Magnum XL-200 @ Cedar Point | Coaster Reviews Joel June 2, 2006 Hyper Coaster, Roller Coaster Reviews, Steel Roller Coaster Reviews 23 The Revolutionary Coaster that Started A New EraAfter being encouraged to make Magnum my 100th coaster, I went against the advice and just rushed to Millennium Force instead. I wish I would've listened to the a... Read More...
June Coaster Quiz is Up Joel May 31, 2006 Uncategorized I've just posted the new June Coaster Quiz over at Coaster-net. Hopefully it will prove to be a tough one. Give it a try and see if your coaster knowledge is up to par!June Coaster Quiz... Read More...
Backyard Coasters Joel May 28, 2006 Theme Park News 2 DIY Movement in the Coaster WorldThe Blue Flash is quite an achivement. It's not only a backyard, home-made steel coaster, but it has a loop. I don't want to know how the testing went for that loop or how many ... Read More...
Voyage at Holiday World Joel May 26, 2006 Uncategorized The Next Big ThingHoliday World near Evansville, IN has reputation of being a great family park as well as park that pleases the coaster enthusiast community. With renowned woodies like Raven and Legend, this s... Read More...
Cedar Fair Buys Paramount Parks Joel May 23, 2006 Theme Park News 3 Breaking News...Paramount finally found a buyer for its five parks. Cedar Fair (current owner of Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farms, Dorney Park, Geauga Lake, Worlds of Fun, Valleyfair, & Michigan's Adventures) h... Read More...
SheiKra @ Busch Gardens Tampa | Coaster Reviews Joel May 20, 2006 Roller Coaster Reviews, Steel Roller Coaster Reviews 19 An Underwhelming Ride on the U.S.'s only Diving Machine I rode the highly anticipated SheiKra the Monday after it opened in May of 2005. Coaster designers, B&M have finally graced the U.S. with one of their... Read More...
Cedar Point Slightly Overrated Joel May 16, 2006 Uncategorized 6 My trip to Cedar Point was successful. I rode my 100th coaster (Millennium Force) and ten more while I was there. The weather was a factor as it hampered ride operations all day. In fact, Top Thrill Dragster di... Read More...
Large Storm Makes Midwest Its Home Joel May 12, 2006 Coaster Critic Updates Just my luck. Every since Wednesday of this week the weather map of the country has shown a huge stationary storm just hanging out over Ohio. And it's suspected to remain there for at least a few more days. I'v... Read More...
Best Days to Visit Theme Parks Joel May 11, 2006 Theme Park Tips 6 I'm often asked about the best time to visit theme parks. In order of best to worst, here are the best days to visit theme parks.Weekdays Early or Late in the SeasonWeekdays early (March, April, and early May) ... Read More...
Big Bad Wolf at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Joel May 9, 2006 Defunct Roller Coasters, Roller Coaster Reviews, Steel Roller Coaster Reviews 25 Don't Sleep on This Swingin' Old Suspended CoasterThe Big Bad Wolf is the perfect example of why I love Busch Gardens Williamsburg. And it's not even the park's best roller coaster, but it does give you an expe... Read More...
