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Villagehttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/capture-4.pngKris Rowberry at the Manteca Waterslideshttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/capture3.pngLuna Park Train Shedhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/capture.pngKris on Pacific City Carouselhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/episode-1-release-bay-area.jpgEpisode 1 Release Bay Area2019-02-01T06:52:16+00:00weekly0.6https://greatamericanthrills.net/2015/01/20/the-knotts-berry-farm-shopping-pass-is-the-amusement-industrys-best-kept-secret/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/logo-kbf.jpgKnott's logo2015-01-21T01:07:58+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2015/01/15/five-things-amusement-park-fans-must-stop-doing-in-2015/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/copyright-2.jpgCopyright 2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dislike-social-media3-e1421272026624.jpgDislike-Social-Media3https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/gopro-coaster-ad.pngGopro coaster adLoose articles can ALWAYS come loose - keep the camera in your pocket and ENJOY THE RIDE!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/e36d7b04966811e3aac212f860bcd518_8.jpge36d7b04966811e3aac212f860bcd518_8https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/10518244_1439074943046055_883816777_a.jpg10518244_1439074943046055_883816777_ahttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dji-phantom-vision-2-drone.jpgDroneSeriously - as cool as you think it might be to fly over a park, the lawsuits over damage etc. don't make it worth 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experiences?2014-10-28T04:09:59+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/10/15/planet-snoopy-expansion-coming-to-californias-great-america-in-2015/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/planet-snoopy-with-animals.jpgplanet_logohttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10389597_4618632159757_10195924262394587_n.jpg10389597_4618632159757_10195924262394587_nPhoto by: Thrills by the Bay (Used with permission).2014-10-15T20:53:59+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/10/13/flying-a-drone-over-an-amusement-park-good-idea/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1005829_572552489484444_2125642400_n.jpg1005829_572552489484444_2125642400_nPhoto by American Coaster Enthusiasts, Northern California region. Used with permission.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tumblr_lpr7hpptv61qjer5so1_400.jpgtumblr_lpr7hpptv61qjer5so1_4002014-10-13T07:59:30+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/09/26/the-ultimate-thrill-ride-with-team-oracle/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kliv-facebook-logo.jpgKLIV Facebook 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from KTLA-TV's helicopter footage.2014-09-09T01:44:01+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/08/29/dare-devil-chaos-to-debut-at-six-flags-discovery-kingdom-in-2015/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/fireball2.jpgfireball2.Photo courtesy of Larson International.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/140714.jpgSix Flags Discovery Kingdom Dare Devil Chaos CoasterPhoto courtesy of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Media Relationshttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/140713.jpgSix Flags Discovery Kingdom Dare Devil Chaos 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specific areas that work together with the rides and attractions to form a cohesive theme.2014-08-15T08:02:51+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/08/06/carousel-columbia-a-part-of-hollywood/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/props-pic-2.jpgProps Pic 2The pot bellied stove that sits atop Carousel Columbiahttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/props-pic-1.jpgProps Pic 1https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/capture-2.pngMarie Antoinette 1Can you spot one of the caps from Carousel Columbia in the background?https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/capture-1.pngCapture 1https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/carousel-top-3.pngCarousel Top 3https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/carousel-top-2.pngCarousel Top 2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/carousel-pinnacle-the-swan.pngCarousel Pinnacle The Swan2014-08-06T04:27:25+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/08/04/the-emotional-connection-to-an-amusement-park/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/p3140002.jpgMom at Great AmericaNo caption could contain the emotion that this photo brings back to me and my family.2014-08-04T06:52:28+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/07/28/lost-parks-of-northern-california-on-creatv-san-jose-tonight/2014-07-28T05:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/07/24/holiday-world-announces-thunderbird-roller-coaster-for-2015/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/thunderbird_aerial_11x17_600dpi.jpgThunderbird_Aerial_11x17_600dpihttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/thunderbird_04_11x17_600dpi.jpgThunderbird_04_11x17_600dpihttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/holiday_world_logo.jpgHoliday_World_Logohttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bt15logo-transparent.pngbt15logo-transparenthttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/corncribelev1.jpgCornCribElev1The "keyhole" element on the wing rider is one of it's greatest elements. Photo courtesy of Holiday World, Paula Werne.2014-07-25T02:00:14+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/07/24/colossus-at-magic-mountain-featured-on-wild-and-crazy-kids/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/colossus_logo_899.jpgcolossus_logo_899https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wac-colossus.pngWAC Colossus2014-07-20T06:39:16+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/07/07/ninja-at-six-flags-magic-mountain-derails/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10531698_10201668271462534_1096529334_o.jpg10531698_10201668271462534_1096529334_oScreengrab from live coverage at: www.KTLA.comhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/250px-ninja_entrance_sign.jpg250px-Ninja_entrance_sign2014-07-08T06:12:52+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/07/03/new-amusement-park-rides-delayed-significantly-this-summer/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/delayed.jpgdelayedhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10389240_10201625120983799_7714859363924825317_n.jpg10389240_10201625120983799_7714859363924825317_nVerruckt required a complete re-design after tests showed it wasn't performing as predicted.