An update from Cedar Point published by the Sandusky Register has given another clue, along with an approximate announcement date, to Cedar Point’s new 2011 attraction. The new ride for 2011 will be announced in Mid-August.  ”It’s going to bring back a lot of memories for people that follow Cedar Point,” said Dick Kinzel, Cedar Fair’s Chairman & CEO.

A look down the first drop of Cyclone, which was removed in 1951

That quote, and atop the rumors that Cedar Fair will be building more Great Coasters International rides, could mean the first wooden roller coaster at Cedar Point since Mean Streak was added 1991. The theme of the new ride could hark back to the day’s of one of Cedar Point’s first coasters, Cyclone, which was added in 1929 (it was removed in 1951).

Prowler at Worlds of Fun was built by Great Coasters International for the 2009 Season. It is ranked #8 in the world.

Is it long overdue for Cedar Point to receive a Great Coasters International woodie? Will they try to build the best wooden coaster on the planet? Leave your thoughts below.

Another video testing out my new HD Canon Powershot SX20 IS.  Here we have a few random shots during the evening time at California’s Great America.

photo by gadv.com

The rumors have been online for weeks, but there hasn’t been any confirmation… Until an event on the Six Flags Great Adventure Facebook page appeared…

The Great American Scream Machine, the classic Arrow looping giant at Six Flags Great Adventure will indeed be closing forever on Sunday, July 18, 2010. According to insiders, and that Six Flags Great America has called off construction of a coaster for next year, almost indeed confirm that Chang, Kentucky Kingdom’s once-prized B&M Stand-Up coaster, will be heading to the park to replace GASM.

The classic ride opened in 1989. It’s one of the largest Arrow loopers, reaching 173 feet in the air with speeds up to 68 MPH. It features three loops, a batwing element, and two corkscrews accounting for a total of seven inversions.

If you’d like to be one of the last riders, you can enter the contest that was announced via the park’s Facebook page.

Overview of the ride's layout. Photo by gadv.com

What do you think of the rumored replacement of GASM with Chang? Do you think it’s a good move for Six Flags, or are they taking out a coaster classic? Leave your thoughts below.

Today is a chance to celebrate America and all of it’s glory.  What better way to do it than a trip to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California.  This once maximum security prison closed its gates in 1962 and has now reopened to the public.  Deemed as ‘The Rock’ it is one of the Bay Area’s most popular tourist attractions...

Opened in October 2009, The Walt Disney Family Museum gives Disney fans of all ages a chance to experience the life and times of Walt Disney and his collection of famous characters.  Today, I got a chance to tour the museum and must I say, that it was fantastic.  Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, the location offers an...

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Recently, I got a new Canon Powershot SX20 IS. Just 2 days after buying it, I decided to test it out at California’s Great America. Not only does this camera take some great shots, but it also has great 720p HD video. For anyone looking to purchase a camera, I would highly recommend this as a great start up SLR...