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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.
I would love to hear your feedback. Feel free to use the comments section on each blog post or head over to the Contact page and email me directly. Are there any topics you’d like for me to cover? I’m always up for suggestions.
Dutch Wonderland – My 1-Hour Wait for Merlin’s Mayhem
My first visit to Dutch Wonderland to experience Merlin’s Mayhem and ride one of my favorite family woodies, Kingdom Coaster
Kickstarter – Fells’ Theme Park Collection, Series 2 Pins
Joseph Fells, an illustrator & coaster enthusiast, introduces his Theme Park Collection, Series 2 Pins to Kickstarter after a successful Series 1 release.
Hersheypark – Day Out with My Brother
My brother, Brian, and I head to Hersheypark for the day – a place where we have many childhood memories with our parents & Aunt Cheryl
Summer of Sam – Six Flags Great Adventure
Sam makes her first trip to Six Flags Great Adventure, but long lines keep us from riding everything, getting her 8 of the park’s 12 credits
Knoebels Grounds Flying Turns
Knoebels grounds Flying Turns, the world’s only wooden bobsled coaster, as it undergoes a retrofit to improve operations
Summer of Sam – Dorney Park: New Credits for 3 Crew Members
Sam, Renee, & Greg take their first trips to Dorney Park & have an amazing time riding Talon, Hydra, Steel Force, & more
Summer of Sam – Camelback Mountain Adventures: Renee’s & Greg’s 1st Mountain Coaster
Although a Summer of Sam entry, Renee & Greg got their first-ever mountain coaster credit & Sam, her second at Camelback Mountain Adventures
Six Flags America – Getting Greg Credits
My first park excursion with Greg is our home park of Six Flags America, securing 7 new credits including Batwing & Superman Ride of Steel, among others.
New Wingman – Greg
We Were Inverted welcomes its first new wingman since its June 29, 2020 launch – Greg. I can’t wait to have him as a wingman moving forward.
Knoebels – Reporting, Riding, Recording, & Relaxing
A recap of my first day at Knoebels in 2020, meeting with their PR director, filming a bunch of footage, & having an amazing time.
Getting Back to My Journalism Roots at Knoebels
I met with Knoebel’s PR Director & will be working on several different articles in the future on the park and their rides
Summer of Sam – Lakemont Park: World’s Oldest Coaster
After some passing rain, Sam rides the world’s oldest coaster, Leap the Dips & has some fun rides on Skyliner at Lakemont Park.
Summer of Sam – Wisp Resort: Sam’s 1st Mountain Coaster
Sam gets her first mountain coaster credit & I get myself a new credit in an impromptu visit to Wisp Resort here in our home state of Maryland.
Summer of Sam – Hersheypark Work Trip
29 coworkers and friends attend what might be the final workplace amusement park trip that I arranged annually for 15 years.
New We Were Inverted Layout & Blog Backlog
We Were Inverted undergoes a design transformation & in the process, I fall behind on some blogs I will be publishing soon.
Intamin or Imitation? – Pt. 4: Giga Splash
Intamin announces three new concepts. In this 4th part of the 4-part series, I share my thoughts on the Giga Splash model.
Intamin or Imitation? – Pt. 3: Ultra Splash
Intamin announces three new concepts. In this 3rd part of the 4-part series, I share my thoughts on the Ultra Splash model.
CAG Report – July 2020 Recap
July 2020 comes to a close. Check out a recap of what took place over the last month & my thoughts for what is to come.
Intamin or Imitation? – Pt. 2: Vertical LSM Coaster
Intamin announces three new concepts. In this 2nd part of the 4-part series, I share my thoughts on the Vertical LSM Coaster model.
Intamin or Imitation? – Pt. 1: Hot Racer
Intamin announces three new concepts. In this 1st part of the 4-part series, I share my thoughts on the Hot Racer model.
I Won a 2021 Season Pass to Kennywood
Months ago I entered a memory into the 100 Years, 100 Memories Contest… and I won! I can’t wait to head back out to Kennywood again.
I Like Candy(monium), Could Be Sweeter Though
You read my first thoughts on King-Sized Members Preview Day, now here is an in depth look at Candymonium after some more rides.
Hersheypark – A Great Day with Renee
Out to Hersheypark for the 3rd time in 2 weeks, this time. This time I spend the day with Renee for her first-ever rides on Candymonium.
Mountain Coaster Mania
In July 2019 I rode my first ever mountain coaster & by October, I had experienced 5. Here are reviews of each & every coaster & how I rank them.