Mythbusters has been off TV for a while, but you can now watch a bunch of their classic episodes for free on YouTube. One of those episodes tested if you could make a giant ball of LEGO that would roll down a hill and over a car! Obviously, it is possible to make a giant LEGO ball, so the myth centered more on its weight and the number of LEGO bricks it would take. The ball they constructed was amazing, made of solid LEGO bricks where some large builds may be hollow or use DUPLO at their core. The Mythbusters crew even visited their local LEGOLAND California park for some advice and also took in some rides while they were there.
Continue readingAn Inflatable Tribute to The Wild One at Six Flags America
At the Bartow County Georgia 4th of July Celebration there was a roller coaster themed inflatable. It looked really cool, but the fact it was named “The Wild One” was really interesting and probably not accidental. The Wild One was a wooden coaster at the now shuttered Six Flags America park. It was originally built in 1917 as the Giant Coaster at Paragon Park in Massachusetts, but was relocated to Six Flags America in 1986. It had a red, white and blue color scheme just like the inflatable, however the yellow trains are a diversion from the original.
Continue readingReview of Dinner at Sanaa at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Resort
I had a chance to enjoy dinner at Sanaa, located at the Animal Kingdom Villas at Walt Disney World. Sanaa is a restaurant featuring African cooking with Indian flavors with spectacular views of exotic animals. Disney took a bit of a risk initially with Sanaa in that they used one of their best pieces of real estate for a restaurant serving food that many of its typical guests wouldn’t be very familiar with or find slightly intimidating. A safe choice would have perhaps been something like a steakhouse as opposed to the predominantly African-Indian menu. However, this place was packed and reservations at good times are sometimes tough to get, so apparently it’s working! The name is pronounced “Sah- NAH” with the first part like the beginning of “safari” and with the stress on the second syllable “NAH”. It is derived from Swahili, where it roughly translates to “artwork”.
Continue readingLEGOLAND Florida is a Great Place to Celebrate America 250 and Surprisingly LEGOLAND Billund is too!
July 4th, 2026 is America’s 250th birthday and it’s been a year long celebration. If you want to get in a patriotic mood, LEGOLAND Florida is a great place to go. You’ll get to see some of the nation’s most iconic structures all created as LEGO brick builds. From the Statue of Liberty to the National Mall to an American Eagle, they’re all represented in LEGO. However, what’s perhaps even more surprising is that if you head over to LEGOLAND Billund in Denmark you’ll also see a tremendous amount of Americana!
Continue readingTheme Parks Are a Great Place to Watch Fireworks on the 4th of July
Many people love watching fireworks on the 4th of July. This year is special in that it’s America’s 250th Birthday. Many cities have fireworks displays, but theme parks also offer a great alternative to watch a great show. Theme parks also have the advantage of allowing you to arrive early, have fun while you wait and simply look up when it’s time for the show. My family has really enjoyed the convenience of this and spent several of the last 4th of July holidays at various theme parks.
Continue readingIt’s Too Hot! Heat is a Serious Issue for Theme Parks
The heat index is forecast to be off the charts today in most of the United States. Heat can be a big danger, it kills more people each year than hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods combined. According to the EPA approximately 1,300 people die directly from heat-related issues yearly , but it’s estimated 10,000 people die yearly because of heat-exacerbated illness. Theme parks are primarily an outdoor activity leaving people susceptible to extreme heat. In temperatures like this it’s important to be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke before it’s too late.
Continue readingThe Tribute to Ricky Robinson at Six Flags Over Georgia
If you’re walking near Pandemonium and Thunder River at Six Flags Over Georgia you may notice an interesting tribute along the walkway. It honors Ricky C. Robinson under a Six Flags logo and reads
Continue readingIn Memory of
Ricky C. Robinson
3/22/57 to 7/16/06
Your Spirit Lives On
Aftershock is Alaska’s Only Permanent Roller Coaster and May Be One of the Most Rare Coaster Credits
If you track your credits (unique distinct roller coasters you have ridden) you know all credits are not created equal. Some are rare because of location and some because the ride was or is only available for a limited time. Aftershock in Alaska ticks both of these boxes. If you want to ride Aftershock you have to find your way to Palmer, Alaska (90 minutes north of Anchorage) in a very limited time window during the Alaska State Fair (this year happening from August 21 – September 7, 2026). The ride is pretty barren of any large signage or theming, but what it does have is breathtaking mountain views!
Continue readingGeorgia Gold Rusher at SFOG Closed Until 2027 While Intamin Makes Changes
It appears Georgia Gold Rusher at Six Flags Over Georgia (SFOG) will be out of commission until sometime in 2027. There were rumors that the ride vehicle (train/gondola) had been returned to Intamin in Europe for repairs and that appears to be the case. SFOG mentions that the manufacturer (Intamin) will be making enhancements to improve reliability. Given the long transport time (likely by boat), it doesn’t appear there’s a way to get it back operating this season. This roller coaster’s operation has been sporadic at best since it opened last year, so hopefully this dramatic step is one in the right direction. For those of us in Georgia this news is tough to hear, but SFOG is saying the right things and their candidness and honesty should be applauded. Six Flags put out a press release about the status of Gold Rusher on their social media:
Continue readingRiding ArieForce One the Saturday After the Announcement of Fun Spot Atlanta’s Upcoming Closure
I visited Fun Spot America Atlanta on Saturday, June 27, 2026 which was the first Saturday after the company announced the park would be closing on August 2, 2026. It was a hot summer day in Georgia, but I saw something I hadn’t seen frequently at Fun Spot Atlanta and that was lines. It was great to see and it wasn’t like the park was overcrowded in any way as you could generally ride almost anything in less than 10 minutes. There was of course a small line for ArieForce One, but it was also great to see healthy lines for Hurricane, the bumper boats and go-karts. ArieForce One has relatively huge capacity compared to other rides at the park, so it not being the longest wait makes sense.
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