Kings Island Gives Firehawk the Axe – Misdemeanor or Felony? Bobbie September 28, 2018 Editorials and Rants 12 Kings Island had recently hinted that one of their coasters was about to bite the dust and there was considerable speculation as to which one. Clues pointed to either Vortex or Firehawk as the most likely vict... Read More...
Is It A Coaster? (part 1) Eric June 19, 2018 Editorials and Rants, Geek Speak 7 This is the first in a series of posts that will focus on what it truly means to be considered a "roller coaster". Over the next several posts, I'll analyze rides like Zamperla's Disk-O, Intamin's Half Pipe, an... Read More...
Worst Coaster Trip Ever – Argument in Favor of Fast Lane Bobbie February 11, 2018 Editorials and Rants 3 Disaster in Ohio Of all the trips I’ve taken in order to experience world class coasters, my trip to Kings Island almost six years ago was unquestionably the worst. It would be difficult to imagine a more d... Read More...
Skyrush: But What About The Restraints? Bobbie October 17, 2017 Editorials and Rants, News 12 Celestial Coaster As celestial a coaster as Intamin has ever produced, Skyrush holds the number 2 position on my list of the 10 most intense coasters I’ve ridden. (See my post of July 7, 2017). Riders star... Read More...
B&M Roller Coasters Are Not “Forceless” Joel July 23, 2017 Editorials and Rants, Geek Speak 6 In response to Bobbie’s recent post, 10 most intense roller coasters, someone remarked on Facebook that they were surprised Fury 325 was included in her list because the designer (Bolliger & Mabillard) is o... Read More...
Have Amusement Parks Gone Too Far in Imposing Restrictions for Ride Safety? Bobbie July 15, 2017 Editorials and Rants, Theme Park Gear, Theme Park Tips 22 The Importance of Ride Safety Ride safety is obviously a top priority for amusement/theme parks. There have been numerous instances of loose articles on rides hitting riders and causing personal injury, with ... Read More...
The 10 Most Intense Roller Coasters I’ve Ridden Bobbie July 8, 2017 Editorials and Rants 15 Although my coaster count is quite modest compared with Joel’s, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of the 10 most intense coasters I’ve ridden and explain why I found them unusually forceful. I’ve ri... Read More...
Euclid Beach Park: From Glory to Condemnation – Part 1 John June 19, 2017 Editorials, Editorials and Rants 3 Photo by John Patterson In the late nineteenth century, the City of Cleveland was one of growth and prosperity. Founded in 1796 and established as a city by the very young State of Ohio’s legislature in 183... Read More...
May Not Accommodate Larger Guests John June 8, 2017 Editorials, Editorials and Rants 11 When theme park and amusement park fans begin to plan their dream trip or their first regular visit to their home park, some people have the basics down. They save up to buy tickets or season passes, make overn... Read More...
Should Hersheypark’s Wildcat Get an RMC Redesign? Jon May 16, 2017 Editorials, Editorials and Rants 12 Last year, the Wildcat at Hersheypark thrilled riders for its 20th season. Once the anchor attraction of the Midway America section of the park (yes, you read that correctly: it was an anchor), the very first w... Read More...
