Staff Columns

New Theme Park Insider debuts this weekend
By Robert Niles
December 21, 2005: Robert's delivering a long-awaited site redesign for Christmas.
5 responses. Last on December 24, 2005 at 4:39 PM (MST)

From D.C. to Florida, Part Two: Five Days at Disney
By Russell Meyer
December 12, 2005: A marathon, three-parks-in-one-day visit kicks off week two of Russell's trip to Central Florida.
9 responses. Last on December 22, 2005 at 12:14 PM (MST)

From D.C. to Florida: Five Days at Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens and SeaWorld
By Russell Meyer
December 2, 2005: TPI's Russell Meyer recounts the first half of his recent visit to Central Florida with a trip report from the non-Disney theme parks.
9 responses. Last on December 21, 2005 at 8:06 AM (MST)

Snyder Claims to Have Control of Six Flags
By Robert Niles
November 22, 2005: The owner of Washington D.C.'s NFL franchise says that he's got majority control of the company and will replace the amusement chain's CEO.
5 responses. Last on December 26, 2005 at 5:05 AM (MST)

WinterFest Returns to Paramount's Kings Island
By Katie McGuire
November 19, 2005: The Cincinnati-area tradition, gone for more than a decade, shows theme park fans that a cold-weather park can deliver holiday cheer, too.
1 response. Last on November 20, 2005 at 11:20 AM (MST)

A Photo Tour of Christmas at Disneyland
By Robert Niles
November 14, 2005: Theme Park Insider's editor takes a look at some of the holiday happenings at Disney's original theme park.
11 responses. Last on December 21, 2005 at 4:20 PM (MST)

An Insider's Guide to Disney's Super Soap Weekend
By Jimmy D. Lee
November 5, 2005: The world's largest daytime TV celebrity fan fest returns to the Disney/MGM Studios theme park November 12-13, 2005.
3 responses. Last on November 11, 2005 at 6:04 PM (MST)

What's on Tap at America's Theme Parks for 2006?
By Russell Meyer
October 24, 2005: From Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom to a new Nickelodeon land at Kings Island to a new B&M Flyer called Tatsu in L.A., here's what you can expect next year at the nation's top parks.
18 responses. Last on November 19, 2005 at 4:36 PM (MST)

An Insider's Look at Halloween Horror Nights 2005
By Joe Lane
October 19, 2005: A year-long planning process helps make Universal Orlando's annual scarefest one of the nation's most popular Halloween events.

Exploring the 'Real' Central Florida
By Jimmy D. Lee
October 12, 2005: You don't need to limit your Orlando-area theme park vacation to man-made thrills. A side trip to one of the region's natural springs offers oh-so affordable bliss.
7 responses. Last on October 14, 2005 at 10:12 PM (MST)

An Insider's Look at Howl-O-Scream 2005
By Russell Meyer
September 23, 2005: Russell Meyer takes you on a photo and video tour of the Williamsburg, Virginia theme park's annual Halloween bash.
12 responses. Last on October 7, 2005 at 9:29 AM (MST)

Six Flags' New Owners Face a Capital Challenge
By Robert Niles
September 9, 2005: Whoever buys the struggling amusement park chain will need to bring a new model, and a lot of cash, to turn around the ailing company.
28 responses. Last on October 24, 2005 at 12:03 PM (MST)

The BLOGFlume—A Sticky Situation
By Russell Meyer
September 7, 2005: Hong Kong Disneyland prepares for its grand opening and a debut at the Magic Kingdom.
21 responses. Last on November 25, 2005 at 9:36 AM (MST)

The BLOGFlume—Massive
By Russell Meyer
September 4, 2005: The effects of Hurricane Katrina, Goliath is born, and the theme park ticket black market.
15 responses. Last on September 8, 2005 at 12:24 AM (MST)

The BLOGFlume—Decisions
By Russell Meyer
August 31, 2005: Part three of my Orlando Vacation Planning Guide
4 responses. Last on September 2, 2005 at 9:13 AM (MST)

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