Category Archives: Water Rides

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Log Jammer at Six Flags Magic Mountain to be Removed

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Mike

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 →

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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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Holiday World Announces Mammoth Water Ride

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Mike

Holiday World announced today the building of a new water ride called Mammoth for 2012.  Mammoth will surpass Wildebeest, also at Holiday World, as the world’s longest water coaster.  The ride features a 6 person raft that carries riders a … Continue reading →

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Schlitterbahn Announces The Falls Water Ride

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Mike

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels just announced the world’s longest water ride, The Falls.  The Falls is a tubing river adventure that traverses rapids, waves, and water falls.  It features an AquaVeyer lift hill so guests never have to leave their tube.  … Continue reading →

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Buccaneer Battle Opens

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Mike

Media day coverage of Buccaneer Battle @ Six Flags Great America can be found at the Theme Park Review.

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New Congo River Expedition Photos

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Mike

The SchlitterBlog has posted some new photos of the Congo River Expedition ride they are installing for this year.  It’s looking good!

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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 →

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Buccaneer Battle Construction Update

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Mike

A construction update has been posted to the official Six Flags Great America Buccaneer Battle Construction site.  The station’s walls are now up, but looks like they have awhile to go before the park opens in April.

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Pilgrims Plunge Construction Update

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Mike

Some new photos of the Pilgrims Plunge water ride can be found over at the HoliBlog.  The bottom of the drop is taking shape and going up quickly.

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Pilgrims Plunge Goes Vertical

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Mike

Pilgrims Plunge, the new water ride going in at Holiday World, has gone vertical.  When completed, this ride will be the tallest and fastest water ride in the world.  Check out the more link for photos and a video.

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