Today, Valleyfair announced they will be adding Planet Snoopy to the park for 2011. The family friendly area will feature plenty of rides for children of all ages to enjoy. With a planned 14 rides and attractions, the $9 million dollar investment is expected to be the highlight of the 2011 season. Planet Snoopy will not just add new rides,...
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After building two “challenge” attractions, SkyZip and Adventure Mountain over the last two years, Dollywood will be getting back into the thrill ride game in 2011 with “Barnstormer” an S&S Screamin Swing that gives riders the sensation of 1920’s stunt pilots. The $5.5 million ride will send its 2, 32 passenger swing arms 81 feet in the air with a...
Guillermo del Toro surprised plenty of Comic Con fans in San Diego today with the announcement that he would be re-making Disney’s Haunted Mansion movie from the point of view of the infamous Hatbox Ghost. The Haunted Mansion, Disney’s first attempt at making a movie based on the ride, was a flop compared to the extremely successful series Pirates of the...
Shanghai Disneyland artwork as seen in presentation at the Walt Disney Family Museum.
Since Disney confirmed Shanghai Disneyland back in November, little information has been released. However, there have been a handful of leaked details and rumored additions. This past week, to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of Disneyland, the Walt Disney Family Museum held a special presentation. And in the presentation, this...
Superman The Escape at Six Flags Magic Mountain was once the park’s signature attraction. Opened in 1997, it was the first coaster to break the 100 mph mark. While short, the ride does provide for a good thrill after the 100 mph launch. The coaster then rockets skyward before descending backwards towards the earth. In recent years, there have been numerous rumors...
Gardaland and B&M have teamed up to announce a one of a kind attraction, called X-Raptor. X-Raptor is Bolliger and Mabillard’s answer to Intamin’s Wing Rider. The ride will put riders over the edge of the track suspending them over mid air. Riders will be trying escape form a giant beast terrorizing the cities. Featuring a 2,500+ foot track, a...
An update from Cedar Point published by the Sandusky Register has given another clue, along with an approximate announcement date, to Cedar Point’s new 2011 attraction. The new ride for 2011 will be announced in Mid-August. “It’s going to bring back a lot of memories for people that follow Cedar Point,” said Dick Kinzel, Cedar Fair’s Chairman & CEO.
A look down...