Coaster Questions

August 23, 2012 23 Comments

What’s the Best Defunct Coaster You’ve Ridden?

Roller coasters like Wildcat, Disaster Transport, and Son of Beast will be or have already given their final rides this

Coasterology

August 16, 2012 13 Comments

Happy Roller Coaster Day 2012

It’s August 16th, National Roller Coaster Day. On this day 114 years ago, Edwin Prescott patented a looping roller coaster,

Coaster Questions

August 14, 2012 16 Comments

Do You Try to Ride Coasters as a Group?

The last month or so has been packed with theme park trips. I’ve ridden both of the new U.S. wing

Coaster Critic Updates

August 8, 2012 1 Comment

Joining The Season Pass Podcast at Dollywood

My last trip to Dollywood was back in 2006. I enjoyed GCI twister Thunderhead, terrain Arrow looper Tennesee Tornado, and the

Coaster Questions

August 7, 2012 48 Comments

What Roller Coaster Would You Ride in a Coaster Marathon?

While I make it a goal to try to ride new roller coasters as much as possible, there are other

Editorials and Rants

July 30, 2012 12 Comments

Rampage Roller Coaster Needs a New Home

I completely missed the news of Alabama Adventure’s transition to a water park. In a Geauga Lake-like move, the dry

Coaster Questions

July 25, 2012 26 Comments

Have You Ever Been Stuck on a Roller Coaster?

If you’ve ridden roller coasters quite a bit, then at one time or another you’ve likely found your ride suddenly

Editorials and Rants

July 19, 2012 13 Comments

Top 3 New Roller Coasters of 2020

Since it’s Thursday, I thought I’d bring back my old tradition of Top 3 Thursdays. For this edition, I’ll focus

Coaster Critic Updates

July 14, 2012 13 Comments

Six Flags Great America & St. Louis Trip

Countdown to Chi-Town & St. Louis Next week, I’ll be riding my most anticipated new ride of 2012 in Six

Coaster Questions

July 10, 2012 13 Comments

Do You Like Riding Roller Coasters Backwards?

Long before the Six Flags roller coaster makeover era (with its fire effects and on-board audio), amusement parks have needed