Enthusiast Blogs
Theme Park Enthusiast Blogs add a personal touch to the latest news and they offer first-person accounts & tips. Below, you’ll find the latest headlines from the top theme park enthusiast blogs.
- Dare Devil Dive Coming to Six Flags Over Georgia in 20111 September 2010, 9:07 pm
We can check off another one of the 11 Rumored Attractions for 2011. Today, Six Flags Over Georgia announced that they’ll be adding Dare Devil Dive in 2011. The looping roller coaster will feature a vertical lift, beyond vertical drop, and three inversions. Here’s more from Six Flags Over Georgia’s web site: Dare Devil Dive’s mission [...]... - Intimidator 305 @ Kings Dominion | Roller Coaster Reviews31 August 2010, 10:44 am
Kings Dominion’s Intense NASCAR-Themed Giga Coaster Doesn’t Dissapoint The train rockets around the final turn. Guests waiting in the queue hear it roar by and into the final brakes. Somehow the short stretch of magnetic brakes slow the charging train to a crawl. Immediately, the train erupts with adrenaline-fueled applause and laughter as Intimidator 305 has just [...]... - WindSeekers Announced for Cedar Point, Kings Island, Knott’s & Canada’s Wonderland26 August 2010, 4:08 am
Four WindSeekers To Debut at Cedar Fair Parks in 2011 Anyone monitoring Theme Park Syndicate on Tuesday might have thought they were experiencing deja vu. All afternoon theme park news sites and blogs were reporting on announcement after announcement as Cedar Fair announced the addition of a new ride called WindSeeker at Cedar Point, Kings Island, [...]... - Superman Krypton Coaster | Most Wanted Roller Coasters24 August 2010, 11:11 am
For the first time Most Wanted Roller Coasters features a roller coaster in the U.S. San Antonio, Texas is home to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The park is located in an old quarry and some of the roller coasters use the quarry cliffs in their layout. Here’s a satelitte view of the park. The most [...]... - Kings Dominion Trip & My 200th Coaster20 August 2010, 12:20 pm
For my next and probably last trip of the season I’ll be headed back to my home state and former home park. Kings Dominion is where it all began for me. I had only ridden a few smaller roller coasters until I was coerced into riding Grizzly. Next thing I knew I was hooked. I’ve [...]... - Sky Rocket @ Kennywood | Roller Coaster Reviews18 August 2010, 5:20 pm
Aric Davis is a working writer, body piercer, and the author of From Ashes Rise. He rarely updates his website, www.aricdavis.com, but plans to someday. When not writing, Aric can be found riding rollercoasters, playing hockey, listening to punk rock and knocking holes in people. If you’re at a park in the Midwest and see [...]...
- The Mountain is Alive with the Sound of Music3 September 2010, 12:29 am
Onboard audio has been incorporated into roller coasters with varying degrees of success. The makeover of Superman: Ride of Steel at Six Flags Over New England into Bizarro included the addition of an onboard soundtrack that is largely unintelligible and does next to nothing to add to the (already wonderful) ride. When Space Mountain at Disneyland was overhauled a few years ago, however, its accompanying soundtrack helped transform and reestablish the relatively mild coaster into an E-ticket exp...
