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Amusement Park Road Trip

Amusement Park Road Trip

Join us as we take a road trip across the United States and visit all of the amazing amusement parks!
  • 30 episodes
  • Updated Mar 6, 2024
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  • Oct 24, 2023 · 34 min

    The Darkness in St. Louis, Missouri

    Send us a textWelcome to The Darkness! With the haunted convention, Transworld, being held in St. Louis, The Darkness is the haunt where you will see all of the newest and best props, animatronics, and giant puppets. If animatronics is your thing, then look no further than The Darkness. Listen in as Brandon and Matt highlight some of what The Darkness has to offer. Actors or not, this haunt would be terrifying to walk through. Have you been? Let us know on social media or by emailing us!...

  • Oct 17, 2023 · 37 min

    Haunted Overload in Lee, New Hampshire

    Send us a textThis week we try to describe Haunted Overload in Lee, New Hampshire. It turns out we really struggled describing this amazing haunt! It's outside. It is completely unique. It has huge wooden structures including a haunted mansion and gargoyle. What else can we say? But please don't take this lack of a description as a sign that it isn't something worth checking out. This haunt is like a geography joke; you have to be there to get it. So take this road trip with us to discover th...

  • Oct 10, 2023 · 31 min

    HellsGate Haunted House

    Send us a textJoin us this week as we discuss possibly one of the best themed haunts in the US. HellsGate is located near Chicago in Lockport, Illinois. Immerse yourself in the story of the Lost Souls Cemetery which leads to Capt. John Flagg Moorstone's home. There, you will be mesmerized by the theming, and terrorized by the Darkness that is slowly taking over the house. You will encounter Moorstone's twins multiple times throughout the house, and these aren't sexy twins. Can you escape with...

  • Oct 3, 2023 · 34 min

    The Dent Schoolhouse

    Send us a textIt's haunted season! Join Brandon and I as we visit some of the best haunts across the country for the month of October. We start this series off with one of Brandon's favorite haunted attractions, The Dent Schoolhouse. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this haunted attraction is one of the best that you can visit and tells a unique story.The building was built in the late 1800's as a schoolhouse. According to legend, the janitor started killing kids off, one at a time. He would hide...

  • Sep 26, 2023 · 39 min

    Enchanted Forest in Salem, Oregon

    Send us a textEnchanted Forest in Salem, Oregon is a one-of-a-kind, DIY themed park. Opening in 1971, this park has entertained and possibly haunted thousands of guests. But make sure you are up to date on your nursery rhymes or a lot of the attractions won't make sense. Have you been to Enchanted Forest? Share your stories and pictures with us on social media or by emailing us!Find us on social media!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053Feel free to email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail....

  • Sep 19, 2023 · 27 min

    Silver Dollar City Part 2: The Best Rides and Attractions

    Send us a textWelcome back to Silver Dollar City as we discuss the best rides and attractions that you will find at this amazing park. We start off with one of the oldest attractions at the park, Grandfather's Mansion. This fun house will have your senses confused and brain even more confused as you peek in on someone showering at this family park. Now that we are disoriented, we hit all the best roller coasters. Starting out with Wildfire, this B&M coaster (whatever that means) is extrem...

  • Sep 12, 2023 · 47 min

    Silver Dollar City Part 1: History and a Walk in the Park

    Send us a textJoin us for another road trip as we travel to Branson, Missouri, to visit Silver Dollar City. This incredibly well themed park is built on top of Marvel Cave which was the original attraction. With attendance growing at the cave, the Herschend family added Main Street to entertain the visitors from around the World. Over the years, Silver Dollar City has grown to be a must-do theme park in America. It offers 7 very unique roller coasters, including the iconic 'Fire in the Hole' ...

  • Sep 5, 2023 · 44 min

    Knoebels Amusement Resort Part 2: Visiting the Best Rides

    Send us a textJoin us again as we cover 5 of our favorite rides at Knoebels Amusement Resort. We jump from the trackless rollercoaster, Flying Turns, to one of the greatest wooden rollercoaster that is a transplant, Phoenix. We continue our journey to a ride that inspired a Hallmark Christmas movie, Black Diamond. Actually, we wrote the Hallmark movie. Next, we test our courage as we discuss Haunted Mansion. Just like the ride, our coverage is quick and we miss a lot of details. And to top of...

  • Sep 5, 2023 · 42 min

    Knoebels Amusement Resort Part 1: A walk around the park

    Send us a textWelcome to Amusement Park Road Trip. Join us on our first road trip as we travel to Elysburg, Pennsylvania to visit Knoebels Amusement Resort. We will discuss how the park got its start, what rides and attractions you will find here, and why you should bring an extra pair of pants when you visit!Find us on social media!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053Feel free to email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.comMagic Candle Company affiliate linkhttps://magiccandlecompany.com/amusem...

  • Jul 24, 2023 · 1 min

    Amusement Park Road Trip Trailer

    Send us a textJoin us September 5th for our first episode!!!You can reach out to us on Facebook or Instagram at Amusement Park Road Trip. Email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.comFind us on social media!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053Feel free to email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.comMagic Candle Company affiliate linkhttps://magiccandlecompany.com/amusementparkroadtrip