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/final-red-tape_photogallery.pngFinal-Red-Tape_PhotoGallery"Red tape" has done more to kill off parks than it has to make them safer!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1498933_10152405200363368_2065365884_o.jpg1498933_10152405200363368_2065365884_oPhoto courtesy of Kings Island Facebook page.2014-07-03T02:37:43+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/06/30/insane-coaster-wars-debuts-new-season-but-still-needs-some-off-season-rehab/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/snip4.pngsnip4https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/snip3.pngSnip3https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/snip2.pngSnip2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/snip1.pngSnip1https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/publication1.jpgPublication1Original screengrab by Dan Hower (who's also in the second row with Alyssa Schipani). Used with permission.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/397378_10201134316109870_302676606_n-e1404158287377.jpg397378_10201134316109870_302676606_nhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/bqcdkd4iyaengcb.jpgBqcDKd4IYAEnGCBhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xflight.jpgxflighthttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/crew2.jpgcrew2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/0189351_trav_1024x768_2268501249_686x386.jpg0189351_trav_1024x768_2268501249_686x386Featured riders on "Insane Coaster Wars" are hired actors, some from Craigslist.2014-07-01T08:26:02+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/09/01/how-to-avoid-ticking-off-actors-in-haunted-houses/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/600px-avoid-ticking-off-the-actors-in-a-haunted-house-step-23.jpg600px-Avoid-Ticking-Off-the-Actors-in-a-Haunted-House-Step-232014-06-28T07:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/06/28/great-america-pavilion-the-pregame-destination-for-san-francisco-49ers-fans-this-season/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pavilion-rendering-1banner-revised5.jpgPavilion-Rendering-1Banner-Revised5https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/images.jpgForty Niners Logohttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/revised-pavilion-rendering-3.jpgRevised - Pavilion-Rendering-3https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/resized-pavilion-rendering-7.jpgResized - Pavilion-Rendering-7https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/resized-pavilion-rendering-61.jpgResized - Pavilion-Rendering-6(1)2014-06-28T07:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/06/17/new-lost-parks-episode-on-1915-pan-pacific-exposition-in-san-francisco/2014-06-17T06:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/06/12/coaster-con-xxxvii-in-the-bay-area-this-week/2014-06-08T02:28:54+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/06/09/aerial-ice-extreme-wows-guests-at-californias-great-america/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/oniracom_design_aerialiceextreme_logov2c1.jpgoniracom_design_aerialiceextreme_logoV2c2014-06-07T23:54:57+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/06/07/tsunami-soaker-a-watery-blast-of-fun/2014-06-07T23:03:47+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/05/24/six-flags-wins-court-order-to-ban-animal-rights-protests-from-property/2014-05-24T07:37:27+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/05/21/disneyland-ticket-prices-increase-suspends-sales-of-annual-pass/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/download.jpgdownload2014-05-21T08:10:13+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/05/19/bolliger-and-mabillard-the-cadillac-of-roller-coasters/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kmr_1032.jpgKMR_1032By hugging the outside of the rails, B&M was able to tighten the tolerances of their wheels, making their rides incredibly smooth. Photo © Kris Rowberryhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kmr_6389.jpgKMR_6389https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bolliger__mabillard_logo.pngBolliger_&_Mabillard_logoEven their logo is subdued and simple - just like their rides.2014-05-14T07:29:24+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/05/16/lost-parks-filming-in-san-francisco-friday/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image4-e1399840775418.jpgimage4Behind the row of visible pipes, lies more 39 tons of additional instrument!2014-05-14T07:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/05/14/giant-dipper-roller-coaster-turns-90-years-old/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kmr_7013.jpgKMR_7013The unique curved station offers close up views of the trains, just don't high five the passenger's heads! Photo © Kris Rowberryhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kmr_7005.jpgKMR_7005The station is a study in history - old articles and fun facts adorn it's curved surfaces. Photo © Kris Rowberryhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kmr_6882.jpgKMR_6882https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kmr_68581.jpgKMR_6858https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kmr_6789.jpgKMR_6789The idyllic location of the ride only amplifies it's sensations. Photo © Kris Rowberryhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kmr_6767.jpgKMR_6767Timeless doesn't even begin