‘News Flashes’ Archives
New Ferrari World GT Coaster Image »
The Coaster Critic's Blog has posted a new image from Ferrari World. Opening in the second half of 2010 in Abu Dhabi, the Ferrari-themed amusement park will be home to a racing launch coaster called GT Coaster. The ride's train cars are replicas of Ferrari F430 Spiders. Read more about the GT Coaster at: The Coaster Critic's Blog. Read more about [...]
Texas Giant to Become a Super Hybrid? »
Rocky Mountain Construction Group is redefining the term hybrid wood coaster with an innovative steel track system engineered to replace the current steel plated stacked board track system found on current wood coasters. This new system will cost less to install, require less maintenance and will offer an overall smoother ride while still [...]
Cedar Fair Bought by Apollo Equity Firm »
Cedar Fair was purchased today by equity firm Apollo Global Management for $2.4 Billion. It’s reminiscent of Blackstone’s purchase of Busch Gardens a few months ago. The New York Times has more: ”This transaction allows Cedar Fair unit holders to realize significant value from their investment in our company over recent trading levels,” [...]
Alton Towers Announces Thirteen for 2010 »
Alton Towers has started to reveal some details about their 2010 roller coaster, Thirteen. Billed as the world's scariest ride, the psychoaster could require riders to sign a waiver, be between the ages of 16 and 55, and limit rides to once per day. The Coaster Critic's Blog has more. Also, visit the official Alton Towers Thirteen web site.
Demon Drop to Dorney »
It seems that in an interesting turn of events that Intamin drop ride Demon Drop may be going to Dorney Park in Allentown, PA. Only a couple months ago, it seemed to be a fact that it would be moved to Knott's Berry Farm in California. Even the two runners of Cedar Point's On Point! blog said on the video of the last rides that it would be [...]
Coney Island’s Comeback »
Coney Island is on its way to making a full comeback. The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) put out a request for proposals (RFP) for the re-growth and development of 6.9 acres of property at the Coney Island amusement area. The proposal is looking at three parcels of land to be redeveloped in phases with the first section [...]
Alton Towers’ New Secret Weapon 6 Video »
Alton Towers Posts New Teaser Video for 2010 Coaster Alton Tower's just published a new teaser video of their 2010 roller coaster, currently known as "Secret Weapon 6". The only other hints that the park has given about the ride is that:The new ride, codenamed Secret Weapon 6, will be located upon the site previously home to the Corkscrew, and [...]
The Voyage Will Get Gravity Group’s Timberliner »
The Santa Claus, Indiana-based Holiday World has confirmed on their HoliBlog that the Voyage is getting a completely new type of train in the 2010 season. The new trains, called "Timberliners," sport a new lightweight design as well as a new wheel system designed to curve along with the track, giving the coaster a smoother and faster ride. [...]