Six Flags over Georgia posted the below photo of a Dare Devil Dive train on their Facebook: I like the open-air design! Dare Devil Dive is expected to open later this month.
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Mäch Tower Rises at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s newest thrill ride, Mäch Tower, is quickly taking shape. The 240-foot-tall structure was recently completed, and when the ride opens later this month, it will be the tallest at the park. The park released the above picture on...
Continue reading...Dania Beach Hurricane has closed indefinitely
This is certainly a sad thing to hear. Dania Beach Hurricane, one of the few wooden coasters in the state of Florida, closed abrubtly this week. According to SunSentinel.com: “The wooden roller-coaster in Dania Beach visible from the Interstate-95 since...
Continue reading...Lady Gaga… theme park?
I’m not so sure what to think of this, but I guess someone as successful as Lady Gaga can do just about anything she desires, including opening her own themepark: “She’s scared a fair few punters in her time –...
Continue reading...Is Brazil the next pavilion at Epcot?
This is interesting. Brazil could be the next country to have its own pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. WESH reports: “Could a new pavilion be coming to Epcot at Walt Disney World? Yes, at least according to a Brazilian media...
Continue reading...Pleasure Pier for Galveston coming soon
Landry’s Seafood, the group that operates Kemah Boardwalk, is looking to open an amusement park on a pier in Galveston. According to Galveston.com: “With the demolition of the Flagship Hotel well underway, we thought you’d like to see a few...
Continue reading...Mark Shapiro to replace Dick Kinzel?
There are reports that Mark Shapiro may replace Dick Kinzel as Cedar Fair’s CEO as he retires this year, according to this article: “Cedar Fair LP’s largest shareholder, which has asked for the resignations of two board members of the...
Continue reading...A Look at The Incredible Hulk Coaster
It’s hard to believe, for me at least, that The Incredible Hulk coaster at Islands of Adventure opened nearly 12 years ago. Over the past decade it’s remained an icon for not only Universal Orlando but Florida’s theme park lineup as well. Incredible...
Continue reading...Two Proposed Parks Shot Down
Not one but two proposed theme parks were shot down in their respective requests for rezoning. Orlando, Florida rejected a rezoning request for Orlando Thrill Park due to noise concerns. And officials in Spring Hill, Tennessee (outside of Nashville) rejected...
Continue reading...Behind the Scenes at Montu
Check out the below tour of the Roller Coaster Insider tour of Montu at Busch Gardens Tampa. The video features a great behind-the-scene look at Montu and the technical aspect of the coaster. Presented by Cheezonastick.net
Continue reading...Ed Hart fights for Kentucky Kingdom
Despite a setback we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Ed Hart continues to fight to reopen his Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. According to this article: “Businessman Ed Hart has put forward a third proposal for re-opening the Kentucky Kingdom...
Continue reading...Krake Opens
Krake at Heide Park is now open. The 134-foot tall B&M dive machine features a unique post-drop splashdown section and a decent amount of theming. Check out the video below.
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