Kennywood Laser Spectacular

Posted on July 15, 2010 in Uncategorized by

This Summer, Sky Rocket is getting all of the attention at Kennywood.  However, the park brought in another new attraction this year.  The Kennywood Laser Spectacular, is a laser, light, projection, and fire show that occurs nightly.  As night falls, a screen rises near the RACER.  At 9:30 sharp, music begins, and on the screen the famous Kennywood arrow indicates...

Gardaland Announces X-Raptor, A New B&M Prototype

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Gardaland and B&M have teamed up to announce a one of a kind attraction, called X-Raptor.  X-Raptor is Bolliger and Mabillard’s answer to Intamin’s Wing Rider.  The ride will put riders over the edge of the track suspending them over mid air.  Riders will be trying escape form a giant beast terrorizing the cities. Featuring a 2,500+ foot track, a...

CGA Update: July 11, 2010

Posted on July 13, 2010 in Trip Reports, Updates by

Summer is in full throttle and the crowds are pouring into California’s Great America.  Atleast, that’s what one would think.  However, it doesn’t seem to be the case.  On this lovely day, crowds were sparse, lines were short (practically walk-on), but fun was plentiful.  Haunt construction has still yet to begin, and the 4th of July decor has been taken...

Cedar Point’s 2011 Attraction will ‘bring back memories’

Posted on July 7, 2010 in News, Updates by

An update from Cedar Point published by the Sandusky Register has given another clue, along with an approximate announcement date, to Cedar Point’s new 2011 attraction. The new ride for 2011 will be announced in Mid-August.  “It’s going to bring back a lot of memories for people that follow Cedar Point,” said Dick Kinzel, Cedar Fair’s Chairman & CEO.

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Celebrate Independence Day at Alcatraz Island

Posted on July 4, 2010 in Uncategorized by

Today is a chance to celebrate America and all of it’s glory.  What better way to do it than a trip to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, California.  This once maximum security prison closed its gates in 1962 and has now reopened to the public.  Deemed as ‘The Rock’ it is one of the Bay Area’s most popular tourist attractions...