- The Wonder Wheel Goes 'Round and 'Round2 September 2010, 12:00 am
Coney Island has changed significantly in the years since its iconic Wonder Wheel began turning in 1920. With the opening of Luna Park this year, the once-preeminent amusement area's fortunes may be turning for the better. Through bad times and good, the Cyclone, Nathan's Famous, and the Wonder Wheel have remained constants on Brooklyn's famed boardwalk. Deno's Wonder Wheel Park is throwing a party this Saturday, Sept. 4, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its 150-foot swinging Ferris wheel. T... - Howling, Screaming, and Alone31 August 2010, 6:18 am
Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights draws monster-sized crowds and is the bloody best theme park Halloween event in Florida--if not the world. But that doesn't mean the Sunshine State's other theme parks don't offer their own bloody good Halloween fun once the sun goes down. Busch Gardens Tampa, which has been amping up the antics at its Howl-O-Scream event the past few years tries something new this scary season with the Alone House. As the name suggests, instead of going through a haun... - Think Sandusky Means Coasters? You're All Wet.30 August 2010, 12:15 am
I say, "Sandusky, Ohio," and you think...coasters, right? Lots and lots of coasters at Cedar Point. Well sure, the thrill-ride haven is Sandusky's most famous landmark. But with the proliferation of water parks, particularly the indoor water park resorts that have opened over the past few years, there are other ways to have fun in Ohio's Lake Erie playground. While it's not at the level of Wisconsin Dells, the water park capital of the world, Sandusky's recent wave of water park resorts now mak... - Nothing to Fear but Fear Himself at Universal Orlando's HHN 201027 August 2010, 10:53 am
The theme for Universal Orlando's 20th annual Halloween Horror Nights is, well, "Twenty Years of Fear," and the anniversary celebration will include homages to past HHN characters such as The Director, The Storyteller, as well as an all-new character. According to Universal fear has a name and his (its?) name is...Fear. That's right. We have nothing to fear but Fear itself, except Fear is apparently this big, scary mastermind who has been looming in the background of HHN for 19 years. For year ... - I Was Intimidated in North Carolina (or Was it South Carolina?)26 August 2010, 10:11 am
A few days ago, I shared my review of Intimidator 305, the new Giga-Coaster at Kings Dominion in Virginia. The second leg of my Intimida-Tour (cribbed that pun from Theme Park Review) 2010 took me to Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina (although half of the border-hugging park sits in South Carolina), which also debuted an Intimidator coaster this season. While they share a similar name, theme, logo, and look, the two rides are actually quite different. Unlike the Virginia thrill machine, wh...
- Trip Report: Wildwood 201025 August 2010, 7:15 pm
A shore report featuring Morey's Piers and some random fair!... - Chang Coming to Six Flags Great Adventure7 August 2010, 10:42 am
Confirmed (somewhat) at a Jackson Twp planning board meeting.... - Lynx Full of Win Vol. 2: Waterslidez2 August 2010, 9:07 pm
Waterslides are the topic of this collection of win lynx!... - Trip Report: State Fair Meadowlands 201023 July 2010, 10:08 am
A trip report of the annual fair at the Meadowlands... - Video: Great American Scream Machine22 July 2010, 10:01 am
A tribute to the Scream Machine at Six Flags Great Adventure... - Trip Report: North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival 20103 July 2010, 5:51 pm
A surprisingly large fair in central NJ!...
- Clowns Come To Halloween Horror Nights. Again.27 July 2010, 6:01 pm
Universal Studios Hollywood has said nothing about Halloween Horror Nights that we don’t already know. Today is no exception. Thankfully this is not just a press release, though. Instead, we get a look at some concept art for one of the scare zones coming to Hollywood this year. Behold, the carnage of Klownz. You can check out all ten pieces of concept art here. Halloween Horror Nights opens in less than two months, so we’re bound to get something of substance soon. ... - Disney Isn’t Done Milking The Haunted Mansion22 July 2010, 8:49 pm
For those of you whose lives are not fully permeated by all things geeky, Comic Con is going on in San Diego as I type this. The annual event began today and will continue till Sunday, offering video game, comic book, and movie news to the rabid fans. The big surprise of the day came during the Tron: Legacy panel when director Guillermo Del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) announced that he will be writing and producing a new Haunted Mansion adaptation. Now, before you Disney fanatics start sharpeni... - The NAACP Wants California To Buy Neverland14 July 2010, 1:36 pm
