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My Top Ten Roller Coasters

04.25.2025 by Dan Heaton // 12 Comments

Orion at Kings Island is a Giga Coaster from B&M that ranks among my favorite coasters.
Photo by Dan Heaton

I’ve always considered myself a coaster fan and tried to look beyond the Disney parks. Even so, I’m sad to admit just how few rides I’ve actually experienced up to this point. My goal is to change that trend and check out a lot of different parks and roller coasters in the next few years.… Read more...

Categories // Miscellaneous Tags // Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Holiday World, Islands of Adventure, Kings Island, Lists, Rollercoasters, Silver Dollar City, Six Flags Great America, Universal Orlando

Before the Magic: A Vintage Florida Road Map

11.18.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The cover for the 1947 Florida Official Road Map from the State Road Department


It’s easy to forget what central Florida was like before the “Florida Project” arrived in 1971. You can still catch glimpses of the sleepy towns if you venture a little bit away from I-4 and the other major highways. Initially called the “Orlando Expressway”, that massive project was completed in 1965 and set the stage for Walt Disney World.… Read more...

Categories // Miscellaneous Tags // Vintage Disney, Vintage Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World

Top 10 Most Anticipated New Attractions Opening in 2022

01.12.2022 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Volkanu: Quest for the Golden Idol will open this year at the Lost Island theme park in Waterlook Iowa.
© Sally Dark Rides

It’s been a challenging few years in the theme park world. Parks have closed, attractions have been delayed, and guests have stayed away. We could see similar trends in 2022, but I’m trying to stay optimistic. There are quite a few exciting dark rides and roller coasters opening this year.… Read more...

Categories // Miscellaneous Tags // EPCOT, Hong Kong Disneyland, Lists, Shanghai Disneyland, Six Flags, The Magic Kingdom

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