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Wild Eagle Construction Update

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Mike

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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Parc Asterix 2012 Inverted Coaster Testing Video

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Mike

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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Leviathan Progress Report

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Mike

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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Leviathan Goes Vertical at Canada’s Wonderland

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Mike

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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Dollywood Announces Wild Eagle Roller Coaster for 2012

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mike

Dollywood spilled their 2012 plans at the annual Boomsday festival in Tennessee.  They will be installing a B&M Wing Rider, as rumored.  The ride will be 3,127 feet long, just a tad longer than Great America’s Wing Rider.  It will … Continue reading →

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Six Flags 2012 Announcement Summary

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mike

Six Flags chose to release many of their parks’ 2012 plans in one big day.  In case you missed any of the action, here are the details: Six Flags Great America will recieve a new B&M Wingrider Six Flags America … Continue reading →

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Six Flags New England Announces Goliath for 2012

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mike

Six Flags New England formally announced their plans to bring Deja Vu from Six Flags Magic Mountain to their park in 2012.  The ride will be renamed Goliath but keep the current paint scheme.  This makes the second year in … Continue reading →

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Announces Superman Ultimate Flight

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mike

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has announced Superman Ultimate Flight for 2012.  No, not that Superman Ultimate Flight.  This is a 150 ft tall Premier launched roller coaster that launches riders 62 mph though a number of controlled inversions and then … Continue reading →

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Six Flags America Announces Apocalypse for 2012

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Mike

Six Flags America officially announced Apocalypse for 2012, which many know is Iron Wolf being removed from Six Flags Great America.  The ride will hopefully look awesome in it’s new coat of paint, black track with orange rails.  Hopefully they … Continue reading →

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Six Flags Great America Announces X-Flight for 2012

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Mike

Today Six Flags Great America announced the long rumored Wing Rider roller coaster which will be located on the site of the former Splashwater Falls.  The 3,000 ft long ride will climb 120 ft before heading through 5 inversions topping … Continue reading →

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