After the giant success at SeaWorld Orlando, in May 2012, SeaWorld San Antonio wil open their own version of SeaWorld’s Water Park, Aquatica. Like it’s Floridian counter part, Aquatica San Antonio will combine unique animal encounters with thrilling water adventures. Inspired by the South Seas Islands, the new water park will feature white sandy beaches throughout the parks along with...
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Prior to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom’s closure in 2009, the park confirmed that they would be removing Chang for what they called a “waterpark expansion”. Shortly after, the entire park was no more. However, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure! And Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey swept up the former park’s crowning jewel, Chang. In preparation for the...
We are in the final approach towards the re-opening of Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (May 20, 2011) and at Disneyland (June 3, 2011). Disney has already begun it’s expected, lavish marketing campaign to boost the ride. Recently, we have seen the release of more details about the ride itself, the merchandise, and even the ride technology as Disney...
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Quassy Amusement Park in Milbury, Connecticut just opened up their first wooden coaster. Designed by the increasingly famous Gravity Group, Wooden Warrior is small but certainly packs a punch. Topping out at just 45′, the designers created something that was appealing to all members of the family.
In a POV just released by the Gravity Group, it’s actually surprising the amount of...
After an 8 day trip to Florida, and life getting in the way, we’ve had to slow down posts for a while. Here is a round up of the major construction happenings for the past couple of weeks.
Yesterday marked the opening of the New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas. After closing in 2009, Rocky Mountain Construction company introduced...
Shanghai Disneyland is official! Disney has officially broken ground on their latest vacation destination, Shanghai Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney Resort marks the first time Disney has ventured into the main land China, and with a new audience will bring a distinct new park with Disney executive describing the park as “authentically Disney, yet distinctly Chinese.”
With a predicted 2015/2016 opening, Shanghai...
Workers install the final sections of track on Cheetah Hunt at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
With a May 27, 2011 opening fast approaching Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is rapidly working on their giant new Cheetah Hunt LSM launch coaster. After a short hiatus of visible track installation, work resumed last week with the final sections of the drop installed. And finally,...