Nathan Firesheets
@acoasterstory.bsky.social
I travel the world riding roller coasters & exploring other cool sights/experiences along the way!
Disney Legend (per Bob Iger) because I rode Every Operating Ride (212 total) at All 12 Disney Parks around the world in *12 Days*
#DisneyGlobalRideChallenge
Disney Legend (per Bob Iger) because I rode Every Operating Ride (212 total) at All 12 Disney Parks around the world in *12 Days*
#DisneyGlobalRideChallenge
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This thread is going to be your one-stop shop for my big August 2025 Asia Adventure!
We'll be visiting Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, a bunch of stuff in Mainland China, and then finishing in South Korea.
Each entry in this thread will link to a new daily thread of adventures.
Stay tuned and enjoy!!
We'll be visiting Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, a bunch of stuff in Mainland China, and then finishing in South Korea.
Each entry in this thread will link to a new daily thread of adventures.
Stay tuned and enjoy!!
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'll be back to posting normal ride POV's on Monday.
But if you're looking for an escape from family (or want something to watch with them), here's World of Color - ONE from Disney California Adventure!
youtu.be/lnlst6bUH8o
But if you're looking for an escape from family (or want something to watch with them), here's World of Color - ONE from Disney California Adventure!
youtu.be/lnlst6bUH8o
World of Color - ONE Nighttime Spectacular - Disney California Adventure 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'll be back to posting normal ride POV's on Monday.
But if you're looking for an escape from family (or want something to watch with them), here's World of Color - ONE from Disney California Adventure!
youtu.be/lnlst6bUH8o
But if you're looking for an escape from family (or want something to watch with them), here's World of Color - ONE from Disney California Adventure!
youtu.be/lnlst6bUH8o
When dominoes and Gen Alpha brainrot collide...
November 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM
When dominoes and Gen Alpha brainrot collide...
Well, I can't say this year's Thanksgiving plate was quite as photogenic as the ones from years past, but it was most certainly delicious!
The culmination of nearly two weeks of prep and cooking, I would say everything turned out quite nice indeed!
The culmination of nearly two weeks of prep and cooking, I would say everything turned out quite nice indeed!
November 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Well, I can't say this year's Thanksgiving plate was quite as photogenic as the ones from years past, but it was most certainly delicious!
The culmination of nearly two weeks of prep and cooking, I would say everything turned out quite nice indeed!
The culmination of nearly two weeks of prep and cooking, I would say everything turned out quite nice indeed!
Hopefully all of you are gearing up for a fun & wonderful Thanksgiving. But just in case you need a brief dose of Disney to get you through the end of your day, here's the Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom from the final day of my Disney Global Ride Challenge!
youtu.be/Ks4MxIEFumk
youtu.be/Ks4MxIEFumk
The Barnstormer [DGRC] - Magic Kingdom 4K Back Car POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Hopefully all of you are gearing up for a fun & wonderful Thanksgiving. But just in case you need a brief dose of Disney to get you through the end of your day, here's the Barnstormer at Magic Kingdom from the final day of my Disney Global Ride Challenge!
youtu.be/Ks4MxIEFumk
youtu.be/Ks4MxIEFumk
Poland's Legendia is a very odd little theme park best known for its super intense Vekoma called Lech Coaster.
But it has a number of other offerings, like the Dolina Jagi Rapids Ride. Check it out!
youtu.be/EhsBtbE5yoA
But it has a number of other offerings, like the Dolina Jagi Rapids Ride. Check it out!
youtu.be/EhsBtbE5yoA
Dolina Jagi (Rapids Ride) - Legendia 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Poland's Legendia is a very odd little theme park best known for its super intense Vekoma called Lech Coaster.
But it has a number of other offerings, like the Dolina Jagi Rapids Ride. Check it out!
youtu.be/EhsBtbE5yoA
But it has a number of other offerings, like the Dolina Jagi Rapids Ride. Check it out!
youtu.be/EhsBtbE5yoA
In all seriousness, carve out two hours to read through all the replies and quotes. It's worth it.
Maybe I'll tell some of my stories, like:
How last year I managed to set my mom's oven on fire with mac and cheese.
