Amusement parks have long been a curious blend of the latest, greatest, cutting-edge attractions and sepia-toned rides from a long time ago. We come for the new thrills, but we adore basking in the nostalgic…
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I had a ball tackling Steel Curtain
You might think that tackling nine inversions—more than any other coaster in North America—might be at least a tad uncomfortable. But, in the case of Steel Curtain, the new Pittsburgh Steelers-themed roller coaster at Kennywood…
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Hersheypark raises the bar for new coaster
Candymonium (great name!), the coaster that is coming to the Pennsylvania park (AKA “The Sweetest Place on Earth”) in 2020 will break all kinds of records (okay, all of the records will be Hersheypark’s own…
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10 U.S. Roller Coasters You Have to Ride
Do you love roller coasters? You have plenty of company. The popular ride has been king of the midway since the dawn of amusement parks, and it retains that status today. There are over 750…
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These roller coasters will throw you for a loop
Do you love roller coasters? You are going to flip for these rides. No, really. The thrill machines listed here will turn you upside down and right-side up with all kinds of inverting elements. In…
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These theme parks coast under the radar
Sure, you know about Disney World. Chances are, you’re also familiar with Universal Orlando. (Although some folks can get a bit fuzzy differentiating between the companies’ two movie-themed parks, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios…
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Every Roller Coaster at Cedar Point, Ranked
Nothing says “vacation” quite like a terror-inducing thrill ride, and that’s the specialty at Cedar Point, the self-proclaimed “Roller Coaster Capital of the World.” It’s kind of like The Hague, but with G-forces and lap bars…
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Theme Park or Amusement Park? What’s the Difference?
Theme park or amusement park? Have you ever wondered whether there is any difference between the two terms? Some might argue it’s one of those you-say-tomato-and-I-say-tomahto things. However, park fans (a group of which we are…
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Bumper cars: A crash course
Roller coasters and their trainloads of screaming passengers hog skylines and get most of the glory. Spinning carousels with their majestic prancing steeds and lively band organs project auras of charm and nostalgia. Towering Ferris…
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Pittsburgh Steelers-inspired roller coaster to open at Kennywood
Even the most casual football fan knows that Pittsburgh is Steelers Country. The iconic team helps define the city and, regardless of its ups and downs, is among the NFL elite. There will be ups…
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