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Alton Towers vs. Thorpe Park – Which is the Best UK Theme Park?

Submitted by • about 7 days ago

www.themeparktourist.com - Alton Towers and Thorpe Park are no doubt two of the largest and finest theme parks in the world. Many people would name these two as the top duo in the UK. The only question is - which is better?

What Would Walt Do? Book

Submitted by • about 13 days ago

amusementauthority.blogspot.com - What Would Walt Do is a new book written by project manage D. M. Miller and the question "what would Walt do" came up every time a decision had to be made.

Funtown Splashtown USA to Add New Water Slides in 2012

Submitted by • February 7, 2012

sfneonlinenews.blogspot.com - In 2012 Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine is adding a water slide complex made by WhiteWater West.

The Giant at Six Flags New England Continues Growing

Submitted by • February 5, 2012

sfneonlinenews.blogspot.com - SFNE Online's newest update on Goliath at Six Flags New England. The skyline at SFNE will be forever changed with the addition of this steel giant.

SF Magic Mountain Puts Lights in Goliath Trains

Submitted by • January 29, 2012

bit.ly - As part of filming for their 2012 tv commercial, Six Flags Magic Mountain outfitted a Goliath train with internal lights to film the coaster running the track at night. Very unique look!

Canada’s Wonderland Posts Leviathan Construction Photos

Submitted by • January 22, 2012

www.facebook.com - Canada's Wonderland has posted new construction photos of their new massive Bolliger & Mabillard giga roller coaster, Leviathan.

La Ronde Announces Vol Ultime – Ultimate Flight

Submitted by • January 22, 2012

www.laronde.com - Located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Six Flags affiliated park La Ronde announced a new ride for 2012. The park will add a 45 meter (15 story) tall tower swing ride called Vol Ultime which translates in English to Ultimate Flight. Also, ...

New Verbolten Teaser Video Shows More of the Ride

Submitted by • January 14, 2012

www.thecoastercritic.com - There's a new teaser video for Busch Gardens Williamsburg's highly anticipated new roller coaster called Verbolten. It's the compilation of clips that have been released via QR codes. It looks great! I'm hoping they can pull off this great theming. ...

Alton Towers Secret Weapon 7: Revealed

Submitted by • January 7, 2012

parkthoughts.com - A lot seem to think Alton Towers is building a Euro-Fighter, but I think otherwise. So, what should we expect from Alton Towers' latest "secret weapon"

Lake Compounce Riptide Racer + Water Park Expansion Update

Submitted by • January 6, 2012

bit.ly - A quick construction update on Lake Compounce and their multi-year water park expansion. The first addition in the expansion is Riptide Racer.

Alton Towers’ 2013 Roller Coaster

Submitted by • January 6, 2012

coasterguy.wordpress.com - Alton Towers' new coaster opening in 2013. It is supposedly going to be the longest Gerstlauer Euro Fighter yet.

JAWS makes room for Harry Potter expansion at Universal Orlando

Submitted by • January 6, 2012

parkthoughts.com - A Universal Studios Florida original is closing down. Could its replacement be a spectacular Harry Potter expansion? Or are the wizards invading too much of Universal Orlando?

Six Flags Looking to Redo Their Website?

Submitted by • January 4, 2012

sfneonlinenews.blogspot.com - Is Six Flags looking to redesign their website that is heavily based on Adobe Flash?

A Review of the New Ride Sims Game

Submitted by • January 4, 2012

amusementauthority.blogspot.com - A new take on the theme park ride online games is called Ride Sims which puts you in control of all your favorite theme park rides & attractions. Basically, you are put in the control room of one of nine ...

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Guests Interact with Theme Park Scenery by Sending Text Messages

Submitted by • October 5, 2011

www.themeparkpost.com - This could be a sign of things to come. A theme park in Europe (Sommerland Sjaelland) has created a system that allows guests to interact with the scenery via SMS. By sending a text message at certain places within the ...

Ron Toomer Has Passed Away

Submitted by • September 27, 2011

coasterguy.wordpress.com - The amusement industry legend Ron Toomer has died peacefully in his sleep.

