News, Reviews & Series
The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
Texas Stingray POV, SeaWorld San Antonio | Texas' Tallest & Fastest Wooden Coaster
Texas Stingray, a wooden coaster, opened at SeaWorld San Antonio on February 22, 2020. The thrilling family attraction was designed by Dustin Sloane of Skyline Attractions and manufactured by Great Coasters International. Texas Stingray stands 96 feet tall and reaches a top speed of 55 miles per hour.
Steel Eel POV, SeaWorld San Antonio | The Park's Tallest Roller Coaster
Steel Eel is SeaWorld San Antonio's second oldest and tallest roller coaster. Officially opened on March 6, 1999, the attraction features a height of 150 feet and top speed of 65 miles per hour. Built by Morgan, Steel Eel includes a whopping 3,700 feet of track length.
Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster POV, SeaWorld San Antonio | Multi-Launch Family Coaster
Opened on June 16, 2017, Wave Breaker is a multi-launch Intamin roller coaster. The attraction reaches heights of 61 feet, a top speed of 44 miles per hour and features a track length of 2,600 feet.
Dr. D's Cliffhanger Block Brake Climb, Walking the Train Tracks | Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 3
Day three of Roller Coaster Rodeo at Fiesta Texas features an exclusive block brake climb of the upcoming Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster. Next, participants walked the tracks of the Fiesta Texas Railroad to catch a unique view of the park, including an adventure through the quarry wall tunnel. The event finished out in White Water Bay with exclusive ride time throughout the whole water park.
Dr. D's Cliffhanger Construction Tour, Queue Design & Theming Reveal | Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 2
Day two of Roller Coaster Rodeo at Six Flags Fiesta Texas was jam-packed with full-park ERT, meals and a behind-the-scenes construction tour and queue design and theming reveal! We take a journey into the construction zone of Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger for a close-up look at the ride structure and continued progress leading up to the attraction's opening. Afterwards, we head to Zaragoza Theatre for an exciting reveal of the new coaster's theming and queue design with a special surprise guest. The day ends with the Rock the Night fireworks show and a Mardi Gras-themed reception.
2023 Upgrades Unveiled, Fright Night & More! | Fiesta Texas Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 1
Day one of Fiesta Texas' Roller Coaster Rodeo enthusiast event kicks off with a presentation inside Zaragoza Theatre with Jeffrey Siebert, the park's president. We learn about several updates currently taking place in the park, along with plans coming in 2023. Next up is the event's Fright Nights portion, which features exclusive ride time on Iron Rattler and other Crackaxle Canyon attractions, along with spooky visits through haunted houses.
Mako Back Row POV, SeaWorld Orlando | Riding One of Orlando's Fastest Roller Coasters
Join us for a back row ride on Mako, SeaWorld Orlando's B&M Hyper Coaster. Mako opened on June 10, 2016 and features a height of 200 feet with a top speed of 73 miles per hour. With 4,760 feet of track, Mako is one of Orlando's longest, tallest and fastest roller coasters.
New Aquaman Progress, Updates on Ride Closures & Dining Offerings | Six Flags Over Texas
Our latest visit to Six Flags Over Texas is jam-packed with a look at construction progress on Aquaman: Power Wave and other park projects. We also check out the all-new Roller Coaster Coffee, along with changes to dining pass offerings and other food line-ups at various locations around the park. Summer entertainment has also begun and we take a quick look at where you can catch the park's new shows.
Kraken POV, SeaWorld Orlando | Floorless Coaster with Seven Inversions
Kraken is SeaWorld Orlando's intense floorless steel coaster. First opened on June 1, 2000, this attraction features a height of 153 feet tall and a top speed of 65 miles per hour. Kraken also features 7 intense inversions, including two vertical loops, a dive loop and a spiraling camelback.
