This article has been written by David Playfor, Specification Manager, Saint-Gobain Weber Sony Pictures’ film franchise Jumanji continues to delight families almost 30 years after the first film was released. It has proved to be such a hit among people of all ages that Merlin Entertainments opened the world’s first Jumanji-themed park. The company, which…
Earlier this year at the D23 Fan Expo, a plethora of new attractions and lands were announced for the Disney parks. One unexpected announcement was the expansion of Frontier Land to include a new Cars-themed area. During the initial announcement, fans thought this would be included in the “Beyond Thunder Mountain” expansion of Magic Kingdom….
Centuries ago, as the story goes, the ancient built a shrine to honor the mighty Rapterra. People who entered the shrine and were deemed worthy became spiritually linked to – and temporarily possessed the powers and abilities of – the mystical bird of prey. Building the temple at the base of a volcano, Mt. Inferna, proved…
Many will argue that this year’s most anticipated coaster did not live up to expectations. We are, of course, talking about Top Thrill 2. The Top Thrill Dragster redesign that took 3 years to arrive was met with great reviews—for the week it operated. It has been shuttered since May of this year and is…
Fixes Slowly, Disney began to experiment with making exceptions. Last year, they soft-launched the idea of “Story Bubbles”. The notion was that Galaxy’s Edge could learn a lesson from Avengers Campus. Basically, when a character debuted on a Star Wars Disney+ Original Series, they could pop up in Galaxy’s Edge… even if they technically wouldn’t…
As the summer sun sets on another thrilling season for theme park enthusiasts, the excitement is just beginning to build for next year. Recently, theme parks from across North America have unleashed a wave of new coaster announcements that promise to bring record-breaking thrills and fun to 2025. From record-breaking heights and heart-stopping inversions to…
In a recently released video we get to see the latest construction progress on Falcon’s Flight and Six Flags Qiddiya and it’s certainly very impressive…
Book Report Twist Instead, the ride that would become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure did a few unexpected things. The result is that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a great ride, but one that feels like it’s trying to do a lot all at once. Without Dr. Facilier, the ride intentionally omits the sort of “fear” and “anxiety”…
Ah, roller coasters… a modern staple of amusement parks worldwide that always seem to be pushing the boundaries to create the newest and most thrilling ride experience possible. From long climbs up a lift hill and the stomach-churning first drop, to the rush of the wind in your face and the relief of steady ground…
Key Attractions: Expedition Everest: One of Rohde’s most iconic creations is Expedition Everest, a roller coaster that opened in 2006. The attraction is not just a thrill ride; it’s a narrative experience that explores the mythology of the Yeti. Rohde and his team traveled to the Himalayas to study the culture and geography of the…
