Although the 2011 summer season is just getting started, several parks are have already begun construction on their 2012 coasters. Typically, projects that begin so early are certainly no small feat, and are often some of the most expensive coasters of the year. Hershey Park has long been hinting at their 2012 addition with their self-created Ride Institue of Technology website,...
Although the ride is still not open, today Knoebel’s fans and coaster fanatics got a glimpse of the Flying Turns roller coaster. The park released a POV video of a GoPro camera mounted on one of the coaster’s chasis going down the track. From first glance, I have to say I am very impressed with the speed and pacing of the...
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Star Tours is now open at Disneyland!
The third Euro-Fighter in the United States, Dare Devil Dive, is now open at Six Flags Over Georgia.
New for 2011, Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia is just the third Euro-Fighter to open in the United States. Beginning with a 90-degree incline, the cars crest the lift before dropping down a beyond vertical drop accelerating to 52 mph....
Starting this Friday, June 3, 2011, guests at the Disneyland Resort will be able to experience Soundsational Summer marking the opening summer of 4 different attractions across both parks. In Disney California Adventure, Little Mermaid and Goofy’s Sky School will open to guests for the first time, and across the esplanade in Disneyland, Star Tours and Mickey’s Soundsational Parade are...
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We’re just 2 days away from the grand opening of Cheetah Hunt at Busch Gardens Tampa. The highly anticipated summer 2011 addition features one of the largest layouts of any single coaster on the planet traversing a massive section of the park. To excite guests, today the park released a point of view video (sans audio) that shows the...
The Merlin Entertainment Group will open their newest LEGOLAND property in Winter Haven, Florida on October 15, 2011. The new kid-friendly theme park will feature 50 mild rides geared towards kids ages 2-12. The new park takes over the former Cypress Gardens locations and will build on the existing attractions. Highlights include a Coastersaurus wooden coaster, a pirates-themed live action...