Theme Park News

April 18, 2009 3 Comments

3 Years of Airtime, G-Forces, & Blogging

This week marks The Coaster Critic’s Blog’s third year in existence. It’s been fun traveling the country, riding great (and not

Roller Coaster News

April 13, 2009 9 Comments

The Beast Turns 30!

Thirty years ago today, a legend was born. In the lush green forest behind Kings Island (north of Cincinnati, OH)

Theme Park News

April 9, 2009 0 Comments

Hard Rock Park Renamed Freestyle Music Park

After having to rename and re-brand the former Hard Rock Park the new park operators didn’t waste any time. Today, the

Pop Culture

March 23, 2009 29 Comments

Questionable Alltel Roller Coaster Commercial

Alltel might want to rethink their new commercial. It features the typical cell phone using family struggling with their current

Theme Park News

March 8, 2009 3 Comments

Busch & SeaWorld Parks For Sale

The thing I’ve been dreading for months is starting to happen. The newly formed Anhueser-Busch InBev is starting to sell

Coasterology

February 20, 2009 2 Comments

What is a 4th Dimension Roller Coaster?

4th dimension roller coasters position riders on either side of the track rather than above or below it. The seats spin

Theme Park News

February 13, 2009 2 Comments

Hard Rock Park Finds Buyer

Myrtle Beach Online has reported that there are now two potential buyers for the Myrtle Beach park. After only six

Theme Park News

February 5, 2009 0 Comments

Six Flags America Teases Big Announcement

While it’s a little late for 2009 announcements, Six Flags America (Largo, Maryland) is teasing a big announcement on their

Pop Culture

February 2, 2009 0 Comments

Universal Orlando Super Bowl Commercial

All the beer commercials were cool, but like many coaster enthusiasts I perked up when I saw the Universal Orlando

Theme Park News

January 22, 2009 0 Comments

Last Call for Free Beer at Busch Parks

If you’ve ever been to a Busch park like the African-themed park in Tampa or the European-themed park in Virginia,