In celebration of Epcot’s 28th birthday, I have linked to a video from opening day ceremonies on October 1st ,1982. While a lot has changed in the nearly three decades that have passed, a good portion of the park still...
Continue reading...Quassy’s coaster to be named Wooden Warrior
This is a couple days late, but Quassy Amusement Park has revealed that their upcoming Gravity Group family wooden coaster will be named ‘Wooden Warrior.’ MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – The heritage of Quassy Amusement Park was apparently on the minds of park...
Continue reading...Guess the Coaster: It’s not a big one!
In this round of Guess the Coaster, you’ll need to put your detective eyes to work to uncover the mystery coaster in this photo: Hint: There is more than one coaster in this photo! Answer: It’s Georgia Scorcher at Six Flags...
Continue reading...Discuss: Who needs a park?
The United States is home to 267 operating amusement parks and entertainment centers with at least one coaster (according to rcdb). The website coast2Coaster displays a map with every amusement park or entertainment center in the country represented by a...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: What influences roller coaster speed?
Welcome to the latest episode of Coasters-101, the series where we examine different aspects of roller coaster design in detail. In our first article, we examined all different types of lift hills. The next topic is train speed. Why is...
Continue reading...Green Lantern pieces arrive at Great Adventure
Earthy green pieces of B&M track, soon to be Green Lantern, have arrived at Six Flags Great Adventure. Coaster Fusion has posted some great shots of the newly-painted coaster track. The standup coaster formerly known as Chang at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom will...
Continue reading...New Euro-Fighter will feature lapbars
Ride Entertainment Group of Companies recently revealed on their Facebook page that the new Dare Devil Dive Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter at Six Flags over Georgia will be the first to feature lapbars rather than over-the-sholder-restraints. The Facebook post read: “Word has it that...
Continue reading...Holiday World Announces 2011 Additions
Holiday World president, Dan Koch, joins his mom, Pat, in announcing “what’s new” for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in 2011. “We’re concentrating on children and comfort — oh, and Mom’s 80th birthday!” Watch the announce via YouTube embedded below.
Continue reading...Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit experiencing technical difficulties
Universal Studio’s 2009 Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit has closed indefinitely: “Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, the year-old roller coaster at Universal Studios that shut down last week for repairs, will remain closed longer than initially expected. Universal Orlando said Monday it...
Continue reading...Zippin Pippin Construction Update
The Zippin Pippin Roller Coaster Construction blog is following the construction of the relocated ride very closely and has been making regular photo updates. For the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the foundation work for some of the straight...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg unveils two year plan
President John Reilly announced today two year plan for Busch Gardens Williamsburg which includes a drop tower and multi-launching coaster: “Today is a big day for the Williamsburg theme parks. I’m happy to tell everyone about our two-year plan that...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Launches New Teaser Campaign
The Busch Gardens team continues to pour its heart into teasing us for 2011: “TAMPA, Fla. (September 16, 2010) – Amidst the latest round of internet rumors as to what Busch Gardens Tampa Bay may be building in Crown Colony Plaza,...
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