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Year: 2020

Longing for thrills on Roller Coaster Day
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Longing for thrills on Roller Coaster Day

Arthur
August 17, 2020
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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
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Visiting Walt Disney World During the Pandemic

Arthur
August 14, 2020
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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
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Visiting Universal Orlando During the Pandemic

Arthur
July 15, 2020
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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
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Your Guide to Idaho’s Silverwood

Arthur
June 17, 2020
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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
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Six Flags rolls out reservation system

Arthur
May 13, 2020
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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
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Ride Back in Time at Coney Island

Arthur
May 12, 2020
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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
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Deno’s Wonder Shields and other emergency response efforts

Arthur
May 7, 2020
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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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Retaining Passholders in the Season of COVID-19
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Retaining Passholders in the Season of COVID-19

Arthur
May 5, 2020
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Issuing refunds, offering new benefits, upgrading membership levels, making up for lost days (and then some): These are some of the ways that parks are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on season…

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Could you handle this crazy-tall water slide?
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Could you handle this crazy-tall water slide?

Arthur
April 13, 2020
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In order to get to the top of the 135-foot Daredevil’s Peak, the crazy-tall water slide at Perfect Day at CocoCay, you have to climb up Daredevil’s Tower. The slide is the highlight at Thrill…

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Taking the temperature of temperature screenings
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Taking the temperature of temperature screenings

Arthur
April 8, 2020
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One of the ways parks and attractions have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic is to screen guests’ temperatures before allowing them entry. I dive into the two categories of non-invasive tools available to assess temperatures…

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Arthur has boarded gazillions of coasters and waged countless battles against Caribbean pirates to become one of the leading journalists covering parks, attractions, and themed entertainment.

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About Arthur

One ride on a carousel and Arthur Levine was hooked for life. He’s been able to turn his passion into his profession as a travel writer who specializes in the amusement industry. Arthur has been covering theme parks, amusement parks, water parks, themed entertainment, and attractions since 1992.

Among a number of publications and outlets, Arthur writes regularly for USA Today, the online travel network, TripSavvy, and the trade publication, Funworld.

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