Monthly Archives: February 2009

Diamondback Testing Video

Diamondback is now confirmed to be testing!  The ride looks amazing, check out the video after the fold.

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Cedar Point Webcam Update

The guys over at the official Cedar Point blog have an update about the placement of this year’s webcams.  They give us the location of the first one, but they are mighty mysterious about the 2nd one’s location.

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Cowabunga Bay Slides Named

The Cowabunga Bag Construction Blog has some new photos and information from a construction tour they did at Cowabunga Bay.  Most notably that the slides all have names and the kid’s pool will not be going in until 2010.

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Eat 6 lb Burrito, Get Free Rides on Speed

If you are able to eat a 6 lb burrito, get ready to have unlimited rides on Speed: The Ride, just reopened at the Nascar Cafe in Las Vegas. You can get this huge burrito for only $19.95, and if … Continue reading

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Six Flags Great America Partners with KeyLime Cove

GURNEE, Ill., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Six Flags Great America and KeyLime Cove announced today a partnership making KeyLime Cove the Official Resort of Six Flags Great America. The unique partnership is designed to enhance visitor entertainment options and convenience, … Continue reading

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Sesame Street Forest of Fun Hard Hat Tour

Theme Park Review member cfc has posted some pictures of the Hard Hat Media Tour provided by Busch Gardens to see their new kiddie area.  Included is a little coaster for your wee little ones and will give them a … Continue reading

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New Blue Fire Construction Photos

Some new photos of Blue Fire can be found over at Lifthill.net.  With the track complete the work has focused more on constructing all the theming and rock work for the ride.

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Hersheypark Offseason and Construction Photos

Some new photos are over at Theme Park Review of Hersheypark construction and includes some general photos of the park in the offseason.

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Speed: The Ride Open?

According to a poster over at Theme Park Review, he saw Speed: The Ride in Las Vegas operating with a train full of riders.

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Conneaut Lake Park to Open in 2009

The official Conneaut Lake Park website has posted that they will be opening for the 2009 season.  Unfortunately, the Blue Streak roller coaster may not open until 2010 depending on if they can get it operational or not.

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