Matt - Storybook Amusement
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I post about Islands of Adventure a lot. ✨ Other theme parks too!
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Anyone who creates HHN houses might have the best job in the world. Anyone who tears down HHN houses might have the worst job in the world.
I wouldn't want to be the one to rip La Casa Creación apart. 😔
I wouldn't want to be the one to rip La Casa Creación apart. 😔
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Anyone who creates HHN houses might have the best job in the world. Anyone who tears down HHN houses might have the worst job in the world.
I wouldn't want to be the one to rip La Casa Creación apart. 😔
I wouldn't want to be the one to rip La Casa Creación apart. 😔
No matter what people said about this park, it's sad to see a lot of these coasters reach the end of their lives. I feel bad for those who are losing their home park and those who worked there.
Farewell, Six Flags America.
Farewell, Six Flags America.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
No matter what people said about this park, it's sad to see a lot of these coasters reach the end of their lives. I feel bad for those who are losing their home park and those who worked there.
Farewell, Six Flags America.
Farewell, Six Flags America.
Defunct!
Batwing was a Vekoma flying dutchman that opened in '01 but didn't quite make it to the finish line in '25, closing this past summer.
The park's other defunct coasters:
Python '93–'98
The Great Alonzo's Cannonball Coaster '93–'98
Two Face: The Flip Side '99–'07
Batwing was a Vekoma flying dutchman that opened in '01 but didn't quite make it to the finish line in '25, closing this past summer.
The park's other defunct coasters:
Python '93–'98
The Great Alonzo's Cannonball Coaster '93–'98
Two Face: The Flip Side '99–'07
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Defunct!
Batwing was a Vekoma flying dutchman that opened in '01 but didn't quite make it to the finish line in '25, closing this past summer.
The park's other defunct coasters:
Python '93–'98
The Great Alonzo's Cannonball Coaster '93–'98
Two Face: The Flip Side '99–'07
Batwing was a Vekoma flying dutchman that opened in '01 but didn't quite make it to the finish line in '25, closing this past summer.
The park's other defunct coasters:
Python '93–'98
The Great Alonzo's Cannonball Coaster '93–'98
Two Face: The Flip Side '99–'07
The final coaster to mention is Ragin' Cajun.
Unfortunately, this 2014 spinning wild mouse was closed on my visit. Apparently it's surprisingly wild. Hopefully this gets relocated so I can find out for myself someday!
Photo by Six Flags.
Unfortunately, this 2014 spinning wild mouse was closed on my visit. Apparently it's surprisingly wild. Hopefully this gets relocated so I can find out for myself someday!
Photo by Six Flags.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The final coaster to mention is Ragin' Cajun.
Unfortunately, this 2014 spinning wild mouse was closed on my visit. Apparently it's surprisingly wild. Hopefully this gets relocated so I can find out for myself someday!
Photo by Six Flags.
Unfortunately, this 2014 spinning wild mouse was closed on my visit. Apparently it's surprisingly wild. Hopefully this gets relocated so I can find out for myself someday!
Photo by Six Flags.
Firebird continued. This former stand-up coaster opened in 1990 and was relocated to Six Flags America in 2012 as Apocalypse.
In 2019, it ditched the stand-up trains for a floorless conversion, being renamed to Firebird. I was shocked this has fire effects. Nicely done.
In 2019, it ditched the stand-up trains for a floorless conversion, being renamed to Firebird. I was shocked this has fire effects. Nicely done.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Firebird continued. This former stand-up coaster opened in 1990 and was relocated to Six Flags America in 2012 as Apocalypse.
In 2019, it ditched the stand-up trains for a floorless conversion, being renamed to Firebird. I was shocked this has fire effects. Nicely done.
In 2019, it ditched the stand-up trains for a floorless conversion, being renamed to Firebird. I was shocked this has fire effects. Nicely done.
Firebird is historic for being the first coaster produced by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M). There's a good chance one of your favorite coasters is a B&M.
If you're unaware which coasters B&M has made, here are some in Florida:
Hulk
Dueling Dragons
Mako
Manta
Montu
Kumba
If you're unaware which coasters B&M has made, here are some in Florida:
Hulk
Dueling Dragons
Mako
Manta
Montu
Kumba
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Firebird is historic for being the first coaster produced by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M). There's a good chance one of your favorite coasters is a B&M.
