Over the course of the last few weeks, we have presented several coasters from our new series “Lost Concepts”. From Kings Island’s Cat and Mouse, to Fiesta Texas’ TOGO creation, these lost concepts are rides that were proposed to parks, but were not selected or built. This week’s feature is a ride that was selected,…
Last week, Coaster Nation presented the long-lost Kings Island Cat and Mouse concept. This week, we have another never built coaster — this one from Fiesta Texas. In the late 1990’s Fiesta Texas was in a rapid expansion. The park originally opened with two coasters in 1992. In 1995 they were acquired by Six Flags,…
Over the last few weeks, COVID-19 has made a large impact on the amusement industry. From delayed openings to alterations of season passes, COVID-19 has mainly affected the operational standpoint of parks. Until today, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has been actively promoting the Sidewinder Safari coaster on their website. As of today (4/8/2020), the Safari…
When a park chooses a roller coaster to build, they often listen to multiple competing bids. Usually information about the bids never becomes public information, however a recently discovered article from 1987 provides insight into the decision making process. After the Bat was demolished, Kings Island was looking for a new signature coaster. When it…
Over the course of the last few seasons, Cedar Point has been rapidly updating the park with new rides (Steel Vengeance and Snake River Expedition) and new eateries such as French Quarter Confectionery, The Corral, and the soon to open Mac and Cheese Shack. Back in February, during the annual 2020 “Winter Chill Out” off…
One of the most innovative amusement park attractions over the last few years has been a product from Whitewater West called ‘The SlideWheel’. This new cutting edge attraction combines both the thrills of a high speed waterside and the slow gentle rotation of a Ferris Wheel. Here’s a demo model of the slide in action…
Kennywood fans can rejoice! The Old Mill will be returning to the park! Kennywood has announced the removal of three rides for 2020; Garfield’s Nightmare, Pounce Bounce, and Kiddieland’s Orbiter. The announcement was made by park officials during CoasterBash, an off-season event held in Pittsburgh for coaster enthusiasts. After a 15 years, everyone’s favorite lasagna…
Get your Route 66 kicks while riding the Route 66 West Coaster roller coaster at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, set to debut in Summer 2020. The reconcepting of Pacific Park’s steel roller coaster that races 55 feet above the Santa Monica Pier and provides unparalleled views of the Southern California coastline will cost more than…
Atari -one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and entertainment producers — today announced a deal with GSD Group — a leading innovation and strategy agency, led by founder Shelly Murphy and partner Napoleon Smith III — to acquire the rights to build video game-themed Atari Hotels in the United States, with the first…
At the start of Kings Dominion Virginia’s 2019 season, The Crypt was closed for large stretches of the season. There were rumors flying around on whether the ride would reopen in 2020. In a shocking surprise, Kings Dominion has made the following announcement today: “Today we have some news to share regarding one of our thrill…
After a long anticipated wait, we finally get a front seat ride on Texas Stingray — the new record breaking wooden roller coaster at SeaWorld San Antonio. Since the IAAPA reveal, work has quickly progressed as the new coaster was completed in early January. Over the course of the last few weeks, the ride underwent testing…
Fun Spot is adding another coaster to its Kissimmee park, and it finally has a name! The new steel roller coaster being constructed by E&F Miller Industries at Fun Spot Kissimmee will be called “Hurricane,” the company revealed earlier today. Last month, Fun Spot held a contest and asked fans to submit family-friendly Florida themed…