Weekly Topic | Theme Park Round TableIn Response to Coasterdom’s ‘Trees Please’. As Nate from Coasterdom wrote, there are two sides on the issue of having a lot of trees at theme parks. On one hand you have the enthusiasts that argue that parks look better with a greener, more natural atmosphere. On the other hand, removing trees allows for parks to create larger midways and walk...

Due to my vast international coaster experience, I’m more than qualified to countdown the Top 3 Roller Coasters in the UK. Just kidding. I’ve been out of the U.S., but not to any theme parks. This week’s countdown is based on Mitch Hawker’s Poll, CoasterForce.com, general buzz on the ‘Net, and my keen sense of quality roller coasters. 3 - Speed: No Limits at Oakwood ...

I haven’t had much free time lately to post on the blog. I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks making a transition from my old job to my new job. My new job is located near North Carolina so me and my family are in the process of relocating from the D.C. area to Charlotte area. In case you didn’t know, the Commonweatlth of Virginia is the best state in the Union. I will miss it...

Great American Scream Machine @ Six Flags Great AdventureGreat American Scream Machine is an aging, old steel coaster at the New Jersey Six Flags. Not to be confused with the wooden coaster by the same name at Six Flags Over Georgia. Don’t get me started on how bad of a name ‘Great American Scream Machine’ is or how dumb Six Flags is using it for two different roller coasters. I ...