Earlier this month, Luna Park released updated renderings of its new-for-2014 coaster, Thunderbolt. The Zamperla steel coaster is a nod of sorts to the Coney Island wooden coasters of long ago. But it’s no classic wooden coaster. Riders will see...
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Adventuredome’s El Loco Prepares to Fly
Las Vegas’ newest roller coaster is about to take flight. El Loco at the Circus Circus Adventuredome will open to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. The Adventuredome’s El Loco is one of only six S&S “El Loco” models in the...
Continue reading...Six Flags Magic Mountain Announces 19th Coaster
Six Flags Magic Mountain, which is home to more roller coasters than any other park in the world, announced today details about its 19th coaster. Yes, 19th. The coaster, named Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers, will anchor the revitalized Bugs...
Continue reading...Silverwood Expanding Family Area in 2014
This spring, Silverwood will nearly double the size of its family area, adding three new family rides, with a fourth attraction planned for 2015. In total, the park is investing more than $1.2 million in the expansion. Silverwood describes the new...
Continue reading...Dollywood’s FireChaser Express Construction Update
Earlier this week, Dollywood shared some excellent construction photos of their new Gerstlauer dual-launch coaster, FireChaser Express. The coaster will include a forward and backward launch. The forward launch will propel riders from zero to 16 mph in 1.1 seconds, the...
Continue reading...Happy New Year from Coaster101
Happy 2014! I can’t believe 2013 has already come and gone. Last year was a big one for us, and we look forward to what 2014 has in store. We ended 2013 with V5, a total redesign of the Coaster101...
Continue reading...Hersheypark Announces Five Additions for 2014
Hersheypark recently announced a family coaster, two family flat rides and two new dining options for the 2014 season. The rides haven’t received names yet, but details of the additions were posted on the park’s website: Family Coaster The park...
Continue reading...Story Land to Build Roar-o-Saurus Wooden Coaster
Story Land in Glen, N.H., will open Roar-o-Saurus, a family-friendly Gravity Group wooden roller coaster, in 2014. The coaster will stand 40 feet tall, sending riders down a first drop of 38.5 feet. It will contain 1,242 feet of track...
Continue reading...Knotts Berry Farm Reveals 2014 Plans
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced two major projects for 2014 that will showcase the park’s rich history and heritage: Camp Snoopy celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the revitalization of the entire land of High Sierra fun. The classic Calico Mine...
Continue reading...Kentucky Kingdom Reveals 2014 Plans
Last night, Kentucky Kingdom revealed all of their plans to re-open the park next year. This includes the name and layout of their new coaster, the previously announced thrill rides and several kiddie rides, and the long list of slides...
Continue reading...Valleyfair Announces New Expansion Coming in 2014
Valleyfair announced today that a major, family-friendly expansion is coming next year, called Route 76. Taking over the location of the now closed Go-Karts attraction, this new area includes a Zamperla Disk’O Coaster called Northern Lights, the return of the...
Continue reading...Holiday World 2014 Plans Announced
Holiday World announced their plans for the 2014 season today. The $8 million dollars worth of improvements include a swinging ship ride named Mayflower. “Since 2006, when we expanded Holiday World to include a Thanksgiving-themed section, we’ve received hundreds of...
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