Germany’s Phantasialand shared some jaw-dropping construction photos of their new-for-2016 multi-launched coaster Taron. The Intamin coaster has been under wraps (literally) for most of its construction. The highly shrouded project has attracted a considerable amount of attention. This week’s new...
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Dollywood Announces Lightning Rod Launched Wooden Coaster for 2016
Dollywood unveiled plans today for Lightning Rod, the world’s fastest — and first launched — wooden coaster. Opening in March 2016, Lightning Rod is another groundbreaking Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) wooden roller coaster — themed after a tricked out 1950s-era hot rod. Lightning Rod...
Continue reading...Tempesto Rising at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Although not officially announced, Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new-for-2015 Premier launched coaster is taking shape in the Festa Italia section of the park: Track and supports on site at Busch Gardens Williamsburg for Tempesto, their new Premier Rides coaster coming in...
Continue reading...Holiday World Announces Thunderbird Launched B&M Wing Coaster for 2015
After 66 days of teasing, hints and speculation, Holiday World has finally revealed the 2015 project years in the making: Thunderbird, a launched Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) wing coaster. Thunderbird features a 0-60mph launch in 3.5 seconds — very rare for a...
Continue reading...Video Construction Tour of Liseberg’s Helix
Construction is rapidly progressing on Liseberg’s new Mack launched coaster, Helix. When completed, the coaster’s track will stretch just over 4,530 feet in length and will stand 134-feet tall. Riders will reach a top speed of 62.1 mph, thanks to two Linear...
Continue reading...Take a Spin on Ring Racer
Ring Racer (stylized ring°racer) has finally opened after years of construction. The S&S coaster, which was originally due to open in 2009, is located at The Nürburgring, a motorsport race track in Germany. The roller coaster is part of a...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Maverick
This week’s A to Z Coaster is Maverick, Cedar Point’s second newest roller coaster and one of the most unique roller coasters at the park, also which has its own unique history as well. After Top Thrill Dragster was built...
Continue reading...Liseberg to Open Projekt Helix in 2014
Liseberg will open a Mack launched coaster code named “Projekt Helix” in 2014. The launched coaster will utilize the park’s terrain and will feature multiple launches. The coaster’s green color scheme should blend well with the surrounding scenery. A release...
Continue reading...Superman Opens at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Superman: Ultimate Flight, the brand new coaster that just opened at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom! The coaster’s opening has been long-awaited, but the coaster is now open for the world to experience. The press...
Continue reading...Superman Rises at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Move over Dark Knight, there’s a new superhero rising! Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is working diligently to make sure that the new Superman: Ultimate Flight coaster is opened as soon as possible, and it’s looking spectacular so far. The park update their...
Continue reading...Manta Opens at SeaWorld San Diego
Eight years have passed since SeaWorld San Diego opened its last (and first) coaster, Journey to Atlantis, but this past weekend saw the official opening of Manta, a family launched Mack coaster. Nearly a year and a half of construction...
Continue reading...Verbolten Construction Photo Gallery
Crews recently completed the track of the new Verbolten coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, and, according to park officials, construction is right on schedule. Construction of Verbolten began in the summer of 2011 and has progressed steadily since then. A...
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