This is a two part series. It showcases the D23 Expo, a Disney centric event that features different news and other experiences only offered here. I was fortunate enough to attend a day at the event and have brought images back to Park Thoughts. To read Part 1 click here.
A small preshow serves as crowd control for the amount of...
Thorpe Park has been under alot of scutiny for its “Say no to BO Campaign” preventing riders from putting their arms up on rides. Now, Thorpe Park strikes again by modifying its Queue Estimation Time system.
From ThemeParkReview.com member: Koolkid.
The park has often recieved complaints about how poorly designed the queue times posted on the boards are, as a result, recently...
Since I am a big Disney nerd, I felt it was necessary to prove myself at the D23 Expo in Anaheim California. D23 is the official Disney fan community for everything from the parks, to the movies, and I was there, for 1 day at least. I attended the incredible event Saturday, September 12th, 2009, and needless to say that...
Yesterday, September 10th, 2009, was the ceremony for the Golden Ticket Awards 2009. As always, this is one of the more presitigous events that parks do like to advertise and talk about as being a “Golden Ticket Holder.” Like years before, this year included some suprises and some expected winners. Here are some of the highlights:
In 2004, Sea World added what came to become the park’s new icon. Journey to Atlantis, a Mack water coaster, is a thriling, wet family ride that takes you through immersive theming and incredible effects. Slow at times, and fast at others, this wild adventure features a 60 foot drop and features speeds up to 45 mph, concluding with a...
What some call Japan’s “Six Flags Magic Mountain” is Fuji-Q-Highland. This park features numerous world class thrill rides and a stunning skyline that consists of roller coasters, buildings, and Mount Fuji. Fuji-Q-Highland is known for several of its unique coasters; Dodonpa is an S&S Air Thrust coaster, Eejaniaka is only the 2nd 4D S&S coaster, and the parks main attraction...
Kennywood Park in Pennsylvania has a rich history and because of that the park’s slogan is “Make a New Memory.” Well this week’s Video of the Week comes from Park Thoughts reader, Chris, and gives you a great overview of this nostalgic park. Including clips from many of the park’s main attractions, this video showcases Kennywood and gives you the...