UK-listed theme parks operator Merlin Entertainments PLC is set to be bought by the Danish family that controls toy maker Lego AS, US private equity firm Blackstone and a Canadian pension fund for $7.5 Billion (USD). The news was reported by the Financial Times on Thursday. The newspaper noted that the deal would mark one of […]

The long abandoned Hopi Hari Intamin coaster may finally be built, but in the UK. Originally, Hopi Hari (Brazilian theme park) was planning to build a Colossus clone at the start of the decade. The park fell into a financial crisis and was unable to build the ride, which led to the delivered track and […]

After a three-year hiatus, the iconic Colossos wooden roller coaster at the Heide Park returns this year promising to be better and more immersive than ever! In early January 2018, Heide Park (located in Soltau, Lower Saxony, Germany) announced that Colossos, the giant Intamin wooden coaster at the park, would be renovated. Colossos, which has […]

A roller coaster capable of doing spin-outs and other racing moves was unveiled today by innovative ride manufacturer Dynamic Attractions at the global exposition for theme park operators put on by the International Attractions and Amusement Parks Association (IAAPA). “The Dual Power Coaster the world’s most advanced roller coaster vehicle,” states Hao Wang, President, Dynamic […]

Polin Waterparks is pleased to announce the opening of the world’s first Storm Racer Waterslide at Aqualand Frejus in France. Storm Racer incorporates a variety of key features that set it apart from every previously designed waterslide in the industry: unique geometry, high capacity, a pioneering ride configuration and an exclusive, interactive “Watersplash” feature that […]

Triotech, creator of award winning media-based attractions, celebrates its 350th installation worldwide and continues its growth as “Creators of fun”. The star product of this success is Triotech’s XD Dark Ride interactive theater. In fact, Triotech deployed its 180th XD Dark Ride attraction in Ecuador. This installation is located in Safari Xtreme park at Malecon […]

In 2015 Hansa Park stunned the coaster community with Karnan. In 2019, the park is reaching new heights, both literally and figuratively, with Highlander, the world’s tallest and fastest Gyro Drop. Highlander will drop 24 riders from 393 feet up, while reaching speeds of over 75 MPH. The ride will also be the first Funtime […]

Triotech, market leader in interactive media-based attractions, recently installed its XD Dark Ride interactive theater for the first time in 4 new countries – Asia: Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. The company counts more than 60 attractions in East and South East Asia deployed across several segments, from FECs to amusement parks or as stand-alone […]

The classic Jardin d’Acclimatation in Paris, France has descided to undergo a renovation. Along with new steampunk themes spread throughout the park, two new rides are also being added — Speed Rockets and L’astrolabe. The Speed Rockets coaster is a custom design of the Gerstlauer Bobsled wild mouse coasters. The ride will stand 36.1 feet […]

Back in 2004, HersheyPark shocked the world by announcing Turbulence was coming in the Carrousel Circle section of the iconic park. Turbulance would have been the World’s first Frequent Faller ride from Interactive Rides. It was unique in that not only were riders suspended on the side of the track, the cars would rock back and […]