Thorpe Park posted the following photos of Swarm’s sleek trains. The attention to detail on the trains is extraordinary! You need a camera with panoramic capabilities to capture the entire width of these trains. Those seats look very comfortable. I’m...
Continue reading...The Fear of Riding Alone
There’s something about riding a ride alone that makes riding a thrill ride a thousand times more terrifying. When you think about it, even when you’re riding with a friend, you’re still technically alone. The comforting hand of a loved...
Continue reading...Dear 2011, I’m Glad You’re Gone
Ahh, between moving and the holidays I found myself in 2012 already. I thought I’d give a proper send off to 2011. Dear 2011, We had good times, you and I, but I’ve been doing some thinking and I’ve realized...
Continue reading...Alton Towers 2013: New Coaster
Alton Towers is planning to build a massive vertical drop coaster in 2013, and the park recently filed for permits to build the new coaster. The manufacturer seems to be Gerstlauer, and the layout of the coaster looks exciting and...
Continue reading...X-Flight goes vertical
Six Flags Great America’s X-Flight wing coaster has gone vertical, and it shouldn’t be long before the entire track is completed. It looks like the piece of track that is installed might be the bottom of the first drop. We’ll...
Continue reading...Must See: Stairway to (coaster) heaven
This year we want to get to know our neighbors in the coaster website community better and share with you some of the great content that they publish. Up first, we are showcasing ThrillNetwork.com‘s special feature “Stairway to (coaster) heaven.”...
Continue reading...Collegiate Amusement Park Association
Are you a college student or recent college graduate pursuing a career in the amusement park industry? The Collegiate Amusement Park Association (CAPA) is a new forum for students and graduates involved in the amusement industry. The goal is for...
Continue reading...How is Disney Celebrating Leap Year?
Disney is celebrating the upcoming leap year by keeping both Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom open for 24 hours beginning at 6:00 a.m. on February 29, 2012: “As you may have just heard on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’...
Continue reading...Our Look Back at 2011
As 2012 is right around the corner, the team thought this would be an excellent opportunity to reflect upon our own experiences in 2011. From attending more media day events to the record number of interview features, it was a...
Continue reading...Going Green: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Welcome to the first installment of Going Green, our new series that will highlight parks’ eco-friendly and sustainability efforts that promote a cleaner environment. First up is Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The seaside park recently published its eco profile that highlights some...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Reaches Capacity
It’s always a good idea to check up with a park’s Twitter or Facebook before you make the trip to the park. Case in point: Legoland Florida reached capacity today and was forced to turn guests away at the gate. The...
Continue reading...The Gravity Group and The Polar Express?
At first glace you wouldn’t believe that The Gravity Group, the design team responsible for creating a number of spectacular wooden coasters, and the creative minds behind The Polar Express, the 2004 film based on the popular children’s book of the...
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