A warm, sunny day spent at a beach-side amusement park is hard to imagine when you’re shoveling snow. Last week, a “polar vortex” struck most of the United States with snow and below-freezing temperatures. But despite the cold, many park...
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Banshee Construction in Final Stretch
The last two pieces of Kings Island’s Banshee coaster arrived at the park yesterday—meaning that construction of the 4,124-foot-long B&M inverted coaster is nearing completion. In just a few months, riders will be speeding along the track at speeds of up...
Continue reading...Falcon’s Fury Surpasses 300 Feet
You don’t have to be inside Busch Gardens Tampa anymore to see the latest Falcon’s Fury construction update. With the tower recently reaching the 300-foot mark, anyone in the general vicinity of the theme park should get an excellent view...
Continue reading...Dollywood’s FireChaser Express Construction Update
Earlier this week, Dollywood shared some excellent construction photos of their new Gerstlauer dual-launch coaster, FireChaser Express. The coaster will include a forward and backward launch. The forward launch will propel riders from zero to 16 mph in 1.1 seconds, the...
Continue reading...“Mr. Banks” Film Depicts 1961 Disneyland
Earlier this month, official Disney fan club D23 posted a great piece detailing Disneyland’s role in the critically acclaimed new film, Saving Mr. Banks. The movie follows the development of the 1964 Walt Disney Studios film, Mary Poppins. It stars...
Continue reading...Disney Parks’ Many Christmas Trees
The Disney Parks Blog recently posted about the many Christmas trees found at Disney properties across the globe. Hong Kong Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle seems dwarfed by the park’s giant Christmas tree. However, some of the smaller castles feature appropriately...
Continue reading...First Shanghai Disney Building Topped Out
Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China, isn’t scheduled to open until late 2015, but construction crews have already topped out the first building at the under-construction resort. Disney reports: “The first topping out of a front...
Continue reading...They Built a Backyard Coaster for Under $50
For less than the cost of a theme park ticket, a group of Idaho teenagers built their own 50-foot roller coaster. For only $49.27, to be exact. Photo © Austin Twede Austin Twede, 19, a mechanical engineering student at Utah...
Continue reading...Take a Trip Down Schwarzkopf Memory Lane
German engineer Anton Schwarzkopf is no doubt a legend in modern roller coaster design. He was responsible for the first weight-drop launched roller coaster in the world, as well as the first modern roller coaster to feature a vertical loop....
Continue reading...Small Fire Damages Outlaw Run Entrance
A small fire broke out earlier this week at Outlaw Run’s entryway, but Silver Dollar City crews are already repairing the building. The park reports that the damage won’t hinder operations of the park or coaster. Photo © Silver Dollar City...
Continue reading...Kings Island and Banshee Covered in Snow
If you think that harsh winter weather conditions are slowing down Banshee construction at Kings Island, think again. The B&M inverted coaster is growing each day, thanks to the dedicated construction workers. A spokesman from the park reports: “Construction of...
Continue reading...Indoor El Loco Coaster Nearly Complete
The Adventuredome’s twisted new indoor coaster, El Loco, will open late next month, the park has announced. Photo © The Adventuredome, Circus Circus Las Vegas Accompanied by a customized soundtrack, some of El Loco’s unique elements include: 90-foot ascent followed...
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