Lake Winnepesaukah (more commonly known as “Lake Winnie”), located outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, will open a 5-acre waterpark in 2013, the park announced today. The park’s Facebook reports that “…this multi-million dollar expansion that will include: a lazy river, a wave lagoon, flume...
Continue reading...Holiday World Announces 2013 Plans
Holiday World is keeping it cool in 2013 with the addition of a new water slide complex, a renamed water ride, an expanded water park, and more. The Rhino Blaster slide complex will feature in-the-dark slides, with one including a...
Continue reading...Ed Hart Still Fighting for Kentucky Kingdom
Ed Hart has not abandoned Kentucky Kingdom. His team, known formally as the Kentucky Kingdom Redevelopment Company, submitted a bid proposal detailing plans to reopen the shuttered former Six Flags property. The team plans to invest $120 into the amusement...
Continue reading...A Survey of Halloween Decor in the Parks
Thanks to the popularity of social media, it’s easy to see a glimpse of the happenings at theme parks around the globe. With the Halloween season well underway, many parks are using social media to promote their frightful events. Below...
Continue reading...RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D…Released?
It’s been eight years since the last RollerCoaster Tycoon game, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, initially hit retailers. Now, thanks to Atari and N-space, gamers can once again enjoy the thrill of creating their own roller-coasters and amusement parks with the release...
Continue reading...Kings Island Halloween Haunt 2012 Photos
I found myself at Kings Island this past Saturday for my first Halloween Haunt experience. Yes, this was my first time at a Cedar Fair park during the Halloween season. Six Flags’ Fright Fest was primarily all that I had...
Continue reading...Recreating the Rye Airplane Coaster
We recently had the opportunity to talk to Tim Cole, a roller coaster enthusiast who is currently building a model of the infamous Airplane Coaster that thrilled riders at Rye Playland from 1928 to 1957. We discuss the coaster’s history,...
Continue reading...Liseberg to Open Projekt Helix in 2014
Liseberg will open a Mack launched coaster code named “Projekt Helix” in 2014. The launched coaster will utilize the park’s terrain and will feature multiple launches. The coaster’s green color scheme should blend well with the surrounding scenery. A release...
Continue reading...Magic Springs Removing X-Coaster
Magic Springs announced on their Facebook page that X-Coaster, the Maurer Söhne Sky Loop model, will retire at the end of this season. Opening in 2006, the coaster stands 150 feet tall and features two inversions. The coaster was closed...
Continue reading...Historic Vidámpark in Hungary to Close
Vidámpark in Budapest, Hungary, which has been in operation since 1896, will soon be closing its doors, a news story reports. © Vidámpark The park is home to Hullámvasút, a wooden roller coaster that has been in operation since 1922/1926...
Continue reading...Things To Do in Theme Park Queues
Do you ever get bored while waiting in line for your favorite roller coaster? You’re not the only one and at least one person has decided to do something about it! We recently caught up with the creative multi-award winning...
Continue reading...More on the New York Wheel
Last month we posted about a giant ferris wheel proposed for New York City. That wheel now has its very own website with more information about the specifics of the project. The ferris wheel will be located on the northeastern side...
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