After several months of construction in blizzard-like conditions, Bay Beach Amusement Park has finally finished work on the new Zippin Pippin. The park posted the following photos of the nearly-finished coaster on their Facebook. Other than a few minor things, it looks...
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Dare Devil Dive construction
Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags over Georgia is progressing very quickly as of late, as shown by the following photos posted on the park’s Facebook page. The ride’s inversions are quickly taking shape. Some of the ride’s themeing can...
Continue reading...Cheetah Hunt construction update
Cheetah Hunt’s track work is now complete, and below you will find some photos from the days leading up to the completion of the long track-construction process. The ride’s iconic figure-8 tower element looms over the pathway below. This adds...
Continue reading...Dare Devil Dive vertical construction
Vertical construction of Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags over Georgia has begun and the park is documenting the progress on its Facebook page. Crews assemble the bottom portion of the coaster’s first drop. Yellow support beams wait on the...
Continue reading...Dollywood’s Barnstormer website takes flight
Dollywood unveiled a new website showcasing their newest thrill ride, Barnstormer, which is scheduled to open this month. The ride is situated in the new “Owens Farm” area, which is a nod to Dolly Parton’s own Smoky Mountain upbringings. The...
Continue reading...Cheetah Hunt trains arrive and more
Busch Gardens Tampa has given us an array of Cheetah Hunt updates recently. The park posted a video of the sleek new trains arriving at the park: The park also posted some photos of the trains: I wonder what brand...
Continue reading...Buzzsaw Falls Concept Art and Construction
Alabama Adventure recently posted some concept art, as well as some construction photos, of their new shoot-the-chutes ride, Buzzsaw Falls, which is scheduled to open in the spring. The ride looks like it will be beautifully landscaped. Although vertical construction has not yet...
Continue reading...Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach making progress
Work is steadily underway for Nickelodeon Land at Pleasure Beach (Blackpool). Scott at Pleasure Beach Experience posted some great photos of the progress being made inside the new area. Avatar Airbender is making great progress – the ride itself looks...
Continue reading...Gardaland Raptor now testing
This has been a great week for those fascinated by coaster testing! Only a few days after Texas Giant’s testing, theparks.it posted a video of Gardaland’s B&M prototype, Raptor, testing with a full train. Although Raptor’s layout might not be the...
Continue reading...Green Lantern rises
Construction of Green Lantern at Six Flags Great Adventure is moving along quickly. Work has already begun on the coaster’s 154 foot lift hill. The first piece of the lifthill track is put in place. “Workers remove crane harnesses after track...
Continue reading...Cheetah Hunt Construction Update
Busch Gardens Tampa recently posted a short update covering the progress that has been made on Cheetah Hunt. Although there’s still quite a bit left to do, the track is coming together nicely. The ride will speed between canyons and...
Continue reading...Gardaland’s X-Raptor construction update
Gardaland’s X-Raptor construction is well underway. ParksMania.it posted the following construction update video to catch us up on the prototype Bolliger and Mabillard coaster’s progression. The video contains English subtitles. The ride stands about 98 feet tall and will flip...
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