Category: Updates

Six Flags Great Adventure Announces The Green Lantern

Posted on September 16, 2010 in Updates by

After several months of waiting in agony, Great Adventure fans can know what exactly it is they’re receiving for the 2011 season – The Green Lantern.

The Green Lantern will open in the park’s Boardwalk section in 2011. The ride’s green and black paintjob will stand out from the parking lot – offering a more twisted look than the neighboring Kingda...

2010 Golden Tickets Recap: Best New Ride

Posted on September 14, 2010 in Thoughts, Updates by

Our first part of the series will be covering the coveted “Best New Ride” category. There were lots of new attractions this year. Cedar Fair drop down the Intimidator brothers at Kings Dominion and Carowinds, while Universal laid down the next generation of dark rides with Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Only one could win…

Winner – “Harry Potter and the Forbidden...

New Series: 2010 Golden Tickets Recap

Posted on September 11, 2010 in Thoughts, Updates by

This evening at Busch Gardens Europe, this year’s Amusement Today Golden Ticket winners were announced. There were some shockers, and some that came as no surprise. Over the next week, we’ll take a look at some of the categories, their competitors, and you can get a chance to leave your thoughts on who should of won.

Check out all the listings...

The countdown has begun for Disney Aulani Resort

Posted on September 8, 2010 in Uncategorized, Updates by

It is hard to believe that in just one year, Disney will open its doors to its newest, grandest resort the company has ever attempted. The Aulani Resort in Ko Olina Hawai’i will be a spectacular dream like hotel that captures the Hawaiian culture through architecture, festivals, celebrations, and other festivities. The hotel will stay true to the Hawaiian culture,...

Six Flags Over Georgia Announces Dare Devil Dive!

Posted on September 1, 2010 in News, Updates by

It seems like the first Six Flags 2011 project has been announced. Six Flags Over Georgia will be recieving a Eurofighter, named Dare Devil Dive, for the 2011 season next year. This marks the first Eurofighter for Six Flags parks, and should proove to be a popular addition.

“Dare Devil Dive’s mission begins as you’re pulled straight up to the sky...

Xcelerator Being Repainted

Posted on August 16, 2010 in Updates by

On my visit to Knott’s Berry Farm about two weeks ago, I noticed that the supports were in the middle of being repainted.  It was early, but the bottoms of the supports had received a new coat of the same light blue/turquoise color. I did not notice the track being repainted however.  Here are some pictures:

All I can say is that about time....

Tour of the Planet Snoopy Site at Valleyfair

Posted on August 8, 2010 in Trip Reports, Updates by

I was able to visit Valleyfair to check out where Planet Snoopy will be going in for the 2011 season. It’s a huge project that’s sure to be a hit. The Peanuts characters are already walking around the area even before construction has started!

Planet Snoopy will include 7 re-themed rides, and 7 additional new attractions.

We hope this tour helps...