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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.
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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

Rating the Rides I Experienced at Six Flags Great America

07.21.2022 by Dan Heaton // 12 Comments

American Eagle is rough but still a fun wooden coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.
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On a recent trip to Chicago, I had the opportunity to visit Six Flags Great America for several hours before driving home. I rope dropped the park on a Saturday in June and did quite a lot in a short time.… Read more...

Categories // Regional Parks Tags // Lists, Roller Coasters, Six Flags, Six Flags Great America

172. Six Flags Great America Trip Report

07.04.2022 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

The Columbia Carousel is a striking two-story ride at the entrance to Six Flags Great America.
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Six Flags Great America is one of the company’s flagship parks and definitely worth a visit. Located in Gurnee, Illinois just north of Chicago, this 304-acre park includes 15 roller coasters among its wide range of rides.… Read more...

Categories // Tomorrow Society Podcast Tags // Podcasts, Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Trip Report

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