Category: News

Track complete on Dollywood’s Wild Eagle, new animation

Posted on November 2, 2011 in News by

Dollywood’s Wild Eagle is one of the most anticipated attractions for the 2012 season. The B&M Wingrider has been quietly, andcertainly quickly chugging along with construction and, what may come as a surprise to some, track work was recently completed. The final piece was lowered into place last week. These B&M’s seem to fly up in no time!

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Warner Brothers Movie World to add “Green Lantern Coaster”

Posted on September 27, 2011 in News by

Although the Summer season has just come to a close in the northern hemisphere, our friends in the south are gearing up for their summer season.  Warner Bros Movie World in Australia will add Green Lantern Coaster just in time for Christmas.  The S&S Power El Loco will be the 5th coaster in the park, the first one added in the last 6 years....

James Cameron’s ‘AVATAR’ Coming To Disney Parks

Posted on September 26, 2011 in News by

In 2009, James Cameron unleashed AVATAR.  Pushing the boundaries of 3D technology and toying with our imaginations with its inventive and beautiful enviornmnets, Avatar went on to become the highest grossing movie of all time earning just over $2 billion.

Disney announced this week that they have stuck a deal with James Cameron and Fox Films to bring Avatar to Walt...

California’s Great America SOLD to JMA Ventures

Posted on September 19, 2011 in News by

UPDATE: The sale of the park was cancelled on December 6 by JMA Ventures. The park will remain under Cedar Fair and Cedar Fair’s new CEO Matt Ouimet has said he’s committed to making CGA a better park. A sign of this is the approval of the long-awaited Great Coasters International wooden coaster. Construction should begin later this year with an...

“Verbolten” to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2012

Posted on September 18, 2011 in News by

In 2012, Busch Gardens Williamsburg will introduce Verbolten, a multi-launch, indoor-outdoor, Zierer family coaster.  As the park’s 6th coaster, Verbolten is geared towards both thrill seekers and families alike.

Anchoring the recently refurbished Germany area of the park, the experience will begin as guests enter the German Tourists Center and board 16 passenger, German sport cars.  The coaster starts as a gentle...

Six Flags America to build “Apocalypse” in 2012

Posted on September 6, 2011 in News by

Today, Iron Wolf as Six Flags Great America is officially closed after giving die-hard fans their final ride last night.  Iron Wolf, will soon be disassembled and moved to reopen at Six Flags America in 2012 as Apocalypse.  The original B&M will rise from the ashes and offer park-goers a chance for their “Last Stand”.  Aside from a new paint...

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces “Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom”

Posted on September 5, 2011 in News by

In 2012, Six Flags Magic Mountain will add yet another world class thrill ride: Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom. Built on either side of the recently remodeled Superman: Escape from Krypton, these pair of drop towers will rise 400 feet, before dropping people back to earth while reaching speeds of 85 mph, making it both the tallest and fastest drop...