Hersheypark is teasing a new attraction for 2017. Considering that it is still fairly early in the season, this could be a large attraction.
Lightning Rod is open at Dollywood
After weeks of technical rehearsals, Dollywood has opened Lightning Rod. Go ride it now!
Skull Island to open soon at Islands of Adventure.
The walls are down at Skull Island – Reign of Kong. The ride is expected to open soon at Islands of Adventure. The ride distinguishes itself with self driving vehicles, a first for Universal as well as scareactors in the queue.
Visit Universal Orlando’s website for the latest.
Sea World San Antonio teases new roller coaster for 2017!
Sea World San Antonio has posted a new YouTube video teasing a new thrill ride for 2017.
The video looks very similar to concept art released by the park back in November. Stay tuned for more information!
(PRNewsFoto/SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.)
(PRNewsFoto/SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.)
Top 10 Launched Roller Coasters
Roller coasters these days are not always propelled by a lift hill. Launches can provide a more thrilling way to start a ride. They provide differentiation for the parks that have them. Launches come in all different methods from using magnets (LIM or LSM) to hydraulic launch, to more primitive methods such as a winch, weight drop, or tires.
These are the launched roller coasters that we believe are the best in the business today:
Continue reading