For those of us who grew up on discussion boards and social media following the goings-on of amusement parks and roller coasters, there was no more fundamental a divide than that between Six Flags and Cedar Fair. For decades, these two regional parks operators battled back and forth, inciting the “Coaster Wars” in their continuous…
As thrillseekers know all too well, 2024 ended up being an unusual year when it comes to record-breaking roller coasters. A series of high-profile closures left several would-be record-holders in the dreaded state of standing but not operating (“SBNO”)… So many are closed, in fact, that as we explored, the “world’s fastest roller coaster” in…
It’s been a bad few years to be a record-breaking coaster. That’s probably not a coincidence. At the dawn of the new Millennium, amusement park operators across the globe bet big on the “Coaster Wars,” racing headlong into multi-million dollar efforts to build the tallest, fastest rides on Earth. Now, two decades later, we’re seeing…
All eyes remain firmly fixed on Six Flags Qiddiya and the world’s first Exa roller coaster, Falcon’s Flight as we head closer towards its 2025 opening. In recent exciting news we learn that the track for Falcon’s Flight is now complete and thanks to recent updates posted to ThemeParX we get to see an amazing…
As the calendar flips to 2025, thrill-seekers have plenty to be excited about. From towering drops to record-breaking speeds and innovative designs, next year promises to deliver some exciting new roller coasters. Whether you’re a fan of heart-pounding launches, mind-bending inversions, or immersive theming, there’s something for everyone on the horizon. Buckle up as we…
If you’re an amusement park fan, there’s no doubt that the “merger of equals” between Cedar Fair and Six Flags (forming the new Six Flags Entertainment Company) is the biggest news of the year, decade, and maybe of the 21st century so far. But for those of us who’ve been around long enough, the second…
Higher. Taller. Faster. Wilder. In the 1990s and early 2000s, nothing – and we mean nothing – mattered more to Six Flags and Cedar Fair than breaking records. Parks battled back and forth to attract the globe’s most extreme thrill-seekers, loading parks up with the biggest coaster counts they could manage – and then a few more for good…
By now, you know the news that shocked the coaster world: that Cedar Point would get a very surprise addition for 2025: a second coaster to open alongside the highly-reviewed but infamously-pit-stopped Top Thrill 2. And we’re not talking about a kiddie coaster. Nope, Siren’s Curse will be a whopper – a sizable steel behemoth that…
Earlier this summer, Cedar Point announced a brand new coaster for the 2025 season. The announcement was a surprise as many were expecting a new water park attraction. What is even more surprising is that Cedar Point welcomed a new coaster in the 2024 season as well (even if only briefly). Top Thrill 2 initially…
The behavior of some unaccompanied minors has led to a growing trend of U.S. theme parks implementing chaperone policies especially when it comes to Halloween events. The large group of Six Flags parks, as well as Busch Gardens and SeaWorld have all implemented similar policies. These rules require teens, usually under the age of 16,…