Behind-the-Scenes Manta Tour, Riding the All-New Ice Breaker & More! | SeaWorld Orlando
Our first-ever visit to SeaWorld Orlando is jam-packed with first-time rides on coasters such as Mako and Kraken, a behind-the-scenes tour of Manta, in-depth looks at Sesame Street Land and more. SeaWorld Orlando originally opened December 15, 1973, just two years after Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Today, the 200-acre park features 6 roller coasters, several entertainment and event offerings and more.
Cheetah Hunt POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Multi-Launching Steel Coaster
Cheetah Hunt, a steel Intamin launch coaster, opened on May 27, 2011. Located at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, this high thrill attraction features a 130-foot drop, speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, 1 inversion and 3 separate launches.
Montu POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | First Coaster Ever to Feature an Immelmann Loop
Montu is a record-breaking inverted coaster that opened at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on May 16, 1996. The attraction, built by B&M, was the first inverted coaster to feature 7 inversions and an Immelmann loop. Montu stands 150 feet high and reaches speeds of 60 miles per hour with a track length of 3,983 feet.
Cobra's Curse POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Spinning Coaster with Elevator Lift
This unique spinning coaster first opened at Busch Garden's Tampa Bay on June 17, 2016. Featuring an elevator lift, Cobra's Curse stands 70 feet tall and reaches speeds of 40 miles per hour. Throughout the circuit, riders experience forwards, backwards and spinning as the train shifts back and forth.
Iron Gwazi POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | World's Steepest & Fastest Hybrid Roller Coaster
Opened on March 11, 2022 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Iron Gwazi holds the record for the world's steepest and fastest hybrid roller coaster! Iron Gwazi reaches heights of 206 feet with a top speed of 76 miles per hour. Featuring 12 airtime points, the coaster also features a Barrel Roll Downdrop and Zero-G Stall, making it one of the most intense coasters in America.
Animal Experiences at Busch Gardens Tampa | Feeding Giraffes, Nutrition Center, Elephant Encounter
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay first opened in 1959 and is home to more than 200 species of animals. Join us as we take a look at several of the park's animal experiences, including the elephant encounter, reptile and penguin exhibits, the park's Serengeti Plain habitat and more. During our visit we were also able to take an exclusive tour of the park's nutrition center, along with go on a safari that included feeding giraffes.
Reviewing Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's 2022 Food & Wine Festival
Join us for a review of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's 2022 Food & Wine Festival! The event, taking place now through May 22, features a dynamic offering of food and drinks. Guests can sip and savor their way through the festival with more than 20 new dishes to pair with wines, craft brews and cocktails.
Tigris POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | High-Thrill, Multi-Launch Roller Coaster
Tigris, located at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, opened on April 19, 2019. This Premier Rides Sky Rocket II roller coaster features a top speed of 62 miles per hour and a height of 150 feet. On top of this, Tigris includes multiple forwards and backwards launches and a track length of 863 feet.
Sand Serpent POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Classic Wild Mouse Roller Coaster
This classic Wild Mouse roller coaster opened at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2004 after being relocated from Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Standing just under 46 feet tall, Sand Serpent reaches speeds of 28 miles per hour and features nearly 1,214 feet of track.
Mr. Freeze Reopens, France Area Upgrades, New Dining & Construction Updates | Six Flags Over Texas
Our latest visit to Six Flags Over Texas uncovers several new updates, including new upgrades to the park's France area, a look at changes in new dining locations, the status of Mr. Freeze and Titan and more. The park also continues to move forward on Aquaman: Power Wave, along with the completion of the new facade on Looney Tunes Mall.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave Opens at Six Flags Over Texas | Full Ride POV, Queue Walk-Through & More
Pirates of Speelunker Cave is a re-imagining of one of the park’s first attractions, The Cave, that operated from 1964 until 1991 and replaces the current version of the attraction—Yosemite Sam and the Gold River Adventure. The Cave featured original characters called Speelunkers that were created exclusively for Six Flags Over Texas. The new ride features projection and immersive sets, custom soundtrack, sixty-four Speelunkers and no height requirement with an accompanying adult.