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Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship to feature first roller coaster at sea

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship to feature first roller coaster at sea

Dec 13, 2018 Attractions, News Comments Off on Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship to feature first roller coaster at sea

BOLT is an all-electric roller coaster that allows two riders in a motorcycle-like vehicle to race along a track 187 feet above sea level, enabling guests to experience the sea in an exciting new way...
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Branson Landing bringing new experiences (and an alpine coaster) to Missouri

Branson Landing bringing new experiences (and an alpine coaster) to Missouri

Jul 05, 2017 Attractions, Features, Headlines, News, North America Comments Off on Branson Landing bringing new experiences (and an alpine coaster) to Missouri

by Collin Wheeler Big things are happening at Gray, TN based FACE Amusement. In the fall of 2016, FACE Amusement President Bucky Mabe announced a decision to expand to the Branson, MO market with the...
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Gerstlauer and Ride Entertainment Bring Coaster Fun Back to Casino Pier

Gerstlauer and Ride Entertainment Bring Coaster Fun Back to Casino Pier

Jun 29, 2017 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Gerstlauer and Ride Entertainment Bring Coaster Fun Back to Casino Pier

Hydrus sports the newest Euro-Fighter vehicles, which Gerstlauer has been working on for some time.
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Alton Towers’ AIR Flying Coaster Being Transformed into Galactica VR Coaster

Alton Towers’ AIR Flying Coaster Being Transformed into Galactica VR Coaster

Jan 13, 2016 Headlines, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks Comments Off on Alton Towers’ AIR Flying Coaster Being Transformed into Galactica VR Coaster

Alton, UK — In a ground breaking move set to revolutionize the world of theme parks, Alton Towers Resort announces that it is launching a roller coaster entirely dedicated to virtual reality,...
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VIDEO: Hades at Olympus Park Getting 360 Treatment

VIDEO: Hades at Olympus Park Getting 360 Treatment

Nov 14, 2012 Uncategorized Comments Off on VIDEO: Hades at Olympus Park Getting 360 Treatment

Orlando, FL, USA (November 13, 2012) — Gravity Group is redesigning the Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA wooden coaster to feature new trains, a 135-degree overbanked turn, and a 360-degree element....
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Premier Rides Designing World’s Tallest and Fastest Looping Coaster for Six Flags

Premier Rides Designing World’s Tallest and Fastest Looping Coaster for Six Flags

Sep 28, 2012 Uncategorized Comments Off on Premier Rides Designing World’s Tallest and Fastest Looping Coaster for Six Flags

Baltimore, MD, USA (September 28, 2012) — Premier Rides has been selected by Six Flags Magic Mountain to design and build another record-breaking roller coaster for 2013. The Valencia,...
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Holiday World’s Voyage Coaster Profiled in New York Times

Holiday World’s Voyage Coaster Profiled in New York Times

Jul 06, 2012 Uncategorized Comments Off on Holiday World’s Voyage Coaster Profiled in New York Times

SANTA CLAUS, IND.—–As readers of The New York Times opened their daily paper July 3, the front page of the Science Section announced “Wood Takes A Thrilling Turn,” with the dateline...
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Dollywood Raises $37,000 For Eagle Rehabilitiation With Wild Eagle Ride Auction

Dollywood Raises $37,000 For Eagle Rehabilitiation With Wild Eagle Ride Auction

Mar 06, 2012 Uncategorized Comments Off on Dollywood Raises $37,000 For Eagle Rehabilitiation With Wild Eagle Ride Auction

Pigeon Forge, TN, USA (March 6, 2012) /BUSINESS WIRE/ — The first 52 rides on Dollywood’s highly anticipated $20 million Wild Eagle wing coaster sold out in less than 12 hours on Monday,...
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VIDEO: The Swarm, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, UK

VIDEO: The Swarm, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, UK

Mar 06, 2012 Uncategorized Comments Off on VIDEO: The Swarm, Thorpe Park, Chertsey, UK

Broken and panicked news reports are being transmitted from THORPE PARK. It is thought that a swarm of unknown creatures are attacking the area and have spread to Central London. WAR IS COMING.
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$27 M Leviathan roller coaster heads Cedar Fair $90 M capital investment for 2012 theme park operating season

$27 M Leviathan roller coaster heads Cedar Fair $90 M capital investment for 2012 theme park operating season

Nov 01, 2011 Uncategorized Comments Off on $27 M Leviathan roller coaster heads Cedar Fair $90 M capital investment for 2012 theme park operating season

The signature attraction of Cedar Fair’s 2012 expenditure program is the $27 million Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland in Toronto. This 306-foot-tall, 92-mph steel machine will be one of...
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