Welcome to the third edition of our Mystery Coaster Monday series. Each Monday for the next 20 weeks, we’ll post a distorted photo of a roller coaster, and you’ll give us your best guess. Some weeks will be easier than...
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Carowinds’ Boomerang Bay Water Park to become “Carolina Harbor” in 2016
Since last year’s Fury 325 announcement, Carowinds has been hinting at making a “Big Splash” in 2016. Today, they finally revealed the long-awaited “splash” with the announcement of the expansion and rebranding of the park’s existing in-park water park, Boomerang Bay....
Continue reading...Michigan’s Adventure Trip Report
Last weekend I had the opportunity to make my first visit to Michigan’s Adventure. Not knowing exactly what to expect or how crowds would be, I went into the day with the goal to at least ride the park’s seven...
Continue reading...Baron 1898 a great addition to Efteling
Returning from a short European trip, and a few random thoughts about a new ride on the coaster circuit for us , Baron 1898 at Efteling – the eagerly awaited Bolliger and Mabillard dive machine. Efteling is always a great...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion to add “Delirium” in 2016
There was great speculation of what would replace the now-closed (and for sale) Shockwave at Kings Dominion when the park announced the coaster’s August 9 closure in July. We now know what will be occupying that space — “Delirium.” Delirium will be...
Continue reading...Talking Sesame Place with Guy Hutchinson
If you’re a fan of the Sesame Street TV show, you may be familiar with the Sesame Place theme park in Pennsylvania. Since opening in 1980, the park has welcomed fans of Big Bird, Elmo and the entire Sesame Street gang. The...
Continue reading...A Comprehensive List of Everything Announced For Disney Parks at 2015 D23 Expo
Every other year, the Walt Disney Company holds the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in order to showcase “all the magic, wonder, and adventure of Disney at this remarkable gathering created especially for the most passionate and loyal...
Continue reading...Q&A with Cindy Brown, Entertainment Supervisor of Costuming & Crafts at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
When many people think of theme parks, costumes are often an afterthought, if not something people completely take for granted. While I was at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this week, I had the opportunity to talk with Cindy Brown, Entertainment Supervisor of...
Continue reading...7 Stages of Riding Out a Coaster Breakdown
There’s no good time for a coaster to break down — especially when you’re in line. And you have X number of minutes left at the park to ride X number of coasters. You’re halfway through a line when you hear the dreaded spiel over...
Continue reading...Cedar Point 2016 Dive Coaster Leaked?
When Cedar Point announced GateKeeper in August of 2012, most roller coaster fans already knew exactly what the ride was going to be. In May 2012, a leaked memo revealed the addition for the 2013 season was going to be...
Continue reading...Dollywood Announces Lightning Rod Launched Wooden Coaster for 2016
Dollywood unveiled plans today for Lightning Rod, the world’s fastest — and first launched — wooden coaster. Opening in March 2016, Lightning Rod is another groundbreaking Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) wooden roller coaster — themed after a tricked out 1950s-era hot rod. Lightning Rod...
Continue reading...Playland’s Castaway Cove announces GaleForce Coaster
Playland’s Castaway Cove in Ocean City, New Jersey announced GaleForce, a 125-foot tall launched coaster to debut in 2016. The 12 passenger car will launch back and forth until it reaches 64 mph where it will ascend the 125 foot...
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