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Villain at Geauga Lake - Defunct Roller Coaster

Defunct Coasters We Wish We Could Have Ridden

Joel
December 1, 2017
Defunct Roller Coasters
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Defunct Roller Coasters That Were Gone Too Soon Over the years there have been some great-looking roller coasters that we just never got a chance to ride. Some of them have become legendary within the coaster ... Read More...
Superman vs Hulk - Comic Book Roller Coasters Final

Superman vs Hulk in Final Round of Comic Book Roller Coasters Tournament

Joel
April 22, 2017
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It's all come down to this. We've reached the final round in the Comic Book Roller Coasters Tournament. Round 4 Recap: Decisive Wins Round 4 did not have the close match-ups of previous rounds. Both of the... Read More...

Comic Book Roller Coasters – Round 4

Joel
April 8, 2017
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We've reached the final four in the Comic Book Roller Coasters Tournament. Before moving on, let's look back at Round 3 which saw yet another super close showdown. Round 3 Recap: Superman Escape From Krypton... Read More...

Comic Book Roller Coasters Tournament – Round 3

Joel
March 24, 2017
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It's time for Round 3 of the Comic Book Roller Coasters Tournament. There was a particular showdown in Round 2 that created a tie for days. With the tie finally broken, let's move on to the next round. There ar... Read More...
Chained to the Rhythm - Roller Coasters - Hulk

Real Rides & Roller Coasters of Katy Perry’s Chained to the Rhythm

Joel
February 25, 2017
Pop Culture
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This week pop star Katy Perry released the music video for her new single, "Chained to the Rhythm" featuring Skip Marley. It features a 1950's-inspired futuristic theme park and some great special effects. The ... Read More...
Car Ride at Legoland

The Best Non-Disney Theme Parks for Kids

Joel
January 28, 2014
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Since I've been a parent, I've had a much greater appreciation for the kids areas at the theme parks that I've visited. Even when I've taken solo trips without the family, I've noted the good and not-so-good ki... Read More...
Hobbit - Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings - Theme Park - Islands of Adventure

Hobbit-Themed Area Could be Coming to Islands of Adventure

Joel
January 5, 2013
Theme Park News
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I came across an interesting rumor on Screamscape recently. Apparently there may be plans for a Hobbit-themed area at Islands of Adventure. And according to this article, Universal even used the success of the ... Read More...
Hogsmeade - Wizarding World Harry Potter

Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey Review

Joel
May 1, 2012
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10
On my recent trip to Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure, my family's focus was on Seuss Landing. My oldest daughter is a Dr. Seuss fan and loves The Cat in the Hat TV show. We enjoyed rides like the Caro-... Read More...
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Featured Photo #19 – I Challenge You to a Duel!

Joel
May 27, 2011
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter inherited an awesome roller coaster in the re-themed, Dragon Challenge. Formerly, Dueling Dragons, the ride has to be one of the most awe-inspiring inverted coasters to watc... Read More...
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Harry Potter’s Wizarding World & Forbidden Journey Update

Joel
April 14, 2010
Pop Culture, Theme Park News
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Universal has been promoting the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter like crazy. A few months ago there was the augmented reality map that went out in an issue of a USA Today. I thought it was the coolest marke... Read More...
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