Or how I accidentally got drafted to cook the turkey one year and it was amazing.
Maybe I'll tell some of my stories, like:
How last year I managed to set my mom's oven on fire with mac and cheese.
Or how I accidentally got drafted to cook the turkey one year and it was amazing.
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
In all seriousness, carve out two hours to read through all the replies and quotes. It's worth it.
Maybe I'll tell some of my stories, like:
How last year I managed to set my mom's oven on fire with mac and cheese.
Or how I accidentally got drafted to cook the turkey one year and it was amazing.
Maybe I'll tell some of my stories, like:
How last year I managed to set my mom's oven on fire with mac and cheese.
Or how I accidentally got drafted to cook the turkey one year and it was amazing.
One of the more common coaster types across China is the Jungle Mouse.
Flying Squirrels in the Forest at Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park is one such ride.
Restraints are just a seatbelt and a padded car around you. And you're thankful for that!
youtu.be/uIU-FXcr8So
Flying Squirrels in the Forest at Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park is one such ride.
Restraints are just a seatbelt and a padded car around you. And you're thankful for that!
youtu.be/uIU-FXcr8So
Flying Squirrels in the Forest - Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park (Holiday Manor) 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
One of the more common coaster types across China is the Jungle Mouse.
Flying Squirrels in the Forest at Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park is one such ride.
Restraints are just a seatbelt and a padded car around you. And you're thankful for that!
youtu.be/uIU-FXcr8So
Flying Squirrels in the Forest at Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park is one such ride.
Restraints are just a seatbelt and a padded car around you. And you're thankful for that!
youtu.be/uIU-FXcr8So
You'd think with all the money Energylandia has spent on all their coasters that their big dark ride might actually be pretty good.
Unfortunately, that is not at all the case. Monster House is just so incredibly dumb. Not even "so bad it's good". Lol
youtu.be/xPkrcbXppyk
Unfortunately, that is not at all the case. Monster House is just so incredibly dumb. Not even "so bad it's good". Lol
youtu.be/xPkrcbXppyk
The Dumbest Ride at Energylandia: Monster House 4K POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
You'd think with all the money Energylandia has spent on all their coasters that their big dark ride might actually be pretty good.
Unfortunately, that is not at all the case. Monster House is just so incredibly dumb. Not even "so bad it's good". Lol
youtu.be/xPkrcbXppyk
Unfortunately, that is not at all the case. Monster House is just so incredibly dumb. Not even "so bad it's good". Lol
youtu.be/xPkrcbXppyk
So I actually got distracted yesterday and forgot to post this, but on my final lap doing the Skyline Luge Busan, I got a bit cocky and nearly crashed heading down the Forest Track.
It was actually a really fun experience overall though, more than LWAB.
youtu.be/_nRTiEh5TSk
It was actually a really fun experience overall though, more than LWAB.
youtu.be/_nRTiEh5TSk
I Almost Crashed on the Forest Track!! - Skyline Luge Busan 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
So I actually got distracted yesterday and forgot to post this, but on my final lap doing the Skyline Luge Busan, I got a bit cocky and nearly crashed heading down the Forest Track.
It was actually a really fun experience overall though, more than LWAB.
youtu.be/_nRTiEh5TSk
It was actually a really fun experience overall though, more than LWAB.
youtu.be/_nRTiEh5TSk
Of the 3 major theme parks in Finland, Särkänniemi is one of them.
While it may not have any super impressive rides, its setting along the adjacent lake definitely makes for some gorgeous visuals.
MotoGee is a fun Vekoma MotoCoaster right on the water:
youtu.be/WN6VLcnRWl4
While it may not have any super impressive rides, its setting along the adjacent lake definitely makes for some gorgeous visuals.
MotoGee is a fun Vekoma MotoCoaster right on the water:
youtu.be/WN6VLcnRWl4
MotoGee - Särkänniemi 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Of the 3 major theme parks in Finland, Särkänniemi is one of them.
While it may not have any super impressive rides, its setting along the adjacent lake definitely makes for some gorgeous visuals.
MotoGee is a fun Vekoma MotoCoaster right on the water:
youtu.be/WN6VLcnRWl4
While it may not have any super impressive rides, its setting along the adjacent lake definitely makes for some gorgeous visuals.
