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...
For entirely too long, we’ve asked our readers what was their favorite roller coaster named ‘Goliath’. At Six Flags Magic Mountain, the original Goliath is one of the tallest and fastest coasters on the planet reaching speeds of 85 mph, and a height of 235 feet. Trains dive under ground and over huge elements in the first half, before a twisted...
So, you’re ready to visit the Theme Park? You’re ready to hop on those coasters and scream your head off, but you don’t want to break the bank. How do you have fun while saving? Here are some easy tips to save on your next trip to the park.
1. Don’t go wild with games
Do you really need that big plush...
The great Halloween event on the planet is back this year and with a vengeance to celebrate it’s 21st anniversary. Universal Orlando has just launched the preview website for Halloween Horror Nights 21. The slogan in the preview is “Be Careful What You Wager, Because Nobody Beats the House.” With a severed hand appearing to hold a pair of devilish cards. The...
Europa Park has announced they will be adding a new Great Coasters International wooden coaster for 2012. Of the park’s 11 coasters, the new for 2012 GCI will be the Europa Park’s first wooden coaster. The new mythology themed coaster will top out at 35 meters (114 feet), reach speeds of about 100 km/h (62 mph), will be 1050 meters in...
Recently, Universal Orlando celebrated the 1 year anniversary of the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. After years of planning and heavy involvement with author J.K. Rowling herself, on June 18, 2010 Hogsmeade opened it’s gates to muggles for the very first time. Crowds swelled to Islands of Adventure, with at one point on opening day the line...