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West Coast’s first single rail coaster opens June 14 at California’s Great America

West Coast’s first single rail coaster opens June 14 at California’s Great America

Jun 12, 2018 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on West Coast’s first single rail coaster opens June 14 at California’s Great America

The design spirit of the ride is reflective of an off-road adventure, with immersive sensory theming that embraces the great outdoors of the Bay Area and Central Coast.
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Thea Classic: Cedar Point

Thea Classic: Cedar Point

Feb 13, 2018 #71 - MENA/Entertainment, 2018, Business, Events, Features, Latin America & Mexico, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Thea Classic: Cedar Point

Cedar Point is set to receive the Thea Classic Award from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in April 2018, and the honor is more than fitting.
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Revitalizing Kentucky Kingdom

Revitalizing Kentucky Kingdom

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Business, Features, Theme Parks Comments Off on Revitalizing Kentucky Kingdom

Thanks to Ed Hart, Kentucky Kingdom rolls on, heading toward a 30-year anniversary and a goal of 1 million visitors By Kevin Dazey Louisville, KY — Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay have a...
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Revolutionary Single Rail Coaster RailBlazer Marks Start of California Great America’s Transformation

Revolutionary Single Rail Coaster RailBlazer Marks Start of California Great America’s Transformation

Aug 16, 2017 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Revolutionary Single Rail Coaster RailBlazer Marks Start of California Great America’s Transformation

The design spirit of the ride is reflective of an off-road adventure, with immersive sensory theming that embraces the great outdoors of the Bay Area and Central Coast.
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Cedar Point Introduces 2018’s Steel Vengeance, World’s First “Hyper-Hybrid” Coaster

Cedar Point Introduces 2018’s Steel Vengeance, World’s First “Hyper-Hybrid” Coaster

Aug 16, 2017 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Cedar Point Introduces 2018’s Steel Vengeance, World’s First “Hyper-Hybrid” Coaster

Multiple airtime hills follow, including the world’s fastest airtime hill ever created on a hybrid roller coaster, and a 116-foot-tall outer-banked hill placing riders on an outward tilt while...
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Kings Dominion Twists The Woodie With 2018’s Twisted Timbers Coaster

Kings Dominion Twists The Woodie With 2018’s Twisted Timbers Coaster

Aug 16, 2017 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Kings Dominion Twists The Woodie With 2018’s Twisted Timbers Coaster

The coaster, previously known as The Hurler, is designed by Rocky Mountain Construction of Idaho, a company renowned for reimagining wooden coasters.
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Wonder Woman Soars with World’s First RMC Raptor at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Wonder Woman Soars with World’s First RMC Raptor at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Aug 03, 2017 News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Wonder Woman Soars with World’s First RMC Raptor at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

The ride will be the world’s first Raptor from Rocky Mountain Construction, a one-of-a-kind single-rail coaster on a visually impressive I-beam no wider than 15.5 inches
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Regional Parks Entice Season Passholders with New Attractions and Events

Regional Parks Entice Season Passholders with New Attractions and Events

May 30, 2017 Business, Features, Headlines, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Regional Parks Entice Season Passholders with New Attractions and Events

Rides such as Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth and Patriot, and events such as Red, White & Brews have become essential tools in retaining annual and seasonal passholders.
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European Star Award Honors Europe’s Top Parks and Attractions

European Star Award Honors Europe’s Top Parks and Attractions

Oct 05, 2016 Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, News, Theme Parks, Uncategorized, Water Parks, World markets Comments Off on European Star Award Honors Europe’s Top Parks and Attractions

Barcelona, Spain — The 5th edition of the European Star Award was presented in the Mexico area of PortAventura Park in conjunction with the European Attractions Show.  Awarded by International...
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Going for a Ride: Engineering thrills

Going for a Ride: Engineering thrills

Aug 14, 2016 #63 Technology 2016, 2016, Features, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Uncategorized Comments Off on Going for a Ride: Engineering thrills

Great Coasters International, Vekoma, Mack Rides, Chance Rides, and Rocky Mountain Construction share their latest developments in coaster design with InPark contributor Kevin Dazey.
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