The Case Against Second Gates: Ferrari Land

What exactly is it that makes a theme park a theme park? Themed experiences, attractions… rides? It’s rides mostly, right? Sure, theme parks exist without them, most notably Puy du Fou who excel predominantly in shows, but even Ghibli Park in Japan is adding rides. So, how many rides do you need for a theme […]

Toutatis Opening Day!

I’ve only attended one rollercoaster opening day before, Storm Chaser at Paultons Park. I went into that day expecting chaos. Pulling in to a services close to the park for a full refresh and stock up, ready for the longest wait of my life. In the end? I waited fifteen minutes. But this time, I […]

USA 2022 Days 11 & 12: Cedar Point

I’ve been to Cedar Point. A sentence I never dreamed I’d be able to write, but here we are. I’ve actually visited America’s Roller Coast. And what a place it is. Way back in the year of our lord 2021 – a lifetime ago, or so it feels – my friend Bobby dropped a simple […]

USA 2022 Day 4: Carowinds

Carowinds was without a doubt, one of my most anticipated parks of the trip. I can’t really say why it had such a hold on me, maybe because I’ve heard lots of good things, or maybe it was purely Fury 325. Either way, I was hyped! With a five-hour journey between Kings Dominion and Carowinds, […]