Category: News

California’s Great America: Planet Snoopy

Posted on August 26, 2009 in News by

Its official, California’s Great America, quietly broke the news on its event page that they will be adding Planet Snoopy in 2010.  Opening in March, I assume opening day, the entire Nickelodean Central and Hanna-Barbera area will be transformed or Snoopyfied into a great new childrens land that features all of your favorite Charlie Brown Characters.

Unfortunately the park didn’t release...

Opening Soon?

Posted on August 24, 2009 in News by

Cobra in Conny-Land was originally set to open in 2007, but set backs forced a nearly two year delay.  With the coaster nearing completion, will 2009 be the year Cobra Opens?

Built by Pax, this shuttle coaster takes you through two small airtime hills before entering a loop and going up a gentle slope backwards, before heading back doing it all...

Halloween Haunt 2009

Posted on August 22, 2009 in Halloween, News by

It appears that two websites for the Halloween Haunts have gone live: California’s Great America and Carowinds.  Lets take a look at this years Halloween Haunt at those two parks.

2009 will be be California’s Great America only 2nd year at running Halloween Haunt.  After being very succesful last year, this year the park added a few new additions that are...

New for 2010 Planet Snoopy

Posted on August 21, 2009 in News by

All new for 2010, Planet Snoopy.  That is correct, Snoopy and Friends will be joining the Canada’s Wonderland family by taking over two children s areas to create one mega area.  Included will be 3 new rides, a new ice show, and the retheming of several rides and structures.  This comes as no surprise and expect too see a similar...

Kings Dominion Announces Intimidator 305

Posted on August 20, 2009 in News by

Today King’s Dominion announced there new 2010 coaster: Intimidator 305.  At 305 feet tall, this nearly mile long coaster, will wind, jump, and maneuver through several turns and drops as it goes through.  Set to open in April 2010, this is sure to be one heck of a thrill.

Intimidator 305 will begin with a 45 degree, cable lift hill as...

No more Hands Up at Thorpe Park

Posted on August 19, 2009 in News by

Yeah you read right, some how European body odor is so bad that Thorpe Park has banned putting your hands up.

In a bid to crack down on sweaty summer smells a theme park is banning visitors from riding its rollercoasters with their hands in the air following complaints about body odour.

As of tomorrow, which is expected to be the hottest...