B&M will open a new prototype coaster at Gardaland in 2011 temporarily named “X-Raptor.” As seen in the rendering above, the seats will be situated on the sides of the track, similar to rides such as X2 and Furius Baco....
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No Chang for Six Flags Great America
It’s been widely rumored for some time now, but Six Flags Great America has finally confirmed that Chang will not move to Six Flags Great America in 2011: “Six Flags Great America appears to have abandoned, at least for now,...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Preview
Johnnyupsidedown has some great photos from a preview event held at the site which will soon become Legoland Florida. The event featured displays showcasing how existing infratstructure will be reused for the new park as well as new additions that...
Continue reading...Great American Scream Machine to close July 18th
It’s official! Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags Great Adventure will close on July 18th to make way for a larger attraction (possibly Chang) in 2011. From the park’s Facebook: “Hey guys, Scream Machine will close July 18 to...
Continue reading...Two coasters for Thorpe Park within 6 years.
It’s not common to hear of parks releasing 6-year development plans, so I thought it was very interesting that Thorpe Park announced that it would build two rollercoasters among 5 “round” rides within the next six years. You can read more...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens will be fast in 2011
Busch Gardens is pulling out all the marketing tricks as they begin to promote their 2011 addition which hasn’t been announced as of this posting. The park has created a website for those interested to follow the clues released as...
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...New Luna Park at Coney Island
The Zamperla-run amusement park dubbed “Luna Park” will open this summer at Coney Island. The project will take place in two phases. By 2011, 23 new rides will open including two custom roller coasters. Below is concept art for some of the new...
Continue reading...S&S announces 4D coaster
S&S announced plans today for a third 4D (fourth dimension) coaster. The coaster will open at Dinosaur Park in Changzhou, China in 2011. Little is known about the layout and statistics of the ride but we will update you as...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida is official!
It’s been widely talked about over the past few months. We first brought you the rumor in July and now it seems as if it’s a done deal. Legoland is coming to Winter Haven, Florida. Legoland Florida will be the...
Continue reading...Really? Chang at Great America?
This is a new series in which we ask certain parks… REALLY!?! What were you guys thinking? With the rumors of Six Flags possibly moving Chang from Kentucky Kingdom to Great America in the coming years, I thought this would...
Continue reading...Dollywood’s next coaster…
I’m usually not one to listen to the “dippin dots guy” but in this case I believe it might be a little more believable. During my last visit to Dollywood, I had a nice conversation with one of the train...
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