to describe this ride. Photo © Kris Rowberry2014-05-14T07:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/05/12/cool-theme-park-video-contest/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mm71301-c.jpgMM71301-chttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/main_tsunamisoaker.jpgmain_TsunamiSoaker2014-05-12T07:42:02+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/05/08/north-koreas-great-america/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/t__5777dda3225c.jpegT__5777dda3225chttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/kaeson-youth-park.jpegKaeson Youth Parkhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/carousel-comparison.jpgCarousel Comparison2014-05-08T01:53:33+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/05/06/new-lost-parks-trailer-for-1915-pan-pacific-exposition/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ppie-tagout.jpgPPIE Tagout2014-05-06T09:19:14+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/03/31/rollercoaster-tycoon-celebrates-15th-birthday/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rct-pinball-rollercoaster-tycoon-194110_450_417.jpgRCT-Pinball-rollercoaster-tycoon-194110_450_417Photo by www.CoasterImage.comhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/roller_coaster_tycoon_screenshot.jpgroller_coaster_tycoon_screenshotThe cartoony look up front hid the fact that real world physics were at play behind-the-scenes in the code.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chris-sawyer.jpgchris-sawyerChris Sawyer developed and worked significantly on both RCT and RCT2. https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rct-box.jpgRct-boxThe original RollerCoaster Tycoon box.2014-03-31T21:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/03/great-american-thrills-pitch-video/2014-03-30T07:39:46+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/10/great-american-thrills-tv-pitch-gaining-steam/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gat-title-card.pngGAT Title Cardhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/btt.pngbtthttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/screamscape-capture.pngscreamscape capturehttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/tcg.pngTCG Capture2014-03-30T07:39:10+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/11/industry-leaders-support-great-american-thrills/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/512_503293383028022_1369910609_n.jpg512_503293383028022_1369910609_nhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ioe-capture.pngIOE Capture2014-03-30T07:38:44+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/03/24/universal-studios-earthquake-inspired-by-bay-area-rapid-transit/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/earthquake.jpgearthquakehttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/earthquake_official2006.jpgearthquake_official2006Photo illustration by Universal Studios Hollywood2014-03-24T07:15:23+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/03/30/a-bit-more-planning/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/p1010197.jpgParking Lot WalkSome parks have closer lots than others, so take it into consideration when packing for the day.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/p3270077.jpgLoggers Run DropShorts will dry faster than pants on water rides and keep you comfortable throughout the day.2014-03-14T22:14:00+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/03/13/amusement-park-pov-and-broll-videos-how-to-protect-them-from-copyright-infringement/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/copyright.pngCopyright2014-03-13T06:55:43+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/03/05/disney-world-admission-price-increases-but-is-it-really-that-expensive/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/where-to-get-disney-dollars.jpgwhere-to-get-disney-dollarshttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/consider_the_following2.gifBill Nye Consider the Following Animation2014-03-06T19:13:43+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/03/04/could-cedar-fair-offer-a-california-season-pass-instead-of-a-platinum-pass/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/18066_269933767285_7507318_n.jpgXceleratorXcelerator at Knott's Berry Farm. Photo by Kris Rowberry. All rights reserved.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ft0069.jpgFT0069https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cedar-fair-map.pngCedar Fair mapThat's a long road trip to use your Platinum Pass to it's maximum potential.2014-03-04T07:50:24+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/03/03/beverly-hills-cop-3-filmed-at-great-america-20-years-ago/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1625559_10151944044307286_736919444_n.pngWonder World Triple Wheelhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/1661775_10151970805113155_1904923332_n.jpg1661775_10151970805113155_1904923332_nPhoto by: California's Great Americahttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wonder-world.jpgPGA as Wonder World in "Beverly Hills Cop 3"2014-03-03T22:20:26+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/25/inaugural-coasterchat-tonight-on-twitter/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/coasterchat-banner-642x250.pngCoasterChat-banner-642x250Logo by: CoasterAddict.com2014-02-25T10:34:29+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/links/2014-02-21T02:39:23+00:00weekly0.6https://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/06/26/advertising-in-an-amusement-park-practice-what-you-preach/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo.jpgphotoIt's okay to film and photograph on rides with your phone, according to this ad - but not according to park rules and announcements.2014-02-18T09:42:25+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/06/11/how-to-use-youtube-to-combat-cell-phones-on-coasters/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/nocellphone.gifnocellphone2014-02-18T09:41:47+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/31/social-media-and-your-amusement-park/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/social_media.jpgSM2014-02-18T09:40:00+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/06/19/how-much-posting-is-too-much-on-social-media-for-amusement-parks/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hootsuite.pnghootsuitehttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wologo.jpgwologohttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wlogo.jpgwlogo2014-02-18T09:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/08/14/social-media-and-the-amusement-park-dont-take-yelp-lightly/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/peopleloveusonyelp.jpgPeopleloveusonYelphttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/yelp-example-3.pngYelp Example 3Would you eat at a "C" graded restaurant? How people portray you on Yelp has a major impact on decisions to visit.