MotoGee is a fun Vekoma MotoCoaster right on the water:
youtu.be/WN6VLcnRWl4
While one of the big lessons I learned on my Disney Global Ride Challenge was how small the world actually was, "it's a small world" at Disneyland Paris wasn't open at the time, so I didn't get to ride it till the following year.
It may be the best version though!
youtu.be/NjqPzZpCAIE
It may be the best version though!
youtu.be/NjqPzZpCAIE
"it's a small world" - Disneyland Paris 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
While one of the big lessons I learned on my Disney Global Ride Challenge was how small the world actually was, "it's a small world" at Disneyland Paris wasn't open at the time, so I didn't get to ride it till the following year.
It may be the best version though!
youtu.be/NjqPzZpCAIE
It may be the best version though!
youtu.be/NjqPzZpCAIE
If I were to do a ride challenge at Disneyland at some point in the not-too-distant future, which would you rather see me do:
1) Traditional Challenge Run
2) All DL rides 2x in 1 Day
3) All DCA rides 3x in 1 Day
4) Just ride & rank everything (no time limit)
5) Other (specify)
1) Traditional Challenge Run
2) All DL rides 2x in 1 Day
3) All DCA rides 3x in 1 Day
4) Just ride & rank everything (no time limit)
5) Other (specify)
November 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
If I were to do a ride challenge at Disneyland at some point in the not-too-distant future, which would you rather see me do:
1) Traditional Challenge Run
2) All DL rides 2x in 1 Day
3) All DCA rides 3x in 1 Day
4) Just ride & rank everything (no time limit)
5) Other (specify)
1) Traditional Challenge Run
2) All DL rides 2x in 1 Day
3) All DCA rides 3x in 1 Day
4) Just ride & rank everything (no time limit)
5) Other (specify)
It took *three* visits to Guangzhou Sunac Land for me to finally get on the Green (Inverted) side of the park's flagship Dueling Dragons coaster.
But I did! And it was pretty fun!
I think it would have been way better if it had actually dueled though.
youtu.be/5ruMdZIP53A
But I did! And it was pretty fun!
I think it would have been way better if it had actually dueled though.
youtu.be/5ruMdZIP53A
Dueling Dragons Green (Inverted) - Guangzhou Sunac Land 4K60 Back Car POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It took *three* visits to Guangzhou Sunac Land for me to finally get on the Green (Inverted) side of the park's flagship Dueling Dragons coaster.
But I did! And it was pretty fun!
I think it would have been way better if it had actually dueled though.
youtu.be/5ruMdZIP53A
But I did! And it was pretty fun!
I think it would have been way better if it had actually dueled though.
youtu.be/5ruMdZIP53A
You might think that I'd have long since run out of Energylandia POV's by now, but NOPE!
Somehow there are still more rides to post, even after this one!
So anywho, Energuś is one of their TWO Vekoma Junior Coasters.
youtu.be/gMXOnJTOwJc
Somehow there are still more rides to post, even after this one!
So anywho, Energuś is one of their TWO Vekoma Junior Coasters.
youtu.be/gMXOnJTOwJc
Energuś - Energylandia 4K60 Back Row POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
You might think that I'd have long since run out of Energylandia POV's by now, but NOPE!
Somehow there are still more rides to post, even after this one!
So anywho, Energuś is one of their TWO Vekoma Junior Coasters.
youtu.be/gMXOnJTOwJc
Somehow there are still more rides to post, even after this one!
So anywho, Energuś is one of their TWO Vekoma Junior Coasters.
youtu.be/gMXOnJTOwJc
Not every ride needs to be an intense high-thrill adventure. Sometimes it can be really nice to just sit down and float around on a little boat for a few minutes and enjoy looking at some pretty scenery.
And that's exactly what you get on La Rivière d'Elis at Parc Astérix:
youtu.be/o-fse4swLgo
And that's exactly what you get on La Rivière d'Elis at Parc Astérix:
youtu.be/o-fse4swLgo
La Rivière d'Elis - Parc Astérix 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Not every ride needs to be an intense high-thrill adventure. Sometimes it can be really nice to just sit down and float around on a little boat for a few minutes and enjoy looking at some pretty scenery.
