Park Connoisseurs

21/11/2024

We're ready to visit Kings Dominion this Spring - are you?! Rapterra took its first flight today!

Join us in our Kings Dominion Connoisseurs group!

19/11/2024

Seen at the today... Hulk freaking Hogan and Edge!

Any wrestling fans out there?

19/11/2024

18/11/2024

New Great Coasters International, Inc. trains for the Great White at Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks !

Morey's Piers Connoisseurs
Wooden Coaster Connoisseurs

15/11/2024

Some good news out of the unfortunate closing of Gillian's - the iconic Ferris wheel and classic PTC Carousel will remain, operating on the redeveloped site.

Carousel Connoisseurs

Developer Eustace Mita is planning a 7 1/2 story hotel with 252 rooms on the Boardwalk in Ocean City to be called “Icona in Wonderland.”

10/11/2024

We love this photo. And we love this park!

Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Connoisseurs

Today is your last chance to experience Griffon this year, we're open until 6pm for Member Appreciation Weekend! 🎢

Plus, tonight is your last chance to buy tickets during our Christmas Town Flash Sale. Save over 65% and grab single-day tickets for as low as $29.99 when you buy before 11:59pm. https://bit.ly/3NMhb6F

09/11/2024

By now, you've surely heard and seen most of the chatter about Six Flags Great Adventure closing the record-breaking and current record-holding Kingda roller coaster for good after it shuts down for the 2024 season this weekend.

We have some thoughts, and we'd love to read yours! How do you feel about this potential news? What's your prediction for Ka's future?

Given the lack of a closure announcement, given the significance of this ride, and given that both parks are essentially operated by the former Cedar Fair, we have to think that they're doing what Cedar Point did to Top Thrill Dragster.

You just don't close the tallest, fastest, and one of the most famous roller coasters in the world without saying anything publicly! It makes no sense! Particularly when you consider the recent public relations struggles Great Adventure has had, would they really do something this unpopular without informing their guests?

One of the common criticisms of this theory is the issues Cedar Point had with Top Thrill 2's inability to open this season. We don't think Cedar Fair is scared off by Zamperla, and they likely share some R&D responsibility for the present issue. They are in this correction together. And lessons learned from Top Thrill 2 would be implemented on Ka.

Kinga Ka's structure is simply too valuable to lose, not just because of Zumanjaro, but because of its status of being the tallest coaster on this side of the world. Reusing it seems like the far more logical option.

If the Green Lantern stand-up coaster is also closing, we wouldn't be surprised to see, and would love to see, an extended layout for Ka. That's our glass half full prediction.

As far as Green Lantern, scrapping it seems odd as well. We think it will be relocated to another Six Flags park and reopen with floorless trains, like has been done with several other Bolliger & Mabillard stand-up coasters.

To the Great Adventure Connoisseurs out there, we're sorry that you're losing that punchy, amazing launch on Ka. But, come 2026, we think and hope we'll all be happy with "KK2".

So, what are your thoughts? Please share! Or join the discussion in our Great Adventure Connoisseurs group!

04/11/2024

Found in the attic: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 's "Dorney Park-opoly - unopened. From sometime around 2005, is our best guess.

Dorney Park Connoisseurs
Park Merchandise Connoisseurs

29/10/2024

There's a lot to look forward to with Universal Orlando Resort 's new Epic Universe park in May. Monsters Unchained may be our most anticipated attraction

28/10/2024

The cat is officially out of the bag at Kings Dominion ! Looking forward to their 2025 season!

Kings Dominion Connoisseurs

27/10/2024

At Knoebels Amusement Resort, about 2/3 up the Skryride on the right, there is a baseball strangely stuck in to a small branch near the top of a tree.

We have one question... how?!

Knoebels Connoisseurs

27/10/2024

We found this to be interesting...

The shadow of Phoenix's second turn is lined up with the roof of the brake run. Kinda like watching a ghost train running the rails at Knoebels Amusement Resort Hallo-Fun Weekends.

We're here today and tomorrow for our last days of Knoebels fun!

Knoebels Connoisseurs

23/10/2024

Yay statistics!

07/10/2024

We love this walk between Thunderhawk and Steel Force any time of the year at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. But we especially appreciate it during Haunt!

While heading to Steel Force for our final rides of the night, we caught this path unoccupied - we had to snap a quick photo! The lighting here, both on the trees and on Thunderhawk, really make the area pop.

You have just three more weekends to experience Haunt at Dorney! Then Steel Force, Iron Menace, and the rest of the park hibernate for the winter!

05/10/2024

Well played! We're excited to learn more!

The project is nearing completion. 🪦 11/3 is your final day to ride 305 as you know it.

28/09/2024

When you ride Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom 's Enterprise ride on a damp Haunt evening, you may find the roof next door provides a perfect reflection of your surroundings!

We love Dorney's Haunt event! And they really outdid themselves with the Steel Yard decor!

Their 'Ghost in the Machine' haunted walk-through was among the best we've experienced!

Plus, foggy night rides on Iron Menace and Steel Force are so memorable!

Be sure to check all it out this year!

Dorney Park Connoisseurs

19/09/2024

Well, color us pleasantly shocked! A roller coaster for Cedar Point !

Cedar Point Connoisseurs

28/08/2024

Nice! Well done, Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park Resort ! Fantastic news!

🚨 Exciting News, Thrill Seekers! 🚨

We've heard your feedback loud and clear! 🎢 We're thrilled to announce a major upgrade to the All American Triple Loop—after testing by our third party engineering group, we have determined that the Over The Shoulder Restraints are not required nor necessary.

Experience the ride like never before with enhanced freedom and comfort, making those triple loops even more exhilarating.

Come and feel the difference for yourself! 🎢✨