Thorpe Park is offering guests the chance to “Beat the Swarm” for a lifetime pass to the park. © Thorpe Park For the coaster’s second season of operation, Thorpe Park has reversed the last two rows of seats on Swarm’s...
Continue reading...Dollywood 2013 Preview
Dolly Parton was at Dollywood on Friday, March 22nd to fill in season pass holders and members of the media what is going to be new at the park this year. Several key points and highlights Dolly talked about include:...
Continue reading...Gatekeeper Update!
Cedar Point announced today that the Gatekeeper trains are now installed on the track! As you can see in the picture below, the decorative pieces are not yet installed but the body of the train is. Electrical testing has begun...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2013: Nominate
It’s that time of year—the 2013 Attraction Awards are upon us! This year we have six random categories related to the amusement industry, and we need your help nominating the attractions and parks for each category. Use the form at...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Announces New Expansion
Legoland Florida announced yesterday plans for The World of Chima Presented by Cartoon Network, a new area featuring a new interactive water ride and other attractions based on The Legends of Chima brand. The centerpiece of The World of Chima...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Quantum Loop
The A-Z Coaster of the Week is the Quantum Loop, a former roller coaster at Seabreeze Amusement Park in Rochester, New York and now currently operating in South America. Quantum Loop was originally built in 1983 by a little known...
Continue reading...Win a Copy of the American Coasters Book
Last week we reviewed American Coasters: A Thrilling Photographic Ride, a new book by photographer Thomas Crymes. Now we want to give you the chance to win your own very copy of the fantastic book. Simply navigate to the contest page to...
Continue reading...Steel Dragon 2000 to Receive B&M Trains
For only the second time in the company’s history, Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) will provide trains for a coaster that they did not build. Steel Dragon 2000 at Japan’s Nagashima Spa Land will open this year sporting two new, sleek...
Continue reading...Downtown Disney to transform into Disney Springs
Disney unveiled new plans today that will see their Downtown Disney entertainment district transform into Disney Springs.Once complete, Disney Springs will expand from 75 to more than 150 shopping, dining and entertainment venues, featuring some of the world’s most iconic...
Continue reading...Six Flags St. Louis’ Boomerang Rises
Six Flags St. Louis’ new-for-2013 Boomerang coaster is rising from the ground. The park shared some photos of the coaster’s progress on Facebook. © Six Flags St. Louis You can see above how close together Boomerang and Screamin’ Eagle stand....
Continue reading...Silverwood Reveals New Ride Name
After sorting through over 5,000 entries, Silverwood Theme Park has revealed the name for its new 2013 thrill ride: SpinCycle. The 104’ tall giant spinning ride exhibiting 3 ½ Gs and will reside in the park’s Coaster Alley complimenting the award...
Continue reading...Despicable Me Coming to Universal Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood announced yesterday that Despicable Me Minion Mayhem will join the park’s attraction lineup in 2014. According to a release from USH, the “3D Ultra-HD movie motion-simulator adventure” ride will be modeled after the ride of the same...
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