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....

CGA Update: August 14, 2010

Posted on August 15, 2010 in Trip Reports by

It’s been a while since the last CGA Update, but here is another one.  It was a day out with family so this will be short.

It was hot, so the water rides were naturally popular.  White Water Falls has a good 15-25 minute line.

Believe it or not, Invertigo was open!  It actually has been open for the past few weeks...

An Interview with Don Carson

Posted on August 14, 2010 in Interviews by

Recently, I got a chance to interview Don Carson, an illustrator and artists for theme parks.  He has worked on several projects ranging from Disney classics such as Splash Mountain, to Universal’s Island’s of Adventure’s latest addition of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  Don has been the industry for more than 20 years, and is an expert at what...

California’s Great America Announces Haunt Details

Posted on August 12, 2010 in Halloween by

Ever since it debuted in 2008, Halloween Haunt at California’s Great America has proved to be one of the most popular times of year for the park.  Each year the park continues to add new shows and mazes.  New for this year will be “Black Widow’s Cavern”, a Halloween themed overlay to the park’s log flume.  What was once an old...

Planet Snoopy for All!

Posted on August 9, 2010 in News by

Just 2 days after Valleyfair announced their plans to add Planet Snoopy for the 2011 season, both Dorney Park and Worlds of Fun announced similar plans to add Planet Snoopy themed areas to the parks.  After proving to be a success at five parks this year, it appears Cedar Fair has made so that all Cedar Fair parks will now...

“SCarowinds X” details announced

Posted on August 8, 2010 in Halloween, News by

Carowinds has just opened up the website and released details about this years SCarowinds Halloween Haunt event, officially dubbed “SCarowinds X”. The biggest announcement is the inclusion of a new maze, “Defex”, described as a “disassembly line” for defective toys, will be replacing “Final Summons” in the picnic pavilion next to Intimidator. As always we can probably also expect improvements to the...

Tour of the Planet Snoopy Site at Valleyfair

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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...