We’ve rated and reviewed many coasters and rides over the last few years, and although we’re usually not fans of listing/ranking rides or parks, we do create an annual California TOP 50! You might, and likely will, disagree, and that’s totally fine! That’s what this TOP 50 is all about! Of the many rides in the state, we selected the 50 we think are best! Here are places 20-11 in the California TOP 50 of 2016! Continue reading “California TOP 50 – 2016 – Part FOUR (20-11)”
New VR Experience, New Show and TWO New Themed Areas at Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Magic Mountain just released their Holiday in the Park line-up of 2016, and the best Holiday-themed event in California is bound to be even more amazing than in years past. The park is adding a new high-energy indoor show, an interactive VR Experience on The New Revolution, and TWO new themed areas adding an incredible amount of extra lights and entertainment! Let’s take a look at what we can expect this year! Continue reading “New VR Experience, New Show and TWO New Themed Areas at Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain”
Patriot Update #2
The transition from Vortex to Patriot at California’s Great America has continued. Although upon a first glance it may appear that progress had slowed, many slightly more subtle yet very important changes have taken place. Below we’ll outline the continued progress of Patriot, please enjoy the following update. Continue reading “Patriot Update #2”
California TOP 50 – 2016 – Part THREE (30-21)
We’ve rated and reviewed many coasters and rides over the last few years, and although we’re usually not fans of listing/ranking rides or parks, we do create an annual California TOP 50! You might, and likely will, disagree, and that’s totally fine! That’s what this TOP 50 is all about! Of the many rides in the state, we selected the 50 we think are best! Here are places 30-21 in the California TOP 50 of 2016! Continue reading “California TOP 50 – 2016 – Part THREE (30-21)”
Knott’s Berry Farm Update – October 16th 2016
With Knott’s Scary Farm in full swing, I decided to swing by the park for a few hours of regular Knott’s Berry Farm fun! With the recent Knott’s Scary Farm coverage, it’s been a while since we launched a complete Knott’s Berry Farm Update. Join me as I take a look around the park, Spooky Farm, operations, changes and share… Xcelerator news! Continue reading “Knott’s Berry Farm Update – October 16th 2016”
California TOP 50 – 2016 – Part TWO (40-31)
We’ve rated and reviewed many coasters over the last few years, and although we’re usually not fans of listing/ranking rides or parks, we do create an annual California TOP 50! You might, and likely will, disagree, and that’s totally fine! That’s what this TOP 50 is all about! Of the many rides in the state, we selected the 50 we think are best! Here are places 40-31 in the California TOP 50 of 2016! Continue reading “California TOP 50 – 2016 – Part TWO (40-31)”
Six Flags Magic Mountain Update – October 14th 2016
With all the Halloween events going on most of the recent coverage was focused on just that, but since I’m at Six Flags Magic Mountain frequently, I decided to create an update during today’s trip. We’ll be looking at some Fright Fest related seasonal offers as well as some operations and changes around the park! Continue reading “Six Flags Magic Mountain Update – October 14th 2016”
California TOP 50 – 2016 – Part ONE (50-41)
We’ve rated and reviewed many coasters over the last few years, and although we’re usually not fans of listing/ranking rides or parks, we do create an annual California TOP 50! You might, and likely will, disagree, and that’s totally fine! That’s what this TOP 50 is all about! Of the many rides in the state, we selected the 50 we think are best! Here are places 50-41 in the California TOP 50 of 2016! Continue reading “California TOP 50 – 2016 – Part ONE (50-41)”
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest 2016 – MAZE Ratings and Reviews
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s Fright Fest has opened for its 2016 run, and of course I was there to experience all mazes! This year’s line-up features six mazes, including the brand new Dark Oaks Mortuary . In addition, returning mazes like our favorite CarnEVIL welcomed me back this year as well. Let’s get to rating and reviewing them! Continue reading “Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest 2016 – MAZE Ratings and Reviews”
Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2016 – MAZE Ratings and Reviews
Universal Studios Hollywood opened their popular Halloween Horror Nights events a few weeks back and sold out weekend after weekend. The park’s line-up of haunting attractions this year is great and popular IPs such as American Horror Story drew large crowds. Let’s take a look at the mazes (and Terror Tram) found at this year’s event! Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights 2016 – MAZE Ratings and Reviews”
Universal Studios Hollywood Update – October 4th 2016
In between all the Halloween/haunt craziness (Yes Halloween Horror Nights Reviews are on their way, we’re a bit backtracked is all), it was time to just unwind and spend a fun day at Universal Studios Hollywood, and of course get in plenty of rides on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey! Join me in a quick update from around the park. Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Update – October 4th 2016”
Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces California Neighbor Pass
MEGATRON and OPTIMUS PRIME Transformers. Bart, Homer, Marge and Maggie Simpson. Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptor dinosaurs. Gru and the Minions. Walkers. Wizards and wands…just a few of the most fun neighbors around sharing one awesome residence: Universal Studios Hollywood. Continue reading “Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces California Neighbor Pass”
Patriot Update October 1st
Vortex at California’s Great America closed last month to undergo the conversion into the Floorless coaster: Patriot! The transformation includes of course Floorless trains and a fresh coat of paint. So much work has been done, it’s hard to believe it’s only been a month. Please enjoy the following update on Patriot.
