, the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster, in 1959, steel coasters gained popularity and eventually overtook wooden coasters in sheer numbers. With more then 5,000 now dotting the planet, which…
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Creepy, yet compelling abandoned parks
Natural disasters, business failures, and other factors have caused amusement parks and theme parks to close. Perhaps time has simply passed them by. Whatever the reason, there are parks that have been abandoned, yet remain…
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It’s NOT beginning to look a lot like Christmas at parks
Yes, theme parks are celebrating the holidays with special seasonal events this year. A surprising number of them, actually, are decking their midways and pouring steaming cups of hot chocolate. But, like almost everything else…
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Types of woodies
The Jeopardy category is “Amusement Parks,” and the answer is “Twister, racing, and out-and-back.” Could you buzz in with the correct question, “What are types of wooden roller coasters?” If you don’t know a cyclone…
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What’s on your theme park bucket list?
Arthur chatted up Jessica & Ashleigh, The Theme Parkettes, to share what is on their theme park bucket lists–and what should be on your list. From roller coasters you have to ride, to dark rides…
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Exclusive! World premiere POV video and preview of Iron Gwazi
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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