Monthly Archives: July 2009

Interview with Brandon Stanley of Worlds of Fun

Posted on July 26, 2009 in Interviews by

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I was able to take a few minutes to talk to Brandon Stanley, Public Relations Manger at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO. Take a listen to our interview below! We discuss everything from how the season is going, to Prowler, plus we get his thoughts on Cedar Fair’s announcement of possibly selling the park earlier this year.

A big...

Six Flags Coaster Transformations?

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With Six Flags trying to raise attendance as well as save some cash, I have a feeling we will be seeing some more of these “transformations” in the coming years.  I think there are some obvious canidates too.  Lets take a look.

Clearly, the park that needs it most would be Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.  From what I have seen and...

Curse of DarKastle

Posted on July 25, 2009 in Uncategorized by

Curse of DarKastle is a world class dark ride at Busch Gardens Europe that combines 3D technology with excellent story telling.  Similar to the Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, guest travel on motion vehicles that react to every which way.

The designers for this ride wanted to create a ride where both thrill seekers and families can enjoy.  I think that the...

Wonderful Websites!

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Usually, your typical theme park website isn’t all that exciting and is filled with a few 10 year old photos, tidbits of information, and if you are lucky a couple of videos.  However, there are some websites out there are fun for even coaster enthusiast like us!  These websites are hard to come across but are a true gem to...

Tower of Terror (Disney’s California Adventure) Review

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Opened in 2004, the Hollywood Tower Hotel, Tower of Terror is a guest favorite and a winning attraction at Disney’s California Adventure.  After a terrible accident in the 1930s, the Hollywood Tower Hotel has been haunted ever since.  But brave guest get to expierence what happened that frightful night in what has come to be known as the Tower of...

Goodbye Big Bad Wolf

Posted on July 24, 2009 in News by

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Busch Gardens Europe announced today that the legendary Arrow Suspended Coaster, Big Bad Wolf will close forever on September 7th.  The park made this annoucement so early, according general manager, John Reilly, to allow fans to “ride one last time before it closes after Labor Day.” Big Bad Wolf opened in 1984 as the world’s first suspended coaster. I was 2800...