Super Poll Sunday – Best New 2016 Attraction in California
We’re back with another SUPER POLL SUNDAY! Today we let readers vote for the best new attraction of 2016, in California! We have selected seven new attractions around the state as nominees and it’s your turn to VOTE! This year brought us one of the world’s best steel coasters and dark rides, as well as several re-makes of older rides… read on and VOTE! 😀 Continue reading “Super Poll Sunday – Best New 2016 Attraction in California”
California’s Great America Halloween Haunt 2016 – Spoiler Free Skeleton Key Room Reviews
California’s Great America Halloween Haunt opened for the 2016 Season and for the first time in history, the park has added four separate Skeleton Key Room experiences that are absolutely crazy! Since these are unique and exclusive to Skeleton Key holders only, we’ll keep it a surprise as much as possible. Join us for a spoiler-free (no more details than the Halloween Haunt site has released) review of each and our opinions of which are the best! There may be a very tiny spoiler here and there that is available across the web, if you wish to not read that information, please check out our other Knott’s Scary Farm and Halloween Haunt articles on our Halloween page! Continue reading “California’s Great America Halloween Haunt 2016 – Spoiler Free Skeleton Key Room Reviews”
California’s Great America Halloween Haunt 2016 – Scare Zone Reviews
California’s Great America’s Halloween Haunt has opened for the 2016 Season! This year’s event includes three Scare Zones. Two very good ones, and one that has potential but sadly is understaffed. Join us as we discuss and review the three Scare Zones at the event.
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Knott’s Scary Farm 2016 – Show and Scare Zone Reviews
It’s that time of year… the World Famous Knott’s Scary Farm has opened for the 2016 season and this may just be their best season yet! With 2 new shows, 4 Scare Zones (including the new one: “The Hollow”), and an amazing cast, this year was another year that you can not miss at Scary Farm. Join us as we take a look at the shows and Scare Zones and review them below! Continue reading “Knott’s Scary Farm 2016 – Show and Scare Zone Reviews”
California’s Great America Halloween Haunt 2016 – MAZE Ratings and Reviews
California’s Great America Halloween Haunt has opened for the 2016 Season! They definitely have Northern California’s best mazes (set wise) and have several cool changes in store this year, that greatly improved the preexisting mazes! There’s a shortage of actors again, which is sad as some mazes are very actor-dependent. Nonetheless, the sets usually amaze us at this event! Let’s get into rating and reviewing them! Continue reading “California’s Great America Halloween Haunt 2016 – MAZE Ratings and Reviews”
Knott’s Scary Farm 2016 – Spoiler Free Skeleton Key Room Reviews
Knott’s Scary Farm opened for the 2016 Season and for the first time in the history of the Skeleton Key Rooms the park has added four separate Skeleton Key Room experiences that are absolutely crazy! Since these are unique and exclusive to Skeleton Key holders only, we’ll keep it a surprise as much as possible. Join us for a spoiler-free (no more details than the Knott’s Scary Farm site has released) review of each and our opinions of which are the best! Continue reading “Knott’s Scary Farm 2016 – Spoiler Free Skeleton Key Room Reviews”
Knott’s Scary Farm 2016 – Maze Ratings and Reviews
You know what event has some of the best mazes ever created? It’s Knott’s Scary Farm. I can honestly say that this is the first year, and first event ever, where I was not disappointed with a single maze. Every single one of the nine mazes this #ScaryFarm season were awesome. Let’s get into rating and reviewing them! Continue reading “Knott’s Scary Farm 2016 – Maze Ratings and Reviews”