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/yelp-example-2.pngYelp Example 2Is this really an accurate review?https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/yelp-example-1.pngYelp Example 1Multiple pages created by guests will only add to the confusion. Clean these up by creating an officially moderated page and contacting Yelp about removing the other ones.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/capture2.pngCapture2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/capture.pngCapture2014-02-18T09:39:14+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/18/six-flags-scores-viral-hits-on-social-media-this-off-season/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/six_flags_logo.jpgsix_flags_logohttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1513302_10151752828826916_1063181380_n.jpgSix Flags St. Louis Funny BannerThe folks in the marketing department deserve a raise just for changing the sign in those conditions!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1656210_10151881911421356_659126398_n.jpg1656210_10151881911421356_659126398_n2014-02-18T09:38:32+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/08/19/hashtag-etiquette-for-amusement-parks/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/hashtag-proof.pnghashtag proofA logical, simple and relevant hashtag makes search engines (and users) easier to capture.2014-02-18T09:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/14/lost-parks-of-northern-california-on-treasure-island-for-worlds-fair-celebration-this-weekend/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sf_world_fair.jpgsf_world_fair2014-02-14T08:40:35+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/13/creator-of-great-american-thrills-celebrates-30th-birthday/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/linkedin-profile-photo2.jpgKris Rowberry headshot 2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photo.jpegKris headshot SFMM2014-02-13T07:14:31+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/07/utah-olympic-park-bobsled-is-the-ride-of-your-life/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/heathspence2012_crash.jpgHeathSpence2012_CrashParticipants of this thrill ride are warned several times, that a flip is a real possibility.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image.jpgimagehttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/flyingturnsintrough4x6.jpgFlyingTurnsintrough4x6https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sled-6-jpeg-and-8x10.jpgsled 6 jpeg and 8x10There is no way to describe the rush of reaching down a pipe at nearly 80 mph, except to say, 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1980's.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bobsleigh-utah-olympic-park-240ka030210.jpgbobsleigh-utah-olympic-park-240ka0302102014-02-06T06:28:01+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/01/coaster-con-logo-inspired-by-san-francisco-worlds-fair-coaster-concept/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/rd9o.jpgrd9o2014-02-01T20:35:58+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/02/04/lost-parks-of-northern-california-update-for-january-2014/2014-01-31T09:27:23+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/01/28/week-of-big-announcements/2014-01-28T08:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/01/18/great-american-thrills-filming-at-santa-cruz-beach-boardwalk-today/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/twitter-example.pngTwitter Examplehttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/boardwalk-logo-2013-google.jpgBoardwalk Logohttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/kmr_6971.jpgKMR_69712014-01-19T07:03:01+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/01/12/were-at-six-flags-magic-mountain-today/2014-01-12T20:57:08+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/01/14/the-top-five-most-insane-carnival-rides/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/oktoberfest_2009_938569053_54_lollitop_o24_20414879.jpgTop Spin Oktoberfest2014-01-11T19:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2014/01/11/six-flags-discovery-kingdom-dolphin-announces-birth-of-bottlenose-dolphin/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dolphin-4.jpgdolphin-4https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dolphin_3.jpgdolphin_3Photo by Nancy Chan, Six Flags Discovery Kingdomhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dolphin_2.jpgdolphin_2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dolphin_1.jpgdolphin_1Photo by Nancy Chan, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom2014-01-11T18:52:39+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/12/13/featured-in-the-san-jose-mercury-news/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/mercury-news-cassidy.pngMercury News Cassidy2014-01-03T09:50:02+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/12/29/lost-parks-featured-in-the-santa-cruz-sentinel/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/santa-cruz-sentinel.pngSanta Cruz Sentinel2013-12-29T20:12:43+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/08/15/lost-parks-makes-major-industry-connections/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/20130815-155213.jpg20130815-155213.jpg2013-12-27T07:34:07+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/12/27/kion-central-coast-news-features-lost-parks-of-northern-california/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/kion-screenshot.pngKION Screenshot2013-12-27T00:36:53+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/12/26/lost-parks-featured-on-ksbw-central-coast-news/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/capture1.pngKSBW Screenshot2013-12-27T00:31:03+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/12/23/santas-village-lost-parks-episode-now-available/2013-12-23T22:18:41+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/12/19/musee-mecanique-a-true-historical-gem-of-san-francisco-history/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/picture1.jpgPicture1Laffing Sal at the Musee Mechanique, San Francisco. 