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Theme Park News
Hobbit - Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings - Theme Park - Islands of Adventure
January 5, 2013 13 Comments

Hobbit-Themed Area Could be Coming to Islands of Adventure

I came across an interesting rumor on Screamscape recently. Apparently there may be plans for a Hobbit-themed area at Islands

Ride Reviews
Hogsmeade - Wizarding World Harry Potter
May 1, 2012 9 Comments

Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey Review

On my recent trip to Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, my family’s focus was on Seuss Landing. My oldest daughter

Featured Photos
Rip Ride Rockit Designer - Universal Studios
June 21, 2011 8 Comments

Featured Photo #22 – Coaster People

Recently, I was asked about the highlights of my 5 years of blogging. Getting to talk to the people behind

Top 3 Thursdays
Amusement Parks in Central Florida
September 16, 2010 27 Comments

Top 3 States for Roller Coasters

In a potentially controversial edition of Top 3 Thursdays, I’m going to share my Top 3 States for Roller Coasters.

Top 3 Thursdays
The Breakers Hotel at Cedar Point
June 3, 2010 5 Comments

Top 3 Amusement Park Resorts

This Thursday I’m going to take a look at the best amusement park resorts in the U.S. I’ve been to

Editorials and Rants
Battlestar Galactica Roller Coaster at Universal Studios Singapore
April 8, 2010 21 Comments

Top 10 New Roller Coasters for 2010 Part 1

With the start of the 2010 roller coaster season underway, it’s time for my annual top picks for the best

Coaster Critic Updates
Carolina Cobra Sign
December 20, 2009 16 Comments

Theme Park Travel Odyssey 2009 Edition

2009 Theme Park Travel Odyssey Time to recap my 2009 theme park trips. This was a busy year with a

Editorials and Rants
Images of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Orlando
September 16, 2009 16 Comments

Rip Ride Rockit vs Time Machine | Roller Coaster Showdown

Who Wins in a Battle of the Rocking-est Roller Coasters? Roller coasters have been incorporating music and on-board speakers for

Theme Park News
Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man | Islands of Adventure
September 1, 2009 18 Comments

The Disney-Marvel Purchase & Islands of Adventure

Will Spidey Be Climbing Disney’s Castle? Are the Heroes Leaving IOA? File this one under: “No one saw it coming”.

Roller Coaster News
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit's Non-Inverting Loop
August 22, 2009 29 Comments

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Finally Ready to Rock

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Open – Video & Early Reviews Last weekend, Universal Studios Orlando began a soft opening period

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