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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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Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Cooling Off With A Lil’ Airtime
Sam, Jen, and I experience some more scorching temperatures for our second trip down to Virginia for some coasters – this time to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
Carowinds – North, South, & Every Coaster in Between
Jen & I spend 12 hours at Carowinds for her first-ever visit. We ride every coaster, some several times, & toss in a couple non-coasters too.
Kings Dominion – Repeat Rides on Practically Everything
With a heatwave in the region, I head to Kings Dominion with Sam and Jen for our 1st visit of the year. Small crowds allowed us multiple rides on most coasters.
Dorney Park – First Rides on Iron Menance
I head up to Dorney Park with a few crew members and coworkers for day full of rides, including our first rides on the new for 2024 Iron Menace.
Hersheypark – Lunch Plans Turn Into Coaster Plans
After a shortened visited to Hersheypark just one week ago, I head back to the park, this time with Sam, for the first time in a while.
Hersheypark – 2024 Birthday Trip, Park 2
Day 2 of my birthday road trip sees Karah and I visiting Hersheypark for my first visit to Hershey this year.
Knoebels – 2024 Birthday Trip, Park 1
Day 1 of a two day birthday road trip with my friend Karah, see us visiting Knoebels – her first ever visit to the park.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – First Rides of 2024
It has been way too long since I’ve been able to ride some coasters. With a day off from work, I head down to Busch Gardens Williamsburg with several friends.
Hersheypark – Christmas “Catty” Land
One last trip to Hersheypark in 2023 during the park’s Christmas Candylane event. We only had 4 hours, but still managed to score 10 laps on Wildcat’s Revenge.
Six Flags Great Adventure – Riding El Toro Once Again
I finally get to ride El Toro for the first time in a years after all of its downtime when I head up to Six Flags Great Adventure w/ my friend Karah.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – 12 Hours of Non-Stop Rides
I head to Busch Gardens Williamsburg with my friend Jen for an amazing day where we crammed in dozens of rides & several haunts.
Hersheypark – More Laps on the Cat
Another workplace trip to finish up the summer of 2023 – this time to Hersheypark. Several groups make it out w/ Wildcat’s Revenge a major highlight.
Dorney Park – Went for the Pictures, Stayed for the Rides
After taking some of my best photos at Kings Dominion earlier in July, I head up to Dorney Park to try it again & have similar results.
Knoebels – Return Trip, Minus the Storms
After a storm-filled June work trip to Knoebels, I head back up w/ several more co-workers & Greg for a second round of amazing rides.
Kings Dominion – An Impromptu Picture Day
With some extra time off on my hands I head down to Kings Dominion w/ my camera where I take a ton of photos before even stepping foot onto a ride.
Hersheypark – Wildcat’s Revenge Impresses Yet Again
I head up to Hersheypark w/ some coworkers so they can experience Wildcat’s Revenge for the first time.
Knoebels – What’s a Little Rain & Lightning?
A workplace trip to Knoebels looks to be threatened by severe storms. A group of 10 of us decide to brave the weather & end up having an amazing day.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg – Kastle Crashing & Pin Buying
Five of us head into the former DarKastle to experience the all-new DarKoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg before hitting up other favorites.
DarKoaster Review – Love the Koaster or Miss the Kastle?
Find out my early thoughts on the Curse of DarKastle’s replacement, DarKoaster. Does this Intamin family launched coaster do the old ride justice?
Hersheypark – More “Wild” Rides on Media Day
I spend a few hours at Hersheypark after work for their Pass Holder Preview, ride a few rides, & check out Wildcat’s Revenge’s progress.
Hersheypark – Wildcat’s Revenge Memorial Day Preview
I spend a few hours at Hersheypark after work for their Pass Holder Preview, ride a few rides, & check out Wildcat’s Revenge’s progress.
Wildcat’s Revenge Review – This Kitty Has Claws
After 5 rides split between the King-Sized Pass Holder Preview & Media Day, I share my thoughts about Hersheypark’s newest coaster – Wildcat’s Revenge.
Pin Collection Surpasses 800
After a few months of dialing it back with spending money, I have added a handful of pins to my collection over the last few weeks, which now sits at over 800.
Hersheypark – Pass Holder Night & Wildcat’s Revenge Progress
I spend a few hours at Hersheypark after work for their Pass Holder Preview, ride a few rides, & check out Wildcat’s Revenge’s progress.