Monthly Archives: March 2009

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Construction

Finally we have soon news about Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.  While it appears that the crane is still missing, construction has continued on the station and a lot of the scaffolding has been removed.  They have also started to paint … Continue reading

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2009 West Coast Bash Photos

Check out some photos of West Coast Bash 2009 @ Six Flags Magic Mountain posted over @ Theme Park Review.

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Carolina Cobra Opens

Carowind’s new roller coaster, the Carolina Cobra, has opened to the public.   Check out a video here and some more media day coverage here.

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New Mt Olympus Ride for 2009?

The official website of Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park has a banner with a new ride for summer 2009.  Judging by the image it is one of those giant tower flying rides where you are in a harness and … Continue reading

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New Official Medusa and Superman Transformation Images

Some new photos have been uploaded to See The Ride.  Specifically on the Medusa side of things they have some photos of the blueprints for the ride.  Even though it is small you can make out the fire cannons both … Continue reading

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Six Flags Great America Brings Summer Early with More Days… More Value… More Flags… More Fun

March 25, 2009 – Gurnee, Illinois – Six Flags Great America, the premiere destination for affordable, close to home family entertainment in the Midwest, kicks off a new year of thrilling family fun on Friday, April 3.  This year marks … Continue reading

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Six Flags Train Back on the Lift Hill

Six Flags (NYSE:SIX), the company that faced possible bankruptcy a few weeks ago appears to be ready to climb out of its hole.  The stock price has doubled in the last 2 weeks and continues to climb in early trading … Continue reading

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Blue Fire Full Train Testing Photos

EP-Fans.info has posted some new photos of Europa Park’s new Blue Fire roller coasters testing with the actual trains and water dummies.

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Six Flags New England Photo Update

SFNEOnline.com has posted some new photos of the park in the off season along with some photos of Superman and other rides testing.

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Silver Dollar City Opening Day Trip Report

A trip report from opening day at Silver Dollar City has been posted to Midwest Info Guide.

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