Cedar Fair Theme Parks Roll Out Fast Lane Joel April 12, 2012 Theme Park News, Theme Park Tips 14 Joining the other major theme park chains, Cedar Fair is rolling out their own virtual queue system. Fast Lane will be available at all Cedar Fair theme parks in 2012. With Fast Lane you'll have quicker access ... Read More...
Most Wanted | Formula Rossa – World’s Fastest Roller Coaster Joel April 3, 2012 Most Wanted Roller Coasters 28 While I wouldn't call Kingda Ka the best roller coaster it is an experience that I recommend every coaster fan or thrill seeker should try at least once. The feeling of that 128 mph launch is incredible. I'm su... Read More...
7 Best New Roller Coasters Opening in Eurasia Joel April 2, 2012 New Roller Coaster Lists 12 With this The Coaster Critic's Blog, I try to straddle the line a bit. I'm hoping it's both a resource for the average theme park-goer as well as a place for the die hard theme park geeks. When I decided to sim... Read More...
Top 11 New Roller Coasters of 2012 – Part 2 Joel March 19, 2012 New Roller Coaster Lists 33 It's time for the conclusion of my Top New Roller Coasters of 2012 list. In case you missed it, I gave picks 11 to 7 in Part 1. Here's the rest of the list including my most anticipated new roller coaster of 20... Read More...
Top 11 New Roller Coasters of 2012 – Part 1 Joel March 2, 2012 New Roller Coaster Lists 16 It's time for my annual list of the most anticipated new roller coasters of the year. I've had to be clear recently and make it known that these are the coasters that I am either most eager to ride or just look... Read More...
Montu vs. Alpengeist | Roller Coaster Showdowns Joel January 30, 2012 Roller Coaster Showdowns 24 For this roller coaster showdown I'm pitting two of the most popular inverted roller coasters against each other. In a kind of sibling rivalry battle, sister coasters Alpengeist at Busch Gardens Williamsburg wi... Read More...
6 Best Theme Park Tips Posts Joel July 20, 2011 Theme Park Tips 4 Over the years I've tried to share my tips for theme park trips. Here are my best posts in that category. Flash Pass or No Flash Pass No one likes waiting in line at amusement parks. But when is it a good idea... Read More...
Millennium Force Vs. Intimidator 305 | Roller Coaster Showdowns Joel September 9, 2010 Roller Coaster Showdowns 61 Millennium Force vs. Intimidator 305 | Roller Coaster Showdowns In this edition of Roller Coaster Showdowns one of the most notable roller coasters of the past decade takes on its new red-tracked relative that ... Read More...
Manta vs Tatsu | Roller Coaster Showdown Joel September 26, 2009 Roller Coaster Showdowns 20 As soon as SeaWorld Orlando announced Manta last winter coaster enthusiasts began comparing it to Six Flags Magic Mountain's Tatsu. The two B&M flying roller coasters have interesting custom layouts and the... Read More...
Is the Six Flags Flash Pass Worth It? Joel June 15, 2009 Theme Park Tips 31 Should You Get a Flash Pass? Are Six Flags Flash Passes Worth It? Flash Passes are electronic or paper-based systems that guests can use to bypass lines at amusement parks and in essence skip to the front of th... Read More...
