Silver Bullet Coaster Video Shoot
Thursday March 31, 2005
Since the Cedar Fair folks (operators of Ohio's Cedar Point and other parks) took over Knott's Berry Farm, they've been adding world-class coasters that have earned rave reviews. Silver Bullet, ... Read More
Hangin' Around California--in Florida
Tuesday March 29, 2005
An instant classic, Soarin' Over California is the definitive attraction at the park where it debuted, Disney's California Adventure: It's a captivating Disney E-ticket ride; it's all about California and ... Read More
Candy is Dandy, but Coasters are Quicker
Monday March 28, 2005
In another sure sign that spring is really here and park fans can come out of their caves, Pennsylvania's Hersheypark will be opening for the season on Saturday, April 9. ... Read More
Science Fiction Based on Disney Fact
Friday March 25, 2005
I just finished Cory Doctorow's fascinating science fiction novel, "Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom," and I was entranced by its Future World depiction of a jacked-in society that ... Read More
Double Down--WAY Down--at Six Flags St. Louis
Thursday March 24, 2005
This is a giddy time of year for us theme park junkies. After a looooong winter spent in coaster hibernation, the seasonal parks are finally--finally!--starting to reopen. Among the places ... Read More
Coasters Growing in Bountiful Cypress Gardens
Tuesday March 22, 2005
Once known for its quaint mix of botanical gardens, picture-perfect Southern belles, and water ski shows, the born-again Cypress Gardens added roller coasters and other rides to the mix in ... Read More
G'day Mickey?
Monday March 21, 2005
While the Mouse House prepares to raise the curtain on its worldwide Happiest Celebration on Earth to commemorate Disneyland's 50th anniversary, there are indications that Disney may be making plans ... Read More
Postcards from the Edge...of Insanity
Thursday March 17, 2005
The Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas just opened its latest wacko ride, Insanity, and it's causing quite a buzz. I've got some incredible pictures from the attraction's manufacturer that are ... Read More
As Seen on TV: YOU!
Thursday March 17, 2005
Are you and your family packing up the car and heading to Florida's theme park nexus for Spring Break in the coming week (the week of March 21)? Would you ... Read More
Insanity, Curses, and Screams: 2005 will Be Great at Theme Parks
Tuesday March 15, 2005
Theme parks and amusement parks have lots to hype this year. Check out my 2005 Theme Parks Ride Preview for exciting news about Insanity at the Stratosphere Tower in ... Read More
Iger In, Eisner Out at Disney
Monday March 14, 2005
The Walt Disney Company announced yesterday that Robert Iger, its president, will step in as CEO effective October 1, a full year ahead of current chief Michael Eisner's plan to ... Read More
Call in the Stunt Double Coaster Cars
Friday March 11, 2005
A fire at the Utah warehouse of Premier Rides, the manufacturer building The Italian Job: Stunt Track coaster for Paramount's Kings Island, caused some damage to the coaster cars, according ... Read More
To a Toddler, these ARE Thrill Rides
Thursday March 10, 2005
The latest, greatest roller coasters, big-ticket themed rides, and other marquee park attractions, by definition, hog the limelight. But parks need to appeal to a broad audience, and rides geared ... Read More
Knott's Winter Coaster Solace this Weekend
Tuesday March 8, 2005
I take solace looking at the calendar and counting down the days until spring: only 12 more to go. Ticking off the days won't do anything to calm my freeze-dried ... Read More
A Fair to Remember
Monday March 7, 2005
I just finished a great book that I wanted to share with you. While "The Devil in the White City" reads like a gripping piece of fiction, master storyteller Erik ... Read More
Hoist the Flags. Spring is (Almost) Here.
Friday March 4, 2005
I know I've been bitching about the snow and winter weather here in Massachusetts, but with a foot of snow still on the ground and forecasters calling for another major ... Read More
(Light) Saber Rattling
Thursday March 3, 2005
George Lucas, fresh from wrapping up his sixth and final "Star Wars" feature (set to debut in theaters this May), recently returned from a galaxy far, far away to spend ... Read More
What's Up at the Six Flags Parks?
Tuesday March 1, 2005
With the world's tallest, fastest coaster debuting at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, things are looking WAY up at Six Flags for 2005. While there are a couple ... Read More