Theme Parks/Amusement Parks

Especially for families, amusement parks the world over are a big part of vacations. Cutting-edge and old-fashioned, corporate behemoths to modest mom-and-pops - that's our focus here.

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5 of the world´s best theme parks without rides

Ghibli Park Some of the most memorable theme parks in the world have nothing to do with rides. These parks are built around atmosphere, storytelling, and immersion — places where the pleasure comes from wandering, observing, and letting a setting unfold at human speed, and They suggest a different idea of what a theme park can be: not a collection of thrills, but a carefully designed reality, and they reward curiosity, patience, and attention, and they stay with you long after you leave.read…

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Busch Gardens in ´6 of Virginia´s Top Destinations´

BuschGardens.com Just five miles southeast of Colonial Williamsburg (see below), this 42-acre amusement park is divided into ten “villages” inspired by a a half dozen European countries/cultures. Just a sampling: in Banbury Cross (representing England,), you can catch a show in a replica of Shakespeare´s Globe Theatre. Aquitaine, themed after Belle-Époque France, has among other things the Griffon roller coaster, with a 205-foot drop and speeds up to 75 miles per hour. Down beer and Teutonic…

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4 of the world´s top roller coasters

If you're an amusement park geek, you've probably mused at some point about what makes one roller coaster better than others. You've tried to answer this question logically with various rankings and lists, but they just don't gel, because roller coasters are very subjective. Two coaster enthusiasts could experience the same ride and come away with entirely different opinions on its quality. So how do we really know what the best roller coaster in the world is? read post

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Walt Disney World in 'Travel Companies Taking the Lead in Environmental Protection'

As Daniel and Martha Everett and their two children enjoyed a trip to Florida's Walt Disney World, their focus was on entertainment and excitement rather than the environment. And when Barbara and Andy Allen checked into a Boston hotel, they wanted to fit as many sights as possible into their two-day visit. They gave little thought to how their stay might impact the ecosystem. But...read post

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Tripatini November 12, 2010 at 7:49pm

With this month's opening of part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, interest and enthusiasm for Universal's recently opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter is likely to be even higher. Tripatini has you covered -- check out the following pair of reviews on our blog:

In Orlando, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Mobbed by Muggles

Magical Tips for Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
David Hyland November 12, 2010 at 5:55pm

Fantasy of Flight and local Central Florida children are attempting to break a Guinness World Record and build the world's largest yellow paper ribbon over Veteran's Day weekend in honor of our troops overseas

The yellow ribbon will be on display during this weekend's Roar n' Soar event at Fantasy of Flight, featuring classic racing machines from land, sea and air, plus tantalizing food and top entertainment while visiting the world's greatest aviation attraction.
David Hyland November 9, 2010 at 6:39am

IAAPA will open their annual attractions expo on November 15 at the Orange County Convention Center. This will be the first year of a 10 year run in Orlando for the amusement park and attractions trade organization. Anyone who is interested in any facet of the attractions segment of the travel industry is encouraged to attend. Information on the conference is available at www.iaapa.org. .
Darryl Musick November 5, 2010 at 4:23pm

Stomach-churning fury today on The World on Wheels. The best amusement and theme park rides we've been on: http://tinyurl.com/283oqca

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick July 19, 2010 at 5:20pm

Today, The World on Wheels rolls into the Roller Coast, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie with a side order of Detroit. It's the world's largest collection of rollercoasters in one location: http://tinyurl.com/2fqeszr

The World on Wheels

An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
Darryl Musick June 25, 2010 at 9:45pm

I know it makes me want to go to Orlando a lot more than the mouse does.
Tripatini June 25, 2010 at 9:27pm

It's week one for one of the most eagerly awaited theme park openings in memory -- check out Tripatini's review of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, complete with photos and video!

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Darryl Musick May 24, 2010 at 6:03pm

A classic trip to a classic roller coaster, history, and oceanside fun. The trip report for Monterey Bay, California is now online at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/27kld36
David Paul Appell March 28, 2010 at 6:56pm

For Disney World fans: Just found out about a cool app, "Undercover Tourist," released earlier this month. Navigating DW with the family can be quite a production, and you can end up wasting half the day on line, cutting down on the value you receive for your admission ticket. But this incorporates not just a detailed guide to the Disney Parks but also tools to help you plan and maximize your visit by providing wait times in real time, integrated into park maps. So for example you can choose the park with the fewest crowds on a given day, or coordinate your day to hit the rides and restaurants when the wait times are shortest. You can also buy discounted attraction tickets through this app. It costs $1.99 for the first 90 days after release, then $3.99.
Darryl Musick March 22, 2010 at 4:37pm

Disneyed out in Orlando? See our report on a quick day trip to Kennedy Space Center at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/ygf3s66