In a shocking move, Mark Shapiro has left Six Flags. According to SixFlags.com: Al Weber to Serve as President and Interim CEO of Six Flags NEW YORK – May 12, 2010 – Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (“Six Flags”) today announced...
Continue reading...Disney Reduces Emissions
Disney has been doing their part to help the environment lately. We had an earlier article about Disney using LEDs. Now they are using cooking oil to power their trains and compressed natural gas fuel their trams. As part of...
Continue reading...Kings Domion and Intimidator 305
Coaster101 member “DropZone99” took a trip to Kings Dominion to take a spin on the new Intimidator 305 and here is a look at his day at the park: Guests pass through this tunnel before conquering Intimidator 305. Anaconda doesn’t...
Continue reading...World’s fastest coaster, Formula Rossa
If you’re required to wear safety goggles, then it must be the fastest coaster in the world! Formula Rossa was officially announced yesterday and the ride’s stats are impressive, especially the 149 mph launch! Read the description from Ferrari World...
Continue reading...Opryland USA refuses to die.
I came across what might be my most favorite Facebook group today: Let’s build Opryland where Opry Mills once stood. While the terrible flooding that has struck Tennessee is no laughing matter (as a Memphian I can attest to that),...
Continue reading...Six Flags emerges from bankruptcy
This is some great news for Six Flags, which will now be known as Six Flags Entertainment Corporation: (Reuters) – Theme park operator Six Flags Inc emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday after wiping out more than a billion...
Continue reading...New projects from Maurer Söhne
Maurer Söhne has released a newsletter which details some of their upcoming projects, one of which will supposedly feature the most inversions in the world. Two Maurer Söhne coasters will open in China – one a SkyLoop model and the other...
Continue reading...Expedition GeForce derails
An accident occurred at Holiday Park derailed and while thankfully no one was injured, the pictures show that this could have ended much worse: Since most of the news reports are unclear, we do not know the exact cause of...
Continue reading...New ride for Busch Gardens Europe?
Busch Gardens Williamsburg recently applied for a height waiver for a new attraction which will not exceed 260 feet: “Busch Gardens is seeking permission from James City County to build a new thrill ride for the 35-year-old theme park. Park...
Continue reading...Son of Beast Signage Gone
Last week we noticed at Kings Island that the logo from the Son of Beast sign had been removed, but the giant “box” was still there. However, a member from KICentral posted the following image which shows the entire box...
Continue reading...Six Flags America Photos
Coaster101 Staffer “Tyler” went to Six Flags America recently and brought back some excellent photos of the park.
Continue reading...New Zippin Pippin Developments
I’m not sure what I think of this bit of news. It seems that some wood from another coaster will be used to build the Zippin Pippin: Green Bay officials have signed a nearly $2 million contract with a consultant...
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