Cedar Point’s next generation Intamin Log Flume, Shoot the Rapids, finally opened to the public last weekend and the park already has several videos up to show off their new ride:
The first shows what some park guests thought of their ride on Shoot the Rapids:
… and of course, as we can always expect from Cedar Point, a beautiful HD POV:
Without seeing the ride in person, I can easily say that this is Cedar Point’s best attempt at themeing yet, the ride almost looks like it could fit in a park like Dollywood or Silver Dollar City.
So, what do you think of Shoot the Rapids? Did it meet your expectations? Leave your comments and Park Thoughts below!
An official POV of Kennywood’s much anticipated new Premier LSM coaster, Sky Rocket, has finally arrived:
The ride seems to be very smooth, faced paced, and with unique elements like the triple s-bend “Surf Curve”, it should turn out to be a very solid roller coaster, and definitely a great addition for Kennywood.
Sky Rocket is expected to take it’s first public riders this coming Tuesday.
Today we learned that Will Koch, President of Holiday World and one of the greats in the amusement park world passed away at the age of 48. He was a highly respected figure in the industry, known for always putting the park guest first and over the last 20 years, he turned a small, local park into one that can not only compete, but generally outshines other corporate-owned parks today. He will truly be missed.
The flags at Holiday World fly at half-staff this morning in memory of Will Koch.
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