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...
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20 in 2020: Carowinds’ Nickelodeon Flying Super Saturator
As I’ve become more of a roller coaster “enthusiast” over the past several years, one of my biggest regrets is never taking the time to experience the Nickelodeon Flying Super Saturator, which operated at my home park, Carowinds. Flying Super...
Continue reading...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...
Continue reading...Six Flags Over Texas Adding Aquaman Power Wave in 2020
Six Flags Over Texas will be making a “big splash” for American theme parks in 2020. Some might even called it a “Power Splash.” Aquaman Power Wave is a “first of its kind” coaster in the United States, and is...
Continue reading...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,...
Continue reading...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...
Continue reading...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...
Continue reading...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...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Releases New Attraction Details, Announces Aventura Hotel
It’s been a busy week for Universal Orlando, as they have announced new details for Race Through New York starring Jimmy Fallon, their Volcano Bay Water Park, and today, announced details for another on-site hotel, the Aventura Hotel. Race Through...
Continue reading...Why Six Flags Fiesta Texas 2017 water coaster is first of its kind in US
Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced Thunder Rapids as its new addition for 2017. This 924-foot-long water coaster features an advanced loading system that allows guests to quickly and easily board their water ride vehicle at ground level from a moving station. Guests...
Continue reading...Schlitterbahn Galveston Building World’s Tallest Water Coaster
Watch out, traditional roller coaster — the water (slide) coaster is encroaching on your territory. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Schlitterbahn Galveston Island waterpark has announced it will open Massiv, the world’s tallest water coaster in the world. The slide,...
Continue reading...Dollywood RiverRush Construction
Dollywood’s under-construction water coaster, RiverRush, is progressing quite nicely. The park recently shared photos of the construction on its Facebook page. Below is are a few of the photos posted. The four-story water coaster is a first for Tennessee. It...
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