If you're unaware which coasters B&M has made, here are some in Florida:
Hulk
Dueling Dragons
Mako
Manta
Montu
Kumba
If you're unaware which coasters B&M has made, here are some in Florida:
Hulk
Dueling Dragons
Mako
Manta
Montu
Kumba
The real punk rock is Superman: Ride of Steel.
This is my favorite coaster at the park by far. Made by Intamin, this hypercoaster is a near-identical clone of the one at Six Flags Darien Lake, reaching 208 feet high and speeds up to 73 mph. Fantastic ride.
This is my favorite coaster at the park by far. Made by Intamin, this hypercoaster is a near-identical clone of the one at Six Flags Darien Lake, reaching 208 feet high and speeds up to 73 mph. Fantastic ride.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The real punk rock is Superman: Ride of Steel.
This is my favorite coaster at the park by far. Made by Intamin, this hypercoaster is a near-identical clone of the one at Six Flags Darien Lake, reaching 208 feet high and speeds up to 73 mph. Fantastic ride.
This is my favorite coaster at the park by far. Made by Intamin, this hypercoaster is a near-identical clone of the one at Six Flags Darien Lake, reaching 208 feet high and speeds up to 73 mph. Fantastic ride.
Also opening in 1999 was The Joker's Jinx.
This is a Premier Rides launched coaster—an outdoor clone of the Flight of Fear coasters, except under the big blue sky and without that pesky mid-course brake run. I think these coasters are always so underrated.
This is a Premier Rides launched coaster—an outdoor clone of the Flight of Fear coasters, except under the big blue sky and without that pesky mid-course brake run. I think these coasters are always so underrated.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Also opening in 1999 was The Joker's Jinx.
This is a Premier Rides launched coaster—an outdoor clone of the Flight of Fear coasters, except under the big blue sky and without that pesky mid-course brake run. I think these coasters are always so underrated.
This is a Premier Rides launched coaster—an outdoor clone of the Flight of Fear coasters, except under the big blue sky and without that pesky mid-course brake run. I think these coasters are always so underrated.
Since I'm mentioning all the coasters, I have to mention Great Chase, which is a Zamperla family coaster. Other than the fact that it opened in 1999, I have nothing to say about this. 😅 You're shameless if you have the credit. But who cares?! Moving on!
Photo by Six Flags.
Photo by Six Flags.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Since I'm mentioning all the coasters, I have to mention Great Chase, which is a Zamperla family coaster. Other than the fact that it opened in 1999, I have nothing to say about this. 😅 You're shameless if you have the credit. But who cares?! Moving on!
Photo by Six Flags.
Photo by Six Flags.
Do the Roar!
Opening in 1998, this twisted woodie was manufactured by Great Coasters International (GCI), which also made the original Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa among many others.
GCI makes some of my favorite woodies. This isn't quite on that level, but still worthwhile.
Opening in 1998, this twisted woodie was manufactured by Great Coasters International (GCI), which also made the original Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa among many others.
GCI makes some of my favorite woodies. This isn't quite on that level, but still worthwhile.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Do the Roar!
Opening in 1998, this twisted woodie was manufactured by Great Coasters International (GCI), which also made the original Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa among many others.
GCI makes some of my favorite woodies. This isn't quite on that level, but still worthwhile.
Opening in 1998, this twisted woodie was manufactured by Great Coasters International (GCI), which also made the original Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa among many others.
GCI makes some of my favorite woodies. This isn't quite on that level, but still worthwhile.
Next up, grab some Advil for Professor Screamore's SkyWinder.
This Vekoma suspended looping coaster (SLC) opened as Mind Eraser in 1995. Appropriate name.
It was refurbished with new trains in 2024 as part of the old Coyote Creek area's transformation into SteamTown. Nice area.
This Vekoma suspended looping coaster (SLC) opened as Mind Eraser in 1995. Appropriate name.
It was refurbished with new trains in 2024 as part of the old Coyote Creek area's transformation into SteamTown. Nice area.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Next up, grab some Advil for Professor Screamore's SkyWinder.
This Vekoma suspended looping coaster (SLC) opened as Mind Eraser in 1995. Appropriate name.
