Tag: Construction

Kennywood continues to construction on Sky Rocket, the park’s launch into the 21st century of roller coasters.  After a very harsh winter, construction has finally resumed with plenty of supports rising out of the ground.  And recently, track has been put into place during the bunny hop portion of the ride.  Kennywood Connection has a great update on the ride.

Sky Rocket will feature an LSM launch that propels the coaster car from zero to 50 in just 3 seconds.  This will all be done by high powered magnets.  A very large portion of construction right now consists of setting up the equipment and programming system for the LSM launch.  Pictured above, is the central control panel for the launch.

Sky Rocket construction continues.  Be sure to check out the full update.  Check back for more.

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With just a few more weeks before the opening of Holiday World, the park is putting on the final details for excited guests.   2010 will bring Wildebeest, the world’s longest water coaster, new trains for the Voyage, and Real Country, a theater spectacular.

Holiday World, being big fans of going viral with various videos has posted several updates recently about them getting prepared for the upcoming opening day.  Part of that process is rehersals, testing and installation.  Check out a few of the videos Holiday World has posted below.

Stay tuned for more from Holiday World!

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Mar 22

News Round-Up: March 22

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Posted in News | by Justice

Time to wrap up some of the recent news.

Six Flags America announced that the park’s new Thomas Town area will be making it’s grand debut around June 5th, 2010.  The opening will be done just in time for the upcoming Thomas the Train 65th Birthday, which will be celebrated at the opening of the area.  Six Flags America’s version of the ride will be the biggest one yet..

Nickelodeon Universe has finished the very first UniCoaster in the world. Brain Surge is a new flat ride created by Chase Morgan that allows riders to control how much they rotate in the spinning ride.  So it is possible to remain straight the entire time or send yourself into a tornado of spinning action.  Either way, it’s your choice.  Check out the video here.

Chessington World of Adventure in England is continuing construction on their new Wild Asia area.  A thick jungle is cluttered with ancient ruins and giant modern rides waiting for those brave enough to ride them.  I have to say, that so far, it is turning out to be one of the most underestimated additions in 2010 and may be a hit with families.

Holiday World is introducing a new Haiku contest.  Contestants 13 and older can submit a short poem about Holiday World.  And the winner will receive 4, 1-Day tickets, and an overnight stay in the park’s camp ground.  To learn more information, go to the park’s Facebook page.

Cliff’s Amusement Park is introducing Super Fire Ball.  This hair raising attraction will send riders 80 feet into a continousuly looping flat ride.  The park promises that each cycle will go upsidedown 13 times a minute (wow!).  Super Fire Ball will debut with the rest of the park this Summer.

Paulton’s Park is preparing for the final verdict on what will happen to the park’s Mega Disk’O, The Edge.  The park supposedly built the attraction along with another coaster, without permission from the city and violated the agreement between the park and the city.

California’s Great America is making it’s final preparations for the park’s March 28th opening day.  New for 2010 will be a complete make over of the Nickelodeon Universe area into Planet Snoopy.  Snoopy has certainly taken over a very large portion of the park, as shown in this picture the park posted on their twitter.  Check back Sunday for coverage on the park’s opening day.

Finally, some sad news, American Adventures has closed it’s doors forever.  It was originally believed to be simply a temporary shut down to help the park with it’s financial issues. However, the park’s website now says that the park will no longer be open.  After more then 20 years of operation, it is sad to see the park go.

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Yesterday was the official opening of Universal Studios Sinagpore.  The park welcomed a large crowd as they lined the walk ways excited to experience all the park has to offer.  Finally, after years of planning and construction, the park ...

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For anyone who is familiar with our blog, you know that Ethan, one of our blog writers keeps on top of everything happening with Intimidator at Carowinds.  However, in King’s Dominion, is working hard at getting their new Intamin Giga-Coaster ready ...

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Nickelodeon Universe continues work on their brand new UniCoaster.  This new Chance Morgan creation will be the first of it’s kind and is arriving to Mall of America’s indoor theme park in just a few ...

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Both, Holiday World and Gravity Group are preparing for the arrival of the new Timberliner trains for The Voyage.  Holiday World has added a new gallery to their Facebook page about the preparation for the ride and Gravity ...

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