Previously, I did a list of theme parks from films that I wish I could visit in real life but it isn't just films that make me jealous...there's plenty of theme parks in TV that I would kill to visit too! Here's a few of the fictional parks from TV shows that I'd go to... Continue Reading →
Fictional Theme Parks I Wish I Could Visit – Film Edition
There's a lot of attractions that crop up in TV and film. We just have to think about the iconic Inbetweeners episode at Thorpe Park or when the Modern Family bunch headed to Disneyland. But sometimes, they go the extra step and create a fictional attraction for their characters to visit! Here's a few fictional... Continue Reading →
Am I good enough? – Debunking the myths around being a “proper” enthusiast
This is a question that I hear a lot. It is not always in these words but the idea is still there...this idea that there is some kind of level you need to be to be "good enough" when it comes to being a theme park or roller coaster enthusiast. Have I been on enough... Continue Reading →
Why the UK needs more dark rides
It will come as no surprise that I love a dark ride. Sometimes, dark rides are my favourite part of a theme park visit and they can really add something really special. In the UK, it seems that dark rides tend to take a back seat in a lot of respects and we don't see... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus, Anxiety and Me
This is not something that I talk about on my blog, or on the internet in general really. This is a far cry from my usual content but I want to just talk about the way that I'm struggling right now. The topic today is Mental Health, something which at the moment is being affected... Continue Reading →
Countries by Coasters – France
Last time, we looked at Germany, the roller coaster capital of Europe by number of coasters. This week, we aren't venturing too far and looking at France, another big contender for Europe's roller coaster crown! (map by Coast2Coaster) A lot of you told me that you'd consider France to have Germany beat when taking the... Continue Reading →
Countries by Coasters – Germany
Last time, we looked at the coaster landscape of the UK...this time, we are hopping over to mainland Europe to the European roller coaster capital: Germany! (Map by Coast2Coaster) Germany is home to some really incredible theme parks that are world renowned as well as plenty of innovative coasters. Filled to the brim with nearly... Continue Reading →
This or That – Your Suggestions!
This week's This or That comes from you! I've had a few people ask me their own this or that's since the first post so I thought I'd put together some of your questions. Enjoy! @keziamcdonald The Smiler is in my top 5 favourite rides ever. The vertical lift hill is a sensation like nothing... Continue Reading →
Countries by Coasters – UK
There's roller coasters all over the world and so I thought this would be an interesting series for the blog to look at the coaster landscape of different places across the globe! (map by Coast2Coaster) It would be wrong for me to start this series with anything other than the UK! Made up of England,... Continue Reading →
This or That – Roller Coaster Edition
I recently was on the Joy Sequence podcast (which you should 100% listen to if you want a really interesting look into the history of his attractions - Spotify|Apple|SoundCloud), asking the lovely Adam a few this or that questions. This has inspired me to create a little this or that series here, all theme park... Continue Reading →