It was refurbished with new trains in 2024 as part of the old Coyote Creek area's transformation into SteamTown. Nice area.
This Vekoma suspended looping coaster (SLC) opened as Mind Eraser in 1995. Appropriate name.
It was refurbished with new trains in 2024 as part of the old Coyote Creek area's transformation into SteamTown. Nice area.
First up, the park's oldest, The Wild One.
This woodie first opened in 1917 at Massachusetts' Paragon Park. It closed there in '84. It was relocated and reopened in '86 at Six Flags America, which was then known as Wild World.
It is the oldest coaster in the Six Flags chain.
This woodie first opened in 1917 at Massachusetts' Paragon Park. It closed there in '84. It was relocated and reopened in '86 at Six Flags America, which was then known as Wild World.
It is the oldest coaster in the Six Flags chain.
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
First up, the park's oldest, The Wild One.
This woodie first opened in 1917 at Massachusetts' Paragon Park. It closed there in '84. It was relocated and reopened in '86 at Six Flags America, which was then known as Wild World.
It is the oldest coaster in the Six Flags chain.
This woodie first opened in 1917 at Massachusetts' Paragon Park. It closed there in '84. It was relocated and reopened in '86 at Six Flags America, which was then known as Wild World.
It is the oldest coaster in the Six Flags chain.
Real quick, I've been to this park only once. I planned a trip to visit before its closure.
I loved the colonial feel and thought areas of the park had potential. I genuinely enjoyed my visit, even though some coasters were closed.
On with the thread!
I loved the colonial feel and thought areas of the park had potential. I genuinely enjoyed my visit, even though some coasters were closed.
On with the thread!
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Real quick, I've been to this park only once. I planned a trip to visit before its closure.
I loved the colonial feel and thought areas of the park had potential. I genuinely enjoyed my visit, even though some coasters were closed.
On with the thread!
I loved the colonial feel and thought areas of the park had potential. I genuinely enjoyed my visit, even though some coasters were closed.
On with the thread!
Today is the final day of operation for Six Flags America.
It opened in 1974 as a wildlife preserve, becoming an amusement park years later.
As a farewell to the park, here's a little thread about its collection of roller coasters. 🧵
It opened in 1974 as a wildlife preserve, becoming an amusement park years later.
As a farewell to the park, here's a little thread about its collection of roller coasters. 🧵
November 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Today is the final day of operation for Six Flags America.
It opened in 1974 as a wildlife preserve, becoming an amusement park years later.
As a farewell to the park, here's a little thread about its collection of roller coasters. 🧵
It opened in 1974 as a wildlife preserve, becoming an amusement park years later.
As a farewell to the park, here's a little thread about its collection of roller coasters. 🧵
One last plug. Thanks everyone for your kind comments on this one!
If you're looking for something to watch, you may enjoy my latest video. It's a deep dive about Steel Phantom, a former record-breaking coaster that was rebuilt after a decade.
Watch now: youtu.be/SlbkdbIJvxk
Enjoy your Sunday!
If you're looking for something to watch, you may enjoy my latest video. It's a deep dive about Steel Phantom, a former record-breaking coaster that was rebuilt after a decade.
Watch now: youtu.be/SlbkdbIJvxk
Enjoy your Sunday!
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
One last plug. Thanks everyone for your kind comments on this one!
If you're looking for something to watch, you may enjoy my latest video. It's a deep dive about Steel Phantom, a former record-breaking coaster that was rebuilt after a decade.
Watch now: youtu.be/SlbkdbIJvxk
Enjoy your Sunday!
If you're looking for something to watch, you may enjoy my latest video. It's a deep dive about Steel Phantom, a former record-breaking coaster that was rebuilt after a decade.
Watch now: youtu.be/SlbkdbIJvxk
Enjoy your Sunday!
In the '90s, a family-owned theme park built the world's fastest coaster with the longest drop.
A decade later, they redesigned and rebuilt more than two-thirds of it.
This is the story of Steel Phantom and The Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park, now on YouTube.
A decade later, they redesigned and rebuilt more than two-thirds of it.
This is the story of Steel Phantom and The Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park, now on YouTube.
November 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In the '90s, a family-owned theme park built the world's fastest coaster with the longest drop.
A decade later, they redesigned and rebuilt more than two-thirds of it.