I have now resigned myself to the fact that these Michael Jackson stories will never go away. Now the NAACP (The National Association for Advancement of Colored People) wants the state of California to turn Jackson’s doomed theme park into a California state park. My first reaction, of course, was that of disgust. Some weird stuff went down at that place, and I do not think that glorifying it as a state park is the right move. This is, of course, ignoring the fact that this land would have... - Girl Dies On Roller Coaster; And Again, No Ones Knows Why or How14 July 2010, 1:22 pm
I usually don’t report on amusement industry deaths for a couple of reasons. One, they really serve no purpose to you the reader, and more importantly (what, you guys thought you were the most important reason? Don’t be silly!) no real information ever comes out. Remember the Superman Tower of Power accident? You know, the one where that girl had her feet severed off by a rogue cable? Who was to blame for that? You may have your theories (and I certainly have mine) but here we are, t... - Four Reasons To Stay Away From Parks On The Fourth3 July 2010, 12:32 pm
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July in the United States, and we as Americans celebrate our independence from the Brits in all sorts of ways. We barbecue, we light fireworks, and most notably, we get wasted on mediocre beer. Other traditions range from going to the beach to visiting your local amusement park, and it is the last notion I mentioned that I hope to extract from your thought process completely. Why would I want to do that? Well, because I like you. Need more than that? Fine. Check out the... - Kong Returns2 July 2010, 1:57 pm
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to experience the brand new King Kong 360 3D portion of the ever popular Studio Tram Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. A lot of to do has been made about what is truthfully just a 90 second stop along the 1 hour tram route, and I’m very pleased to tell you that it is well worth the hype. The new sound stage home of Kong is located just north of the old collapsing bridge – we weren’t told exactly why his new location was not built ... ...
- SeaWorld set for Halloween Spooktacular2 September 2010, 2:13 pm
Abby Cadabby’s Halloween Adventure, a brightly colored outdoor maze, is returning for another year as part of SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular, the kid-friendlyevent that begins Oct. 9 at the theme park. Spooktacular features low-key trick-or-treating woven among 35 costumed sea creatures (some on wheels). There’s also a chance to meet Sesame Street resident Abby Cadabby at the end [...]... - Universal: Halloween Horror Nights offers group tours1 September 2010, 3:41 pm
Universal Orlando has revealed details — and pricing — of R.I.P. Tours and other group outings for its Halloween Horror Nights, which will start its 20th edition on Sept. 24. But let’s hit a point in the fine print first. All of the prices below are in addition to admission for HHN, which is an after-hours, [...]... - Busch Gardens: KaTonga show to close Sept. 631 August 2010, 4:10 pm
“KaTonga,” an Africa-inspired stage show that celebrates animal folklore, will end its run at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Sept. 6. It has been staged at the theme park’s Moroccan Palace Theater for more than six years and 10,000 shows. “KaTonga” will be replaced “this winter,” a Busch Gardens news release said, by “Cirque Dreams Jungle [...]... - Corn-maze countdown begins at Long & Scott Farms30 August 2010, 8:08 am
The annual corn maze at Long & Scott Farms will open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 2. The design of the maze this year is “Fresh From Florida,” and new features have been added to the event, one of which can earn visitors some sweet corn. The farm’s year-round “Corn-fusion” maze (made of ligustrum trees) will be transformed [...]... - Halloween Horror Nights plans: Face Fear at Universal Studios26 August 2010, 4:35 pm
Universal Studios officials continue to drop a clues about its upcoming 20th edition of Halloween Horror Nights. In a conference call late Thursday afternoon, creative minds behind the event talked about Fear, an “all-encompassing” character that we’ll be seeing more and more of (check out its mouth on billboards on Interstate 4 already). Rather than revive [...]... - Halloween Horror Nights: Universal reveals Horror Nights haunts, other details25 August 2010, 10:01 pm
Universal Orlando has uncovered details of its upcoming Halloween Horror Nights, which will be the 20th edition of the event. The after-hours, extra-ticket fright fest begins its 24-night run on Sept. 24 at Universal Studios theme park. Although it’s a big, round anniversary, the kind that might inspire retrospection or retro styling, Universal says the 2011 [...]...
