Author Archives: Louis Klein

400,000 Lights Illuminate Its a Small World

Small but nifty. Thats the childhood memory you have of Its a Small World. Not to mention the song that goes over and over again in your head after riding it. Now in its 21st season, “it’s a small world” Holiday … Continue reading

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Infinity Falls Coming to Seaworld Orlando in 2018

A new water ride is coming to Seaworld in 2018. The 40 foot drop is inspiring. Rush the rapids on SeaWorld’s all-new river ride Infinity Falls. Climb aboard your raft for a journey of discovery down this lost jungle river. … Continue reading

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Coaster Close Up: Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach Scenic Railway Roller Coaster

This is one of the few original wooden roller coasters left in the world. The Scenic Railway Roller Coaster, known simply as the Scenic or Roller Coaster, is a wooden triple out-and-back scenic railway at Great Yarmouth The ride was … Continue reading

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Immersive Star Wars Experience Opening

Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire will transport you deep into the Star Wars universe allowing you to walk freely and untethered throughout the multi-sensory experience with friends and family. In groups of four, teams will go undercover as Stormtroopers … Continue reading

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Coming 2018 in Universal Orlando: Fast And Furious Supercharged

This is a full-throttle, high-octane ride experience already at Universal in California. This ride is based mainly on the sixth installment of The Fast and the Furious film franchise, which features Luke Evans as the villain on both the film … Continue reading

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Just Awesome! The Joker at Six Flags America, Illinois

Of all the Joker and Batman Coasters this one is the most insane. After being lifted straight up a 12-story, 90-degree hill, and the freestyle-coaster will wreak havoc as riders flip head-over-heels up to six times along the weightless journey. … Continue reading

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THE SCOOP ON VIRTUAL REALITY COASTERS

Well us old school coaster enthusiasts would say this is heresy. But hey we are talking about an amusement park ride. The main question is – “does it add to the experience and make it more thrilling?” The answer by … Continue reading

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Finally A Real Canadian Ride: LUMBERJACK

CANADA’S WONDERLAND announces a new ride called Lumberjack that will open in 2018. It will take guests for a thrilling ride on two swinging axe pendulums, propelling them into the sky with their feet dangling through 360 degree loops. With … Continue reading

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Coaster Close Up: Rip Ride Rocket At Universal Studios Orlando

Often overlooked but a great experience, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is a steel roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Florida. With a height of 167 feet (51 m), a length of 3,800 feet (1,200 m), and a top speed of … Continue reading

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Mystic Timbers At Kings Island – Top Coaster for 2017

Kings Island is home to some of the top-ranked roller coasters in annual industry and enthusiast polls, including Mystic Timbers, voted by Amusement Today as the “Best New Ride” in 2017. This fun and thrilling wooden roller coaster takes riders … Continue reading

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