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Photo by Kris Rowberry, all rights reserved.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/golden-gate-exposition.jpgGolden Gate ExpositionThis exact coaster layout still runs at Six Flags New England, as "Thunderbolt," an ACE Coaster Classic.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/26861_381342007285_3050920_n.jpgKingda KaDouble the height of Kingda Ka, and it still wouldn't be as tall as the proposed "Golden Gate Thunderbolt Coaster:https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/capture1.pngBridge Coaster - ThunderboltThe proposed "Bridge Coasters" would not only break current coaster records - they would obliterate them - 75 years before the records were even set! Photo from the California State Archive2013-11-24T09:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/23/superman-ultimate-flight-outfitted-with-seatbelts/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1479347_3618565558717_31359701_n.jpg1479347_3618565558717_31359701_nhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1463196_3618565398713_1452864410_n.jpg1463196_3618565398713_1452864410_nRiders on Superman - Ultimate Flight will be greeted by an additional restraint the next time they ride. IN addition, they are being asked NOT to lower their restraints. Photo by CGA Insider, Billy D'Anjou. Used with permission.2013-11-24T00:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/22/lost-parks-preserving-history-one-park-at-a-time/2013-11-22T23:30:25+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/21/featured-in-the-register-pajaronian/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/register-pajaronian.pngRegister Pajaronian2013-11-21T05:50:11+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/20/diane-disney-miller-passes-away/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ddm_web1.jpgDDM_webhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/movies-saving-mr-banks-poster.jpgmovies-saving-mr-banks-posterThe film releases in the U.S. officially on December 20th. https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/walt_disney_concert_hall_la_ca_jjron_22-03-2012.jpgWalt_Disney_Concert_Hall,_LA,_CA,_jjron_22.03.2012Photo by Wikipedia user 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anything "different" about Discovery Kingdom in this photo?2013-11-15T01:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/10/01/halloween-haunt-2013-at-californias-great-america/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/haunt-featured-image.jpgHaunt Featured Image2013-11-14T09:10:42+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/10/04/the-people-behind-lost-parks-and-the-manteca-waterslides/2013-11-14T09:10:00+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/10/08/are-inversions-overrated/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1024px-six_flags_magic_mountain_viper_and_x2_from_sky_tower_cropped_version.jpg1024px-Six_Flags_Magic_Mountain_Viper_and_X2_from_Sky_Tower_cropped_versionBy Jeff Turner from Santa Clarita, CA, United States (Cropped by User:X-Weinzar) (Six Flags Magic Mountain Uploaded by X-Weinzar) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commonshttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/tumblr_mc65v7obpr1rxrwpx.jpgtumblr_mc65v7ObpR1rxrwpxThe "Flip Flap Railway" punished riders with high, uneven g-forces.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/corkscrew_and_sky_jump_knotts_berry_farm_circa_1980.jpgCorkscrew_and_Sky_Jump,_Knott's_Berry_Farm,_circa_1980Photo from the Orange County Archives.2013-11-14T09:07:39+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/10/11/former-malibu-grand-prix-site-to-become-office-high-rises/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/01_malibu-e1384419706843.jpg01_malibu2013-11-14T09:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/10/15/youtube-milestone-reached/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/capture.pngView 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Francisco Examiner ArticleFor the full article, pick up a copy of today's Examiner, or click the link 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may be closed - but that doesn't mean we can't relive it!2013-11-14T08:47:43+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/01/on-google-so-are-we/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/g-plus.pngg plus2013-11-14T08:47:22+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/03/thanks-for-the-follow-destination-america/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/default-still1.jpg??????????????????????????https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2513.pngIMG_2513https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_2517.pngDestination America Follow NoticeThanks for the follow, Destination America - glad to have you along for the ride!2013-11-14T08:44:09+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/05/guiding-the-coaster-guy-around-californias-great-america/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1233369_562617090440039_880319103_n.png1233369_562617090440039_880319103_nhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cga_tr_20130922_36.jpgcga_tr_20130922_362013-11-14T08:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/11/on-this-veterans-day-what-does-great-american-thrills-really-mean/2013-11-14T08:42:12+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/11/13/lost-parks-goes-vertical/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/capture.pngCaptureEven