Fuji-Q amusement park in Japan is known for having some of the most extreme coasters on the planet, and this year the park adds to their collection with Takabisha, a Gerstlauer Euro-Figheter. Takabisha takes the record for the steepest drop of any coaster on the planet with a stomach-churning 121 degree drop.
The coaster’s layout truly looks like something you can...
On a road trip down to San Diego this past Wednesday, I got a nice surprise detour to the Disneyland Resort. It was my first visit to the park since the beginning of Soundsational Summer campaign entailing 3 new attractions, new entertainment and more. More importantly, it was my first visit to the resort since my trip to Orlando in April,...
Green Lantern: First Flight is now open at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Image by TheCoasterGuy.com
The country’s first Intamin ZacSpin, Green Lantern: First Flight coaster is now at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California. As the 18th coaster (and the 2nd coaster added this year), Six Flags Magic Mountain now re-claims the title as “Coaster Capital of the World” with...
An on-ride view of Windseeker, soaring high above King's Island. Image from King's Island TwitPic
After many, many, many delays Cedar Fair’s mass-produced Windseekers are finally opening. The problem-prone rides suffered severe delays at Canada’s Wonderland, Cedar Point, and King’s Island. However, all the rides received the proper new parts for them to successfully and safely accommodate thousands of riders a day.
The exact cause...
Although the 2011 summer season is just getting started, several parks are have already begun construction on their 2012 coasters. Typically, projects that begin so early are certainly no small feat, and are often some of the most expensive coasters of the year. Hershey Park has long been hinting at their 2012 addition with their self-created Ride Institue of Technology website,...
Although the ride is still not open, today Knoebel’s fans and coaster fanatics got a glimpse of the Flying Turns roller coaster. The park released a POV video of a GoPro camera mounted on one of the coaster’s chasis going down the track. From first glance, I have to say I am very impressed with the speed and pacing of the...
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Star Tours is now open at Disneyland!