roller coaster

My final coaster trip of 2023 brought me to Southern California to check out the next park on my must-visit list after Cedar Point and Hersheypark: Six Flags Magic Mountain.   It's home to 20 roller coasters, more than any park in the world, including X2, Twisted Colossus, Tatsu, and Full Throttle.  Join me for two full days at one of the world's greatest amusement parks during Holiday in the Park for my first-time experiences on their record-breaking coasters.

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My second theme park road trip concludes with two full days at Hersheypark joined by my brother Karl and his husband Marcus.  After visiting Cedar Point last year, this was next on my list of must-visit parks owing to its top-heavy coaster line up.  Join us for our first-time reactions to their three Intamins, Fahrenheit, Storm Runner, and Skyrush, as well as the new Candymonium B&M hyper and Wildcat's Revenge RMC.  Karl returns to the podcast at the end of the episode, and we rank our top five rides in the park.

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Haven't we all been there? Trapped in the holiday chaos, stretching ourselves too thin to cater to everyone else's needs, but ours? 

This episode peels back the layers on a game-changing strategy for the holidays - the idea of bare minimums. These are small, easy changes that can keep us sane and healthy amidst the festive frenzy. 

I debunk the myth that the holiday season is just another time of the year and expose the invisible workload that often accompanies this special period. I aim to ensure you don't vanish into the to-do list. 

I then dig deeper into the bare minimum concept during the holiday season. These are non-negotiable habits that serve as your health safety net while keeping you grounded amid the holiday whirlwind. I lay out practical tips to establish and maintain these personal habits, no matter how wild things get. 

I wrap up the episode and shed light on the importance of integrating these bare minimums into your holiday routine. I share insights on how to ensure these habits stick and how to leverage personal motivations to stay on track. I also serve up tips on how to make the holidays slightly easier and get the most out of your downtime. 

Trust me, prioritizing your health and well-being during the festive season is crucial, and finding the right balance amidst the holiday bustle is possible. Tune in and let's navigate this holiday season together healthier and saner.

Chapter Summaries

Navigating the Holidays (0:00:07)

Identify non-negotiable habits to navigate holiday chaos, prioritize love and connection, and create bare minimums for sanity and health.

The Importance of Bare Minimums (0:07:47)

I emphasize the importance of bare minimums to stay healthy during the holidays and discuss their power to maintain balance.

Setting and Sticking to Holiday Minimalism (0:14:25) 

Create bare minimums this holiday season with practical tips, eight basic habits, pitfalls to watch out for, and self-kindness.

Holiday Health (0:26:04) 

We prioritize health and well-being, discuss ways to make habits stick, and share tips to make the holidays easier.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/podcast/153

The fifth stop on my August roller coaster road trip was Knoebels Amusement Resort, a quirky family-operated traditional amusement park in Elysburg, PA.  It's home to the one-two punch of Phoenix and Twister, two world-class wood coasters, an unbelievable collection of antique flat rides, and excellent food.

Join me for my first-time experience at this gem of a classic amusement park where I ride their legendary attractions, and soak up the atmosphere at this one-of-a-kind destination.

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My fourth stop on my summer road trip was my former home park, Six Flags New England.  I grew up visiting this place, and when Riverside Park became a Six Flags in 2000, my first rides on the brand-new Superman: Ride of Steel catapulted my teenage coaster enthusiasm into the stratosphere.  This would be my first time returning to the park since 2005, and a lot has been added.  The Cyclone wood coaster got RMC'd and Superman underwent a number of changes to its trains and restraints.  Were these changes really that bad?  Because it seems nobody considers Superman to be elite anymore.  

My father, my friend Eric, and his two young daughters who are budding coaster enthusiasts joined me for my return to Six Flags New England for the first time in 18 years.  

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My third stop on my summer road trip was Six Flags Great Adventure.  I last visited in 2014 and loved the El Toro Intamin pre-fab wood coaster.  Unfortunately, Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster was closed that day, and I badly wanted to ride one of these Intamin hydraulic-launched stratacoasters.  The park has since added the Jersey Devil Coaster, the first custom-designed Raptor single rail coaster from Rocky Mountain Construction.

Join me for my first time reactions to Kingda Ka and Jersey Devil, as well as my first rides on El Toro in nine years.  

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Truth is that God’s not nearer on the mountains than He is in the valleys. He’s the same unchanging God and we have always-access to Him.

Links mentioned:

1. Read the rest of Katie Pozzuoli’s story, “Gratitude in the Thin Places,” HERE.
2. Read the rest of Jennifer Dukes Lee's Instagram post on thin places.
3. Learn more about Stuff I’d Only Tell God HERE.
4.  Cultivating a Missional Life: A 30-Day Devotional to Gently Help You Open Your Heart, Home, and Life to Your Neighbors. Download a free sample from the resource library, and if you want the rest it’s $4.99 on Kindle or $6.99 for the paperback. Grab the bonus 30-day missional living challenge (free with a purchase) to get the most out of the devotional.
5. Read the written version of this episode HERE.

