Category Archives: Thrill Rides

News about thrilling, non-roller coaster attractions.

Pilgrims Plunge Testing

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Mike

The HoliBlog has posted video of Pilgrims Plunge testing.  The boat was hoisted up the drop because the lift hasn’t started testing yet.  They are working with varied water depths to get the biggest splash.  It is really funny to … Continue reading →

Posted in Roller Coasters, Thrill Rides, Water Rides | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Mt Olympus Ride for 2009?

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Mike

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 →

Posted in Roller Coasters, Thrill Rides | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Sasquatch Construction Update

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Mike

Some new construction photos of Sasquatch going in at The Great Escape are on their official site.  The tower is now capped off at 192 feet.

Posted in Roller Coasters, Thrill Rides | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Fun Spot USA Photo Update

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Mike

Johnny UpsideDown stopped at Fun Spot USA this weekend and took some pictures of what appears to be a shorter version of their G-Force dragsters.  According to Fun Spot’s Website, the G-Force attraction is supposed to be eturning in 2009.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Thrill Rides | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Sasquatch Contruction Update

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Mike

The team over at The Great Escape Central has posted some early shots of Sasquatch Construction.  Sasquatch is a tower drop ride similar to those found at other parks. The towers are going up quickly and the ride should hopefully … Continue reading →

Posted in Roller Coasters, Thrill Rides | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Beech Bend to Add Sea Dragon Ride

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Mike

Beech Bend Park in Kentucky will be adding a Chance Sea Dragon for the 2009 Season.  They will be recieving the ride in late February and installing it near the Grand Carousel. A Chance Sea Dragon is basically a swinging … Continue reading →

Posted in Roller Coasters, Thrill Rides | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Martin’s Fantasy Island to Add Disk’O

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Mike

Martin’s Fantasy Island has announced that they will be adding a Mega Disk’O “coaster.”  This ride looks similar to the one found at Mt. Olympus Theme Park and should be a good addition to this small park. Click here for … Continue reading →

Posted in Roller Coasters, Thrill Rides | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment