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Dorney Park Officially Announces Stinger

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Mike

Dorney Park has released their new 2012 attraction, Stinger.  This inverted boomerang roller coaster is being relocated from California’s Great America.  You’ll note the paint job is very similar to the new Leviathan roller coaster going in at Canada’s Wonderland.  … Continue reading →

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2012 Great America Coaster Looking More Like a Wing Rider

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Mike

Six Flags Great America has been slowly pulling back puzzle pieces on their 2012 roller coaster announcement poster.  Up until recently, the ride was very much up in the air.  The last few clues, however, definitely point to Wing Rider.  … Continue reading →

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New Hersheypark 2012 SkyRush Train Image

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Mike

Here is a rendering of the train layout for the new Skyrush roller coaster going in at Hersheypark for the 2012 season.  The “floorless” wing seats will indeed be off the edge of the track and should add some excitement.  … Continue reading →

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Deja Vu Moving From Magic Mountain to New England

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Mike

Well it is official: the last of the Deja Vus in its original home will be relocated at the end of the year.  The removal from Six Flags Magic Mountain will begin in October and will also strip Magic Mountain … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: First B&M Giga Coaster, Liviathan, Bound for Canada’s Wonderland

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Mike

Well there you have it.  From rumor to announcement in under a week, Canada’s Wonderland has confirmed their 2012 roller coaster plans.  The park will be adding a 306 foot tall speed machine from Bolliger & Mabillard.  The 5,486 ft … Continue reading →

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First B&M Giga Coaster at Canada’s Wonderland?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Mike

Looks like the new roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland just got a lot more interesting.  Not only is it a B&M, but one of the labels specify a Giga Coaster.  That’s right, a Giga Coaster.  Assuming that this is correct, Canada’s Wonderland … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Wonderland B&M Supports On Site

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Mike

It looks like Behemoth won’t be the only B&M roller coaster at Canada’s Wonderland for long.  CWMania has posted several photos of aqua colored B&M supports, already on site.  The park already has a great collection of coaster types, so … Continue reading →

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Iron Wolf to Leave Six Flags Great America

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Mike

It is with mixed emotions that I have to report that Six Flags Great America will be removing Iron Wolf from it’s roller coaster collection.  The last day it will be open is September 5.  So many fond memories of … Continue reading →

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The Falls At Schlitterbahn Is Now Open!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Mike

Today is the official opening of the new The Falls water ride at Schlitterbahn!

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Thorpe Park Announces THE SWARM

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Mike

Thorpe Park has announced their 2012 attraction, THE SWARM.  It will be the UK’s first B&M Wing Rider.  These Wing Riders are popping up everywhere!  More after the break.

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