Check out the below tour of the Roller Coaster Insider tour of Montu at Busch Gardens Tampa. The video features a great behind-the-scene look at Montu and the technical aspect of the coaster. Presented by Cheezonastick.net
Continue reading...Ed Hart fights for Kentucky Kingdom
Despite a setback we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Ed Hart continues to fight to reopen his Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. According to this article: “Businessman Ed Hart has put forward a third proposal for re-opening the Kentucky Kingdom...
Continue reading...Krake Opens
Krake at Heide Park is now open. The 134-foot tall B&M dive machine features a unique post-drop splashdown section and a decent amount of theming. Check out the video below.
Continue reading...Quassy’s Wooden Warrior Testing
The Gravity Group posted the below video of their Wooden Warrior family coaster testing at Quassy Amusement Park. The ride looks like it will be great for families and thrill seekers alike. The coaster keeps it speed throughout the entire...
Continue reading...The Big Mike Road Show – Episode 1
Already a hit on Theme Park Review, Coaster101 is proud to partner up with Big Mike Productions to bring you a new coaster-related web series, the Big Mike Road Show! Who is Big Mike? Big Mike is a world-famous coaster...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Foundations
Welcome to another addition of Coasters-101. Today we’re going to discuss one of the most important and perhaps most overlooked components of a roller coaster-the foundations! It’s an exciting time when you go to your nearest amusement park and see...
Continue reading...Street View: Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, developed by Landry’s Restaurants, opened in 2001 overlooking Galveston Bay. In 2007, the park opened Boardwalk Bullet, a compact Gravity Group wooden coaster. The entertainment destination survived the damaging effects of Hurricane Ike in 2008 and has come back...
Continue reading...Shanghai Disney Resort breaks ground
Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently revealed on the Disney Parks Blog that he and Bob Iger are to soon break ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort, of which Shanghai Disneyland will be the centerpiece: Disney...
Continue reading...Kentucky Kingdom’s future up in the air
Ed Hart’s request for $20 million in bonds to revive the former Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom amusement park was rejected by Louisville. It’s sad to see this plan not pan out, as Ed Hart has clearly dedicated a large amount...
Continue reading...Vote in the K’nex Great Thrill Ride Build-Off
Vote for your favorite of the three finalists for Cedar Point’s K’nex Great Thrill Ride Build-Off by “liking” the photo. You can watch a video of each ride by following the YouTube link at the bottom of each photo. Comments...
Continue reading...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...
Continue reading...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...
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