Folks living in and near the Big Apple have plenty of roller coasters to experience. Now that it’s time to hit the road and visit parks once again, which midways boast the best scream machines?…
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The women of Holiday World make a splash
It’s a family affair at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari in rural Indiana. A gem of a place, it is one of the few remaining major, independent parks in the U.S. Sisters Leah and Lauren…
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Out of Africa and into the wave pool
Indoor water parks are a relatively recent phenomenon. Nobody had the brilliant idea of moving water slides, sprayers, and other fun ways to get wet into a weatherproof and temperature-controlled environment until the early 1990s…
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How to hit the bricks at Legoland California
As with the other Legoland parks, the California location (which was the first in the U.S.) is geared to the under-12 set and is loaded with toned-down attractions, many of which include interactive elements. In…
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Inclusion is Key at Disney parks
It always seemed a bit strange–if not hypocritical–that Disneyland didn’t allow any of its “cast members” (Disney-speak for employees) to have facial hair, despite the fact that Walt Disney himself sported a mustache. The company’s…
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Confessions of a theme park journalist
If you are like most people, you may shake your head in disbelief when you discover that I cover theme parks and attractions for a living. And you might think it must be a dream…
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When your attractions needs some refreshing, hire a creative vendor
It’s a given in the industry that attractions need to keep investing and updating to remain appealing and relevant. But where to start? It may make sense to bring in outside help. In my Funworld…
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Universal Orlando to release dinosaurs and VelociCoaster
Universal Orlando has revealed details about one of the most anticipated coasters debuting in 2021, Jurassic World VelociCoaster. Themed to the dinosaur movie franchise (and including cameos from its lead actors as well as its…
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Heading to Universal Orlando? I’ve Got Your Guide
When Universal first came to Orlando, it offered Universal Studios Florida. Folks coming to town to visit Disney World could set aside one day from their itinerary and tour the movie-themed park. Now, Universal Orlando…
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Royal Caribbean’s “Perfect” Island Oasis
There’s only one way to get to a Bahamian water park packed with thrilling attractions (including one of the world’s tallest water slides) and that’s by hitching a ride aboard a Royal Caribbean ship. The…
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