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Water Coaster Coming to Quassy Amusement Park in 2022

Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, Connecticut is a park known by enthusiasts for its Gravity Group wooden coaster, Wooden Warrior. This week, the park’s President, Eric Anderson, shared details about their largest investment yet: a brand new water coaster coming...

Jul 21, 2021 by Shane Features 0

Tsunami Surge, World’s Tallest Water Coaster, Arriving at Six Flags Great America in 2020

Following the introduction of Maxx Force, which set the record for fastest inversion on any roller coaster in the world, in 2019, Six Flags Great America has followed it up with another record-breaker in 2020: Tsunami Surge, the tallest water coaster in...

Aug 29, 2019 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Cheetah Chase Racing Water Coaster Coming to Holiday World in 2020

Following several weeks of teases, we finally know what Holiday World will be adding in 2020, and the new addition will cement the park’s title as “Water Coaster Capital of the World: Cheetah Chase. Cheetah Chase, Holiday World’s third water coaster,...

Aug 6, 2019 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

A Look At Finnegan’s Flyer and Cutback Water Coaster Construction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

2019 is a big year for Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, as both parks will be unveiling new attractions this season; Finnegan’s Flyer, an S&S Screamin’ Swing at Busch Gardens Williamsbug, and Cutback Water Coaster, a “Rocketblast” hybrid...

Mar 15, 2019 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Finnegan’s Flyer & Cutback Water Coaster Opening at Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA in 2019

Earlier this evening, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA revealed the details about new attractions for both parks, scheduled to open in Spring 2019. Busch Gardens will unveil an S&S Screamin’ Swing named Finnegan’s Flyer and Water Country USA will debut Cutback Water...

Sep 5, 2018 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Hersheypark adding Two Major Water Attractions in 2018

For several weeks, Hersheypark has been teasing a new addition to the park’s Boardwalk area, and today, we found out that they would be receiving not one, but TWO new attractions at the Boardwalk; Breakers Edge Water Coaster and Whitecap Racer. These are...

Aug 8, 2017 by Andrew Stilwell Features News 2

Zoombezi Bay Future Attraction Survey and New Exhibit Coming to the Columbus Zoo

Zoombezi Bay, the 22.7 acre water park owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium near Powell, Ohio just north of Columbus, has recently sent out surveys to zoo members asking for opinions on several proposed future attractions. I was able...

Jun 17, 2017 by Nick Weisenberger Features 2

Riptide Bay Review

I rarely venture into a waterpark, especially when it’s connected to a theme park chock-full of rollercoasters. However, I decided to check out the new-for-2011 Riptide Bay waterpark expansion at Six Flags Great America’s Hurricane Harbor. Now, I must disclose...

Jul 2, 2011 by John Stevenson Features 0

My first ride on a Proslide Tornado

I consider myself a coasterenthusiast. Whenever there is a waterpark nearby or connected to a theme park, you can bet money that I will choose the theme park over the waterpark. However, I decided to venture into Hurricane Harbor last...

Aug 13, 2010 by John Stevenson Reviews 0