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,...
Continue reading...Green Lantern former Chang coming to Six Flags Great Adventure in 2011
It’s confirmed! The former Chang standup rollercoaster from Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom will debut at Six Flags Great Adventure for the 2011 season: DC Comics’ Super Hero GREEN LANTERN will focus the might of his Power Ring at Six Flags...
Continue reading...Geauga Lake’s Big Dipper to be demolished
Unfortunately, it looks as if Geauga Lake’s historic Big Dipper rollercoaster’s days are numbered. While Big Dipper might seem like a minuscule ride to some, it is always sad to see a historic ride go. “Although no date has been...
Continue reading...Euro Disney to add third park and more
The Euro Disney resort has been granted permission to expand over the next few years. One of those expansions will include a third park: “French theme-park operator Euro Disney SCA has received permission from the French government to enlarge its...
Continue reading...2010 Golden Ticket Awards Results
The results are in for the 2010 Golden Ticket Awards! View the press release below to see who this year’s winners are! “ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 11, 2010 – The envelope, please … and the Golden Ticket Award goes to …...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Tampa new coaster track
Busch Gardens Tampa posted the following picture on their Twitter with the caption, “We want to have some Friday fun with our Followers – a photo from the team working on our 2011 Attraction!” Many have stated that the ride...
Continue reading...Cantilevered Coaster Update
Here’s the latest video in the development of the cantilevered roller coaster model. You can really see the full range of motion, though it probably is exaggerated a bit. One of the strengths of this design is its ability to...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg hinting at the future
The Seaworld parks are really hyping their 2011 additions! Busch Gardens Williamsburg recently released this video teasing the rides that they will be adding next year. The park applied for a height variance back in the spring. I’m sure this video...
Continue reading...Blue Streak ride review
Forum member “FeelTheFORCE” took a ride on the newly-reopened Blue Streak roller coaster at Conneaut Lake Park and shared his thoughts about the ride with us on the forums: “I’d like to start with saying that there are NO SEAT...
Continue reading...Blue Streak is now open
The historic Blue Streak wooden coaster at Conneaut Lake Park has reopened for the Labor Day weekend! After so many closure announcements over the past few years, it’s great to hear that people have worked together to reopen such a...
Continue reading...Six Flags Over Georgia Announces New Coaster
A new Gerstlauer Euro Fighter will open at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2011. Dare Devil Dive’s mission begins as you’re pulled straight up to the sky on a special vertical chain lift, then slowly roll to the top of...
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