Midwest Theme Park Enthusiasts

04/07/2026

Who's excited for parks opening? It won't be long until they're all open! Have you ridden a ride yet this year?

03/29/2026

We got some great spins on this ride! The trick is weight imbalance.

03/28/2026

Best log ride in the Midwest!

03/28/2026

First ride of the year!

01/02/2026

Congratulations Lost Island Themepark! The award is well deserved!

🚨 ATTENTION! 🚨
Fire Runner has been named the BEST NEW THEMEPARK ATTRACTION in USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
We cannot say it enough! We LOVE that you LOVE Fire Runner as much as we do!
🔥🔥🔥

12/09/2025

Start the countdown! Who plans on going to Worlds of Fun next year?

Close one eye, tilt your phone & read from the charging port. 👀

Our 2026 operating calendar through Labor Day is now live on our website. We can't wait to see you Opening Day. Stay tuned for more updates! 🗓️

10/16/2025

🎢 The first episode of the Midwest Theme Park Podcast (Reboot) is now live! 🎙️

For this inaugural episode, I’m joined by Nick McMahon, founder of Midwest Themepark Enthusiasts. We talk about how he started the group, what it’s grown into, and his recent decision to step away from leading it.

For now, this is a one-off episode, but I’d love to do more in the future if there’s interest.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think! I’d love to hear your feedback and ideas for future guests or topics!

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08/13/2025

🗓️This Saturday is National Roller Coaster Day 🎢

To celebrate, I'll be visiting 2 parks in 1 day! 🎡

I'm starting the day off riding Fire Runner, Matugani, and Nopuko at Lost Island Themepark 🏝️🔥🐍💜

Then, the evening will be spent riding The Monster, Dragon Slayer, Tornado, Outlaw, The Phoenix, The Underground, and Flying Viking at Adventureland Park 🅰️🌪️⚔️🤠⛏️

And to close the day out I'll enjoy the drone show at Adventureland 🎆

How will you be celebrating? Let me know in the comments 💬👇

08/12/2025

Unlimited rides on Fire Runner? 🔥🎢

Yes please! 😍

This will be the best sale of the year for season passes! Don't miss out. 🎡🏝️🐍🎠

❗2026 SEASON PASS SALE❗
Now through August 22 - Purchase your 2026 season pass and enjoy free entry to Lost Island Themepark for the remainder of the season!
Top off your summer with end of the season thrills and get pumped for 2026!
https://www.thelostisland.com/park-info/hours-events/amusement-park/early-bird-pass-special/eid_390c9f8d45856195/

08/10/2025

Riding Tornado today! 🌪️ (Not the Iowan kind—this is the legendary Tornado at Stricker’s Grove!) And joining us for the adventure? The adorable Teddy Bear coaster! 🐻

Stricker’s Grove is just outside Cincinnati, Ohio—but not easy to visit! It’s only open to the general public four days a year. Talk about exclusive! 🎟️✨