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[Hosted] Hello Coaster Royalty! 👑

We had the amazing opportunity to attend the #MediaDay for #TopThrill2 @cedarpoint 🏎️

To say this event exceeded our expectations is an understatement. There were so many laughs,vibes, and most of all the debut of a new world record breaking coaster! 🙌🏾

🎢 That’s right this roller coaster is the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch roller coaster, reaching speeds of up to 120 mph and obtaining a max height of 420 ft! 😮‍💨

Cedar Point opens 5/4 to the public, but you all have the opportunity ride early as well! Check out the cedar point website for more details. You will thank me later 🙌🏾

A huge shout out goes to @benjackversace for helping me throughout the day and #CedarPoint for the invitation, thank you and we look forward to creating some amazing content this year!

#cedarpoint #topthrilltwo #tt2 #topthrill2 #rollercoaster #rollercoasterenthusiast taken in Cedar Point by @mrkingpark

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2 years ago

Recording artist @teddymartinmusic and I take on MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress!

Huge thank you to @knottsberryfarm for having us out to experience the newest chapter of this iconic attraction. Teddy may not have been a fan 😂 but I absolutely LOVED it.

The ride is officially OPEN, and for me, the thrills are still there—and the new theming takes the experience to another level.

Now the real question… would you ride it?

#KnottsBerryFarm #Knotts #rollercoasterenthusiast #themeparknews #rollercoaster🎢 taken in Knott's Berry Farm by @mrkingpark

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 I’m thrilled to kick off the new month by announcing my very first running ad 🌟📺

✨ It’s an incredible opportunity that I’ve been working hard towards, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this milestone in my career. 🙌🎬

I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported and believed in me along this journey. Your encouragement and love have been my driving force, and I can’t thank you enough. ❤️

To all the dreamers out there, remember that perseverance and dedication truly pay off. This achievement is proof that chasing your passion with unwavering determination can lead to remarkable moments like these. 🌟✨

I can’t wait to embark on this exciting project and bring my creativity to life on screen. Stay tuned for updates as I dive into this new adventure! 🎥🌟

#NewMonthNewOpportunities #FirstCommercialBooking #DreamsComeTrue #Grateful #OnToTheNextAdventure #blackactors #newads #doordash #doordashdelivery #summervibes by @mrkingpark

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3 years ago

Still in shock that this moment is here 🥹

Thank you @unistudios for bringing one of the best world-class roller coasters to this park!

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that this was something I never thought would be possible and literally can’t wait to see what comes next . 🙌🏾

ICYMI , and if you’re still reading 😅, Fast & Furious : Hollywood Drift is officially open!

Also - y’all know I’m excited for Orlando’s version and can’t wait to chat it up about which version will be supreme. But I’m already biased 🤣

#universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #fastandfurioushollywooddrift #themeparknews #rollercoasters taken in Universal Studios Hollywood by @mrkingpark

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17 days ago

🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY! Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is officially OPEN!

WATCH THIS FIRST before you run to the ride. 👀 From the locker system to the loose article policy, here’s what you need to know before getting in line.

Save this for your visit and share it with your crew!

@unistudios

#UniversalStudiosHollywood #HollywoodDrift #KingParkTips #ThemeParkTips #fastandfurious taken in Universal Studios Hollywood by @mrkingpark

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18 days ago

🚨 BREAKING: Six Flags Magic Mountain just announced its newest coaster — and this one is unlike anything at the park.

Thrill Glider is coming in 2027, introducing as a world’s first Thrillglider roller coaster.

Instead of sitting in a traditional coaster train, riders will board hovercycles and ride face-forward, suspended beneath the track — basically a flying motorbike experience through the mountain.

And the stats are WILD:

• 50 MPH top speed
• 3,380 feet of track
• 20 unique track elements
• 12 airtime moments
• 5 inversions
• Multiple launches
• 107 feet tall
• ~80 seconds of ride time
• Minimum height: just 48”

The five inversions include a wing-over, zero-G roll, overbanked stall turn, barrel roll and upward barrel roll.

