six – Open Diary

Thanks for the memories

Schrecken13

May 2, 2025

Just last night I found out something rather sad but not entirely unsurprising. Apparently the nearest large amusement park to me will be closing forever at the end of the year, one where I conquered my fear of roller coasters and spent lots of time. This park is the only major amusement park in ...

That old familiar feeling…

Schrecken13

March 1, 2025

Considering that the roller coaster world lost a very highly acclaimed ride yesterday, I was thinking back to the time when I first had the chance to ride Kingda Ka's near twin, Top Thrill Dragster. During that trip, I also took my first ride on Millennium Force, which was the first traditional s...

The end of an era…

Schrecken13

February 28, 2025

Early this morning an event took place that marked the end of an era, as the golden glow of the sunlight shone across the wooded New Jersey landscape. The remaining tower of Kingda Ka, what was the world's tallest (and one of the fastest) roller coaster was demolished around 7 am. This coaster on...