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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Cheetah Hunt Trains Onsite
The Cheetah Hunt trains have arrived at Busch Gardens Tampa. They feature new molded foam shoulder straps to increase comfort over the restraints found on Maverick. Check out the rest of the photos and a video over at Theme Park … Continue reading
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Tagged Busch Gardens, Busch Gardens Africa, Busch Gardens Tampa, Cheetah Hunt, New Rides 2011
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Drop Trims Removed from Intimidator 305
Coasterfusion is reporting that the trims have been removed from Intimidator 305′s first drop. It sounds like most of the major track alterations are complete so hopefully we’ll see some testing soon. Check out the pictures at Coasterfusion.
Six Flags Over Texas Opens for 50th Anniversary Season
Six Flags Over Texas will be opening for their 50th season this year. Tickets for opening day can be had for only $19.61 and can be purchased now. Check out the full press release below.
Cheetah Hunt Construction Update
RCPro has just posted a new set of Cheetah Hunt photos. Work has been focusing on theming as well as all of the ride essentials. Mantu is also pictured receiving some maintenance. Check out the Cheetah Hunt photos.
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Tagged Busch Gardens Africa, Busch Gardens Tampa, Cheetah Hunt, Mantu, New Rides 2011
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Cheetah Hunt Construction Tour
There are some great new photos of Cheetah Hunt construction over at Theme Park Review. The ride is for sure going over the sky ride, a fact that was not shown in the initial video. The update also includes a … Continue reading
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Tagged Busch Gardens, Busch Gardens Africa, Busch Gardens Tampa, Cheetah Hunt, New Rides 2011
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Cedar Point to open Pink’s Hot Dogs
The hot dog to the stars will also be coming to visitors of Cedar Point this year. It is the first franchise to open East of Las Vegas. Check out the Press Release.
SeaWorld San Diego to add Manta Roller Coaster
The LA Times is reporting today that SeaWorld San Diego will be adding a Manta themed launched coaster for the 2012 operating season. The roller coaster will be located near the Skyride and Flamingo Cove and will be built by … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Fire, Mack Rides, Manta, New Rides 2012, SeaWorld, SeaWorld San Diego
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Six Flags New England Announces Gotham City Gauntlet Escape From Arkham Asylum
Six Flags New England officially announced their new wild mouse roller coaster being installed for 2011. The ride which is being relocated from the former Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, is being named Gotham City Gauntlet Escape From Arkham Asylum. Award … Continue reading
Green Lantern Track On-Site
Six Flags Magic Mountain has posted pictures of track for their new Green Lantern coaster that is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend. The restraints appear to have soft over the shoulder harnesses so they should be pretty comfortable. Lots … Continue reading
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Tagged Green Lantern, Intamin, New Rides 2011, Six Flags Magic Mountain, ZacSpin
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Raptor at Gardaland Test Video
Bolliger & Mabillard’s new coaster concept has reached a new milestone. They have begun test runs with their new wing rider trains. Check out the video below:
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Tagged Bolliger & Mabillard, Gardaland, New Concept, New Rides 2011, Raptor
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