- Hurricanes at DisneyWorld25 July 2010, 6:00 am
Ever wonder what happens if you’re on vacation at DisneyWorld when a hurricane comes through? Here’s Disney’s web page for the public and what happens.... - B & M debut new coaster type23 July 2010, 6:18 pm
The Coaster Critic has some information about a new coaster that B & M is making that looks to be a precursor to making an X2 type coaster. Being a big B & M fan, I’m looking forward to their take on X2. I just hope they build it in the US on the east... - Update on Seaworld death2 July 2010, 11:00 am
SeaWorld is trying to work out a deal with OSHA to end the investigation into the death of a trainer at the hands of one of their killer whales. Whether this will mean the handlers can ever get back in the water with whales has yet to be determined.... - Behind the scenes at World of Color1 July 2010, 6:29 am
Disney has released some control room footage from the new World of Color show at Disneyland.... - Busch Gardens Tampa to get new ride22 June 2010, 11:00 am
Mums the word, but Busch Gardens may be planning a cheetah based ride. they’ve put up a poster and put up several cheetah displays and a topiary in the area where a new ride is being built. Supposedly a copy of the track layout was leaked by a contractor who left it on a shared... - Disney’s World of Color18 June 2010, 6:15 am
Here’s a video of the new disney show in California. Guess it’s time to look at booking a flight…...
- A Blast From The Past - Millennium Force, The Rest Of The Story...So Far!2 September 2010, 2:17 pm
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- Halloween update: The latest from Universal Orlando, plus Busch Gardens Tampa & Williamsburg2 September 2010, 9:38 pm
By Domenik Jost: Universal Orlando just released a little sneak peak of the Halloween Horror Nights 20 commercial directed by the Spierig Brothers who are best known for having directed the horror movies Daybreakers (2009) and Undead (2003).If you don't want to wait until September 6, a version of the commercial has already aired at least once, and you can find it by scrolling down to the end of today's update and view it.***Busch Gardens Tampa has already opened it's Shop of Horror with a large... - Passing time on vacation with the Ice Game2 September 2010, 3:41 pm
By Robert Niles: Does anyone else play this game?My kids love this one: on airplanes, restaurants and other places that serve ice with a hole in the middle.Each player fishes one piece of ice from their drink (use spoons, please!), then threads it across the top of the glass, using a straw. Like this:Brian shows his competitive look while playing the Ice Game at Mythos in Universal's Islands of AdventureThe winner is the one whose ice drops last.Yes, this is incredibly silly. But it kills time w... - Me vs. the Walt Disney World Smiling Police2 September 2010, 11:38 am
By Robert Niles: Hey, I love Disney World cast members. Heck, I used to be one. But there's one thing that some Walt Disney World employees do which drives me nuts, and I really wish they'd stop.Here's the scene: My son and I are walking out of one of Epcot's Future World pavilions, just before lunchtime. We're heading over to The Land, but the August mid-day heat's already baking the park. As soon as we walk outside, the hot air slams us and my son just starts to melt. He'd been having a great ... - Disney's former chairman to take over Tribune?1 September 2010, 9:51 am
By Robert Niles: I tweeted about this a few days ago, but haven't yet addressed it on the site. It really doesn't have anything to do with theme parks, but since it involves one of the bigger names from the Walt Disney Company's history, I thought it worth mentioning here. It looks like former Disney chairman and CEO Michael Eisner is set to become the next chairman of the Tribune Company, the (now bankrupt) publisher of the Los Angeles Times and Orlando Sentinel, among other newspapers. Tribune... - Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy to replace Katonga at Busch Gardens Tampa1 September 2010, 9:18 am
By Robert Niles: Busch Gardens in Tampa has announced that it will be closing its live musical show Katonga on September 6, to replace it next year with a production of Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy.That show played on Broadway starting in June 2008. Currently, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy has two productions on the road, one at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, and the other (closing today, BTW) at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Connecticut. (That production stars former pop idol Debbie Gibson... - What's new on the discussion board: Disney World rumors and a Fantasmic rant31 August 2010, 4:33 pm
By Robert Niles: Here are some of the top new threads this week on the Theme Park Insider Discussion Board:Dan S asks for your picks as the Best/Worst Thrill rides at Walt Disney World?Tim W reviews some of the recent Rumors for WDW and asks which ones you'd like to see happen.Joe Brown's considering a trip to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and wants to know if it is worth the money.Nick Markham wonders about California Adventure Expansion: Phase 2Kylie Bee asks Where to stay in Anaheim for...
