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Tag Archives: New Rides 2012
Skyrush December 16 Update
Keystone Thrills has yet another great Skyrush update. The first drop is going up quickly and more track has been added at the runout, as well as the track that crosses above the first drop.
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Tagged Construction, Hersheypark, Intamin, New Rides 2012, Skyrush
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Video of Skyrush Drop Installation
As you can see, the bottom of the first drop is nearly complete!
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Tagged Construction, Hersheypark, New Rides 2012, Skyrush, Video
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Skyrush Track Installed
Skyrush track has finally been installed at Hersheypark. The first track installed is at the bottom of the first drop and it looks like they will be installing the rest of the track while simultaneously working on the lift hill. Check … Continue reading
Leviathan Lift Hill Topped Off
Leviathan’s 306 foot lift hill has been crowned this week, and it looks beautiful. The new style large spine hill looks eerily under-supported and should add to the thrill of the ride. The next element also looks like it will … Continue reading
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Tagged Bolliger & Mabillard, Construction, Gigacoaster, Leviathan, New Rides 2012
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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.
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Tagged Bolliger & Mabillard, New Rides 2012, THE SWARM, Thorpe Park, Wing Rider
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Dollywood’s Wild Eagle POV Full Animation
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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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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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