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Adventureland rises from the ashes…

Posted on April 30, 2010 in Uncategorized, Updates by

Before:

After:

After a devastating fire burned down the entire left side of Main Street at Adventureland in Des Moines, Iowa, in February 2010, the park is already planning to have new buildings rise where the ashes were. DisneyFans.com has posted some pictures showing off how plans, and construction it seems, is starting.

The fire left a huge impact on the look of Main Street.

Plans are already underway...

Talon – The Grip of Fear

Posted on March 6, 2010 in Reviews by Austin

If I were to make a list of underrated parks, Dorney Park would be somewhere near the top of that list. Located in an area chock-full of top notch amusement parks, including Hersheypark and Great Adventure, it is often overlooked because of its lack of themed areas and lower quantity of rides. However, all of its roller coasters (save one)...

Get Published on Park Thoughts!

Posted on February 26, 2010 in Park Thoughts Updates by

Do you write articles and reviews about Amusement Parks? We’d love to have them published here on Park Thoughts!

Park Thoughts is looking for articles and reviews to publish to our large collection. We’re looking for only the best, top-notch writing out there.

If you’re interested, please follow these guidelines:

  • Must be in correctly typed US English. Articles with repeated spelling and grammar...

Remembering Kentucky Kingdom

Posted on February 6, 2010 in Uncategorized by

When I was young I lived in Louisville, KY. I remember visiting the State Fair when I was at a very early age and seeing the soaring coasters of Kentucky Kingdom behind the fair’s midway. That’s where my love of coasters started.

Here’s the brief history of Kentucky Kingdom:

  • 1987 – Kentucky Kingdom opens as an expansion of the State Fair. The...

Poll Results: Favorite Busch Park

Posted on January 24, 2010 in Polls by

It seems that our readers like Europe more than Africa, that is with the Busch Parks. Busch Gardens Europe beat out Africa by double the votes. But that doesn’t mean people hate Busch Gardens Africa. There are some that like both equally, and with good reason. Both feature outstanding lineups of coasters, primarily Bolliger & Mabillard’s. Each has their own...

Take the 1scream Survey

Posted on January 22, 2010 in Uncategorized by

If you don’t know yet, we are the lead blog for the Amusement Park website and show network 1scream.

1scream is currently doing a survey to find out what our potential visitors are interested in and what we should adapt our content for. Please take the few minutes to help us build a network of websites and shows unlike any other...

Poll Results: Will the Cedar Fair buyout help the company?

Posted on January 8, 2010 in Polls by

It seems that most people think the possible Cedar Fair buyout will help the company. However, more think that it won’t help the company that much. When the news came out about Apollo Management offering to buy the company, it seemed like a done deal. But it was far from one. Cedar Fair’s shareholders are now blocking the buyout, saying...