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Lagoon Trip Report Part 3

This is the third and final part of my Lagoon trip report. Read part one and part two featuring the coasters and other rides. Part three will focus on the park itself and its scenic elements. Lagoon is a very...

SFMM’s Green Lantern topped off

It didn’t take long for workers at Six Flags Magic Mountain to finish construction of the Green Lantern coaster. The coaster was topped off today and the park posted pictures of the moment on Facebook: Once vertical construction began, it was only...

Lagoon Trip Report: Part 2

This is part two of our trip report to Lagoon Park in Farmington, Utah. Click here for Part 1 where we discussed Lagoon’s nine coasters including Wicked. Today, I’ve got some picture of some of Lagoon’s many non-coaster rides. They...

May 17, 2011 by Nick Weisenberger Photos 2

Twist at Le Pal Looks Like…

I recently came across a photo of Twist at Le Pal, an amusement park in France, and, at first glance, mistook it for Sierra Sidewinder at Knott’s Berry Farm. I’ve posted some photos of Twist from Mack’s website below so that no one else makes the...

May 12, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0

A Day at Six Flags St. Louis

A friend and I ventured to Six Flags St. Louis on May 7 to check out how the park had changed since I last visited in August. Luckily, there have been several improvements made in just a few short months....

May 11, 2011 by John Stevenson Features Photos 1

Dollywood 2012 Update

What is Dollywood building for the 2012 season? No official announcement has been made as of yet but all clues point towards a new roller coaster. I visited the park this past weekend and was happily surprised to see that...

May 10, 2011 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos 3

Dare Devil Dive trains arrive

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.

May 5, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Lagoon Trip Report Part 1: The Coasters

I visited my first amusement park of the year on Saturday, April 23rd. Instead of going to a nearby, local park, I ended up being able to visit one 1700 miles from my home. Lagoon Park is located in Farmington,...

May 3, 2011 by Nick Weisenberger Photos 0

BomBora Media Day

New at Lagoon park in 2011 is BomBora, a surf themed family roller coaster. BomBora, a term which means a confluence of waves, is Lagoon’s ninth coaster. The ride has two 16-passenger trains with lighting effects and on-board audio which...

Apr 27, 2011 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos 0

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...

Apr 23, 2011 by John Stevenson Features Photos Videos 1

i305 opens with changes

This past weekend Kings Dominion opened for the season and park guests were treated to a slightly modified Intimidator305. The coaster’s first turn immediately following the 305-foot drop was modified to relieve some of the intense forces that required brakes...

Apr 6, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Scream Zone construction photos

Scream Zone, Coney Island’s newest amusement park, is only a few weeks away from opening, and there is still heavy construction going on in the area: The Steeplechase cars are on site, but have been kept under protective tarps. Some...

Apr 3, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 2