Solo Trips to Theme Parks Joel June 15, 2007 Editorials and Rants, Theme Park Tips 10 Thinking of Going it Alone?Are you the type that doesn't mind eating out alone? Ever go to a movie by yourself because you didn't know anyone who wanted to see a movie? Then, you might be secure enough to reap ... Read More...
2007 Roller Coaster Preview Joel April 30, 2007 Editorials and Rants Last year the amusement industry was buzzing about Holiday World's Voyage and Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest. More than 80 new roller coasters will open this year. With the 2007 season underway, it's time ... Read More...
Cedar Point: Coaster Heaven or Coaster Hype Joel April 18, 2006 Editorials and Rants I'm a quality over quantity guy so I'm not impressed with Cedar Point's 16, count 'em, 16 coasters. More doesn't impress me, better does. And living in Virginia, I'm not exactly a stone's through from Sandusky,... Read More...
What’s in a Name? Joel April 17, 2006 Editorials and Rants 12 Early coaster names were often named after animals or weather events like the Wild Cat and the Twister. I'm sure originality was a problem back in the Golden Era of roller coasters. At one time in the first hal... Read More...