The Best Non-Disney Theme Parks for Kids Joel January 28, 2014 Editorials and Rants 2 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...
2013 Theme Park Year in Review Joel December 22, 2013 Theme Park News 6 Here's a wrap up of 2013 including the state of roller coasters and some of the biggest news stories of the year. The Year of the Wooden Coaster Comeback If 2012 was the year of the wing roller coasters, then... Read More...
Legoland Considers Theme Park in Stafford, Virginia Joel October 25, 2013 Theme Park News 10 Local government officials in Stafford, Virginia are in early talks with Merlin about a possible Legoland Theme Park. If built, it would be only the third Legoland park in the United States. The other parks are... Read More...
Legoland Florida Offers Reduced Admission with Pick-A-Date & Save Tickets Joel February 23, 2013 Theme Park News 2 Last week, Legoland Florida announced a new Pick-A-Date & Save program that offers reduced admission for guests that buy their tickets in advance. Here's more from their press release: Families will save on... Read More...
Legoland Florida Trip Report Joel September 10, 2012 Trip Reports 3 You'd never know that Legoland Florida just opened in the Fall of 2011. Located in Winter Haven, it's a nice looking theme park with its picture-esque lake and lush green foliage everywhere. It was formerly Cy... Read More...
Coastersaurus at Legoland Florida | Coaster Reviews Joel May 5, 2012 Roller Coaster Reviews, Wooden Roller Coaster Reviews 5 Wooden roller coasters aren't as common as steel coasters. So even though Coastersaurus is a smaller ride that some would categorize as a junior woodie, I was excited to check it out. As a big bonus, my oldest ... Read More...
Legoland Florida & SeaWorld Orlando Trip Joel April 14, 2012 Coaster Critic Updates 3 Soon, I'll be headed down to the Sunshine State for a family theme park trip. My daughters are 2 and (soon to be) 5 so we're targeting SeaWorld Orlando and Legoland Florida. We're saving the Disney parks for a ... Read More...
Legoland Florida Announced for 2011 Joel January 23, 2010 Theme Park News 6 As I mentioned in my 2009 Theme Park Year in Review, Cypress Gardens (Winter Haven, Florida) closed last year. This week, Merlin and Legoland Park executives announced that they will be building Legoland Florid... Read More...
