B&M will open a new prototype coaster at Gardaland in 2011 temporarily named “X-Raptor.” As seen in the rendering above, the seats will be situated on the sides of the track, similar to rides such as X2 and Furius Baco....
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No Chang for Six Flags Great America
It’s been widely rumored for some time now, but Six Flags Great America has finally confirmed that Chang will not move to Six Flags Great America in 2011: “Six Flags Great America appears to have abandoned, at least for now,...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Preview
Johnnyupsidedown has some great photos from a preview event held at the site which will soon become Legoland Florida. The event featured displays showcasing how existing infratstructure will be reused for the new park as well as new additions that...
Continue reading...High Five element to debut in 2011
This should be an interesting addition for future racing rollercoasters! “The latest Wood Roller Coaster element HIGH FIVE will be delivered by Martin & Vleminckx to the new OCT Park in Wuhan, China. This is the second delivery for MVR...
Continue reading...Great American Scream Machine to close July 18th
It’s official! Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags Great Adventure will close on July 18th to make way for a larger attraction (possibly Chang) in 2011. From the park’s Facebook: “Hey guys, Scream Machine will close July 18 to...
Continue reading...Great American Scream Machine rides on
…but for how long? Someone from Six Flags Great Adventure posted this picture on the park’s Facebook page along with the caption “Look what I took a picture of today… and it’s RUNNING! Guess that rumored date was wrong huh?” This entire...
Continue reading...Two coasters for Thorpe Park within 6 years.
It’s not common to hear of parks releasing 6-year development plans, so I thought it was very interesting that Thorpe Park announced that it would build two rollercoasters among 5 “round” rides within the next six years. You can read more...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens will be fast in 2011
Busch Gardens is pulling out all the marketing tricks as they begin to promote their 2011 addition which hasn’t been announced as of this posting. The park has created a website for those interested to follow the clues released as...
Continue reading...Chang to Six Flags Great Adventure?
We’ve heard Chang might not be heading to Six Flags Great America afterall. Some are now saying that Chang will replace Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags Great Adventure. We are currently looking into these claims and will bring...
Continue reading...Coaster101 turns five years old
Happy Birthday Coaster101! The website has been in operation for five years now! If someone told me five years ago that Coaster101 would live five years, I probably would have laughed. When I created the website on June 15, 2005,...
Continue reading...Holiday World’s Will Koch passes away
We are incredibly saddened to hear that Holiday World’s Will Koch has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Holiday World family. SANTA CLAUS, IND—–Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari owner and president, Will Koch, passed away...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Releases App for iPhone, iTouch, iPad
Hersheypark has released a great app for iPhone, iTouch and iPad! Get Hersheypark happy with the official app for Hersheypark! There’s so many things to see and do, and this app helps you navigate the park and nearby attractions to get...
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