- Six Flags Over Georgia Announces Dare Devil Dive!1 September 2010, 10:43 am
It seems like the first Six Flags 2011 project has been announced. Six Flags Over Georgia will be recieving a Eurofighter, named Dare Devil Dive, for the 2011 season next year. This marks the first Eurofighter for Six Flags parks, and should proove to be a popular addition. “Dare Devil Dive’s mission begins as you’re [...]... - Halloween Horror Nights XX Announced28 August 2010, 6:21 pm
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando is going all out. For the past 19 years, one thing has been in control of all the screaming festivities each Halloween in Orlando, and this year, guests will get a chance to come face to face with it, Fear. Fear uses his powers [...]... - Carowinds announces Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular for 201127 August 2010, 7:06 pm
After lots of Teasing, Carowinds finally announced their addition for 2011: Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular. Featuring more than half a million LED lights, this new nighttime festival will extend from Country Fair to Planet Snoopy. The latest technology will be soon brought into the park for this sensory spectacular. To allow as many people as possible [...]... - Favorite Walt Disney World Resorts27 August 2010, 5:17 pm
One of my favorite things about the Walt Disney World resort is the wide selection of resorts you can stay at during your visit. Every hotel on the property is outstanding, and no matter what your price range is, you’ll find a resort. Here’s a few of my favorite resorts. There’s also a surprise at [...]... - Poll Results: Waterparks?25 August 2010, 8:00 am
We asked for your thoughts on water parks! What did you think of them? Great place to spend a hot day? Hate them? Maybe you love the idea but just isn’t your thing. We asked Park Thoughts readers and an overwelming majority chose the 1st answer: “Love them, great way to cool off in the [...]... - Two More Windseekers, Cedar Point and Kings Island24 August 2010, 12:43 pm
______ Cedar Point’s Facebook page has just announced their new 2011 attraction, Windseeker! It will be located on the beach right next to Wicked Twister, the park’s Intamin Impulse coaster. It will be an exact clone of its counterparts in Knott’s Berry Farm and Canada’s Wonderland. For more information on these rides, you can read [...]...
- Universal Studios Hollywood unveils Halloween Horror Nights 2010 mazes and scare zones1 September 2010, 8:57 am
Halloween Horror Nights 2010 returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a lineup of all-too-familiar freak show faces — Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Chucky and Jigsaw — that we’ve seen many times before. HHN 2010 will feature five haunted mazes and six scare zones over 17 nights: Sept. 24 and 25 and Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, [...]... - WindSeeker thrill ride to alter Knott’s Berry Farm skyline in 201124 August 2010, 11:17 am
The 301-foot-tall WindSeeker promises to change Knott’s Berry Farm’s skyline when the spinning swing ride debuts at the Buena Park theme park in 2011. WindSeeker will carry 64 riders in twin-seat gondolas to the top of the tower, where the ride’s metal arms will extend out at a 45-degree angle and spin for one minute at [...]... - Preview of Radiator Springs Racers ride coming in 2012 to Disney California Adventure21 August 2010, 1:01 pm
What’s better than an E Ticket ride? How about an F Ticket? Radiator Springs Racers promises to redefine our expectations of an E Ticket attraction by combining a classic dark ride with a thrilling head-to-head drag race. Currently under construction at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, the $200-million ride, scheduled to make its debut in 2012, will [...]... - ‘Cars’ town of Radiator Springs coming to life at Disney California Adventure in 201218 August 2010, 9:01 am
Radiator Springs will celebrate California’s car culture with a nostalgic trip down Route 66 when the fictional film town built for and by cars makes its debut at Disney California Adventure in 2012. Cars Land, the 12-acre themed land under construction at DCA, will feature three new rides set amid a faithful re-creation of the isolated [...]... - Red Car Trolley to ply Disney California Adventure streets in 201214 August 2010, 1:01 pm
It’s a testament to Disney California Adventure’s disconnect from the vision of its famously transportation-obsessed namesake that the Anaheim theme park was built without a ride dedicated to a bus, streetcar or train. Across the way, Disneyland’s Main Street USA bristles with vehicular traffic: A horse-drawn streetcar, a fire engine, a “horseless carriage” and double-decker bus [...]... - Universal Studios Hollywood reveals details about Halloween Horror Nights 201013 August 2010, 2:29 pm
Halloween Horror Nights 2010 will feature five haunted mazes and six scare zones over 17 nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. The 2010 dates: Sept. 24 and 25 and Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31. That’s every Friday and Saturday over six consecutive weekends, plus a [...]...
