Book Review: Images of Modern America: Libertyland By John R. Stevenson V with forward by Jimmy Ogle John December 12, 2017 Theme Park Fun 1 John Stevenson writes with a thoughtful and passionate touch in his account of the former Libertyland, a patriotically themed small, but genuinely immersive theme park in Memphis, Tennessee. Coordinating a de... Read More...
What If…You Could Choose a Theme for a Theme Park Joel August 9, 2017 Theme Park Fun 3 For this edition of What If… You’ve been hired to design a theme park and your specific role is to provide the theming concept for the park. You can create something completely new and original or work with ... Read More...
What If… You Could Add a Ride to Your Home Park Joel July 26, 2017 Theme Park Fun 5 For this edition of What If… Imagine getting to call the shots, rather than just playing armchair theme park GM like we usually do. You’ve just won a contest where you get to choose the type of ride that you... Read More...
What Are Your Theme Park Traditions? Joel July 26, 2015 Theme Park Fun 12 It seems like most people have a theme park tradition of some sort. Each visit would be incomplete if they didn't keep their ritual or streak involving a certain activity or ride or food. For me, no trip would... Read More...
What Other Rides or Coasters Should Be Indoor Like Laff Trakk? Joel March 20, 2015 Coaster Questions, Theme Park Fun 4 Hersheypark's new roller coaster Laff Trakk is essentially a spinning wild mouse roller coaster inside of a dark, themed building. The glow in the dark sets look great and it'll help the park balance its thrill... Read More...
POV Monday – The Smiler at Alton Towers Joel April 7, 2014 Roller Coaster Videos, Theme Park Fun, Uncategorized The Smiler at Alton Towers opened in 2013 boasting the most loops of any roller coaster on the planet, with an insane 14 inversions. Video Highlights While I'm not sure how much I'd enjoy being flipped upside... Read More...
Which Theme Parks Will You Visit in 2014? Joel March 9, 2014 Coaster Questions, Theme Park Fun 14 March is here and many of the seasonal theme parks are getting ready to re-open. I'm sure many of have started planning your theme park trips for the year and it's always fun to see where everyone's headed. I'l... Read More...
POV Monday | Maverick at Cedar Point Joel February 10, 2014 Roller Coaster Videos, Theme Park Fun 9 Cedar Point's Maverick is high on my most wanted roller coasters list. While I've been to the park, it was years before Maverick was built. Video Highlight The second launch looks like it would be quite exhila... Read More...
POV Mondays – California Screamin’ at Disney’s California Adventure Joel February 3, 2014 Roller Coaster Videos, Theme Park Fun Welcome to my new series, POV Mondays. Each Monday from now until mid-April, you can expect a new POV (point of view) roller coaster video and also a video highlight you should look for. California Screamin' a... Read More...
Debating the Top Wooden Roller Coasters on The Season Pass Podcast Joel January 19, 2014 Theme Park Fun, Theme Park Website Spotlights 4 I joined Doug Barnes of The Season Pass Podcast and Arthur from The About.com Theme Park Guide for a new edition of The Seasoned Pros List Show. This time, we discuss (and debate!) our Top 10 Wooden Roller Coas... Read More...
