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Coasters, Food and Beverages Don’t Mix

The approaching off season is a dull time for roller coaster enthusiasts. Soon, many parks across the country will be closing up for the winter season. And most of us, except for the lucky folks in California and Florida, will...

Oct 23, 2014 by John Stevenson Videos 2

Magic Springs Removing X-Coaster

Magic Springs announced on their Facebook page that X-Coaster, the Maurer Söhne Sky Loop model, will retire at the end of this season. Opening in 2006, the coaster stands 150 feet tall and features two inversions. The coaster was closed...

Oct 8, 2012 by John Stevenson News 3

Discovery Kingdom announces Superman: Ultimate Flight

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will receive a unique Premier “skyloop” coaster named “Superman: Ultimate Flight” in 2012: “The familiar refrain, “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman!” will become part of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s lexicon with the official...