- Utah State Fair goes smoke-free2 September 2010, 6:42 pm
For the first time in its 155-year history, the Utah State fair is going smoke-free. Utah State Fair spokeswoman Denise Allen says fair organizers adopted a nonsmoking policy because of second-hand smoke health concerns. She says many public events and venues are adopting similar policies. To accommodate fair-goers who do smoke, Allen say some areas of the Utah State Fairpark grounds will be set aside as smoking areas. The fair runs Sept. 9-19. Allen says the fair’s 11-day attendance has held ... - Nebraska State Fair attendance beats expectations - KTIV NewsChannel 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and Sports2 September 2010, 1:02 pm
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - People who thought attendance at the Nebraska State Fair would drop when it moved to Grand Island from Lincoln are being proved wrong. Fair officials said Thursday that attendance through Tuesday is higher than it was in 2008. Fewer have walked through the fair gates than in 2009. But fair officials note that attendance that year was higher than normal because it was the last year the event was held in Lincoln. Attendance so far has exceeded the expectations of some fair boa... - Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosion - Yahoo! News2 September 2010, 12:23 pm
NEW ORLEANS, La. – A mile-long oil sheen spread Thursday from an offshore petroleum platform burning in the Gulf of Mexico off Lousiana, west of the site of BP's massive spill. Coast Guard Petty Officer Bill Coklough said the sheen, about 100 feet wide, was spotted near the platform owned by Houston-based Mariner Energy Inc. He said Mariner had deployed three firefighting vessels to the site and one already was in place fighting the blaze. The Coast Guard says no one was killed in the explosio... - State fair attendance tops 600,0002 September 2010, 10:27 am
Further solidifying its place on the Kentucky event calendar, 602,897 visitors traveled to the Kentucky Exposition Center for the 2010 Kentucky State Fair. The fair attracted the second-highest attendance total in four years and surpassed 600,000 attendees for the second consecutive year. In 2009, the fair welcomed 621,795 visitors. via www.courierpress.com... - State Fair attendance sees large decrease last three days2 September 2010, 10:27 am
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. -- The Minnesota State Fair has seen a large decrease in attendance over the last three days, according to number's on the fair's web site. via www.kare11.com... - Attendance drops for Fayette County Fair;net for year in the black2 September 2010, 10:25 am
WEST UNION - Attendance for the 2010 Fayette County Fair dropped an estimated 3,935 from last year’s event to approximately 12,000 people. The figure is the lowest since 2006 when only 10,000-plus people were reported to have passed through the gates in West Union. While fair numbers were down, Fayette County Agricultural Society (Fair) Board members were informed last Tuesday that the organization has netted $7,675 from October 2009-Aug.24, 2010. via communitynewspapergroup.com...
