Looking for a reasonably-priced backyard water coaster? Hersheypark’s Roller Soaker may be your best bet. The park recently posted a listing for the coaster on the Rides4U website. The asking price: $799,000. © Hersheypark Hersheypark has yet to announce plans...
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World’s Tallest Ferris Wheel Planned for New York
Staten Island, New York may someday be home to the world’s tallest ferris wheel. At a whopping 600-feet, the proposed ferris wheel would beat Singapore’s Flyer ferris wheel (541 feet) and the London Eye (443 feet) in height. The Inquisitr...
Continue reading...Six Flags Great America Coasters After Dark
Six Flags Great America’s final “Coasters After Dark” season pass holder appreciation event for the 2012 season took place last Friday. The park was open three extra hours (8-11pm) exclusively for season pass holders. The weather was slightly cool… perfect...
Continue reading...Ed Hart Renews Interest in Kentucky Kingdom
Ed Hart isn’t giving up hope that Kentucky Kingdom is unsaveable. According to Kentucky.com, Ed Hart is approaching the Kentucky State Fair Board once again with a proposal to reopen the shuttered former Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom park. The $40...
Continue reading...Orlando’s Fun Spot Grows
Fun Spot Action Park located in Orlando, Florida is on the brink of a major expansion, which includes a Great Coasters International wooden coaster, and several new rides and attractions. In fact, the park will actually grow three-times its current...
Continue reading...Knott’s Perilous Plunge to Close Permanently
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Perilous Plunge flume ride will close permanently the day after Labor Day, according to local news and park management. The ride stands 121 feet tall and features a 115 foot drop, with the boats reaching speeds of...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Announces GateKeeper for 2013
Cedar Point will open Gatekeeper, a Bolliger & Mabillard wing coaster, in 2013. With a height of 170 feet and a length of over 4,000 feet, GateKeeper is expected to become the largest wing coaster in existence when it opens...
Continue reading...What is Kings Dominion Planning for 2013?
Kings Dominion recently joined the growing list of parks that are teasing their 2013 plans. The park updated their cover photo on Facebook to the below photo that reads: “Breaking records… again. The countdown begins September 12.” It’s unclear if...
Continue reading...The Dark Knight Rises Coaster
The Dark Knight Rises – The Ride… The Dark Knight Rises Coaster… The Dark Knight Rides. These names don’t necessarily roll off the tongue easily, but I don’t think that would stop Six Flags from building an attraction themed around the...
Continue reading...California’s Great America Strikes Gold
It’s no secret that California’s Great America has been planning a Great Coasters International wooden coaster for quite some time. After an unfortunate delay, the coaster is back on track (pun intended) and is expected to open next season. A...
Continue reading...Six Flags over Texas Removing Two Rides
On September 3rd, Six Flags over Texas will close two longtime attractions: the Flashback roller coaster and the Texas Chute parachute tower. © Six Flags over Texas A press release from the park reads: “Six Flags Over Texas is inviting...
Continue reading...What’s in Six Flags Great America’s Crate?
Six Flags Great America is beginning to tease what the park has up its sleeves for the 2013 season. The park recently posted the below photo on their Facebook page: While it doesn’t give away much about what the 2013...
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