The Belle Island Village project in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has fallen off the radar over the past couple of years due to the poor economy. However, there have been new developments which give new hope for the development’s completion. “Anyone...
Continue reading...Gardaland Raptor now testing
This has been a great week for those fascinated by coaster testing! Only a few days after Texas Giant’s testing, theparks.it posted a video of Gardaland’s B&M prototype, Raptor, testing with a full train. Although Raptor’s layout might not be the...
Continue reading...Texas Giant full-train test run
I now officially have Texas Giant fever. After watching this test video with an entire train on the park’s Facebook page , I’m more excited than ever to ride this renovated coaster come this summer. Are you excited about the new...
Continue reading...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”...
Continue reading...What does a Euro-Fighter look like in the warehouse?
Six Flags over Georgia recently posted some photos of Dare Devil Dive still under construction inside a warehouse. Although the giant piece of lift hill isn’t painted, it will be up before you know it!
Continue reading...Invertigo leaving California’s Great America
Cedar Fair posted the following message on California Great America’s website: Invertigo Going to a New Home “After 12 years of service at California’s Great America, Cedar Fair has decided to move the ride to another Cedar Fair park, and...
Continue reading...Cantilevered Coaster Model Update
Check out the latest video of the cantilevered roller coaster concept model. I completed some of the fine details for the main layout including the cross-ties, support columns, and cement footers. I also attempted to add a banked track section...
Continue reading...Interview with author Steve Alcorn
I recently read and reviewed the wonderful book Theme Park Design: Behind the Scenes with an Engineer, a great read full of fascinating tidbits about what actually goes on during the development of a themed ride. The book was great...
Continue reading...Herschend to manage Elitch Gardens and Darien Lake
Herschend Family Entertainment, the owners of both Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, will take over management of Elitch Gardens and Darien Lake beginning today, January 25, 2011. The company released the following press release: “January 25, 2011, Orlando, FL &...
Continue reading...Green Lantern rises
Construction of Green Lantern at Six Flags Great Adventure is moving along quickly. Work has already begun on the coaster’s 154 foot lift hill. The first piece of the lifthill track is put in place. “Workers remove crane harnesses after track...
Continue reading...Texas Giant makes first test run
The renovation of Texas Giant is nearing completion! Six Flags over Texas posted a video on their Facebook of a shortened train making a complete circuit. The park said: “Yesterday was a big day here at the park. We did the...
Continue reading...Scream Zone coaster names revealed
The newest Coney Island amusement park doesn’t open until April, but the names of its two coasters have already been revealed: Beach weather is still several months away, but Coney Island is already preparing for the addition of its newest amusement...
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