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News, Editorials, Features, & More
Welcome to the We Were Inverted Blog. Here you will be able to find a wide variety of article types. You’ll find everything from trip reports with the Flight Crew, editorials, reviews, and feature articles such as my well-received, “Phoenix & the Path it Blazed for Wooden Coaster Relocation,” where I worked with Knoebels and enthusiasts from numerous Facebook groups.
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Dutch Wonderland – Kids for a Day
Sometimes it’s just good to let loose, have some innocent fun, & appreciate why we fell in love with amusement parks as kids.
Six Flags America – Wet Not Wild
After heavy rains fall in the region, I run down to Six Flags America for 4 hours to snag some rides & see fellow crew member, Kaylee.
CAG Report – July 2021 Recap
July 2021 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come on We Were Inverted.
The Chocolatier – Full-Service Dining in Hersheypark’s Chocolatetown
Sam & I took a break during our latest visit to Hersheypark to finally try Chocolatetown’s newest addition, The Chocolatier.
Hersheypark – Rides, Restaurant, & the Zoo Too
Sam asks me to head up to Hersheypark again & of course, I say yes. We hit some rides, eat at the Chocolatier, & visit Zoo America.
Fun Land of Fredericksburg – Kaylee’s Turn
A trip to either Kings Dominion or Busch Gardens Williamsburg just doesn’t feel right without a stop at Fun Land of Fredericksburg.
Kings Dominion – A Day of Appreciation & Thrills
Members of the Facebook groups, Coaster Appreciation Society & Thrill Maxx come together for a Friday visit to Kings Dominion.
Hersheypark – Storm Runner Eases Sam’s Skyrush Sadness
Sam & I visit Hersheypark for the first time since her favorite, Skyrush, went down earlier this month. Thankfully, Storm Runner filled the void.
Modern Take on Influential Coasters of My Childhood – Black Diamond
My modern take look at Knoebel’s Black Diamond, which was recently featured in my “Influential Coasters of My Childhood” series as Golden Nugget.
Dorney Park – We Were Inverted & We Were Wet
Sam & I head back up to Dorney Park so she can claim Possessed credit. We rode all the major coasters, but also got soaked on 3 water rides.
Influential Coasters of My Childhood – Golden Nugget
A series focused on the coasters that wowed me as a child. In this installment, I take a look at the Golden Nugget from Hunt’s Pier in Wildwood, N.J.
CAG Report – June 2021 Recap
June 2021 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come on We Were Inverted.
Hersheypark – All Celsius, No Fahrenheit
On a 100 degree day, I head up to Hersheypark to celebrate We Were Inverted being online for 1 year while other crew members attend other parks.
Celebrating 1 Year Online
On June 29, 2020, We Were Inverted was launched. In the year since then, it’s been one wild ride, where I’ve visited so many parks & made so many amazing friends.
Jersey Days, Pt. 4 – Playland’s Castaway Cove
This multi-part on-going series consists of trip reports from numerous Jersey shore & NJ-based locations visited in 2021. Part 4: Playland’s Castaway Cove.
Jersey Days, Pt. 3 – Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
This multi-part on-going series consists of trip reports from numerous Jersey shore & NJ-based locations visited in 2021. Part 3: Gillian’s Wonderland Pier.
Jersey Days, Pt. 2 – Morey’s Piers
This multi-part on-going series consists of trip reports from numerous Jersey shore & NJ-based locations visited in 2021. Part 2: Morey’s Piers.
Jersey Days, Pt. 1 – Funplex: Mt. Laurel
This multi-part on-going series consists of trip reports from numerous Jersey shore & NJ-based locations visited in 2021. Part 1: Funplex – Mt. Laurel.
Fun Land of Fredericksburg – 1 New Credit & Promotion
Once again, we make a stop at Fun Land of Fredericksburg, this time after Kings Dominion visit, to land some crew members a new credit on Twist n Shout.
Kings Dominion – A Non-Twisted, Rainy Day
The crew heads out for a rainy day at Kings Dominion, which saw Twisted Timbers closed, but one where we still came away with lots of rides & re-rides.
Hersheypark – Storm Runner, I Missed You
On Friday I decided, on a whim, to head up to Hersheypark for some long overdue rides on Storm Runner – my first in a couple of years.
500 Pins – 10 Standouts
On June 8, I added my 500th pin to my pin collection. To commemorate the occasion, here are 10 pins I consider to be standouts.
Six Flags Great Adventure – Hot as the Devil
Although Sam & I were at Six Flags Great Adventure for the Jersey Devil preview, it’s constant downtime gave us time to go grab some other rides.
Jersey Devil Coaster – Preview Day Thoughts
Earlier this week, out of nowhere, Six Flags Great Adventure announced a members preview for Jersey Devil Coaster, so Sam & I ventured up to give it 3 rides.
