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The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Kings Dominion 2025 Tour & Review | 50th Anniversary Highlighted by Record-Breaking Rapterra Coaster
Our first-ever trip to Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia coincides with the park's 50th anniversary. New for 2025 is the record-breaking Rapterra roller coaster. Rapterra continues the expansion of the park's immersive Jungle X-pedition area. Kings Dominion is also home to other iconic rides, including Pantherian, Twisted Timbers and Racer 75. The park was immaculate, their wooden coasters are in amazing shape and the park's charm makes us look forward to visiting again in the future.
Animal Experiences at Busch Gardens Tampa | Feeding Giraffes, Nutrition Center, Elephant Encounter
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay first opened in 1959 and is home to more than 200 species of animals. Join us as we take a look at several of the park's animal experiences, including the elephant encounter, reptile and penguin exhibits, the park's Serengeti Plain habitat and more. During our visit we were also able to take an exclusive tour of the park's nutrition center, along with go on a safari that included feeding giraffes.
In-Depth Tour of Merry Marketplace - Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas
Join us for an in-depth tour of the Merry Marketplace at Six Flags Over Texas. Operating during Holiday in the Park, the Merry Marketplace features photo opportunities, Santa Claus, specialty food and drink, entertainment, and more.
Six Flags Over Texas - 2017 Old South & France Park Area Tour (Narrated)
Join us as we take you on a tour of the Old South & France sections at Six Flags Over Texas. This is the narrated version of our area tour.
Six Flags Over Texas - 2017 Old South & France Park Area Tour (Not Narrated)
Join us as we take you on a tour of the Old South & France sections at Six Flags Over Texas. This is the un-narrated version of our area tour.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 2017 Rockville Park Area Tour (Narrated)
Join us on this narrated journey through Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Rockville park area. This area features great theming, a handful of rides, plenty of dining options, and more.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 2017 Rockville Park Area Tour (Not Narrated)
Join us on this non-narrated journey through Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Rockville park area. This area features great theming, a handful of rides, plenty of dining options, and more.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 2017 Fiesta Bay Boardwalk Area Tour (Narrated)
Fiesta Bay Boardwalk came as an extension to the park's themed areas in 1994. The area, themed around a boardwalk, features Pandemonium, a spinning roller coaster, and many great flat rides such as Scooby-Doo Ghost Blasters. Fiesta Bay Boardwalk is also a great place to play games, sit down and eat at Johnny Rockets, and also enjoy the natural quarry scenery that the park has to offer.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - 2017 Fiesta Bay Boardwalk Area Tour (Not Narrated)
Fiesta Bay Boardwalk came as an extension to the park's themed areas in 1994. The area, themed around a boardwalk, features Pandemonium, a spinning roller coaster, and many great flat rides such as Scooby-Doo Ghost Blasters. Fiesta Bay Boardwalk is also a great place to play games, sit down and eat at Johnny Rockets, and also enjoy the natural quarry scenery that the park has to offer.
Six Flags America - Roller Coaster Road Trip (Day 4)
Our final stop on this roller coaster road trip is to Six Flags America, located in Upper Marlboro, MD. This park is home to a decent selection of roller coasters, a great Flash Pass system, and customer service and cleanliness that tops many other Six Flags parks.
Six Flags Great Adventure - Roller Coaster Road Trip (Day 3)
On day three of our roller coaster road trip we check out Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson, NJ. SFGAdv is home to tons of rides, including some record-breakers, a safari, and a plethora of other attractions and food options.
Hersheypark - Roller Coaster Road Trip (Day 2)
On day two of our roller coaster road trip we head out to Hersheypark located in Hershey, PA. Hersheypark is an incredible theme park with tons of thrill rides, live shows, and other attractions.
Knoebels Amusement Resort - Roller Coaster Road Trip (Day 1)
We visit Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elsyburg, PA for day one of our roller coaster road trip. Sitting at over 90 years old, Knoebels is a great family-owned theme park with a great selection of roller coasters and other attractions.