Alabama Adventure recently posted some concept art, as well as some construction photos, of their new shoot-the-chutes ride, Buzzsaw Falls, which is scheduled to open in the spring. The ride looks like it will be beautifully landscaped. Although vertical construction has not yet...
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Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach making progress
Work is steadily underway for Nickelodeon Land at Pleasure Beach (Blackpool). Scott at Pleasure Beach Experience posted some great photos of the progress being made inside the new area. Avatar Airbender is making great progress – the ride itself looks...
Continue reading...Which coasters are too intense to ride again?
There are coasters out there that I can only ride once in a day. Perhaps I have a weak head, but I have to hold back on riding this select numbers of coasters multiple times, or else I’ll be struck with...
Continue reading...New coaster for Thorpe Park in 2012
Thorpe Park’s 2012 coaster plans have been floating around the internet and from the looks of them, 2012 (codenamed “LC12”) will be a great year for Thorpe Park. From the planning application for the coaster: “The proposed ride and associated...
Continue reading...Green Falcon, RCT3 B&M Flyer
Since we’re in the middle of the off season, I thought I’d show you what I’ve been working on in the Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 world. The game is how I manage to go months upon months without riding a coaster....
Continue reading...There is hope for Belle Island Village
The Belle Island Village project in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has fallen off the radar over the past couple of years due to the poor economy. However, there have been new developments which give new hope for the development’s completion. “Anyone...
Continue reading...Gardaland Raptor now testing
This has been a great week for those fascinated by coaster testing! Only a few days after Texas Giant’s testing, theparks.it posted a video of Gardaland’s B&M prototype, Raptor, testing with a full train. Although Raptor’s layout might not be the...
Continue reading...Texas Giant full-train test run
I now officially have Texas Giant fever. After watching this test video with an entire train on the park’s Facebook page , I’m more excited than ever to ride this renovated coaster come this summer. Are you excited about the new...
Continue reading...Phantasialand Photos
I recently found some photos of Phantasialand, a beautfil park in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany that a member posted at our old forums back in 2007. “Sand-coloured towers rise up to the sky, interspersed with reed roofs and exotic plants”...
Continue reading...What does a Euro-Fighter look like in the warehouse?
Six Flags over Georgia recently posted some photos of Dare Devil Dive still under construction inside a warehouse. Although the giant piece of lift hill isn’t painted, it will be up before you know it!
Continue reading...Invertigo leaving California’s Great America
Cedar Fair posted the following message on California Great America’s website: Invertigo Going to a New Home “After 12 years of service at California’s Great America, Cedar Fair has decided to move the ride to another Cedar Fair park, and...
Continue reading...Herschend to manage Elitch Gardens and Darien Lake
Herschend Family Entertainment, the owners of both Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, will take over management of Elitch Gardens and Darien Lake beginning today, January 25, 2011. The company released the following press release: “January 25, 2011, Orlando, FL &...
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