News, Reviews & Series
The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Great Escape Theme Park 2026 | Storybook-Themed Park Recently Sold by Six Flags
Our final stop on the 2026 Roller Coaster Road Trip is Great Escape Theme Park in Queensbury, NY. First opened by Charles Wood in 1954, the park was originally named Storybook USA. Storybook USA would expand and adapt over the years, shifting to the Great Escape name in the 1980s. Today, Great Escape is home to six roller coasters, including Steamin' Demon, Flashback, Comet and Bobcat. Also included is the Hurricane Harbor water park and several other family-friendly rides and attractions. In March 2026, Six Flags sold the park to Enchanted Parks, another American-based theme park operator.
Lake Compounce & Quassy Amusement Park 2026 | Classic Americana and Amazing Wooden Coaster Gems
Our next Roller Coaster Road Trip stop features two parks in one day: Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT and Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, CT. Lake Compounce first opened in 1846, making it the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the US. Today, Lake Compounce is home to 5 roller coasters, including Boulder Dash and Wildcat, and several other attractions. The park was recently purchased by Herschend in March of 2025. Quassy Amusement Park has been around since 1908 and is one of only eleven trolley parks still operating in America. Situated on Lake Quassapaug, the park features the exciting Wooden Warrior roller coaster and an accompanying water park.
Six Flags New England 2026 | Quantum Accelerator Debuts, Superman is a Top Coaster in America
Kicking off our 2026 Roller Coaster Road Trip is a first-ever visit to Six Flags New England. Originally opened in 1870 as Gallup's Grove, the park has undergone several changes throughout America's history. Today, Six Flags New England is home to twelve roller coasters, including Superman The Ride and the all-new Quantum Accelerator, over sixty other attractions and a Hurricane Harbor water park.
Worlds of Fun Theme Park Tour & Review | Home of Award-Winning & Record-Breaking Roller Coasters
Worlds of Fun theme park, located in Kansas City, MO, originally opened in 1973, themed to the book, "Around the World in Eighty Days." The unique park features themed areas not commonly found in North America, such as Scandinavia and East Asia. Worlds of Fun is home to Patriot, which opened as the tallest, fastest and longest inverted coaster in the region. In 2009, the park opened the Prowler wooden roller coaster, which was awarded "Best New Ride of 2009" by Amusement Today. In 2023, Zambezi Zinger opened as the world's first ground-up GCI Titan Track wooden coaster.
ZDT's Amusement Park | In-Depth Tour & Exclusive Details on Future Planned Seasonal Events
ZDT's Amusement Park, a great family-owned park, is located in Seguin, TX. Opened in 2007, ZDT's is currently home to 13 rides and attractions, including the iconic Switchback shuttle coaster, water slides and extensive go-cart track. Join us for an in-depth winter tour of the park, including details about planned seasonal events set to begin in fall of 2023!
Texas Stingray POV, SeaWorld San Antonio | Texas' Tallest & Fastest Wooden Coaster
Texas Stingray, a wooden coaster, opened at SeaWorld San Antonio on February 22, 2020. The thrilling family attraction was designed by Dustin Sloane of Skyline Attractions and manufactured by Great Coasters International. Texas Stingray stands 96 feet tall and reaches a top speed of 55 miles per hour.
Knoebels Amusement Resort Celebrates Its 95th Anniversary, History Museum Tour with Knoebels Family
Knoebels Amusement Resort, located in Elysburg, PA, is a family-owned park that first opened its doors in 1926. Today's park boasts over sixty rides and attractions, including six roller coasters. Knoebels is also home to the top-ranked Phoenix wooden roller coaster, along with the best-ranked carousel in the world. The park's unique charm continues to live on in its free admission, ride ticket booklets, and old-fashioned attractions. Also, join us for a history museum tour with the Knoebels family.
THREE Parks in One Day! Jersey Devil at Great Adventure, Oscar's Wacky Taxi at Sesame Place & More
Day five of Coaster Con 43 sees us spending the first half of the day at Dorney Park where we enjoy two catered meals, more exclusive ride time on roller coasters, rides on both of their in-park trains and more. Afterwards, we head to both Sesame Place and Six Flags Great Adventure to pick up a few more coaster credits.
Hersheypark Maintenance Shop Tour, In-Depth Look at Park's Roller Coasters & Zoo!
Day three of Coaster Con 43 also marks our third and final day exploring Hersheypark. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the park's on-site maintenance shop. We also take an in-depth look at some of the park's iconic coasters, including Skyrush, Storm Runner, Comet, Great Bear, Sooperdooperlooper and more. Originally opened in 1906, the legendary Hersheypark features over 75 rides and attractions. Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the park sits on 121 acres and also features a water park.
Riding the All-New Texas Stingray! | SeaWorld San Antonio Opening Weekend 2020
SeaWorld San Antonio is now open for the 2020 season! During our short visit we check out and review the all-new Texas Stingray roller coaster, which is now the tallest and fastest wooden coaster in Texas. We also give you a look at construction taking place for a potential 2021 season attraction.
Howl-o-Scream at SeaWorld SA | Face Your Fears Tour, Haunted House POVs, Texas Stingray Construction
We visit SeaWorld San Antonio for Howl-o-Scream 2019. Join us for a look inside every haunted house and the Face Your Fears tour experience! We also check out the amazing progress taking place on the park's new-for-2020 wooden coaster, Texas Stingray.
Texas Stingray Coaster Update, Howl-o-Scream 2019 Guide, Full Aquatica Tour | SeaWorld San Antonio
We head out to SeaWorld San Antonio to take a look at the new-for-2020 Texas Stingray wooden coaster construction. Join us as we also walk around taking a look at current Spooktacular and Howl-o-Scream festivities, along with a season-ending tour of the park's Aquatica water park.
ZDT's Amusement Park in Seguin, Texas
We visit ZDT's Amusement Park, a family-owned park located in Seguin, Texas. ZDT's features Switchback, the world's first and only wooden shuttle coaster, go carts, flat rides, and even a water coaster and other water slides.