Special Episode “Matt Finally Escapes from Krypton” After 18 years and multiple attempts to visit Six Flags Magic Mountain, Matt final catches his white whale of thrill ride: “Superman: Escape from Krypton”. But much like the journey leading to this park visit, getting that first ride was not with out it’s own set of challenges. […]

Attraction Obsession – Episode 4 – “Xanadu Home of the Future”. Opening in 1983, Xanadu Home of the Future was set out to give visitors a taste of what living in the far future of 2001 would be like. This main focus of this episode is the Xanadu once located in Kissimmee, FL, but that […]

Attraction Obsession – Episode 3 – “Superman Escape from Krypton”. Originally opening as “Superman: The Escape” in 1997, Superman Escape from Krypton was once the fastest and tallest attraction in the world. The first attraction to reach the 100 miles per hour make, Superman Escape from Krypton developed a new and innovative launch system to […]

Attraction Obsession – Episode 2 – “Expedition Everest Legend of Forbidden Mountain”. On April 7th 2006 Expedition Everest opened at Walt Disney Worlds Animal Kingdom. The lure of the legend of the Yeti was to bring in new crowds of thrill seekers to the park. What about this ride would draw them? How was it made? […]

Attraction Obsession – Episode 1 – “Terminator 2:3D Battle Across Time”. On April 27th, 1996 Terminator 2:3D opened at Universal Studios Florida. 2 more venues were opened in Hollywood and Japan. But what went into making this attraction? How does it work? What makes Terminator 2 3:D stand out from other theme park attractions? Those […]