This is the story of Steel Phantom and The Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park, now on YouTube.
A decade later, they redesigned and rebuilt more than two-thirds of it.
This is the story of Steel Phantom and The Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park, now on YouTube.
I was supposed to be out in the fog tonight, but life had some other plans. I've had some significant expenses pop up, but enjoy if you're able to get out there tonight!
Someone do Gálkn for me please. 🥲 Happy Halloween, everyone.
Someone do Gálkn for me please. 🥲 Happy Halloween, everyone.
October 31, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I was supposed to be out in the fog tonight, but life had some other plans. I've had some significant expenses pop up, but enjoy if you're able to get out there tonight!
Someone do Gálkn for me please. 🥲 Happy Halloween, everyone.
Someone do Gálkn for me please. 🥲 Happy Halloween, everyone.
Happy Halloween! I may or may not have posted a new video on YouTube dot com.
The Phantom's Revenge has an unusual history. Only a decade after it broke records, it was redesigned and mostly rebuilt. It's an interesting one.
Check out the link below and sit back, grab some candy corn, and enjoy. 👻
The Phantom's Revenge has an unusual history. Only a decade after it broke records, it was redesigned and mostly rebuilt. It's an interesting one.
Check out the link below and sit back, grab some candy corn, and enjoy. 👻
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Happy Halloween! I may or may not have posted a new video on YouTube dot com.
The Phantom's Revenge has an unusual history. Only a decade after it broke records, it was redesigned and mostly rebuilt. It's an interesting one.
Check out the link below and sit back, grab some candy corn, and enjoy. 👻
The Phantom's Revenge has an unusual history. Only a decade after it broke records, it was redesigned and mostly rebuilt. It's an interesting one.
Check out the link below and sit back, grab some candy corn, and enjoy. 👻
Here's the timeline for my next video. It's about 55 minutes long.
This took a long time, but hey, it's worth it for one of my favorite coasters. Looking forward to sharing it for Halloween.
This took a long time, but hey, it's worth it for one of my favorite coasters. Looking forward to sharing it for Halloween.
October 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Here's the timeline for my next video. It's about 55 minutes long.
This took a long time, but hey, it's worth it for one of my favorite coasters. Looking forward to sharing it for Halloween.
This took a long time, but hey, it's worth it for one of my favorite coasters. Looking forward to sharing it for Halloween.
In the midst of the coaster wars, one unlikely park joined the contest.
The family-owned Kennywood stood among giants in 1991 with the world’s fastest coaster and longest drop.
Only a decade later, it closed to be redesigned and rebuilt.
New video soon. Stay tuned. 👻
The family-owned Kennywood stood among giants in 1991 with the world’s fastest coaster and longest drop.
Only a decade later, it closed to be redesigned and rebuilt.
New video soon. Stay tuned. 👻
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In the midst of the coaster wars, one unlikely park joined the contest.
The family-owned Kennywood stood among giants in 1991 with the world’s fastest coaster and longest drop.
Only a decade later, it closed to be redesigned and rebuilt.
New video soon. Stay tuned. 👻
The family-owned Kennywood stood among giants in 1991 with the world’s fastest coaster and longest drop.
Only a decade later, it closed to be redesigned and rebuilt.
New video soon. Stay tuned. 👻
For me, it might be Space Mountain's star tunnel, Peter Pan's load area, or the Dinosaur load area. I guess I like stations.
October 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
For me, it might be Space Mountain's star tunnel, Peter Pan's load area, or the Dinosaur load area. I guess I like stations.
If WDW is the most magical place on Earth, then what is the most magical place in the most magical place on Earth?
October 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
If WDW is the most magical place on Earth, then what is the most magical place in the most magical place on Earth?
The thing I’ll miss most about DinoLand U.S.A. is obviously Dinosaur, but Pterodactyl Pterrace might be a close second.
October 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The thing I’ll miss most about DinoLand U.S.A. is obviously Dinosaur, but Pterodactyl Pterrace might be a close second.
I've finally finished my "shorter" script. It's my longest one yet.
Hoping to have the video ready by Halloween!
Hoping to have the video ready by Halloween!
October 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I've finally finished my "shorter" script. It's my longest one yet.
Hoping to have the video ready by Halloween!
Hoping to have the video ready by Halloween!