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      John
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Author Joel

Joel

Founder of CoasterCritic.com. My favorite coasters are B&M hypers and gigas. I'm also a huge fan of terrain roller coasters.

Pigeon Forge Snow Review - Indoor Snow Tubing - Sledding Hill
9
Excellent

Review: Pigeon Forge Snow | Indoor Snow Tubing

Joel
November 24, 2019
Ride Reviews
While we focus primarily on roller coasters at CoasterCritic, I have reviewed some non-coaster rides like the popular Proslide Tornado. In that same vein, if you enjoy barreling down a hill at speeds of 30 mph ... Read More...
The Coaster Goats on the Roof - Mountain Coaster Helix
7.5
Good

Review: The Coaster at Goats on the Roof | Mountain Coaster

Joel
November 16, 2019
Roller Coaster Reviews, Steel Roller Coaster Reviews
Mountain coasters (also known as alpine coasters) feature sled-like cars that fit up to two people (snugly) and allow for the riders to adjust their speed. In recent years, there's been a bit of a boom as they'... Read More...
Luminights 2019 - Dollywood - Entrance

Dollywood 2019 Trip Report: Part 2 Luminights & Lightning Rod

Joel
November 3, 2019
Trip Reports
Here's Part 2 of my Dollywood trip report. In case you missed it, check out Part 1: Wildwood Grove and Dragonflier. Great Pumpkin Luminights: A More Family-Friendly Halloween-Themed Event Great Pumpkin Lumini... Read More...

Dollywood 2019 Trip Report: Part 1 Wildwood Grove & Dragonflier

Joel
November 2, 2019
Trip Reports
A few weeks ago, I went to Dollywood with my wife and daughters (ages 12 and 9). It was our first time at Dollywood since our trip in 2015. On that trip, Lightning Rod had just began construction. Since then, t... Read More...
Lightning Rod - Roller Coaster - Station - Dollywood
10
Superior

Review: Lightning Rod at Dollywood

Joel
October 29, 2019
Best Roller Coasters, Hybrid Roller Coaster Reviews, Roller Coaster Reviews, Wooden Roller Coaster Reviews
2
Lightning Rod is located in Dollywood's 1950's-themed Jukebox Junction area. Both the station and the coaster's trains reflect that era. One of Dollywood's strengths is the park's use of its mountainous terrain... Read More...
Dragonflier Coaster - Dollywood - Turn Fountains
7.5
Good

Review: Dragonflier at Dollywood

Joel
October 27, 2019
Roller Coaster Reviews, Steel Roller Coaster Reviews
3
Dragonflier is a family roller coaster that serves as the signature attraction at Dollywood's new Wildwood Grove area. Wildwood Grove's focus on family attractions means that the area has something for the enti... Read More...
Ice Breaker Roller Coaster - SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando Announces Ice Breaker for 2020

Joel
September 21, 2019
Roller Coaster News
2
SeaWorld Orlando's Ice Breaker Roller Coaster SeaWorld has announced Ice Breaker, a new launch roller coaster that will open in 2020. It will boast the steepest beyond-vertical on a roller coaster at 100 degre... Read More...
Iron Gwazi Roller Coaster Loop - Busch Gardens Tampa

Iron Gwazi Roller Coaster Announced for Busch Gardens Tampa

Joel
September 18, 2019
Roller Coaster News
Last week, Busch Gardens Tampa announced Iron Gwazi. Rising from the ashes of the defunct Gwazi wooden coasters, Iron Gwazi will be a hybrid roller coaster featuring a wooden support structure and steel rails. ... Read More...
Pantheon Roller Coaster Logo - Busch Gardens

Pantheon Roller Coaster Coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2020

Joel
September 17, 2019
Roller Coaster News
Pantheon Roller Coaster Launching in 2020 Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be opening an exciting new multi-launch roller coaster in 2020. Pantheon will be built in the park's Italy section and will be themed a... Read More...
hyper and giga roller coasters

Do You Like Seeing Hyper Coasters and Giga Coasters at the Same Park?

Joel
September 16, 2019
Coaster Questions, Editorials, Geek Speak
2
Cedar Fair's Recipe: A Hyper-Giga One Two Punch Hyper coasters and giga coasters represent two of the more popular steel roller coasters over the past few decades. Hyper coasters reach a height or have a drop ... Read More...
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