My second stop on this year's summer road trip was Six Flags America.  It was a perfect midway stopping point between Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Six Flags Great Adventure.  I was particularly excited for Superman: Ride of Steel, their Intamin hyper, and the Wild One, a classic wood coaster that was moved to Maryland from its original location mere minutes from where I grew up.  Join me for my first ever visit to the closest park to our nation's capitol.

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My second road trip begins with my return to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.  Since my last visit in 2018, they've added the new Intamin multi-launch Pantheon roller coaster, and the new-for-2023 DarKoaster, an enclosed Intamin family attraction.  Of course I was excited to ride old favorites like Griffon, Apollo's Chariot, Alpengeist, etc.  Join me for an in-depth look at this beautiful theme park and its outstanding roller coaster collection.

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Shortly after dropping the Phantasialand episode, my brother told me he had another layover coming up.  This time he visited Seoul, South Korea and headed to Everland, home of T Express, the newest and longest Intamin pre-fab wood coaster.   With El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure being his #1 ride, he and I were psyched that he got the chance to ride another of only four of this ride type in the world!

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One of the more infamous trips to Fright Fest takes place with Jason and Amber from Discovery Kingdom.  Take a listen as they learn a tough lesson... :D

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On this week's episode we talk about some silly news stories from around the world

My brother has always been my coaster riding partner in crime.  As a pilot, he recently had a layover in Cologne, Germany, and got to visit a park that ranks near the top of my international bucket list, Phantasialand.  Join my brother and I as he tells us all about Taron, Black Mamba, F.L.Y. and his impressions of one of Europe's best theme parks. 

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It's no secret that Florida is home to some of the world's best theme parks, so there's always a new roller coaster to look forward to.  The most recent to open was Pipeline: The Surf Coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, a re-imagined stand-up from B&M.   While this new attraction was far from my most anticipated for 2023, I was curious to try it out.  Meanwhile, I still hadn't ridden Ice Breaker at SeaWorld, and had only gotten two rides on Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa thus far, so I headed up to Central Florida to ride some new roller coasters, and some old favorites.

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I headed north to the Peach State Easter weekend for my first visit to Six Flags Over Georgia, and to ride the brand new ArieForce One at Fun Spot America Atlanta.  Weather forced me to visit both parks on Easter Sunday, and I had a blast!  Join me for my in-depth first-time reactions to Georgia Scorcher, Goliath, Twisted Cyclone, and of course ArieForce One.

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Season 2 kicks off the weekend after New Years when I flew into San Antonio, Texas to visit SeaWorld San Antonio and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.  It was a perfect off-season long weekend trip filled with outstanding roller coasters and thrill rides.  Join me for my in-depth reactions to my first rides on Texas Stingray, Tidal Surge, Iron Rattler, Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster, and the new for 2022 Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger.

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The final stop on my road trip brought me to the Great Smoky Mountains to visit Dollywood.  This beautiful park is home to one of the most unique roller coaster collections in the country.  Join me for my first time reactions to Lightning Rod, Thunderhead, Wild Eagle, Tennessee Tornado, and more! 

Lightning Rod sounds credit: Gotcha Thrills - YouTube
Thunderhead sounds credit:  Coaster Thrills - YouTube

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Australia's Wonderland officially opened on 7 December 1985. Over the next 18 years it grew to be one of Sydney's most popular and loved attractions, before the new owners simply closed it. Find out how and why, and leave a comment if you ever visited Australia's Wonderland.

My third stop on my week-long roller coaster road trip was another beloved Ohio amusement park, Kings Island.  Join me as I share my first time experience in this beautiful park where I rode the Beast, Mystic Timbers, Orion, Diamondback, and more!

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Who's ready to enter the grid? 

If you don't even know what that means- well, neither does Jane. But she rode Tron Lightcycle Run as part of a Cast Member preview and is telling us all about it. 

How does a plus-sized person fit? 

How do the lockers work?

Does Tron hurt the boobs? (it might!)

We've got a little TMI with Tron going on as she answers all of Patty's questions about this incredible new addition to the Magic Kingdom. 

• https://noguiltdisney.com/is-tron-lightcycle-run-too-scary-for-kids-parents-guide-to-rides-at-disney/
• https://noguiltdisney.com/secret-tron-tips-for-disney-world/
• https://noguiltdisney.com/hacks-and-tips-for-tron-lightcycle-run-boarding-group/
• https://noguiltdisney.com/how-to-get-your-ride-photos-from-tron-lightcyle-run/

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