2020 REVIEWS
REVIEW: Steel Hawg at Indiana Beach
Steel Hawg is an S&S El Loco coaster at Indiana Beach, a small boardwalk amusement park located in Monticello, Indiana. The El Loco coaster model is known for throwing a bunch of thrilling elements together in a super compact layout on a small footprint. There are only 6 El Loco’s in the world–two of which…
REVIEW: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Islands of Adventure
In 2010, Universal changed the game in theme parks forever by opening The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure. The crowds it drew were insane. It singlehandedly took Universal from “that other resort in Orlando” to a serious player in the Orlando tourism industry; and Disney got caught with their pants down.…
REVIEW: Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom | Classic or Pass?
Back in June we received the exciting news that Splash Mountain at Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom would be re-themed to the animated film Princess and the Frog. While I think this is a welcomed change to the ride, it did cause me to reflect on how much Splash Mountain matters to me. I’ve gone…
REVIEW: New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas | How Good is the First RMC Coaster?
In 2011 a new roller coaster manufacturer named Rocky Mountain Construction sprung onto the scene with a never-before-seen concept. The company wanted to take the rough and dated Texas Giant wooden coaster at Six Flags Over Texas and make it steel. Nowadays wood-to-steel conversions have popped up at numerous theme parks, but RMC would start…
REVIEW: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway | Do Mouse Rules Really Apply?
The MGM/Hollywood Studios I knew as a kid is gone. It’s dead. It’s over. The Streets of America, The Backlot Tour, “Lights, Motors, Action!”..they’re all gone now. Arguably the biggest loss was The Great Movie Ride inside the replica of the Chinese Theater. As a kid it was always one of my favorites and usually…
Six Flags Over Texas Review: The Original Six Flags Park
When I think Six Flags, I tend to think about amusement parks with a heavy emphasis on thrills and roller coasters. This isn’t a bad thing at all, but as someone who prefers a wholesome “theme park” experience (which includes a variety of rides, delicious food, and an immersive atmosphere), I don’t expect to enjoy…
2019 REVIEWS
REVIEW: Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great America – December 2019
2019 marks Six Flags Great America’s second year doing Holiday in the Park. I visited the event twice last year and thought it became my favorite time to visit the park. All the lights and holiday decorations made for such a wonderful and welcoming atmosphere that you usually don’t see at a Six Flags park…
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Non-Spoiler Review | More Than Just a Ride – December 2019
A Couple Weeks Ago in a Theme Park Far, Far Away… Star Wars and Disney. Two entities that have redefined how we look at entertainment time and time again. With Disney, it was the first sound cartoon with Steamboat Willie and the first full length animated movie with Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. In…
REVIEW: Manta – B&M Flying Coaster at SeaWorld Orlando – December 2019
Manta is a B&M flying coaster with four inversions, which are two inline twists, one corkscrew, and one pretzel loop. This coaster opened at SeaWorld Orlando in 2009 and is still holding up. The manta ray-themed queue is quite enjoyable, with drawings, paintings, and a fairly large aquarium with a wide variety of fish. There…
Limitless Park 2019: A Year In Review
2019 is officially coming to a close, and with that I always like to reflect on everything Limitless Park has accomplished throughout the year. Since the site’s inception in 2016, the members and I are constantly looking for new ways to grow our brand. I usually keep the numbers and statistics to myself (quantifying things…
REVIEW: Kumba – B&M Sitting Coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa – December 2019
Kumba is a fast paced and intense B&M (Bolliger & Mabillard) sit down steel roller that opened in 1993 at Busch Gardens Tampa. Kumba is one of five B&M sit down coasters in the world, making it a special and rare experience. Kumba opened as Busch Gardens Tampa’s second roller coaster, with seven unique inversions.…
REVIEW: Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run – November 2019
The Millennium Falcon: arguably the most iconic ship in sci-fi history. Being able to pilot the ship that made the Kessel run in less than 12 parsecs was a dream for every Star Wars fan growing up. In 2019, that dream has become a reality. Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run is the first attraction to open…
Disneyland Paris Review: The International House of Mouse – November 2019
As a huge Disney fan, visiting an international Disney park had always been a dream of mine. With all the interesting comparisons that people make to the American parks, it would be weird of me to not have that dream. However, I didn’t think I would get the opportunity to visit one any time soon.…
REVIEW: Kraken – B&M Floorless Coaster at SeaWorld Orlando – October 2019
Kraken opened on June 1, 2000 at SeaWorld Orlando. The B&M floorless coaster was actually SeaWorld Orlando’s first roller coaster. It provides a very lengthy ride, with 4,177 feet of track that makes it the second longest floorless coaster in the world. Kraken is themed to mythical sea creature called (you guessed it) Kraken. This…
REVIEW: Kings Island Halloween Haunt 2019
