We’ve always known the process of designing and building a new multi-dollar roller coaster often involves taking bids from multiple manufacturers before selecting the best design to actually build. But we almost never get to see any of the proposals...
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Coasters-101: How Launch Coasters Store Energy
In this edition of Coasters-101 we’re going to examine how launch coasters store their energy. Launched coasters are becoming more and more common. Even wood coasters are getting in on the game. Launch systems, from electromagnets, pneumatics, hydraulics,and friction wheels,...
Continue reading...Amazing Taron Photos, On-Ride POV Video Released
Phantasialand’s rather secretive new-for-2016 Taron coaster opens tomorrow, and the park has released some incredible visuals in advance of its debut. The Intamin Blitz coaster stretches nearly 4,600 feet long and features two launches. Watch an on-ride POV video of...
Continue reading...Taron at Phantasialand Looks Amazing
Germany’s Phantasialand shared some jaw-dropping construction photos of their new-for-2016 multi-launched coaster Taron. The Intamin coaster has been under wraps (literally) for most of its construction. The highly shrouded project has attracted a considerable amount of attention. This week’s new...
Continue reading...Guest Blog: A History and Review of Falcon’s Fury
At Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, Falcon’s Fury has begun taking fearless riders up the 335 foot tower. That’s right, Falcon’s Fury is now open. After months of anticipation, I was able to experience Falcon’s Fury twice on its second...
Continue reading...Carowinds 2015 Coaster May Look Something Like This
It’s no secret that Carowinds is planning something for the 2015 season. After all, Cedar Fair announced in 2013 that it would be investing $50 million in the park over a three-year time span. UPDATE: On August 21, 2014, Carowinds announced Fury...
Continue reading...Video: Drop Face Down on Falcon’s Fury
If you don’t think you’re afraid of heights, you may want to reconsider after watching the video below. Busch Gardens Tampa has released on-ride footage of Falcon’s Fury, the soon-to-open 335-foot-tall drop tower. Watch it if you dare: Unfortunately, the...
Continue reading...Falcon’s Fury Opening Date Set
We now know when Falcon’s Fury will be unleashed. Busch Gardens Tampa’s new 335-foot-tall Intamin-made drop tower will open to the public on May 1, 2014, the park has announced. To coincide with the announcement, the park sent us the...
Continue reading...Falcon’s Fury Surpasses 300 Feet
You don’t have to be inside Busch Gardens Tampa anymore to see the latest Falcon’s Fury construction update. With the tower recently reaching the 300-foot mark, anyone in the general vicinity of the theme park should get an excellent view...
Continue reading...Carowinds Planning 300-Foot-Tall Coaster
According to this article in the Charlotte Observer, Carowinds is planning a giga coaster, a coaster that stands at least 300 feet tall. The new 300-foot-tall coaster will cost $30 million. These details were released in a closed-session transcript the...
Continue reading...Ride Accidents at Cedar Point and Six Flags Over Texas
Friday, July 19 2013 has been a dark day for the amusement industry. Accidents have occurred at two of America’s biggest amusement parks. The Sandusky Register reported that a boat flipped over and injured riders on Cedar Point’s Shoot the...
Continue reading...Intimdator 305 Wins 2nd Round of Insane Coaster Wars
Kings Dominion’s Intimidator 305 won this past weekend’s episode of Insane Coaster Wars: World Domination. The Intamin coaster beat out three other coasters: Titan (Six Flags over Texas), Blue Fire (Europa Park) and Tower of Terror II (Dreamworld). Watch a...
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