though we measured, this trolley came way too close to being 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Grizzly is so boring you can text while on it? I disagree.2013-07-15T08:17:05+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/07/13/photo-of-the-day-asiana-airlines-flight-214-wreckage-at-sfo/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/img_1532.jpgIMG_15322013-07-13T19:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/07/14/lost-parks-of-northern-california-episode-2-preview/2013-07-13T19:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/07/06/asiana-airlines-crashes-at-sfo-passengers-appear-unphased/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sarcasm.jpgHow to Not Evacuate an AircraftHow to Not Evacuate an Aircraft.2013-07-06T21:47:38+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/07/03/gold-striker-re-opens/2013-07-04T03:34:06+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/07/02/gold-striker-closed-temporarily-for-modifications/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/imgres1.jpegimgreshttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/dsc_6414.jpgDSC_6414A man with recording equipment and headphones monitors the noise coming from Gold Striker. 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People will begin lining up for showings two (2) hours prior.2013-06-01T05:09:37+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/29/photo-of-the-day-giant-dipper-flash-lapse/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn6362-21.jpgGiant Dipper Time Lapse 12013-05-29T08:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/30/photo-of-the-day-honolulu-halfpipe-at-waterworld-concord/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/honolulu-halfpipe_002-2.jpgHonolulu Halfpipe2013-05-29T07:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/28/photo-of-the-day-thunder-run-at-six-flags-kentucky-kingdom/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1291-2.jpgThunder RunThunder Run was one of the highlights of the park, even in the "lean" years before it closed.2013-05-28T22:40:06+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/27/photo-of-the-day-tatsu-at-six-flags-magic-mountain/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/p1010089.jpgTatsu at Magic MountainWhen it opened Tatsu featured the largest inversion on a flying coaster, the VERY intense "pretzel loop" element.2013-05-28T07:13:34+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/26/photo-of-the-day-looff-carousel-ring-machine/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5q4c7137-2.jpg5Q4C7137-2Reaching for the brass ring at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.2013-05-25T09:22:59+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/25/photo-of-the-day-carousel-columbia-at-blue-hour/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kmr_1210pod.jpgKMR_1210podStill the tallest carousel in the world, Carousel Columbia makes for a stunning subject at night. Now, if only all the accent lighting were working...2013-05-25T09:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/23/cirque-dreams-splashtastic-at-six-flags-discovery-kingdom-show-review/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0098.jpgDSC_0098The dolphins are not always at center stage, like most aquatic shows tend to be - but rather, they work in tandem with the performers to create a sort of serendipity on stage.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0185.jpgDSC_0185Neil Goldberg, creator, director and producer of the Cirque Dreams Splashtastic program at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0037.jpgDSC_0037Colorful characters about in this production - the first for a Northern California amusement park.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0172.jpgDSC_0172The entire cast takes a bow at the end of the program - to a standing ovation no less - during the first public performance.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0165.jpgDSC_0165https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0103.jpgDSC_0103If you don't feel out of shape after looking at this, you must be one of these two performers!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0048.jpgDSC_0048There are seven individual performances in all, this one featuring a hula loop artist.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_00151.jpgDSC_0015Cirque Dreams Splashtastic will return for 2014.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dsc_0015.jpgDSC_00152013-05-23T16:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/03/five-most-terrifying-amusement-park-mishaps-of-all-time/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/monorail67.jpgMonorail Disneyland PosterMonorail track is not an alternative to the front gate.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/carousel.jpgcarousel"America Sings" was the replacement to the "Carousel of Progress"https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/430482_10151380001287286_1834671689_n.jpg430482_10151380001287286_1834671689_nBoth Top Gun and Batman share the "inverted" train layout, which allows riders feet to dangle.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/533668_10151361650822286_1906333883_n.jpgRoar!Roar! at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CAhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/intamin-mega-splash-knotts-perilous-plunge.jpgPerilous PlungePerilous Plunge was plagued with delays, malfunctions and modifications in its' 12 year run.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/crystalbch_cyclone.jpgcrystalbch_cycloneTraver's most successful of his "terrifying triplets."https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/action_park_looping_water_slide.jpgAction Park - Legendary WaterslideSomeone apparently thought this was a good idea. https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rb4.jpgrb4Revere Beach's "Lightning"2013-05-03T20:02:50+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/05/01/gold-striker-actual-review-at-californias-great-america/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gold-striker-logo.pngGold Striker logohttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-4.jpgGold Striker 4"Millennium Flyer" trains harken back to the "golden Age" of coaster design. The trains are Gold / Red, Red Gold, in 49ers shades.