Every theme park has that one thing they’re amazing at. At the Disney and Universal parks it’s immersive dark rides, at the Legoland parks it’s creating attractions that really look like they have been made from giant building blocks… and at Kings Island, the specialty is wooden coasters. Since the success of the Beast inContinue reading “Drops, Tracks and Sheds: the twisting tale of Mystic Timbers”
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Beauties of Blackpool: the Classic Attractions of Blackpool Pleasure Beach
There are few parks in the UK that sum up that seaside amusement park experience like Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and no wonder- in its 125 years of operation they’re sure to have picked up a few tricks. Since its opening in 1896, this beachside park has accumulated a lot of history, and has made itsContinue reading “Beauties of Blackpool: the Classic Attractions of Blackpool Pleasure Beach”
We’re going to ride WHAT? Strange dark rides that will make you question the very fabric of reality
Dark rides have been a staple of theme and amusement parks from the beginning, so it’s no wonder that among the classic haunted houses and water-based pirate adventures, rides have popped up that put a completely new spin on the concept. From family rides and parks with not so family-friendly themes, to mesmerising sensory experiencesContinue reading “We’re going to ride WHAT? Strange dark rides that will make you question the very fabric of reality”
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Herschend Family Entertainment: 26 Magical Experiences, One Family Company
When you think of the most famous theme park chains in North America, you likely think of the likes of Cedar Point or Six Flags, but in the theme park world, sometimes the best things come in small packages, and Herschend Family Entertainment, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prime example of this. Owning justContinue reading “Herschend Family Entertainment: 26 Magical Experiences, One Family Company”
A Ride Through Time- the twists and turns in history for the UK’s oldest coasters
There are some types of rides that are just a staple of that iconic theme park experience, and have been since pretty much the beginning- a carousel, a ghost train-esque darkride, and of course a rollercoaster. Coaster can come in many different variations, whether they be steel or wood, B&M or GCI, suspended, stand-up orContinue reading “A Ride Through Time- the twists and turns in history for the UK’s oldest coasters”
Magic and History: The oldest theme parks around the world
Amusement/theme parks have been entertaining families and thrillseekers for generations, evolving over the years to feature newer, smoother and better themed attractions. But some of these parks we know and love today are older than you’d expect- some even date back to the 1840s! Many of the world’s oldest theme parks elaborate histories with remnantsContinue reading “Magic and History: The oldest theme parks around the world”
The World’s Worst Coaster Names
Some theme parks and companies come up with coolly creative names for their rides, and some just… don’t. From Big Worm Inertia Train to the Farting Dog coaster, here are some of the worst names parks actually chose to give to their rides
Indiana Beach: A little park with a lot of history
From it’s origins as Ideal Beach in 1926, Indiana Beach has entertained and thrilled visitors for almost 100 years. This small boardwalk park is located on Indiana’s beautiful Lake Shafer, and has previously been home to over twenty rides and attractions, aimed at families and thrillseekers alike. On February 20th 2020, Apex Parks announced theContinue reading “Indiana Beach: A little park with a lot of history”
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Strangeness of Life: The weird and wonderful attractions of Epcot’s Wonders of Life Pavilion
When Walt Disney began drawing up his plans for the Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow, something that was included right from the start was a pavilion dedicated to health and fitness, and the wonders of the human body. Imagineers wanted to stay as close to the original plans as possible when designing Epcot Center, nowContinue reading “Strangeness of Life: The weird and wonderful attractions of Epcot’s Wonders of Life Pavilion”
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