Kings Dominion announced today the addition of the United States’ 2nd giga coaster. This ride will be 305 feet tall and travel more than 90 mph. Some fans have been disappointed that it isn’t exactly what their imaginations had expected, but at $25 million we can hardly complain in this economy. It should be a great ride and as some people have said, it looks to be a “Maverick on steroids.” If this is true, it will make for one truly awesome ride. More to follow, but get the full details @ www.Intimidator305.com.
Posted in Roller Coasters.
Tagged with Intimidator 305, Kings Dominion, New Rides 2010.
I was recently at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL and came up with a short list of 10 improvements that I could see them make for 2010. While none of these are even rumors at this point, some of them are cheap enough and easy enough that it would be great to see them in place. Keep reading for the list.
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Posted in Beyond The Track.
I finally got around to going to Six Flags Great America this past Monday for the first time in 2 years. Boy was I impressed. The park has really come a long way since Mark Shapiro has taken over and the improvements were very noticable.
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Posted in Trip Reports.
Tagged with American Eagle, Batman: The Ride, Iron Wolf, Raging Bull, Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Superman: Ultimate Flight, Vertical Velocity, Viper.
This is a bit late but Sid over at the Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog posted some awesome new photos of the final few days of construction going on over in Draper. The park is really coming together and the splash bucket looks insane! Can’t wait to see this thing in action before I leave for my new home in Texas.
Posted in Water Parks.
Tagged with Construction, Cowabunga Bay.
Lately I’ve been asked by a few of my friends if Six Flags (being from Wisconsin they are referring to Great America, but I am answering for all the parks) is closing. The answer has always been, “No they are far from it.” This is the truth. Don’t listen to random rumors floating amongst your friends. Six Flags is not closing their doors. They are not going to collapse and disappear off the face of the earth.
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Posted in Industry News.
Tagged with Economy, Six Flags.
Six Flags Over Texas will begin to offer 6 visits for $49.99 beginning Friday to help families suffering from the economy. According to Mark Shapiro, the parks are doing amazingly well so far this summer. Listen to an interview from him over at KRLD – CEO Spotlight.
Also notable, Six Flags will be blowing up whole sections of the Texas Giant. Shapiro also stated the ride would be getting new trains and new controls. Sounds like all good things to me!
Check out the full article at the Star Telegram.
Posted in Industry News, Theme Parks.
Tagged with Economy, Six Flags, Six Flags Over Texas, Texas Giant.
Jackson, N.J. (May 22, 2009) /PRNewswire/ — Six Flags Great Adventure announced a transformation of epic proportions – the debut of BIZARRO. Themed around the DC Comics character Bizarro, this newly-enhanced roller coaster offers thrill-seekers the exhilaration of a Six Flags signature coaster combined with the unique storytelling of the twisted world of Bizarro. The experience features high tech special effects and a precisely orchestrated on-board audio production designed to assault the senses for a world-class “show” on a roller coaster.
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Posted in Roller Coasters.
Tagged with Bizarro, Six Flags, Six Flags Great Adventure.
Media day coverage of Buccaneer Battle @ Six Flags Great America can be found at the Theme Park Review.
Posted in Roller Coasters, Water Rides.
Tagged with Buccaneer Battle, New Rides 2009, Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Thrill Rides.
Terminator Salvation is now testing over at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Check out the pictures and video over at Theme Park Review.
Posted in Roller Coasters.
Tagged with Construction, New Rides 2009, Six Flags, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Testing.
Six Flags, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SIXF) announced today that it received the proceeds of a loan from a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. to fund approximately $53 million of 2009 “put” obligations related to its Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Over Georgia parks, including Six Flags White Water Atlanta (the “Partnership Parks”).
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Posted in Industry News.
Tagged with Economy, Six Flags.
