Most of our readers are what the industry calls “coaster enthusiasts”. We pretend to know all the facts, spiels, ins and outs of the industry, etc. For this particular special feature, I decided which is the BEST way to review a park? Through the eyes of the child(ren). My husband and I have been waiting a long time to take our oldest son and oldest nephew to Cedar Point. We wanted to wait until they were tall enough to ride everything in the park. They are just at that age that they like a lot of things, but they are very honest with their opinions. A few months back our Editor in Chief Rick, wrote about a day at Carowinds with his son Jeffrey. You can check that out here.


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Hello readers in coasterland. It’s Wes Connell, back again for another feature of a park in my area, the Southeast United States.

This time around I’m taking a look at a relatively new park to the area: O.D. Pavilion, located in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

September of 2006, a huge loss was felt by many in the region when the institution ...

ThrillNetwork is proud to present a custom video tribute to Superman Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! Original footage was combined with official b-roll footage to create this montage. Join us after the break to watch the fun!

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On June 30, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom opened Superman: Ultimate Flight, the first DC Comics superhero-themed coaster at the park. The name is familiar to enthusiasts, but the ride unique. Join our intrepid reporter Tom Zeliff after the break to learn what makes this Superman different from all the rest.


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Awhile back, I asked a simple question to our members: What makes a coaster enthusiast tick? It seems a like a lot of factors go into why people love the things they do.

I asked a few questions, ...

Story and photos by Tom Zeliff

SeaWorld San Diego premiers it's new launched coaster Manta on Memorial Day weekend. Can a coaster coming in at under 30 feet tall with a maximum launch speed of 43 mph and a maximum drop of 54 feet still be fun and exciting? Read on to find out. (spoiler alert: absolutely!)

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On Thursday the new Skyscreamer swing tower was previewed to season pass holders at Six Flags Great Adventure. The new Star Flyer, by Funtime, stands at 24 stories, a total 242 feet over a newly themed ...

In order to truly appreciate the new roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, you need some background information. Have a seat, and I’ll tell you all about it.

I’d like to introduce you to Gerta and Gunter Schwartzwald. They are eccentric ...

After an absence of 6 years, the name X-flight has finally returned to the Six Flags roller coaster lineup. ...