Jun 24th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Based on my experiences and the general opinions and buzz from other roller coaster enthusiasts, here's a list of what I consider to be America's most intense roller coasters.
The Voyage at Holiday World
Holiday World's The Voyage is one of the largest and fastest wooden roller coasters in the World. The out and back terrain coaster provides an intense 2 minute and 45 second marathon of ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Extreme thrills on America's most intense roller coasters
Jun 24th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
Based on my experiences and the general opinions and buzz from other roller coaster enthusiasts, here's a list of what I consider to be America's most intense roller coasters.
The Voyage at Holiday World
Holiday World's The Voyage is one of the largest and fastest wooden roller coasters in the World. The out and back terrain coaster provides an intense 2 minute and 45 second marathon of ...Cedar Point opens WindSeeker in the year of the tower ride
Jun 19th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Cedar Point opened their new tower ride WindSeeker last week. The 301 foot tall ride spins riders in two-person swings at speeds of 25 to 30 mph. At 30 stories above the park, guests are treated to a great view of Lake Erie, the beach, and Cedar Point's massive collection of roller coasters and theme park rides.
Here's a video covering the Cedar Point's WindSeeker as it opens. At about 4 ...
Fast & furious roller coasters: 6 coolest race car themed rides
Feb 24th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
After watching the Daytona 500, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at race car themed roller coasters. Although there have been many over the years, for me, these six really stand out. They emphasize speed as they include some of the fastest roller coasters in the World. And, the coasters that I feel deliver the best race car-like experience, also offer intense acceleration and ...Top ten Halloween theme park events
Oct 25th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Theme parks around the United States are getting in on the Halloween fun this week, with special events featuring everything from horror-filled haunted houses to magic shows to trick-or-treating for kids. Here's a look at our top 10 Halloween theme park events:
1. Halloween Horror Nights: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida
Universal's Halloween scarefest, which tops lists of ...Six Flags Magic Mountain to add two roller coasters, bringing total to globe-topping 18
Oct 20th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
Six Flags Magic Mountain will add two roller coasters and alter an existing coaster in 2011, bringing the park's total to 18. That gives the Valencia, California, theme park the most roller coasters of any theme park in the world, dethroning Ohio's Cedar Point, which has 17.
The first addition is the Green Lantern, is a spinning coaster on a vertical track. It's the first of its kind in the ...Roller coaster crash injures 10 people at Knott's Berry Farm
Oct 8th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Two roller coaster cars collided Thursday night on the Pony Express ride at Knott's Berry Farm, sending 10 riders to the hospital.
According to KTLA-TV, a ride car leaving the boarding station "rolled back," slamming a second car car inside the station that was boarding other guests.
The crash happened during Knott's "Halloween Haunt" event about 8:15 p.m. on Thursday. Authorities said the ...Cedar Point named best U.S. amusement park
Sep 13th, 2010 at 11:30AM:
Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards were announced this weekend, and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, nabbed the top spot as the best amusement park in the United States.
The theme park industry considers the Golden Tickets a top honor. Industry mag Amusement Today surveys experienced, well-traveled theme park enthusiasts from around the country to determine the best theme parks in a ...Theme park news roundup: New thrills on the way in 2011
Aug 19th, 2010 at 12:30PM: Summer season is winding down, and that means it's the time of year when theme parks start announcing their new attractions for the 2011 season. Here's a look at the latest news and rumors about new attractions at U.S. theme parks:
Dollywood to open the Barnstormer
Dolly Parton's theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a $5.5 million ride called the Barnstormer. It's designed to ...Cedar Point delays opening of new water coaster Shoot the Rapids
May 13th, 2010 at 6:30PM: Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, has delayed the opening of its big splash this year, a water ride called Shoot the Rapids.
Cedar Point opens for the season on Saturday.
The ride was scheduled to open for a media preview on Friday, but that event has been canceled, and Cedar Point now says Shoot the Rapids will open on May 29.
Engineering problems are behind the delay. The ...8 new thrill rides opening in 2010
Apr 23rd, 2010 at 2:00PM:
Whether you're an avid thrill seeker or just looking to have a little fun, thrill rides and roller coasters offer riders endless good times and plenty of excitement. With the economy on the forefront of most American's minds, many amusement parks have scaled back or delayed production of new rides. Luckily, not every park is afraid of the economic downturn, and these eight new rides opening ...It's Halloweekends time at Cedar Point!
Oct 3rd, 2009 at 11:00AM: As a child growing up in the Midwest, Autumn always meant the same traditions. Sundays spent raking the leaves from the yard, visits to cider mills, and an annual October trip to Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio.
Cedar Point. . .in October? Yes! If you live in the Midwest, you probably know that Cedar Point stays open on weekends through November 1. If you didn't know, you'll want to plan a ...Going to an amusement park? It's probably cheaper than last year
Feb 23rd, 2009 at 7:00PM: Here's a direct quote: "It would be crazy to spend full price to go to Disney right now," said Mary Waring, founder of MouseSavers.com" I found this tidbit in a Practical Traveler article in the New York Times about cheap travel options for a Disney vacation and more.
Whether you're looking for multiple night stays at a Disney resort or a one-day ticket to an amusement park, the deals have ...Geauga Lake Amusement Park Bites the Dust
Sep 26th, 2007 at 11:03AM: Here are is an amusement park I've never been to, but I am sad it is closing. Partly because it holds memories for my husband's family, and partly because it is an indication of how history does change things. It's an era gone by. Geauga Lake, at least the ride section, has seen its last season. Waterparks, like malls that look like small towns, are in in the U.S. (I don't quite get why people ...Two New Roller Coasters with Top Thrill Factor
Jun 12th, 2007 at 10:51AM: There are two new roller coasters opening this summer with a thrill factor rating of 5, according to the American Coaster Enthusiasts. A 5 means that you're in for a hair-raising treat that is unique from other coasters' offerings.
The Flying Turns is a bobsled ride of sorts. Styled after a roller coaster that was popular in the 1930s to 1950s, this ride is a remake. Two people sit with one in ...Saving Money at Amusement Parks
Jun 9th, 2007 at 11:50AM: In the past two weeks my daughter has headed to Cedar Point (with the school percussion ensemble), Kings Island (with her track team) and Fort Rapids, an indoor amusement park (for an end of the 8th-grade bash) and my five-year-old son wants to know when it's his turn. He has a point, but there's the cost to consider. Because my daughter went on school trips, she didn't pay full price. Now, we're ...Roller Coaster Accidents: They Happen
May 29th, 2007 at 3:30PM: The day my daughter was at Cedar Point amusement park at a band competition, one of the rollercoaster trains of the Magnum XL-200 roller coaster ran into the back of another one at the station. It didn't stop all the way, but this was barely a fender bender. The thing was going only 10 miles an hour. Still, two people were treated for injuries and one had an asthma attack.
Last year, a month ...New Cedar Point Roller Coaster Opens In May
Jan 30th, 2007 at 3:31PM: I grew up in Ohio, about an hour's drive from Cedar Point, the amusement park often ranked as the best in the world. I can remember fearing for my life, and trying not to puke, as I flew hundreds of feet into the air on the park's 17 coasters.
This year there's a new addition to the park: Maverick. The coaster will take riders 105 feet into the air at a 20 degree angle, just before sending them ...