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-3.jpgphoto 3https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-2.jpgphoto 2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/photo-1.jpgphoto 12013-05-01T16:58:57+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/04/29/the-arkham-haunted-mansion/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/506.gifThe Batman Haunted MansionGif art and artwork by Abe Lopez.2013-04-29T21:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/04/22/our-next-lost-park/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo.jpgphoto2013-04-23T01:36:49+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/04/22/danke-shen-deutchland-thank-you-germany/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tumblr_mht9elwedf1ruwjsjo1_400.giftumblr_mht9elwEdf1ruwjsjo1_400https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-04-07-at-9-23-41-pm.pngScreen Shot 2013-04-07 at 9.23.41 PM2013-04-22T06:10:09+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/04/14/kimjongun/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nokocoaster-07262012.jpgKim Jong UnPhoto Credit: Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) NOTE: State-run media.2013-04-14T19:00:29+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/04/10/featured-post-on-borrowlenses-blog/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-04-10-at-1-43-27-pm.pngFeatured Story on BL Bloghttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kmr_6475.jpgKMR_64752013-04-10T21:16:52+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/04/11/shameless-plugs/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/screen-shot-2013-04-09-at-2-08-33-pm.pngScreen Shot 2013-04-09 at 2.08.33 PM2013-04-10T20:31:45+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/04/09/making-a-connection-to-the-past/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/photo-2.jpgRe-connectingWhile not on the same level, it's still awesome to think I was in this same place 22.5 years ago.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kmr_6296.jpgKMR_6296Is this the same horse over two decades 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with the "boring" theme - here's my good pals the LaPutka's doing their best on Splash Mountain!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/house_of_cards_480.jpghouse_of_cards_480https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/funny-rollercoaster-roller-coaster-tim-tebow-tebowing.jpgfunny-rollercoaster-roller-coaster-tim-tebow-tebowinghttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/funny-rollercoaster-008.jpgfunny-rollercoaster-008https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/funny-rollercoaster-011.jpgfunny-rollercoaster-011https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tibetanmonksatdisneyworld.jpgtibetanmonksatdisneyworldhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/funny-rollercoaster-015.jpgfunny-rollercoaster-015https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/a96805_r1.jpga96805_r1https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/roller_coaster_2.jpgroller_coaster_2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mlkde-565x418.jpgMlKdE-565x4182013-03-25T08:28:49+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/03/07/the-first-post/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn5683.jpgVertical Velocity2013-03-23T17:54:20+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/03/12/staycation-planning-begins-now/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/looff-2.jpgLooff 2https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/looff-1.jpgLooff 1"Your host on one of the last ring machine carousels in the world"2013-03-23T17:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/03/18/pre-planning-part-deux/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1416.jpgAfter rain in Gurnee, ILFowl weather days mean less crowds, but also less operating time.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ride-readmittance-closeup.jpgRe-admittance formSome parks allow for re-entry after weather or mechanical delays, but don't bank on it.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1399.jpgIMG_1399Funnel clouds on the way to the park means you need to turn around and sit this day out!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1930.jpgIMG_19302013-03-23T17:54:00+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/04/03/the-day-finally-arrives/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_20111012_162454.jpgWater Ride AftermathYour host is no fan of "extreme water effects"2013-03-23T17:53:42+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/04/08/another-step-in-the-road/2013-03-23T17:53:27+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/04/10/park-review-six-flags-discovery-kingdom/2013-03-23T17:53:20+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/04/21/gat-introduction-video/2013-03-23T17:53:14+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/04/29/bert-the-conqueror-faked-and-poorly-researched/2013-03-23T17:53:06+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/04/28/water-rides/2013-03-23T17:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/04/30/our-social-media-links/2013-03-23T17:52:43+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/05/02/107/2013-03-23T17:52:28+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/05/30/well-isnt-this-interesting/2013-03-23T17:52:17+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/06/11/behind-the-scenes-hard-hat-tour/2013-03-23T17:52:08+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/06/21/the-good-the-bad-and-the-illegal-coaster-pov/2013-03-23T17:52:00+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/06/29/superman-ultimate-flight-rider-reactions/2013-03-23T17:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/06/30/superman-ultimate-flight-media-day-event/2013-03-23T17:51:37+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/09/30/review-halloween-haunt-at-californias-great-america/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cgahaunt20091.jpegcgahaunt20092013-03-23T17:51:17+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2012/11/19/reclaiming-our-amusement-history/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/columbia-scan.jpgKris