2012

Swarm trains unveiled

Thorpe Park posted the following photos of Swarm’s sleek trains. The attention to detail on the trains is extraordinary! You need a camera with panoramic capabilities to capture the entire width of these trains. Those...

Jan 10, 2012

The Fear of Riding Alone

There’s something about riding  a ride alone that makes riding a thrill ride a thousand times more terrifying. When you think about it, even when you’re riding with a friend, you’re still technically alone. The...

Jan 8, 2012

Dear 2011, I’m Glad You’re Gone

Ahh, between moving and the holidays I found myself in 2012 already. I thought I’d give a proper send off to 2011. Dear 2011, We had good times, you and I, but I’ve been doing...

Jan 8, 2012

Alton Towers 2013: New Coaster

Alton Towers is planning to build a massive vertical drop coaster in 2013, and the park recently filed for permits to build the new coaster. The manufacturer seems to be Gerstlauer, and the layout of...

Jan 7, 2012

X-Flight goes vertical

Six Flags Great America’s X-Flight wing coaster has gone vertical, and it shouldn’t be long before the entire track is completed. It looks like the piece of track that is installed might be the bottom...

Jan 6, 2012

Must See: Stairway to (coaster) heaven

This year we want to get to know our neighbors in the coaster website community better and share with you some of the great content that they publish. Up first, we are showcasing ThrillNetwork.com‘s special...

Jan 5, 2012

Collegiate Amusement Park Association

Are you a college student or recent college graduate pursuing a career in the amusement park industry? The Collegiate Amusement Park Association (CAPA) is a new forum for students and graduates involved in the amusement...

Jan 2, 2012

How is Disney Celebrating Leap Year?

Disney is celebrating the upcoming leap year by keeping both Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom open for 24 hours beginning at 6:00 a.m. on February 29, 2012: “As you may have just heard on...

Jan 1, 2012