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Six Flags Over Texas has begun a $10 million renovation that will transform the Giant into a wood-steel hybrid with the steepest drop in the world (79 degrees) and the
Here’s an interesting development in the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom story. It seems the fair board is suing Six Flags over the ownership of the rides at the property. “Kentucky officials
The Zamperla-run amusement park dubbed “Luna Park” will open this summer at Coney Island. The project will take place in two phases. By 2011, 23 new rides will open including two custom
S&S announced plans today for a third 4D (fourth dimension) coaster. The coaster will open at Dinosaur Park in Changzhou, China in 2011. Little is known about the layout and
Zippin Pippin’s roller-coaster ride inMemphis comes to end with dismantling By Amos Maki Posted February 11, 2010 at 4:32 p.m. , updated February 11, 2010 at 10:36 p.m. The Zippin Pippin has
Things are not looking good for the former Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. According to Screamscape, the park laid off the remaining full-time staff on Friday. As of
Although there is still no official confirmation, the Zippin Pippin will likely be moving to Wisconsin. According to the Associated Press, “MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – If the mayor of Green Bay,
Though the closing of Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom is a very sad event, one park may be poised to reap the benefits of this unfortunate closure. SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Word
In a shocking bit of news today, Six Flags announced that, effective immediately, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom will operate no more. Several of the rides will be relocated but
Could the historic Zippin Pippin coaster from Libertyland be finding a new home in Wisconsin? According to this article, Bay Beach in Wisconsin is looking at purchasing the roller coaster.
According to the Commercial Appeal, deconstruction began yesterday of the nation’s second-oldest roller coaster and Elvis Presley’s favorite coaster, the Zippin Pippin. Since 1912, the Zippin Pippin thrilled guests until it was closed
For the 2010 season, Six Flags Magic Mountain will debut Mr. Six’s Dance Coaster, a Vekoma rollerskater model from Six Flags New Orleans, which has been closed since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. The ride