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...
Ring Racer had a lot of fuss this and last year. Breaking the speed record at 135mph or 217km, is pretty impressive. The coaster launches you at its top speed of 135mph in 2.7 seconds. Making it one of the fastest accelerating coasters in the world!
Ring Racer (ring°racer) is an S&S thrust air coaster. The coaster is located on the...
As I have seen through previous years, Busch Gardens Europe does a nice Halloween event called Howl-O-Scream. It consists of a few mazes, a few scare zones, and some shows. Well this year, the event’s line up grew big time. It now features 6 haunted houses, 7 scare zones, and 6 different shows. Lets take a look at what the...
The Six Flags Tournament of Thrills has just recently ended. Le Monstre seemed to take over all the coasters it versed. From the beginning, Le Monstre would not have been suspected as the winner, only beating Comet at Great Escape by only 12%. As soon as Le Monstre won against El Toro, something was going on. It seemed as if...
Big Dipper and Zach’s Zoomer are both family coasters located at Michigan’s Adventure. But for now, I will review the steel family coaster at the park.
Big Dipper is a 10 year old family Chance Rides roller coaster. It has a double-circuit layout with a total ride time of 1 minute. This coaster makes a great coaster for kids, as you...
In 2010, Sea World San Diego will welcome a new show from its cousin in Orlando Florida. Blue Horizons, a stage show that features several acrobatics and stunts will be added to the park’s already long list of incredibly long entertainment offerings. Opening in May of 2010, this new show will be done on a huge stage. Featuring a brand...
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom not only features thrill rides, but is also home to a unique collection of animal exhibits. One of my favorite animal encounters is the Shark Experience located right next to Thomas Town.
The Shark Experience is an interactive, walk-through aquarium that features multiple forms of life. The main tank features a moving walkway where guests get to watch...