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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What’s the attraction? Lots to love at theme parks in 2020
We’ve explored the most anticipated roller coasters debuting in 2020. We’ve many of the new attractions and other features coming to the Disney parks. But, there are still plenty of other rides–whole, new parks, even–that…
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Take a ride back in time at Kennywood
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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