And that's exactly what you get on La Rivière d'Elis at Parc Astérix:
youtu.be/o-fse4swLgo
And that's exactly what you get on La Rivière d'Elis at Parc Astérix:
youtu.be/o-fse4swLgo
I'm guessing that Sköll & Hati may be the RMC that the fewest enthusiasts have actually ridden as Gyeongju World is a bit off the beaten path in South Korea. But it may actually be my favorite of the RMC Raptors.
This is another one I filmed for the park:
youtu.be/NIqZOkqwGYI
This is another one I filmed for the park:
youtu.be/NIqZOkqwGYI
Sköll & Hati (New RMC Raptor) - Gyeongju World 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I'm guessing that Sköll & Hati may be the RMC that the fewest enthusiasts have actually ridden as Gyeongju World is a bit off the beaten path in South Korea. But it may actually be my favorite of the RMC Raptors.
This is another one I filmed for the park:
youtu.be/NIqZOkqwGYI
This is another one I filmed for the park:
youtu.be/NIqZOkqwGYI
I can't say that The Seas with Nemo & Friends is the best ride that Disney has, but if you're at EPCOT and you're looking for something inside and air conditioned to go do for a few minutes, I suppose it's passable for that. But its queue is so long. Lol.
youtu.be/7YMA0NmbMBY
youtu.be/7YMA0NmbMBY
The Seas with Nemo & Friends [DGRC] - EPCOT 4K POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I can't say that The Seas with Nemo & Friends is the best ride that Disney has, but if you're at EPCOT and you're looking for something inside and air conditioned to go do for a few minutes, I suppose it's passable for that. But its queue is so long. Lol.
youtu.be/7YMA0NmbMBY
youtu.be/7YMA0NmbMBY
On my recent Asia trip, I decided I *had* to try at least one fully-Chinese park. And that ended up being Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park.
They had one of those elevated cycle monorails, but The Magical Journey also had a built-in motorized function which I appreciated!
youtu.be/esn9mQcctrA
They had one of those elevated cycle monorails, but The Magical Journey also had a built-in motorized function which I appreciated!
youtu.be/esn9mQcctrA
The Magical Journey - Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park (Holiday Manor) 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
On my recent Asia trip, I decided I *had* to try at least one fully-Chinese park. And that ended up being Chuanlord Tourism & Leisure Expo Park.
They had one of those elevated cycle monorails, but The Magical Journey also had a built-in motorized function which I appreciated!
youtu.be/esn9mQcctrA
They had one of those elevated cycle monorails, but The Magical Journey also had a built-in motorized function which I appreciated!
youtu.be/esn9mQcctrA
Good morning, everybody!
Hoping for an EPIC day today!!
Hoping for an EPIC day today!!
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Good morning, everybody!
Hoping for an EPIC day today!!
Hoping for an EPIC day today!!
Aaaaaaand we're off!
Time for another adventure.
(FWIW, I'm digging these little weekend jaunts.)
Any guesses where I'm headed?
Time for another adventure.
(FWIW, I'm digging these little weekend jaunts.)
Any guesses where I'm headed?
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Aaaaaaand we're off!
Time for another adventure.
(FWIW, I'm digging these little weekend jaunts.)
Any guesses where I'm headed?
Time for another adventure.
(FWIW, I'm digging these little weekend jaunts.)
Any guesses where I'm headed?
I've come to discover that an alarming number of RCDB coaster names for Asian coasters aren't actually accurate. If you actually bother to translate the sign for "Roller Coaster" at Taipei Children's Amusement Park, you'll find it's instead called "Magic Star Speeder".
youtu.be/woPqj1apH8k
youtu.be/woPqj1apH8k
Magic Star Speeder Roller Coaster - Taipei Children's Amusement Park 4K60 Back Car POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I've come to discover that an alarming number of RCDB coaster names for Asian coasters aren't actually accurate. If you actually bother to translate the sign for "Roller Coaster" at Taipei Children's Amusement Park, you'll find it's instead called "Magic Star Speeder".
youtu.be/woPqj1apH8k
youtu.be/woPqj1apH8k
Arnolds Park wasn't originally on my list of places to visit during my 2023 Midwest trip, but a friend encouraged me to find a way to squeeze it in, and I'm so glad I did. It has a ton of charm to it.
