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Winter Withdrawal 2011

For those of us living in the Northern, colder climates, the winter can be a long and brutal season. From November to March is a long, long time and undoubtedly come December, the dreaded “Coaster Withdrawal Syndrome” sets in. Many...

Zippin Pippin track is complete

After several months of construction in blizzard-like conditions, Bay Beach Amusement Park has finally finished work on the new Zippin Pippin. The park posted the following photos of the nearly-finished coaster on their Facebook. Other than a few minor things, it looks...

Mar 29, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Dare Devil Dive construction

Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags over Georgia is progressing very quickly as of late, as shown by the following photos posted on the park’s Facebook page. The ride’s inversions are quickly taking shape. Some of the ride’s themeing can...

Mar 24, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Demon Drop K’nex Model

In honor of Math and Science Week, Cedar Point has teamed up with K’NEX for the first ever Great Thrill Ride Build-Off! Cedar Point Facebook fans can win a pair of tickets by building their own amusement park ride out...

Mar 19, 2011 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos Videos 3

Cheetah Hunt construction update

Cheetah Hunt’s track work is now complete, and below you will find some photos from the days leading up to the completion of the long track-construction process. The ride’s iconic figure-8 tower element looms over the pathway below. This adds...

Mar 17, 2011 by John Stevenson Features Photos 0

Dare Devil Dive vertical construction

Vertical construction of Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags over Georgia has begun and the park is documenting the progress on its Facebook page. Crews assemble the bottom portion of the coaster’s first drop. Yellow support beams wait on the...

Mar 14, 2011 by John Stevenson Features Photos 0

Heide-Park’s Krake begins testing

Heide-Park posted the following picture of their new B&M dive machine coaster, Krake, testing. With the trackwork complete and testing begun, the opening date cannot be too far away. I love miniature B&M’s, so I can’t wait to hear the...

Mar 10, 2011 by John Stevenson News Photos 0

Cheetah Hunt trains arrive and more

Busch Gardens Tampa has given us an array of Cheetah Hunt updates recently. The park posted a video of the sleek new trains arriving at the park: The park also posted some photos of the trains: I wonder what brand...

Feb 28, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos Videos 0

Shanghai Disneyland Concept Art

I can never pass on conceptual drawings, no matter how vague they may be! Screamscape recently posted a shot of what is believed to be concept art for Shanghai Disneyland which is believed to open in 2015. The resort is...

Feb 19, 2011 by John Stevenson News Photos 0

Buzzsaw Falls Concept Art and Construction

Alabama Adventure recently posted some concept art, as well as some construction photos, of their new shoot-the-chutes ride, Buzzsaw Falls, which is scheduled to open in the spring. The ride looks like it will be beautifully landscaped. Although vertical construction has not yet...

Feb 18, 2011 by John Stevenson News Photos 0

Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach making progress

Work is steadily underway for Nickelodeon Land at Pleasure Beach (Blackpool). Scott at Pleasure Beach Experience posted some great photos of the progress being made inside the new area. Avatar Airbender is making great progress – the ride itself looks...

Feb 16, 2011 by John Stevenson News Photos 0

Phantasialand Photos

I recently found some photos of Phantasialand, a beautfil park in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany that a member posted at our old forums back in 2007. “Sand-coloured towers rise up to the sky, interspersed with reed roofs and exotic plants”...

Jan 31, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0