on ClumbiaThe annual Family trip to the amusement park was far more than just a time to ride rides2013-03-23T17:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/01/02/ride-at-your-own-risk/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/p4240012.jpgRue le Dodge in ActionRue le Dodge at Paramount's Great America (2004)https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_1461.jpgRue le Dodge EntranceThe ornate, Orleans-inspired entrance to the attraction in question.2013-03-23T17:50:52+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/01/11/enthusiast-vs-enthusi-ass/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/hurricane_sandy_new_jersey_pier-e1357856583471.jpgSandy Roller Coaster DamageSandy brought devastation to several seaside amusement parks in New Jersey and countless billions in damage elsewhere in the United States. Photo Credit: Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/U.S. Air Force/New Jersey National Guard.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/capture1-e1357856116401.pngInternet Positive UseThe New Jersey chapter of the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) decided to use the internet for good, by giving back to the very park that gave to them, which makes them true "enthusiasts" in every sense of the word.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/disrespect2-e1357539778633.jpgAlvey Posting 2Even members of Alvey's website questioned his thinking and comments - and were met with admonishment by the site administrator, below.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/disrespect1-e1357539892421.jpgAlvey Posting 1The post that made many people question Alvey's dedication to the industry he has made his life on.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/31018_4747837452913_511542071_n.jpgAlvey Post 3Alvey attempted to defend his position, by saying that others shared his opinions on the events of Hurrican Sandy and that people, "...are screwed up."2013-03-23T17:50:37+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/01/20/introducing-the-lost-parks-series/2013-03-23T17:50:23+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/02/01/test-footage/2013-03-23T17:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/02/14/celebrating-the-154th-birthday-of-george-washington-ferris-jr/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ferriswheel.jpgInsideThe view from inside one of the 36 cars. Each one could hold up to 60 pasengers!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ferriswheel-1.jpgferriswheel (1)https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/c-e-ferris-wheel-postcard.jpgc.e.ferris.wheel.postcardhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/axle.jpgaxlehttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/220px_gwferris.jpg220px_GWFerrisGeorge Washington Ferris, Jr.https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/07blog_ferriswheel_b.jpgFerris Wheel, Chicago2013-03-23T17:50:01+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/02/20/a-little-danger-in-your-life/2013-03-23T17:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/02/25/dissecting-the-ride-lift-hill/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/663px-antirollback-svg.png663px-Antirollback.svgGraphic by: SyntaxError552013-03-23T17:49:16+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/03/05/rough-cut-is-complete/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/399487_10151312575817286_275803452_n.png399487_10151312575817286_275803452_nhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/885854_10151312575817286_275803452_o.pngPacific City Rough Cut2013-03-23T17:44:13+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/03/10/wont-you-come-and-play-with-us/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/23397_10151317500797286_122326639_n.jpgFrontier Village site2013-10-15T02:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/03/17/official-trailer-the-lost-parks-of-northern-california-2/2013-03-23T17:43:26+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/03/21/the-vatican-amusement-park/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/url.pngSix Flags AmericaTell me these don't share a similar style - I dare ya!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/554877_10151327020812286_1596876261_n.jpgVatican LandTHis diagram of the Vatican is reminiscent of the drawn park maps found at many amusement parks. 2013-03-23T17:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/03/23/new-banners/2013-03-23T17:41:37+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/03/26/why-buy-new-when-you-can-buy-used/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/url.jpegSon of Beasthttps://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1714_452803188132255_1201314659_n.jpgHurricane2013-03-23T17:39:43+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/03/19/disney-bans-unaccompanied-kids/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dscn6387.jpg33For some Disney parks are going to be harder to get into than Club 33!https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/pa200014.jpgMickey and KrisSorry tweens, Disney Parks are for families, not you!2013-03-19T09:09:01+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.net/2013/01/07/rest-in-peace-huell-howser/https://greatamericanthrills.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/399px-huell_howser_nisei_week_grand_parade_2007.jpgHuell Howser 2007Huell marching in a parade in California back in 2007. (Photo by Flick user, "Joits.")2013-01-08T01:07:46+00:00monthlyhttps://greatamericanthrills.netdaily1.02022-11-19T04:02:04+00:00