Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have struck at Nickelodeon Universe in the form of a Gerstlauer Sky Fly. I’m not a huge fan of spinning rides, but I would definitely take a spin (no pun intended) on this. Check out the video...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2012: Nominate
It’s time for the 2012 Attraction Awards! Since this year has some apocalyptic connotations attached to it (something about the Mayans, right?), we figured it’s only appropriate to have some apocalyptic-inspired categories for this year’s edition of our annual Attraction Awards....
Continue reading...Magic Mountain expected to build record setting coaster
The LA Times is reporting that a Six Flags Magic Mountain employee inadvertently spilled the beans on a record breaking roller coaster set to open in 2013. Full Throttle will be a terrain hugging coaster with multiple launches and will feature the world’s tallest...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Tampa Adding Drop Tower
As rumored, Busch Gardens Tampa will be adding a drop tower in the old Sandstorm location in 2013. While it was assumed that the ride would mirror Williamsburg’s tower, the plans call for a 32 seater. This means that it...
Continue reading...Manta at SeaWorld San Diego Completed
SeaWorld San Diego posted the following photo on their Facebook page with the caption: “Woohoo! We installed the 98th and final section of track this morning!! Looking good!! May 26, here we come!” The park also recently posted some more...
Continue reading...Thorpe Park’s “Swarm” Facing Improvements
An awesome promotional ploy by Thorpe Park is working. Many news organizations have gotten the news that the test dummies on the un-open coaster came back without arms and legs. The rumor is of course meant to scare potential riders...
Continue reading...Apocalypse Vertical Construction Begins
The following photo of Apocalypse’s first in-place track piece was posted to Six Flags America’s Facebook: “Anyone spend time outside on this beautiful Tuesday? We did – to put in the first piece of APOCALYPSE track!” I can’t wait to...
Continue reading...Kentucky Kingdom to Reopen as Bluegrass Boardwalk
The Kentucky State Fair Board unanimously approved a lease that moves the Koch family one step closer to reopening the shuttered Kentucky Kingdom as Bluegrass Boardwalk: This afternoon’s unanimous vote by the Kentucky State Fair Board to approve a lease...
Continue reading...Wild Eagle Testing and High Expectations
Wild Eagle continues to endure test runs, as seen in this below taken from a very high vantage point. Although the coaster appears to be taking the twisted course rather slowly, this is likely exaggerated by the far distance at...
Continue reading...Humans vs. Thorpe Park’s Swarm
Thorpe Park posted photos of the first human “test dummies” to take on the new Swarm wingrider coaster. Judging by the expressions on the riders’ faces, Swarm looks to be a thrilling addition to Thorpe Park’s already-stellar lineup of attractions....
Continue reading...Coasters Take Over Buenos Aires
I’m not sure how to describe this video other than insanely beautiful. Picture the beautiful city of Bueones Aires, Argentina, turned into an Inception-inspired amusement park, full of looping coasters and other popular amusement rides. I commend the filmmaker, this...
Continue reading...Freestyle Music Park Won’t Reopen in 2012
Freestyle Music Park is not reopening in 2012, however, work is being done to see that he park does reopen, possibly as soon as 2013. A MyrtleBeachOnline.com article states: “FPI US LLC, the mortgage holder that reclaimed the park property through the Horry...
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