Category Archives: Coasters

“Massiv Monster Blaster” To Be Largest Water Coaster

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Louis Klein

Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Galveston is set to open the attraction “Massiv” which will be the biggest water coaster in the world, with “water blasters’ propelling riders uphill. This looks like a great ride!  

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Best Coaster Photo

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Louis Klein

This photo is from the Pacific National Exhibition’s wooden coaster in Vancouver, Canada.

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Holiday World To Add New Coaster

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Louis Klein

Holiday World announced a new coaster, The Thunderbird which will be the park’s first major steel roller coaster. A computer-generated video showed the unfurling of what would be Holiday World’s first major steel coaster. The wing coaster extends two sets … Continue reading →

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Knoebel Park to Add New Steel Coaster in 2015

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Louis Klein

Knoebels Amusement Resort is a family-owned and -operated amusement park, picnic grove, and campground in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. It is and has been America’s largest free admission park for 87 years of operation. Knoebel Park announced it is building a new steel … Continue reading →

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Alton Towers’ The Smiler Coaster Holds World Record

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Louis Klein

With 14 track inversions The Smiler Coaster at Alton Towers in England holds the world record. The Smiler features two lift hills, the first being a conventional sloped lift hill and the second a vertical lift hill. The original plans … Continue reading →

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New Hybrid Roller Coaster to Open at Germany’s Europa-Park

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Louis Klein

With over 12 million visitors Disneyland Resort Paris is by far the most popular theme park in Europe. But Europa-Park in south-west Germany is a European parks that has many coasters. Euro-park has a new hybrid dark ride-roller coaster at … Continue reading →

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Coney Island’s Luna Park Gets New Coaster

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Louis Klein

Roller coaster fanatics from around the world have a new reason to visit Luna Park in Coney Island this year. This Memorial Day Weekend, the amusement venture will be welcoming its first-ever vertical lift steel roller coaster, The Thunderbolt, to … Continue reading →

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Busch Gardens Tampa Worth A Visit

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Louis Klein

If you happen to fly into Orlando, Busch Gardens is definitely worth a visit. First, you get to see the rest of Florida and get out of Orlando and second, it has unique wildlife and rocking coasters. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay … Continue reading →

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Rajin’ Cajun Coming to Six Flags America

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Louis Klein

It’s official. Coming in 2014, Six Flags America will introduce a new Mardi Gras section of the park along with the addition of two exhilarating new rides. Ragin’ Cajun, a spinning, fast-track roller coaster, will be the theme park’s 9th … Continue reading →

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Six Flags Great America Chicago Announces Tallest Wooden Coaster

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Louis Klein

Six Flags Great America announced plans for the next addition to its arsenal of world-class rides with an all-new wooden roller coaster. New for 2014, Goliath will be the fastest wooden roller coaster in the world and feature the world’s tallest and steepest … Continue reading →

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