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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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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The past comes vibrantly to life in Williamsburg, Virginia

Humberto Moreno Actual historical figures played parts in the fascinating tableau that makes Colonial Williamsburg - Virginia's first capital, located just under an hour from current state capital Richmond - a perfect place to relive pages from the past. Presentations by authentically attired re-enactors, tours led by factually based characters and a wide variety of other interpretive programs combine to involve visitors in the interest, information and fun. Williamsburg’s meticulously…

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Great Wolf Lodge and Williamsburg, Virginia - a wet/historical theme park two-fer!

Great Wolf Lodge “You want me to get on THAT and go down to where?” I wailed from high atop the Alberta Falls waterslide, looking down to an alleged pool that was well out of visual range. My 11-year-old grand-daughter nodded with a look of both consternation and resignation that I tried very hard to take in stride. Such was my introduction to a vast array of unusual children’s activities that mesmerized the 70-year-old kid in me as much as they did Dalya, 14 and Mollie, 11 as we…

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Bescover July 13, 2012 at 8:39pm

I love amusement parks, and my favorite in California is Magic Mountain, and my favorite ride is the roller coaster X2. For all those other roller coaster fans out there, when you are visiting check out our site http://Bescover.com there are Bed and Breakfast locations near all the parks. After a long day of thrill rides, get some hospitality.

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Darryl Musick July 13, 2012 at 5:31pm

Toronto, Niagara Falls, Cleveland...where will this long road trip on The World on Wheels take us next? To the greatest amusement park in the world, it's Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio with a side trip to the country's scariest city...Detroit: 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…
Tripatini June 5, 2012 at 4:32pm

Now in our blog: tips for surviving a day at a theme park.
Ed Wetschler May 16, 2012 at 10:41pm

One of our members is seeking resort recommendations in Orlando. If you can help, please click on this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum.

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Tripatini December 30, 2011 at 6:08pm

Thinking Orlando/Central Florida in the coming months? Check out the report on the new Legoland, now in our blog!
Ed Wetschler October 25, 2011 at 9:30pm

Trick or treat? The link to "World's Best Theme-Park Halloween Parties" has changed. Regardless, you're gonna love the author's choices.

http://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/world-s-best-theme-park-hal...
Darryl Musick September 16, 2011 at 6:26pm

From the Los Angeles Times: "Riders take one last spin on Newport Beach carousel" - a classic and historic carousel will soon become a visitor's patio for a local museum. To see more about Newport Beach and the Fun Zone, check out our current report at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/64s3uyj
David Hyland August 4, 2011 at 9:24am

IzonOrlando, America's first hyperlocal video network, is now showing the "Theme Parks" episode on the Visit Orlando channel. Take a look at a major reason why over 50 million visitors have made Orlando the most visited destination in the USA.

http://www.izonorlando.com/
Vincent Russo May 10, 2011 at 9:59pm

David -- I didnt know about this and I live in florida. This is a good thing.