Arguably my favorite time to visit a theme park is during a halloween event. I’ve only been to a handful so far, but I’ve enjoyed each one that I’ve visited tremendously. Last year I attended Halloween Haunt at Kings Island for the first time and had a lot of fun, despite the high levels of…
An In-Depth Review of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | Disney’s Masterpiece
A Dream Come True I’ll never forget how excited I was when I first heard the news that Disney had bought Star Wars and was resurrecting the franchise. I’ve enjoyed most of the content they’ve brought forth since then, and I’m looking forward to their new movies and series. However, when Bob Iger announced that…
REVIEW: American Eagle – Intamin Wooden Coaster at Six Flags Great America
A Great American Classic American Eagle is a dueling wooden coaster that opened at Six Flags Great America in 1981. It opened as the fastest and tallest wooden roller coaster in the world. It also had the longest drop on a roller coaster. These records have been beaten many times since then, but Eagle still…
REVIEW: Steel Venom – Intamin Impulse Launch Coaster at Valleyfair – August 2019
Valleyfair’s Eye Candy Steel Venom is an Intamin Impulse launch coaster that also functions as Valleyfair’s only launch coaster. In my opinion, this ride does an excellent job at drawing guests in to the park and getting them excited for what’s to come. Sure, Wild Thing does race around by the entrance, but it’s a…
REVIEW: Maxx Force – S&S Launch Coaster at Six Flags Great America – July 2019
New for 2019 Arriving only 2 years after a 4D Free-Spin clone titled “The Joker”, Six Flags has continued investing in Great America by adding Maxx Force, a record breaking air launch coaster. Although I can definitely recognize that Great America did not need this addition, I am still incredibly satisfied with my home park…
REVIEW: Wild Thing – Morgan Hyper Coaster at Valleyfair – July 2019
A Wild Ride Wild Thing is a Morgan hyper coaster that opened in 1996. It was actually the first Morgan roller coaster to ever be built, and the first Morgan hyper coaster that I had ever ridden. I was pretty excited to ride it since I had only experienced Intamin and B&M Hypers before. I…
REVIEW: Renegade – GCI Wooden Coaster at Valleyfair – July 2019
My 100th Roller Coaster My recent trip to Valleyfair a special one, as it marked the day I would hit my 100th roller coaster. The park only had 7 roller coasters, so it was pretty easy to determine which one I wanted to be my 100. It would be Renegade, the park’s GCI wooden coaster…
REVIEW: Space Mountain – Indoor Family Coaster at Disney’s Magic Kingdom – July 2019
A Coaster That Everyone Knows… Seriously. Ask anyone what Space Mountain is and I guarantee they’ll say “oh it’s that big white dome at Disney World!”. It’s an icon that can be recognized from all across the world (literally, because almost every international park has a version of the ride). That said, just because a…
REVIEW: The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure – May 2019
20 Years of Being Incredible? The Skyline of Universal Islands of Adventure has changed quite a lot since 2007 (the opening of Hogsmeade). But one of the most iconic sights that haven’t changed is The Incredible Hulk coaster found at Marvel Superhero Island. This is an old school B&M sitdown and was also the first…
REVIEW: Raging Bull – B&M Hyper Coaster at Six Flags Great America – April 2019
Raging Bull – The Only B&M Hyper TWISTER Coaster Six Flags Great America is my home park, and it’s home to a lot of roller coasters. Towering above them all at 202 feet is Raging Bull, the tallest coaster in the park. Built by B&M in 1999, it is the second hyper coaster the company…
REVIEW: Banshee – B&M Inverted Coaster at King’s Island – April 2019
Banshee – The Longest Invert in the World King’s Island is the host of many well-known coasters. We’ve already covered different highly regarded coasters at the park such as Diamondback and The Beast, and both coasters have received great scores from us. Another coaster that is often talked about at King’s Island that we haven’t…
REVIEW: Flight of Fear – Premier Rides Indoor Launch Coaster at King’s Island – March 2019
Flight of Fear – Is it good? Or is it Joker’s Jinx? In 2018, I was lucky enough to take not one, but two trips King’s Island in Mason, Ohio. On my first visit in August, I managed to ride every coaster at the park (excluding the kiddie coasters) except for one: Flight of Fear.…
REVIEW: Diamondback – B&M Hyper Coaster at King’s Island – March 2019
Diamondback – The Best Hyper Coaster? Okay, with other hyper coasters like Mako and Shambala, it’s probably not the best hyper coaster out there. That said, many consider Diamondback to still be a top-tier hyper coaster. I got to ride it back in August, and I must say, out of all the hyper coasters I’ve…
REVIEW: The Beast – PTC Wooden Coaster at King’s Island – March 2019
The Beast – The Longest Wooden Coaster in the World King’s Island is home to many long wooden coasters. However, none is as long or as woody as The Beast, otherwise known as the longest wooden coaster on the planet. Opening to the public in 1979, this “beast” of a coaster has been thrilling riders…
REVIEW: Mine Blower – Gravity Group Wooden Coaster at Fun Spot Kissimmee – March 2019
Mine Blower – 2017’s Most “Mind Blowing” Coaster? Fun Spot is something of an afterthought in the Orlando entertainment industry. They’ve always stood in the shadow of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and even SeaWorld Orlando. In 2010, FunSpot began making plans for rapid expansion in their two Orlando area parks. In 2013 the first…
