Monthly Archives: September 2009

Preview: SCarowinds 2009 – 10 Seasons of Screams

Posted on September 16, 2009 in Uncategorized by

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This is a big year for SCarowinds, 2010 marks the 10th year of the event, and man, has it come a long way. This years event will feature double the monsters, 2 new Haunts, and a new show.

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First off, the full line up of Haunts and Shows have finally been added to the website:

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Mazes:

The Asylum, Located in the new building...

The Wizarding World of Details

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Universal’s Islands of Adventure recently released details on its highly anticipated Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter island opening next year.  Some of the finer details have been released however the park didn’t care to release the name, ride type, or any other details of the parks main attraction called “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.”  Infact, the park failed to...

Verticle Velocity…3.2.1…Good-Bye!

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One of the most thrilling coasters at Six Flags Great America happens to be Verticle Velocity, also known as V2. It also happens to be my 2nd favorite coaster at the park.

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Verticle Velocity launches you from 0-55 mpg in less then 4 seconds. Now this may not sound fast, but it does get pretty intense. Once the cart moves back on...

Choose your flyer!

There are 3 main types of flyers that you can ride all over the world. Some prefer this type, some prefer another. Lets see what they have to offer!

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The first flyer we will take a visit to are the super-compact Zamperla flyers. These coasters arae not fot the senstation of height and speed, so do not expect them while riding....

Where has Laser gone?

Posted on September 15, 2009 in Reviews by

Many people have been questioning about the recent removal of Laser at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The good news is, I got the answer of where it has been moved!

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Laser was a classic Schwarzkopf looper built at Dorney Park in 1986. Its original name being Colossus with a red tracked white support color scheme. No one knows when the...

Sierra Sidewinder (Knotts Berry Farm) Review

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In 2007, Knotts Berry Farm introduced Sierra Sidewinder, a fast paced, spinning famil adventure.  Winding through the woods of Camp Snoopy, this one of a kind spinning coaster features sharp curves, helixes, and even a few drops that all come unexpected due to its spinning nature.

The ride begins with a turn out of the station and up the lift hill. ...

Mystic Manor Revealed

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An overview of the Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion.

An overview of the Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion.

What some would call the highlight of the D23 Expo was the models and concept art for the upcoming Mystic Point area of Hong Kong Disneyland.  As part of a massive expansion project to bring more people into the park, Hong Kong Disneyland is adding 3 new lands; Toy Story Land, Grizzly Trail,...