In our recent two part series we shared with you all our top theme park related moments from 2014. Today, we’re going to share our goals for 2015, our “coaster resolutions.” John 2014 was an exciting year full of many...
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Carowinds Also Building SlingShot in 2015
If the 325-foot-tall Fury 325 coaster wasn’t enough to please thrill seekers, Carowinds is adding a second thrill ride for the 2015 season: Sling Shot. A pair of cables will catapult the two-person capsule nearly 300-feet into the air –...
Continue reading...Dollywood Celebrating 30 Seasons in 2015
Dollywood is celebrating its 30th anniversary season in 2015 by honoring its past while “unveiling a new project designed to enrich the award-winning theme park for years to come.” Yesterday, park officials announced investment details for 2015, including plans for a...
Continue reading...Tempesto Rising at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Although not officially announced, Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new-for-2015 Premier launched coaster is taking shape in the Festa Italia section of the park: Track and supports on site at Busch Gardens Williamsburg for Tempesto, their new Premier Rides coaster coming in...
Continue reading...Dorney Park Adding Flying Scooters in 2015
Dorney Park is touting more fun for the family in 2015 with the addition of a new flying scooters-type attraction. An announcement on the park’s website reads: The Cedar Creek Flyers will be added to the lower section of the...
Continue reading...Wild Adventures Opening Jungle Rumble in 2015
Wild Adventures is investing over $1 million in 2015 with the addition of a new family ride and animal exhibit. Jungle Rumble appears to be a “flying carpet” ride of sorts, hoisting riders four stories in the air. The attraction will...
Continue reading...California’s Great America Expanding Planet Snoopy
California’s Great America will expand its kid-friendly Planet Snoopy area in 2015 by combining its current Planet Snoopy area with the larger nearby KidZville area. An announcement on the park’s website reveals: For 2015, California’s Great America will expand and rebrand...
Continue reading...Efteling Reveals Dive Machine Renderings
Its name is Baron 1898, it’s opening at Efteling in 2015 and it’s likely going to be the best-themed dive coaster you’ve ever seen. The park recently released a stunning drawing of the mining-themed Bolliger & Mabillard dive machine, along...
Continue reading...Kentucky Kingdom Preparing for 2015
Kentucky Kingdom is following up its successful “comeback season” with the addition and reopening of five attractions, including the T2 suspended coaster. What was once a shuttered Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom is now a thriving, locally owned amusement park. In total,...
Continue reading...Lagoon Announces Cannibal Coaster for 2015
Several news outlets near Lagoon are reporting that the amusement park will debut “Cannibal,” an impressive steel coaster that has been under construction for two years. Details are still very limited as the park has not made an official announcement,...
Continue reading...Six Flags Mexico Opening SkyScreamer in 2015
Yesterday, Six Flags Mexico revealed that it will add Skyscreamer, the tallest spinning attraction in the country: Soaring an astounding 242 feet in the air, SkyScreamer will provide guests breathtaking, panoramic views as they spin high above the park and city below....
Continue reading...Six Flags New England Announces Wicked Cyclone
The second RMC transformation announced today might not be one of the biggest hybrid transformations, but it’s certainly one of the most compact and thrilling done to date. Wicked Cyclone takes William Cobb’s Riverside Cyclone layout and lets famous roller coaster designer Alan Schilke have his...
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