Category: News

Eagle Fortress Closing Forever

Posted on April 20, 2010 in News by

One of the top roller coasters on the planet, Eagle Fortress will be closing down forever. Located in one of South Korea’s most popular theme parks, Everland, Eagle Fortress is a Arrow Suspended coaster that opened in 1992. What made Eagle’s Fortress unique was it’s train conforming track that wined through the landscape only hopping over the tree line a...

Free Admission for Stranded Travelers

Posted on April 18, 2010 in News by

Sea World Parks & Entertainment will be giving free one day tickets to all of the stranded passengers due to the Volcanic Ash cloud over the Atlantic.  For those unfamiliar with the event, a volcano in Iceland has been producing volcanic ash across the Atlantic creating a massive cloud.  This prevents planes from flying through them.  As a result, many...

LEGOLAND Windsor to remove Jungle Coaster

Posted on March 30, 2010 in News by

LEGOLAND Windsor has dismantled Jungle Coaster, the park’s wild mouse coaster this past off season.  The coaster was plagued with problems, mainly due to complaints from neighbors.  Opened in 2004, the Mack custom Wild Mouse was one of the park’s hree coasters.  Unfortunately, in recent years, the park was received so many complaints from the locals that the park had...

Demon Drop for Dorney Park

Posted on March 28, 2010 in News by

Dorney Park has made it official that they will be adding Cedar Point’s old Demon Drop later this year. The 1st Generation Intamin drop tower has a long history at it’s former home in Cedar Point but it has now been given a new home in Allenstown, Pennsylvania.

From the park’s website:

Passengers board Demon Drop at ground level into a four-person...

New Generation Festival Begins at Disneyland Paris

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Disneyland Paris launched its New Generation Festival this week.  The year long celebration highlights characters that the new generation has fallen in love with.  These characters have hit the resort by parachute.  They include, Lilo and Stitch, Buzz, Woody, and Jesse from Toy Story, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible from The Incredibles, Remy and Emile from Ratatouille, Tiana and Naveen from...

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Details Revealed

Posted on March 27, 2010 in News by

It’s official, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will make its first public debut on June 18, 2010.  The massive expansion for Islands of Adventure will bring to life the books and movies of the beloved Harry Potter franchise and will allow guests to fully immerse themselves in the world of Harry Potter.

Universal released details on the Wizarding World of...

News Round-Up: March 22

Posted on March 22, 2010 in News by

Time to wrap up some of the recent news.

Six Flags America announced that the park’s new Thomas Town area will be making it’s grand debut around June 5th, 2010.  The opening will be done just in time for the upcoming Thomas the Train 65th Birthday, which will be celebrated at the opening of the area.  Six Flags America’s version of...