PortAventura’s new-for-2014 Angkor water ride opened late last week. And while it may not be the most thrilling attraction in the park’s history, it is certainly one of the most beautiful. The family-friendly Angkor is a Mack “Interactive Boat Ride”...
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Sochi’s Mysterious, Delayed Olympic Theme Park
All eyes are on Sochi, Russia with the 2014 Winter Olympics officially underway. But for coaster enthusiasts, the main event may not be the sports. Touted as Russia’s first modern theme park, Sochi Park stands unfinished among the glimmering Olympic...
Continue reading...Video Construction Tour of Liseberg’s Helix
Construction is rapidly progressing on Liseberg’s new Mack launched coaster, Helix. When completed, the coaster’s track will stretch just over 4,530 feet in length and will stand 134-feet tall. Riders will reach a top speed of 62.1 mph, thanks to two Linear...
Continue reading...Take a Virtual Ride on Liseberg’s Helix
Helix, Liseberg’s launched Mack coaster won’t open until spring 2014, but the park recently released an excellent animated video of the 4,500+ foot-long coaster. Helix will stand over 134-feet tall and will feature two launches using Linear Synchronous Motors (LSM)....
Continue reading...Liseberg to Open Projekt Helix in 2014
Liseberg will open a Mack launched coaster code named “Projekt Helix” in 2014. The launched coaster will utilize the park’s terrain and will feature multiple launches. The coaster’s green color scheme should blend well with the surrounding scenery. A release...
Continue reading...Toverland Building Mack Spinning Coaster
This green and yellow Mack spinning coaster under construction at Toverland somehow managed to slip under the Coaster101 radar. According to RCDB, the currently-unnamed coaster is expected to open in October of this year. By the looks of these photos posted...
Continue reading...Manta Opens at SeaWorld San Diego
Eight years have passed since SeaWorld San Diego opened its last (and first) coaster, Journey to Atlantis, but this past weekend saw the official opening of Manta, a family launched Mack coaster. Nearly a year and a half of construction...
Continue reading...Manta at SeaWorld San Diego Completed
SeaWorld San Diego posted the following photo on their Facebook page with the caption: “Woohoo! We installed the 98th and final section of track this morning!! Looking good!! May 26, here we come!” The park also recently posted some more...
Continue reading...Twist at Le Pal Looks Like…
I recently came across a photo of Twist at Le Pal, an amusement park in France, and, at first glance, mistook it for Sierra Sidewinder at Knott’s Berry Farm. I’ve posted some photos of Twist from Mack’s website below so that no one else makes the...
Continue reading...SeaWorld San Diego Announces ‘Manta’ for 2012
SeaWorld San Diego is excited to announce that in 2012, the park will unveil its new launch coaster, Manta — a new mega-attraction that will seamlessly transition guests from the awe of watching rays in underwater flight … into the...
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