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Jeremie | Park Thoughts

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Breaking News: Xcelerator Snaps

Posted on September 18, 2009 in News by

Xcelerator’s, at Knott’s Berry Farm, cable snapped! As you can see in the video, it started normal but the launch was when it his. (Of course) Halfway through the launch section, these cable pieces or something fly up and hit them in the faces. They all seem to be fine, probably freaked out. But when it rolled back, the kid...

World’s Fastest…in 1978

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Built in 1978, Gemini was built as the world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster. It has a hybrid wood structure with a steel track. Many might think from the midway of the ride, that it is old. So people would assume the ride was rough. But that is totally not the case. The coaster glides over the track as one...

Six Flags Nigeria?

Posted on September 17, 2009 in News by

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Recently, Six Flags has announced a new Six Flags branded name theme park to be built in Nigeria. At first, I was like what? But these are my thoughts.

I actually thought when I heard about it that it was a really bad move. Nigeria is one of the most popularted countries in the world, but can they all to go...

Verticle Velocity…3.2.1…Good-Bye!

Posted on September 16, 2009 in Reviews by

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...

Lightning Racers…Let’s Duel!

Posted on September 14, 2009 in Reviews by

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Lightning Racers is a GCI wooden dueling roller coaster. Its twin like track maybe look cute, but it is all worth the hype. You start of going up a pretty normal lift, parallel to the other side’s lift. The Millennium Flyer trains really give you comfortable seating and a lot of open leg room, and when you climb up the...