For many of us, the 2014 coaster season is just beginning. But one Swedish theme park is already unveiling big plans for 2016. Kolmården Wildlife Park in Sweden announced plans today for Wildfire, a Rocky Mountain Construction coaster that will...
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Goliath Taking Shape at Six Flags Great America
Six Flags Great America’s Goliath wooden coaster is growing. The park shared some beautiful photos of the progress — keep reading to see a few of the standout shots. Rocky Mountain Construction’s signature red track is beginning to appear in sections...
Continue reading...New Medusa Coming to Six Flags Mexico in 2014
In 2014, Six Flags Mexico will open a brand new coaster experience, the first hybrid coaster of its kind in the country. The Medusa wooden coaster will be transformed into the new innovative Medusa Steel Coaster, featuring a steel track...
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Six Flags Great America will open Goliath—the tallest, fastest and steepest roller coaster in the world in 2014. “Six Flags Great America is known for introducing record-breaking and first-of-its-kind roller coasters,” said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America park president....
Continue reading...Iron Rattler Construction Panoramas
Six Flags Fiesta Texas construction crews are progressing quickly with Rattler’s conversion into the wood-steel Iron Rattler hybrid. The park shared some incredible panoramic shots of the construction site on the Six Flags Fiesta Texas Facebook page. © Six Flags Fiesta...
Continue reading...IAAPA 2012 Day 1: Wooden Coasters Galore
The annual IAAPA Attractions Expo began today in Orlando, Florida. Around 25,000 people are expected to attend the week-long convention showcasing the innovations and new products within the amusement industry. Several exciting announcements and surprises have already taken place at...
Continue reading...Outlaw Run Virtual Ride
Silver Dollar City released today a full-length virtual onride video of Outlaw Run, the under-construction wooden coaster that is expected to open in the spring of 2013. The coaster will feature the world’s steepest drop on a wooden coaster, an outward...
Continue reading...Six Flags Fiesta Texas Announces Iron Rattler
Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ Rattler wooden roller coaster will be reborn as Iron Rattler in 2013, a hybrid wood and steel coaster featuring steep drops, over-banked turns, and 360-degree barrel roll. A press release from the park reads: “Six Flags...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2011: Vote
The time to vote for the 2011 Attraction Awards is here! Below you will find six categories where you will be able to vote for whichever coaster or park you feel is most deserving of the respective award. The polls...
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