Might Universal Sow Busch's Garden?
Tuesday April 28, 2009
When the Belgian beer conglomerate InBev picked up Anheuser Busch a few months back, it indicated that it had little interest in hanging on to the Busch Entertainment theme parks ... Read More
What's Your Pick for Best Coaster?
Monday April 27, 2009
Chances are, if you landed at About.com's Theme Parks site, you love roller coasters. And if you love roller coasters, you surely have some favorites. I've got my Top-10 List ... Read More
Will You Be Ripped Enough to Ride Rockit?See the Video
Thursday April 23, 2009
The innovative new coaster coming to Universal Studios Florida, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, will take interactivity to new heights by giving passengers the ability to control the musical soundtrack and ... Read More
Water, Water Everywhere in the Slide Guide 2009
Tuesday April 21, 2009
Are you planning a staycation this summer? The economy may have taken a plunge, but you and your family might still want to take a plunge--at a nearby water park. ... Read More
50 Years Tending Busch Gardens
Monday April 20, 2009
While the Florida themer isn't making a huge deal out of it, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the African-themed park ... Read More
Eau Claire to Be Awash in Chaos
Friday April 17, 2009
According to my listings, there are 29 indoor water park resorts in Wisconsin. Number 30, the Chaos Water Park Resort, is set to open in Eau Claire in a few ... Read More
New Schlitterbahn Water Park Won't Soak Guests
Thursday April 16, 2009
As the Texas water park chain with the funny-sounding name gets ready to debut its first Schlitterbahn outside the Lone Star State, it has announced some welcome policies. When Schlitterbahn ... Read More
Poll: What 2009 Coaster Tops Your Must-Ride List?
Tuesday April 14, 2009
Many of the seasonal parks have opened. Soon, the 2009 crop of coasters will debut. Which one are you most anticipating? Even if you may not be able to take ... Read More
Shedding Some Light on Dark Ride Master, Bill Tracy
Monday April 13, 2009
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Laff in the Dark Web site (which makes it 70 in non-Internet years), the dark ride mavens have produced an epic profile ... Read More
Is the Bloom Off the Rose at Cypress Gardens?
Friday April 10, 2009
The good news: After a closing for a few-month hiatus, Cypress Gardens recently reopened. The bad news: The coasters and other rides, as well as the park's animal exhibits, are ... Read More
Bringing Some Style to Hard Rock Park
Thursday April 9, 2009
The $400-million Hard Rock Park flamed out in a blaze of indifference, and its owners declared bankruptcy before they were able to complete the Myrtle Beach park's inaugural season last ... Read More
These Coasters Will Get You High
Tuesday April 7, 2009
Roller coasters are often known for their wacky speeds. But in order to reach mind-numbing speeds, they have to first scale vertigo-inducing heights (at least in traditional non-launched coasters). No ... Read More
Bizarre Developments at Six Flags
Monday April 6, 2009
After teasing park fans with a very clever viral campaign that began last fall, Six Flags finally revealed that two of its existing coasters will be re-themed and renamed Bizarro ... Read More
Slip-sliding into North Carolina
Friday April 3, 2009
In the middle of the annual spring break crush at indoor water park resorts, the latest Great Wolf Lodge opened this week. As with the other properties in the chain, ... Read More
Adventureland Ride Starts Today
Friday April 3, 2009
The coming-of-age dramedy, Adventureland, opens in theaters today. While the titular amusement park isn't the sole focus of the film, it apparently does play a significant role. The semi-autobiographical script, ... Read More
I Got My Season Pass. How About You?
Thursday April 2, 2009
Doug Barnes, the affable and knowledgeable host of The Season Pass, invited me to participate on his podcast. We were joined by Mike Collins of Coaster Radio.com for a spirited ... Read More