Comparing skip-the-line upgrades: How does Genie+ compare to other major theme park options?
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Comparing skip-the-line upgrades: How does Genie+ compare to other major theme park options?

This week, the big news for Disney parkgoers was the announcement about the fall launch of Genie+ – the new planning tool replacing MaxPass and FastPass at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, respectively. But how does Genie compare to other theme park skip-the-line upgrades?

Trip Report: Kings Island celebrates the season with Tricks and Treats Fall Fest
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Trip Report: Kings Island celebrates the season with Tricks and Treats Fall Fest

I think we can all agree that 2020 has had enough “horror” for the year, so when Kings Island, just like Cedar Point, decided to celebrate things a bit differently this year, it was understandable. There are no haunted houses, you won’t find jump scares and screams lurking at every corner, there is a distinct…

‘Tricks and Treats Fall Fest’ scares up fun at Cedar Point and Kings Island
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‘Tricks and Treats Fall Fest’ scares up fun at Cedar Point and Kings Island

There will be plenty of treats and very few tricks at the Tricks and Treats Fall Fest at Cedar Point and Kings Island theme parks in Ohio. Both family-friendly Halloween events will allow guests of all ages to safely enjoy the spookiest time of the year with themed food, activities, entertainment, seasonal merchandise, and of…

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California’s Great America, Carowinds, and other Cedar Fair parks to remain closed for 2020; Others closing early

Cedar Fair, one of the world’s largest regional amusement-resort operators, has decided to keep five of the parks they operate closed this year. Many of the ones already open, will close early for the season.

Trip Report: Dorney Park disappoints when it comes to safety

Trip Report: Dorney Park disappoints when it comes to safety

Well, it finally happened. Eleven parks into my road trip, and I am finally advising skipping a park. Most of the parks I’ve been to — from Lagoon to Hersheypark — have been great. Every other Cedar Fair park I’ve visited, they all felt safe. Dorney Park, however, managed to crush my expectations and destroy…