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Ticket to ride: Cedar Point
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Ticket to ride: Cedar Point

Arthur
December 13, 2021
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With 16 roller coasters (many of which are legendary), Ohio’s venerable Cedar Point is one of the amusement parks with the most thrill machines in the world. It is a mecca for thrill ride junkies…

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The Phoenix rises at Coney Island
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The Phoenix rises at Coney Island

Arthur
November 22, 2021
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Despite being closed for over a year due to the pandemic, the Vourderis family that operates Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park at Coney Island moved forward with its biggest investment to date and opened Phoenix, a…

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See Arthur run the Phoenix coaster
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See Arthur run the Phoenix coaster

Arthur
October 13, 2021
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To accompany my USA Today article about operating the Phoenix roller coaster at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, my son (ahem, make that my Emmy Award-winning son) shot a video chronicling the experience. As you…

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If I ran the coaster
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If I ran the coaster

Arthur
October 13, 2021
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My passion for parks and attractions began when I was but a wee lad at Revere Beach, the first public beach in the U.S. and the Boston area’s answer to Coney Island. I was enthralled…

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Amusement parks embody the American story
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Amusement parks embody the American story

Arthur
August 23, 2021
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I love theme parks and amusement parks. If you are reading this, chances are that you do as well. But what is behind this love affair? And what impact have parks had on American culture–and…

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Take a ride back in time on National Roller Coaster Day
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Take a ride back in time on National Roller Coaster Day

Arthur
August 16, 2021
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This Roller Coaster Day, consider riding the rails of some of the oldest thrill machines still operating in the U.S. There are 14 vintage rides which date back to the 1920s or earlier. And lest…

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Get your scream on aboard these 10 not-to-miss NYC-area coasters
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Get your scream on aboard these 10 not-to-miss NYC-area coasters

Arthur
May 10, 2021
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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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Disneyland for wimps
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Disneyland for wimps

Arthur
March 12, 2021
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It might be known as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” but for a subsection of folks–and you know who you are–Disneyland can be a terrifying place. The coasters! The (literally) gut-wrenching drops on Guardians of…

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The world’s oldest amusement park
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The world’s oldest amusement park

Arthur
February 10, 2021
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Want to take a deep dive and learn about Bakken, the world’s oldest, still-operating amusement park? How old? The beloved Danish park dates back to 1583! It is charming, somewhat understated, and offers lots to…

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These are among the best theme parks in the world
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These are among the best theme parks in the world

Arthur
January 15, 2021
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There are many wonderful theme parks across the globe. How might one approach the daunting task of narrowing the list down to the ten best? One way would be to use the Liseberg Applause Award…

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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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