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Skyrush at Hersheypark “Vertical” Construction
Keystone Thrills has a new Skyrush construction update up that shows off the first support to go vertical. It is the lift motor support, so it only sort of counts, but the crane is on site and full vertical construction … Continue reading
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Tagged Construction, Hersheypark, Intamin, New Rides 2012, Skyrush
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The Swarm at Thorpe Park Construction Update
The Swarm at Thorpe Park is really starting to take shape, with crews recently completing the inclined loop portion of the ride. Check out the pictures at UK Park News.
Posted in Roller Coasters
Tagged Bolliger & Mabillard, New Rides 2012, THE SWARM, Thorpe Park, Wing Rider
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Deja Vu at Magic Mountain Removal Progress
Deja Vu deconstruction at Six Flags Magic Mountain has progressed fairly rapidly over the past week. The only track that remains is the 2 towers, with the rest already on its way to Six Flags New England. Check out deconstruction … Continue reading
Posted in Roller Coasters
Tagged Deja Vu, Goliath, Ride Relocation, Ride Removal, Six Flags, Six Flags Magic Mountain
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Dollywood’s Wild Eagle POV Full Animation
Posted in Roller Coasters
Tagged Animation, Bolliger & Mabillard, Dollywood, New Rides 2012, POV Video, Wild Eagle, Wing Rider
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Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Construction Update
Skycoastin Steve at ThemeParkReview had a chance to go to closing day for Busch Gardens Williamsburg yesterday and snapped a few pictures of Verbolten, their new launched roller coaster for 2012. The track work for the indoor section has been … Continue reading
Wild Eagle Construction Update
Dollywood has posted a new update to the construction blog for their new roller coaster, Wild Eagle. The track is nearing completion, with only a few more turns left. They also posted this teaser for the POV animation. The ride … Continue reading
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Tagged Bolliger & Mabillard, Construction, Dollywood, New Rides 2012, POV Video, Wild Eagle, Wing Rider
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Log Jammer at Six Flags Magic Mountain to be Removed
Screamscape is reporting that in addition to the loss of Deja Vu, Six Flags Magic Mountain will also be removing the Log Jammer log flume ride. For those of you that didn’t get a chance to ride this ride, I’ve included … Continue reading
Posted in Water Rides
Tagged Log Jammer, Ride Removal, Six Flags, Six Flags Magic Mountain
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Parc Asterix 2012 Inverted Coaster Testing Video
Parc Asterix’s new B&M Inverted roller coaster has been testing and caught on video. This ride looks awesome and will hopefully be like the compact, fast, and intense B&Ms of old. Looks like a fun ride and good addition for Parc … Continue reading
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Tagged Bolliger & Mabillard, New Rides 2012, Parc Asterix, Testing, Video
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Leviathan Progress Report
Crews have been working hard installing the new Leviathan roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland. Currently the lift hill is about half way done, with the 3rd support structure nearing completion. They have also begun work on the bottom of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bolliger & Mabillard, Canada's Wonderland, Cedar Fair, Construction, Leviathan, New Rides 2012
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Leviathan Goes Vertical at Canada’s Wonderland
As you can see, the first pieces of track for Leviathan at Canada’s Wonderland have been put in place. This looks like the end of the very long brake run. Other pictures on their site include the massive live hill … Continue reading
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Tagged Bolliger & Mabillard, Canada's Wonderland, Construction, Dragon Fire, Leviathan, New Rides 2012
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