Anywho, here is their Log Flume:
youtu.be/CLiRw8ZoIFI
Anywho, here is their Log Flume:
youtu.be/CLiRw8ZoIFI
Log Flume - Arnolds Park 4K60 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Arnolds Park wasn't originally on my list of places to visit during my 2023 Midwest trip, but a friend encouraged me to find a way to squeeze it in, and I'm so glad I did. It has a ton of charm to it.
Anywho, here is their Log Flume:
youtu.be/CLiRw8ZoIFI
Anywho, here is their Log Flume:
youtu.be/CLiRw8ZoIFI
Is Mystic Manor the best dark ride Disney has ever built?
If nothing else, it's certainly in the conversation!
On my recent trip back to Hong Kong Disneyland, I filmed each of the 4 cars to capture their unique ride cycle perspectives. This is Car # 1's:
youtu.be/TyGWWHZQrTs
If nothing else, it's certainly in the conversation!
On my recent trip back to Hong Kong Disneyland, I filmed each of the 4 cars to capture their unique ride cycle perspectives. This is Car # 1's:
youtu.be/TyGWWHZQrTs
Disney's Best Dark Ride? Mystic Manor - Hong Kong Disneyland 4K Car 1 POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Is Mystic Manor the best dark ride Disney has ever built?
If nothing else, it's certainly in the conversation!
On my recent trip back to Hong Kong Disneyland, I filmed each of the 4 cars to capture their unique ride cycle perspectives. This is Car # 1's:
youtu.be/TyGWWHZQrTs
If nothing else, it's certainly in the conversation!
On my recent trip back to Hong Kong Disneyland, I filmed each of the 4 cars to capture their unique ride cycle perspectives. This is Car # 1's:
youtu.be/TyGWWHZQrTs
I was blown away by Fantawild Asian Legend in Nanning, China. They have sections of the park themed to each of the 11 ASEAN countries, each with a unique attraction.
Meeting in Halong Bay is for Vietnam, and it reminds me a lot of Disney's Great Movie Ride (RIP)!
youtu.be/DZN4kw4z02Q
Meeting in Halong Bay is for Vietnam, and it reminds me a lot of Disney's Great Movie Ride (RIP)!
youtu.be/DZN4kw4z02Q
Meeting in Halong Bay (Show turns into a Dark Ride!) - Fantawild Asian (ASEAN) Legend 4K POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I was blown away by Fantawild Asian Legend in Nanning, China. They have sections of the park themed to each of the 11 ASEAN countries, each with a unique attraction.
Meeting in Halong Bay is for Vietnam, and it reminds me a lot of Disney's Great Movie Ride (RIP)!
youtu.be/DZN4kw4z02Q
Meeting in Halong Bay is for Vietnam, and it reminds me a lot of Disney's Great Movie Ride (RIP)!
youtu.be/DZN4kw4z02Q
Today is an exciting day for ride POV's:
We're going back to Finland's Linnanmäki, which is one of my favorite parks...and there, we're riding Salama, which is easily my favorite traditional spinning coaster.
And we're starting in the rear-facing orientation.
youtu.be/XVOcMi7qpg8
We're going back to Finland's Linnanmäki, which is one of my favorite parks...and there, we're riding Salama, which is easily my favorite traditional spinning coaster.
And we're starting in the rear-facing orientation.
youtu.be/XVOcMi7qpg8
Salama - Linnanmäki 4K60 Rear-Facing POV
YouTube video by A Coaster Story
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today is an exciting day for ride POV's:
We're going back to Finland's Linnanmäki, which is one of my favorite parks...and there, we're riding Salama, which is easily my favorite traditional spinning coaster.
And we're starting in the rear-facing orientation.
youtu.be/XVOcMi7qpg8
We're going back to Finland's Linnanmäki, which is one of my favorite parks...and there, we're riding Salama, which is easily my favorite traditional spinning coaster.
And we're starting in the rear-facing orientation.
youtu.be/XVOcMi7qpg8