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Ride Layout

Submitted by • September 19, 2011

amusementauthority.blogspot.com - How does Spiderman work? The ride basically uses a six axis Stewart platform mounted to a vehicle chassis with the added ability to rotate due to a ring and pinion gear system. Attached are a few drawings from ...

Verbolten Launch Roller Coaster Coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Submitted by • September 17, 2011

www.thecoastercritic.com - Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced the details of their 2012 roller coaster Verbolten today. As the info comes out, I'll be updating this post and giving my take on the new ride. So far, it looks like what was already known ...

The Top 5 Ride Manufacturers

Submitted by • August 29, 2011

coasterguy.wordpress.com - This is a list of my top 5 favorite companies that create the rides we all know and love.

Top 5 New Coasters in 2011

Submitted by • August 29, 2011

coasterguy.wordpress.com - The top 5 coasters that are opening in 2011 according to me. I haven't been on any of them so this is what I think looks like the best.

Leviathan 2012 coaster at Canda’s Wonderland

Submitted by • August 18, 2011

parkthoughts.com - Leviathan is going to be a 306 foot B&M giga coaster coming to Canada's Wonderland in 2012. It will be B&M's first ever giga coaster.

Six Flags New England Getting An Inverted Boomerang Coaster

Submitted by • August 17, 2011

bit.ly - According to an article at MASSLive.com, Six Flags New England is indeed getting a Giant Inverted Boomerang coaster.

Roller Coaster Tours: A Dream Summer for Coaster Fans

Submitted by • August 15, 2011

www.thecoastercritic.com - The Coaster Critic summarizes some of the roller coaster tours from the summer of 2011.

Vintage Park Photos: Walt Disney World 1979

Submitted by • August 15, 2011

www.coaster101.com - While digging through a bunch of my parents old photo albums I came across a number of old pictures from a bunch of different theme parks. In the coming weeks I’ll be sharing pictures Disney World, Disneyland, Wyandot Lake, Cedar ...

BGW 2012 Coaster Construction Timetable

Submitted by • August 15, 2011

bgwfans.com - A member has posted a document showing the rough timetable outlined for construction of the 2012 coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Universal Studios Hollywood Pictures from 1985

Submitted by • August 15, 2011

amusementauthority.blogspot.com - I discovered a treasure trove of pictures in some of my parents old photo albums. First up is a set of photos taken at Universal Studios Hollywood taken in 1985. The first picture is actually of the house used in ...

Port Aventura 2012 Roller Coaster Construction

Submitted by • August 12, 2011

www.pa-community.com - To accompany Dragon Khan, the park will be building a new B&M Hyper. Construction is taking place both in Dragon Khan's foot print as well as extending way back. A fence has been set up surrounding the train ...

Riding the World’s Steepest Roller Coaster – Takabisha

Submitted by • August 11, 2011

parkthoughts.com - Recently I had the delight of riding the world’s steepest coaster – Takabisha (this apparently means ‘dominant’ in Japanese); a Gerstlauer Euro Fighter taken to the extreme at Fuji-Q highlands in Fujikyu Japan.

SF Magic Mountain Puts Lights in Goliath Trains

Submitted by • January 29, 2012

bit.ly - As part of filming for their 2012 tv commercial, Six Flags Magic Mountain outfitted a Goliath train with internal lights to film the coaster running the track at night. Very unique look!

The Giant at Six Flags New England Continues Growing

Submitted by • February 5, 2012

sfneonlinenews.blogspot.com - SFNE Online's newest update on Goliath at Six Flags New England. The skyline at SFNE will be forever changed with the addition of this steel giant.

Funtown Splashtown USA to Add New Water Slides in 2012

Submitted by • February 7, 2012

sfneonlinenews.blogspot.com - In 2012 Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, Maine is adding a water slide complex made by WhiteWater West.

What Would Walt Do? Book

Submitted by • about 13 days ago

amusementauthority.blogspot.com - What Would Walt Do is a new book written by project manage D. M. Miller and the question "what would Walt do" came up every time a decision had to be made.

Alton Towers vs. Thorpe Park – Which is the Best UK Theme Park?

Submitted by • about 7 days ago

www.themeparktourist.com - Alton Towers and Thorpe Park are no doubt two of the largest and finest theme parks in the world. Many people would name these two as the top duo in the UK. The only question is - which is better?

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