2018 REVIEWS
REVIEW: Mako – B&M Hyper Coaster at SeaWorld Orlando – August 2018
In 2016, SeaWorld Orlando was in a dark place. Attendance had continued to fall, and bad press plagued the company as a whole. SeaWorld needed something big, and it needed it soon. At the Orlando park, this meant adding a new thrill ride in the form of Mako. The 200 foot tall B&M hyper coaster…
Slinky Dog Dash Review – New for 2018 Mack Multi-Launch Family Coaster
On June 30th, Disney opened their latest addition to their Hollywood Studios theme park: Toy Story Land. The area features a new queue for the dark shooter ride Toy Story Midway Mania, a spinning attraction named Alien Swirling Saucers, tons of Toy Story Meet n Greets, and a counter service restaurant known as Woody’s Toy…
REVIEW: Hershey Park – August 2018
My first time ever hearing about Hershey Park was on a television program named Insane Coaster Wars: World Domination. This TV show traveled to Hershey Park to film some world-class coasters, such as Skyrush and Fahrenheit. Just a few weeks ago, I was finally able to ride both of these coasters, and experience everything Hershey…
Be Our Guest Restaurant Review – Fine Dining at the Magic Kingdom
The Be Our Guest restaurant in the Magic Kingdom is popular for its Beauty and the Beast theming and often fully-booked. The dining experience includes three rooms, each with a different atmosphere, and a menu that ranges from average to above average. The service is typical of Disney, but the overall experience was appreciated by…
REVIEW: Steel Vengeance – New for 2018 RMC Hyper Hybrid Coaster at Cedar Point
In 2017, Cedar Point amusement park began revitalizing Mean Streak roller coaster, developed by Rocky Mountain Construction, which ended up being a surprise transformation to Steel Vengeance. Though details were scarce, when unveiled in 2018, it exhilarated visitors with its intense and thrilling ride experience, exceptional layout, and engaging Western storyline. Drake Miller commended the…
Mardi Gras Hangover Review – It’s a Super Loop
Back in 2017, Six Flags announced that my home park, Six Flags Great America, would be receiving Mardi Gras Hangover, the world’s largest Larson super loop.
Happily Ever After Review – The Magic Kingdom’s Newest Nighttime Spectacular
Fireworks over Cinderella Castle: an image that has become synonymous with Disney Parks and the Disney company as a whole. From 2003 to 2017, Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams, was the nighttime fireworks show that would wow guests every night in the Magic Kingdom. I loved this show. I have many good memories…
2017 REVIEWS
Avatar Flight of Passage Review – Best Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
You can feel the breathe of your banshee beneath you, smell the beautiful landscape surrounding you, and hear a stampeding herd of animals below you. Avatar Flight of Passage isn’t just a theme park ride. It is a triumphant experience that reinvents the standards of what Disney attractions should be. As much as I love…
Mt. Olympus Theme Park Review – October 2017
Back in September, I paid a visit to Mt. Olympus Theme and Water Park in the Wisconsin Dells. Despite being a native Wisconsinite, I had never actually been to this park before. It was quite interesting to finally ride some coasters at what is, if you don’t count Six Flags Great America, my home(state) park.
Six Flags America Review – July 2017
July 9th marked my first visit to Six Flags America, a smaller theme park located in Bowie, Maryland, just 30 minutes out of Washington D.C. We only spent a few hours at the park, due to me coming down with a cold, but we were able to get on 6 of their 9 coasters. Here…
Knott’s Berry Farm Review – June 2017
Back in April, I paid my first visit to Knott’s Berry Farm, a theme park located in Buena Park, California.
Xcelerator Review – Intamin Accelerator Coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm
Xcelerator was manufactured by Intamin in 2002. The coaster has a height of 205 feet, a 90 degree drop, and an extremely intense launch acceleration of 0 – 82 mph in 2.3 seconds.
The Joker Review – New for 2017 4D Free Spin Coaster at Six Flags Great America
Here’s my official review of Six Flags Great America’s new for 2017 coaster, The Joker.
Drop of Doom VR Review – Six Flags Great America
On May 13th, I got to experience the Drop of Doom Virtual Reality experience on the Giant Drop at Six Flags Great America.
Goliath Review – RMC Wooden Coaster at Six Flags Great America
Here’s my full review of Goliath, an RMC Wooden Coaster at my home park, Six Flags Great America.
California Screamin’ Review – Intamin Launch Coaster at Disney’s California Adventure
Today we’re reviewing California Screamin’, a launch coaster at Disney’s California Adventure.
Vertical Velocity Review – Intamin Impulse Coaster at Six Flags Great America
Today we’re reviewing Vertical Velocity, the inverted impulse coaster at Six Flags Great America. Vertical Velocity was manufactured by Intamin, and was introduced in 2001. The coaster has a height of 185 feet, length of 630 feet, and a top speed of 70 mph. The ride experience involves launching out of the station, up a twisted spike, flying backwards…
Wicked Cyclone Review – RMC Hybrid Coaster at Six Flags New England – 2017 Edition
Today we’re kicking the 2017 season off with one of my favorite coasters-if not my favorite coaster: Wicked Cyclone at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts!
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