The New York Times – Travel:
Let the adrenaline flow on coasters that will shoot you high in the air, spin you around and turn you upside down. You’ll definitely want a second ride.
Category: Amusement and Theme Parks
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‘The Bear’ Star Lionel Boyce’s 5 Favorite Places in Copenhagen
The New York Times – Travel:
On the show, the aspiring pastry chef traveled to Denmark’s capital for culinary training and fell in love with the city. The actor behind the role did, too.
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Dragon Coaster Returns to Playland as It Nears Its 100th Year
The New York Times – Travel:
The roller coaster, one of the oldest in the country, was idle last summer but it is set to reopen on Memorial Day weekend after a major restoration.
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Six Flags Was a Summer Destination. Can It Win Families Back?
The New York Times – Travel:
There has never been more competition in the leisure industry, as Disney and niche parks appeal to young families and high-income visitors.
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Review: Making the Happiest Place on Earth
The New York Times – Film:
Leslie Iwerks’s documentary is a captivating look at the creative and logistical challenges of building a beloved theme park on California farmland.
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Riding the Roller Coaster Beat
The New York Times – Travel:
Mekado Murphy, the assistant film editor for The New York Times, moonlights as the newspaper’s unofficial roller coaster correspondent.
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A Fantasy That Comes With a Price Tag
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A blockbuster restaging of an “art amusement park” from 1987 aims to recover a lost element in art — fun. But in our age of hype and commerce, was it doomed to fall short?
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Experts Worry as Facial Recognition Comes to Airports and Cruises
The New York Times – Travel:
Facial recognition software is speeding up check-in at airports, cruise ships and theme parks, but experts worry about risks to security and privacy.