Six Flags Magic Mountain, has announced the latest addition to its unparalleled coaster dynasty — West Coast Racers, the parks 20th coaster and the world’s first racing launch coaster — slated to open in 2019. Unlike traditional coasters, this one-of-a-kind racing coaster will feature two side-by-side tracks with four individual high-speed launches. The race covers…
Ever since Kings Island’s announcement of Kings Mills Antique Autos, enthusiasts and fans have been curious about the details of the new attraction. Today, during a walk-back of the Racer, the park provided new details about the ride. The length of the new ride will be approximately 1300 feet long. The ride will span from…
We have recently uncovered some documents that point to a big year for SeaWorld San Antonio in 2019. Even after receiving Wave Breaker in 2017, it seems the park is expanding in both the rides and slides portion of the park. For Aquatica, it seems that the park will be receiving a brand new slide…
New York’s Coney Island is about to get a whole lot bigger, as Luna Park has announced their plans for expansion. The two year plan presented by the iconic park has the park receiving both upgrades and a ropes course in 2019, followed by a log flume in 2020. The expansion will increase the size…
Just 3 years after adding a Loop Roller Coaster, CJ Barrymore’s is at it again, with their largest expansion yet. In 2019, the park located about 30 minutes outside of Detroit, will add 3 new rides, 2 of the new rides are from Soaring Eagle and the other from SBF/Visa. The rides from Soaring Eagle…
Ever since yesterday’s cryptic post by Cedar Point, enthusiasts were wondering what the park was getting in 2019. Today, Cedar Point revealed their latest addition for the upcoming season. The park announced Dinosaurs Alive will be closing on Labor Day. It’s replacement, Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island, will open in 2019. The announcement was made…
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…
Fourteen years to the day of the Les Taxis antique car ride giving its last rides on August 16, 2004, Kings Island announced the return of the immensely popular family favorite on Thursday. The standing-room only crowd in the Festhaus cheered loudly when doors off to the side of the stage swung open and Kings…
Less than a year after debuting Electric Eel, SeaWorld SanDiego has submitted plans for another coaster. The new attraction, as detailed by the filing to the California Coastal Commission, is situated by the park’s Shipwreck Rapids attraction. The plan details the new attraction as: ” The proposed new 22-foot high coaster will cover approximately 800…
When Canada’s Wonderland opens its gates for the 2019 season, the park’s skyline will be forever transformed by Yukon Striker – the longest, fastest and tallest dive roller coaster in the world. Situated in the newly themed area Frontier Canada, Yukon Striker will be the country’s first dive coaster and the park’s 17th coaster, placing…
This morning, Dollywood announced a new $37 millon expansion, Wildwood Grove. The new land is nature themed, centered around the massive Wildwood Tree. The tree speaks to the heart of Dollywood with its brightly colored leaves and butterflies. Throughout the season, different concerts and events will take place at the Wildwood Tree. Keeping with the…
During last week’s American Coaster Enthusiast event at Coney Island in Cincinnati, it was briefly mentioned that the park was looking into the possibility of adding a set of flyers to their lineup. However, it was not stated whether the flyers would be a brand new model from Larson, or an authentic Bisch-Rocco ride similar…