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Demon Drop at Dorney Park?

Posted on November 26, 2009 in News by

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Well this is a turn of events, it looks like Demon Drop, Cedar Point’s 1st-generation Freefall ride, that many of us believed would be heading to Knott’s Berry Farm for 2010, has now mysteriously arrived in Dorney Park’s parking lot.

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While there’s no confirmation that this is indeed Demon Drop, it certainly looks like it. It...

Layout finally released for Kennywood’s Premier LSM

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Premier Rides finally revealed the layout for Kennywood’s upcoming Premier LSM launch coaster at the Euro Attractions Show in Amsterdam. I was actually really surprised when I saw the layout, not only is it much longer than I expected, but also contains some really unique elements.

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The ride begins with an 50 mph launch up a hill to the ride’s highest...

Introducing Happy Magic Watercube

Posted on November 25, 2009 in News by

The Water Cube is about to get a big make over

Beijing’s famous ‘Water Cube’ is about to become more popular then ever.  The iconic facility made for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is about to get retrofitted to hold a massive indoor water park.   The new entertainment facility will be known as the “Happy Magic Watercube”

Once inside the amazing structure, guest will be immersed in a very out of the...

Six Flags Great America buys Kiddieland’s Little Dipper

Posted on November 24, 2009 in News by

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Kiddieland, a small town theme park for families, recently closed. Built 81 years ago, the park was doomed to shut down from the fall in the economy with the rise of the property value. Kiddieland planned on relocating, but that idea fell through. An auction was held to sell of the rides along with everything else that was left of the...

Intimidator 305 reaches its peak

Posted on November 23, 2009 in News by

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Last night, while most of us were sleeping, the construction crews at Kings Dominion were working harder than ever to top off Intimidator 305 before they break for Thanksgiving. At around 1 AM EST the final piece of the lift hill was bolted into place and the ride had finally reached its peak, 305 feet above Kings Dominion.

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The view from the...

SeaWorld Aquatica Expansion for 2010

Posted on November 20, 2009 in News by

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Aquatica, a Sea World branded water park, which opened in 2008, is rated as one of the best water parks on the planet. It is located in Orlando, Florida, very close to Sea World Orlando.

Aquatica will add four first-of-a-kind water slides in 2010. Some including a pair of inner-tube rides that go uphill using new water slide technology, hydro-magnetic launches.

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Chessington’s Wild Asia

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Chessington’s World of Adventure announced the replacement for the beloved, Benoland, Wild Asia.  Opening in March of 2010, this new area is one of the most ambitious projects in the park’s history.  Surrounding the area will be lavish landscaping and scenery that will immerse you into the jungles of Asia.

Featuring a number of attractions, Wild Asia will be a thrilling...