See the Film. Ride the Ride.
Wednesday June 30, 2004
"Spider-Man 2" opens today amid a ton of hoopla. I haven't seen the film (yet), but I have been on The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride, and it is, IMHO, ... Read More
An Xcelent--if Short--Coaster
Tuesday June 29, 2004
Like the rest of Knott's Berry Farm, Xcelerator is a curious blend of the old and the new. While the California park melds its Old West ghost town with high-tech ... Read More
Bi-Coastal Mummy
Monday June 28, 2004
Revenge of the Mummy, the Left Coast version, officially opened at Universal Studios Hollywood a couple of days ago. It's essentially the same as the Universal Studios Florida Mummy ride, ... Read More
Universal's Horror Double Feature
Friday June 25, 2004
I know that it's barely summer, but let's turn our attention to pumpkins and things that go bump in the night, OK? Universal Orlando moved its popular Halloween Horror Nights ... Read More
Mountain Creek Water Park Offers Plenty of "Action"
Thursday June 24, 2004
Folks in the Tri-State area often write to ask me about the fate of "Action Park," a New Jersey water park and recreation complex that was infamous for the many ... Read More
Six Flags' Dancing Fool
Wednesday June 23, 2004
Is it the oversized glasses? The catchy tune? Maybe it's the juxtaposition of an old geezer and his overactive happy feet. Whatever it is, Six Flags' quirky "It's Playtime!" commercials, ... Read More
NBC Universal Says Adios to Spanish Theme Park
Monday June 21, 2004
When NBC recently consummated its purchase of the Universal Entertainment Group, there was speculation that it might want to unload some or all of the Universal theme parks. Speculate no ... Read More
Wave Hello
Friday June 18, 2004
The chlorination capital of Wisconsin Dells, home to around two dozen water parks, shows no sign of slowing down. The Wilderness Water Park Resort, generally known for its indoor water ... Read More
Stars Trek to Vegas
Thursday June 17, 2004
All you pointy-eared, arched-eyebrow, Vulcan-death-grip-loving geeks: unite! The third annual official Star Trek Las Vegas Convention is scheduled for July 29 through August 1 at the Las Vegas Hilton. What ... Read More
Looking for Some Deals?
Tuesday June 15, 2004
Are you planning a summer trip to the theme park meccas in Southern California or Florida? Make sure you check out my California Theme Park Vacation Deals and Florida Theme ... Read More
U.K. Park Visionary Dead at 67
Monday June 14, 2004
Geoffrey Thompson, the gregarious managing director of England's Blackpool Pleasure Beach died suddenly over the weekend after feeling ill at the famous park, according to the Scotsman.com site. One of ... Read More
Ronald Reagan was Among the First to Visit Disneyland
Friday June 11, 2004
Before he was president, Ronald Reagan, of course, had a storied Hollywood career. Along with Art Linkletter and Walt Disney, Reagan helped host the television show that marked Disneyland's grand ... Read More
Aye, Robot: Disney's Animatronics Inspired "Stepford Wives"
Friday June 11, 2004
I haven't seen "The Stepford Wives" remake that's opening today, but I do know that the Ira Levin novel on which the movie is based has a theme park connection. ... Read More
Looking for a Park? Park it Right Here.
Thursday June 10, 2004
It's just about prime time season for us park lovers. This time of year, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't get a slew of emails asking ... Read More
Waffles not Included
Tuesday June 8, 2004
The green ogre is bringing in plenty of green for Dreamworks as "Shrek 2" burns up the box office. It seems we can't get enough of the CGI toons. Want ... Read More
Just what Vegas Needs: More Lights
Monday June 7, 2004
Can Sin City burn any brighter? Visitors will find out on June 14 when the Fremont Street Experience reopens with an all-new multimedia production and technology dubbed Viva Vision. The ... Read More
Hang 10-- Indoors
Thursday June 3, 2004
Summer's (nearly) here and the time is right...for surfing (and dancing in the streets). In Wisconsin Dells, however, anytime of the year will be right for surfing now that the ... Read More
More Coasters to Revise Restraints
Thursday June 3, 2004
Knott's Berry Farm's Xcelerator and Six Flags Magic Mountain's Superman: The Escape will both get modified restraint systems after the California Department of Occupational Safety and Health asked the parks ... Read More