Monthly Archives: November 2009

The nameless gets a name?

Posted on November 10, 2009 in News by

Kennywood

When Kennywood announced their new LSM Premier Launch Coaster one thing they did not reveal was the name of the attraction.  Well after some website searching, it appears that a park fan dug up a picture on Palace Entertainment’s main site that has what appears to be the attractions logo on it.  What is unknown is if the piece was...

Voyage to receive Gravity Group’s new Timberliner trains

Posted on November 9, 2009 in News by

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Holiday World’s Voyage, a Gravity Group hybrid wooden coaster, considered by many to be one of the best wooden coasters in the world will be doing away with its standard PTC trains, and replacing them with the new prototype ‘Timberliner’ trains that were introduced by Gravity Group at last year’s IAPPA Expo.  These trains are extremely similar to the famous ‘Millennium Flyer‘ trains...

Universal Studios Singapore Progress Continues…

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Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore construction continues to press on as they try to meet the Spring 2010 deadline.  Slowly but surely, more and more scenery, landscaping, and other structures are emerging from the scaffolding showing off what is coming about to be an incredible park.  TheThemeParkGuy.com has some great images from the construction around the park.  Check them out here.

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Magic Mountain’s 17th

Posted on November 8, 2009 in News by

Six Flags Magic Mountain

The LA Times recently reported that Six Flags Magic Mountain will be adding a family coaster next year tieing the record with Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio for the most roller coasters in any single theme park at a whopping 17, yes seventeen.

The new steel coaster will be located between Deja Vu and the Johnny Rockets and the name, logo,...

Tokyo Disney Resort Announces 2010 Events

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Tokyo Disney Resort

Tokyo Disney Resort is known for their yearly events that change every few months that keep locals coming back for more.  Everything from Halloween, to Christmas, to now even Easter is celebrated in lavish style at Tokyo Disney Resort.  A few weeks ago, the Oriental Land Company (owners of Tokyo Disney Resort) released information about the 2010 events.

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Splashtacular Entertainment Debuts Two New Slides

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Recently, Splashtacular Entertainment, manufacturer of popular water slide designs, introduced two new designs.  360Rush and SplashRally are two new and innovative adventures that are bigger and wetter then ever.

360Rush

360Rush first brings riders 58 feet into the air before they enter two opposite facing, flume chamber.  Each of them await their fate as the countdown begins creating plenty of suspense until...