And Six Flags says Thrill Glider will set multiple world records, including world’s first, fastest, tallest, longest and most-inverted Thrillglider.

I am just so excited to see the official announcment!

Construction is already underway, with Thrill Glider scheduled to open in 2027.

@sixflagsmagicmountain shocked me on this one!

Would you ride a coaster like THIS?

#SixFlagsMagicMountain #ThrillGlider #SixFlags #MagicMountain #RollerCoaster taken in Six Flags Magic Mountain by @mrkingpark

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24 days ago

MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress hits DIFFERENT after dark.

@knottsberryfarm

The lighting, special effects, and atmosphere inside the fortress make the whole ride feel even more immersive at night.

And if you haven’t been yet — it’s OPEN now.

The loop is no joke! Let me know what you all think about this new attraction?

#knotts #knottsberryfarm #themeparkenthusiast #themeparklife #rollercoasters taken in Knott's Berry Farm by @mrkingpark

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a month ago

🚨 PLATINUM MEMBERS — YOU HAVE ONE DAY LEFT 🚨

@seaworldsandiego is giving Platinum Pass Members a FREE ticket to Howl-O-Scream!

But don’t wait — the offer ends TOMORROW, August 31.

If you’re a Platinum Member, check your benefits and claim that free ticket before you miss it.

Halloween season is calling… and this one is on SeaWorld.

#HowlOScream #SeaWorldSanDiego #ThemeParkNews #ThemeParkTips #HalloweenEvents taken in SeaWorld San Diego by @mrkingpark

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Popped into @unistudios today ,8/24, thanks to @universal_studios_life who let me know Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift was running technical rehearsals that were open to guests!

Even though I couldn’t make Pass Member Previews, I was able to get rides 5 AND 6 today. And this was a QUICK Universal visit — so quick I didn’t even have time to hit anyone up!

Swipe through for some of what I spotted: portions of the queue, Hollywood Drift showing up on the in-park wait-time boards, Sinners updates, some filming taking place around the attraction and a few other park updates.

Oh — and I wasn’t expecting that extra bit of music on the brake run…

There’s still no official opening date, but stay locked because you already know I’ll be watching this one closely. When Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift officially opens, I’ll be one of the first to let you know.

#UniversalStudiosHollywood #FastAndFuriousHollywoodDrift #UniversalHollywood #themeparknews #universalstudios taken in Universal Studios Hollywood by @mrkingpark

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a month ago

🍻🥂Happy hour after 8 PM? Say less.

Y’all already know I love a good drink and a good happy hour, so I had to check out the Pass Member Appreciation Days Late-Night Happy Hour at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.

From 8 PM until close, Pass Members can enjoy special Happy Hour offerings at participating Universal-owned CityWalk restaurants:

•VIVO Italian Kitchen
•Antojitos Cocina Mexicana
•NBC Sports Grill & Brew
•The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen
•Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

So if you’re finishing up a day at Universal Studios Hollywood, don’t call it a night just yet. Head over to CityWalk, grab a drink, grab some food and take advantage of one of the perks that comes with being a Pass Member.

Pass Member Appreciation Days run August 15–September 30, 2026.

Honestly, @unistudios knows exactly how to keep me around. 😂

#UniversalStudiosHollywood #UniversalCityWalk #themeparkenthusiast #happyhour #universalstudios taken in Universal CityWalk Hollywood by @mrkingpark

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a month ago

Back with another KingParkTip 👑

Magic Mountain has A LOT of hills, but you don’t always have to walk them!

If you’re trying to get to the top of the mountain quickly, take the Magic Mover from Six Flags Plaza up to Samurai Summit. It’ll save your legs and get you closer to Ninja without the climb.

Work smarter, not harder at Magic Mountain.

@sixflagsmagicmountain

#themeparkenthusiast #SixFlagsMagicMountain #MagicMountain #ThemeParkTips SixFlags taken in Six Flags Magic Mountain by @mrkingpark

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