Mount Olympus announced today at the IAAPA Attractions Expo that Hades will become “Hades 360” in 2012 with the addition of a “360 degree upside down loop and a 135 degree over-banked turn.” The park released the following information about...
Continue reading...IAAPA 2012 Day 1: Wooden Coasters Galore
The annual IAAPA Attractions Expo began today in Orlando, Florida. Around 25,000 people are expected to attend the week-long convention showcasing the innovations and new products within the amusement industry. Several exciting announcements and surprises have already taken place at...
Continue reading...ABC Developing Big Thunder Mountain TV Show
Disney has seen success (and failure) with its movie adaptions of its popular theme park attracks. The Pirates of the Caribbean series was wildly successful. The Haunted Mansion, on the other hand, didn’t see as much success at the box office. Now,...
Continue reading...New Test Track Concept Art
Test Track at Epcot is currently undergoing a major overhaul and is expected to reopen on December 6, 2012. Chevrolet released today several impressive renderings of the re-imagined attraction. Chevrolet designers and Walt Disney Imagineers have collaborated for the past...
Continue reading...Virtual Coaster Modeling with Patrick
Before a roller coaster is built it is often conceptualized on the computer using a digital model. Patrick McGarvey is an experienced modeler who has created some remarkable coaster renderings. Continue reading to hear more about his design process and...
Continue reading...Cedar Point’s Gatekeeper Rises
May 2013 may seem far away, but Cedar Point is wasting no time in constructing as much of the Gatekeeper wing coaster before the harsh winter strikes. The park’s Facebook page revealed the first completed section of track, which appears...
Continue reading...UK’s Camelot Theme Park Closes
Camelot Theme Park in Lancashire, England will not reopen for the 2013 season, BBC News reports. The park’s operator, Knights Leisure, cited poor summer weather and large events such as the Summer Olympics as reasons for the park’s disappointing attendance numbers...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Adding Three New Rides
Knott’s Berry Farm announced the addition of three rides for next season, including a new family roller coaster. The two brand new rides and one former ride will open in summer 2013 in the location where Perilous Plunge previously ran...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Announces Transformers: The Ride – 3D
Maybe one of the worst keep secrets in the amusement industry this year, Universal Orlando finally made it official today that Transformers: The Ride – 3D will be coming to the park in summer 2013. The ride itself will be...
Continue reading...Outlaw Run Virtual Ride
Silver Dollar City released today a full-length virtual onride video of Outlaw Run, the under-construction wooden coaster that is expected to open in the spring of 2013. The coaster will feature the world’s steepest drop on a wooden coaster, an outward...
Continue reading...Parks’ Halloween Festivities Conclude
Many parks concluded their Halloween festivities this past weekend, but the Halloween spirit is still in the air (until Wednesday, at least). Below are a few photos of Halloween decorations and ghouls from various parks across the globe. Alton Towers...
Continue reading...Cedar Fair, Meet Coke
Coca-Cola fans, take note: Cedar Fair will begin offering Coke products in all of their parks beginning in January 2013. The chain announced the change today which will replace the current Pepsi offerings. The press release from Cedar Fair reads:...
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