- Disney California Adventure Announces "ElecTRONica!2 September 2010, 10:53 am
As they say in the digital world of TRON, “Greetings, Programs!” Today, we’re sharing concept art that gives you a first look at the new party we’re calling ElecTRONica. I’m told it’s the greatest nighttime dance party to ever rock Disney California Adventure park. Beginning October 8, the interactive, digital world of “TRON: Legacy” will light up Hollywood Pictures Backlot as we gear up for the film’s release on December 17. This will be a cool opportunity to peek insi... - Six Flags Great America Announces Hurricane Harbor Expansion1 September 2010, 6:27 pm
Coming in 2011 – Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor. The newly expanded water park will boast more slides and attractions than any other in the state! ... - Six Flags Over Georgia Announces Dare Devil Dive1 September 2010, 10:56 am
Calling all daredevils. In 2011, Six Flags Over Georgia will introduce Dare Devil Dive, a "euro fighter" coaster with an amazing drop that's BEYOND vertical. Dare Devil Dive's mission begins as you're pulled straight up to the sky on a special vertical chain lift, then slowly roll to the top of the tower nearly 100-feet in the air. After an agonizing pause at the crest of the summit, you plummet downward at an angle that is beyond straight down — it actually angles inward at a bli... - Cedar Fair Parks Accounces New Rides for 4 Parks WindSeeker24 August 2010, 12:48 pm
Today, four Cedar Fair parks announced a new thrillride for 2011: Windseeker! Standing over 300 feet tall, Windseeker, designed by Mondial, will take riders high in the air for a ride like no other. Knotts Berry Farm, Canada's Wonderland, Kings Island, and Cedar Point, are the parks set to receive this new ride. ... - QOTD: What's the scariest ride you've ever been on?22 August 2010, 9:23 pm
Photo cred: Vlastula We've all most likely been on many, many roller coasters. But sometimes theres that one that just makes you say WOW. This brings me to the question of the day: What's the scariest ride you've ever been on? Or is there one so scary that you won't even ride it? Let us know in the comments.... - Carowinds' Cyclone Has Been Churning for 30 Years17 August 2010, 8:22 pm
Photo courtesy of Carowinds. Carowinds has a special birthday to celebrate. On August 21st, Carowinds' Carolina Cyclone will turn 30 years old. Opened in March 1980, The arrow looper was the first roller coaster to have 4 inversions. The ride has taken more 28 million guests on a head spinning journey. "We are thrilled to celebrate the Carolina Cyclone’s thirtieth birthday here at Carowinds, When it was built in nineteen-eighty, it was the first of its kind; a revolutionary coaster. T...
- Mansion Mayhem at The Haunted Mansion25 September 2010, 2:00 pm
The Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts present - Mansion Mayhem at The Haunted Mansion, on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Event price is $30 for card carrying DAFE members or guests of a DAFE member. This event will also be open to the first 15 DAFE Facebook members (based on postmarks) as well.... - Coastin’ by the ocean10 July 2010, 11:00 am
Morey’s Piers has invited DAFE to there 2010 event on July 10 and 11. A $10 food voucher! Saturday Night Luau at Rendezvous Beach Picnic Pavilion! Registration includes a Splash-n-Ride wristband for both Saturday & Sunday! Exclusive gifts and surprises! “On The Drawing Board” with Will & Jack! Behind the scenes tour! ERT on 24 attractions All for only $45 Download the flyer Share/Save... - DAFE Teams with ACE for Seaside Screams IV at Casino Pier9 July 2010, 9:24 am
Sunday July 25. $10.00 per person paid on the day of the event (cash or credit). Registration will be from 10:30am to 11:15am. No advanced registration.... - New DAFE Member Park Discounts7 July 2010, 12:24 pm
Card carrying DAFE members now receive discounted tickets to: * Pittsburgh's ScareHouse and to 7 of PARC Management's largest properties: * Elitch Gardens in Denver * Darien Lake in Buffalo * Frontier City in Oklahoma * Magic Springs in Little Rock * Wild Waves near Tacoma * Water World California in Concord * SplashTown near Houston. The discount is for main-gate admission, both day tickets and season passes, and prices are different for each pr... - Happy Birthday Whacky Shack!22 May 2010, 9:00 am
Waldameer's Whacky Shack is turning 40 this year! Join DAFE and party with us including a special "Lights-on" walkthrough of the Whacky Shack and Pirate's Cove, ERT (exclusive ride time), and an "All you can eat" two hour XScream lunch! Saturday May 22, 2010....
