John Hunt’s Roller Coaster Models Joel October 25, 2011 Interviews, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 3 Got a rec room, bonus room, or den that is missing that key display piece to show of your roller coaster fandom? One of John Hunt's roller coaster models may be just what you need.... Read More...
3 Things A Good Halloween Haunt Must Have Rick October 25, 2011 Editorials, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 1 Large-scale, professional Halloween haunts have become the rage – part of a multi-billion dollar industry. Knott’s Berry Farm blazed the trail for the industry to follow in 1973, when it hosted a special, hard ... Read More...
Taking the Duel Out of the Dragons Nick October 25, 2011 Editorials, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 5 Universal Orlando recently announced a major operating change for the Dragon Challenge roller coasters. Let’s look back at how this incredible thrill ride pioneered the control system technology enabling duelin... Read More...
Trip Report from a Dream Vacation: Six Flags Coaster Tour Kurt October 25, 2011 Editorials, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 1 If you’re reading this article, I’ll bet money that you are a roller coaster enthusiast. As an enthusiast, I’d also bet that at one time or another you’ve dreamed about taking a vacation that took you around t... Read More...
Rick Davis of the DAFE Lists His 5 Favorite Halloween Haunts ThrillNetwork October 25, 2011 Interviews, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 2 ThrillNetwork's Rick Barber asked Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts founder, Rick Davis, all about Halloween haunts. Davis shares his five favorite haunts and tells us about his own home haunt. ThrillNetwork:... Read More...
What It’s Like to Be Lance: The Man Behind Screamscape Joel October 25, 2011 Interviews, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 6 Lance Hart was kind enough to answer a few questions about what it's like to run the definitive theme park news and rumor website, Screamscape. Joel: Can you speak to the origins of Screamscape? Describe the e... Read More...
Why a Theme Park Reality Show Would Be Great Joel October 24, 2011 Editorials, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 8 While reality shows are among the top-rated television shows, many love to bash them calling them mindless entertainment. Maybe they are, but I think a reality show that focused on a theme park could be incredi... Read More...
3 Reasons Why the UK Hasn’t Built a Wooden Coaster in Years Joey October 24, 2011 Editorials, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 4 Of the 169 roller coasters currently operating in the UK, only 9 are made of wood. Wooden coasters have reached acclaim amongst enthusiasts around the world. Their forces feel uncontrived and imperfect, unpr... Read More...
Geek Speak: Verbolten Announcement Reactions Joel October 13, 2011 Geek Speak, Issue 1, Theme Park Geekly 5 Geek Speak is a special feature that will present the opinions of theme park fans on a specific topic or news story. Every issue we'll highlight the buzz and reactions (both positive & negative) to give an ... Read More...
