Interview: Designer of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Louis Alfieri Joel May 27, 2009 Interviews, Roller Coaster News, Theme Park News 12 While I was in Orlando last week, I was lucky enough to be able to interview Universal Studio's Creative Director Louis Alfieri. He's one of the minds behind their new ground-breaking roller coaster Hollywood: ... Read More...
Terminator Salvation Coaster Construction Joel May 9, 2009 Roller Coaster News 2 Six Flags Magic Mountain's Terminator Salvation coaster is coming along well. The track work appears to be about complete. The LA Times Funland Blog has a first look at the ride's trains. And ThemeParkReview ha... Read More...
Led Zeppelin Re-Themed as The Time Machine Joel May 4, 2009 Roller Coaster News 4 Freestyle Music Park has re-themed Led Zeppelin The Ride as The Time Machine. The park's signature looping roller coaster features 6 loops, a maximum height of 155 feet and a top speed of 65 mph. The Time Machi... Read More...
Prowler Opens at Worlds of Fun | POV Video Joel May 3, 2009 Roller Coaster News 8 Another weekend and another 2009 roller coaster makes its debut. On May 2nd, Worlds of Fun's (Kansas City, MO) new Great Coasters International woodie, Prowler, opened to the public. CoasterCommunity was there ... Read More...
New Rip Ride Rockit Promo Video Joel May 1, 2009 Roller Coaster News 5 Universal Studio's new interactive thrill ride Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit has unfortunately been delayed. It was set to open Spring 2009 and will now open Late Spring/Early Summer. At least there's a new promo v... Read More...
Kings Dominion & Carowinds 2010 Roller Coasters Joel April 28, 2009 Roller Coaster News 242 UPDATE - 4/02/10 Intimidator 305's open! Watch a POV video and leave or read a review here: Kings Dominion's Intimidator 305 Reviews & POV Video UPDATE - 3/30/10 Intimidator's open! Watch an official POV... Read More...
Manta Set to Take Flight at SeaWorld Orlando Joel April 25, 2009 Roller Coaster News 1 SeaWorld Orlando's Manta is about a month from opening and it looks great. As Florida's only flying roller coaster Manta could take that genre of rides to a new level. At one point during the ride, the winged... Read More...
Diamondback Coverage & Early Reviews Joel April 21, 2009 Roller Coaster News 26 This past weekend the opening of Kings Island's Diamondback dominated theme park news sites across the Web. The ride's opening had both the enthusiast community and likely southern Ohio in a frenzy. Since I cou... Read More...
The Beast Turns 30! Joel April 13, 2009 Roller Coaster News, Theme Park News 9 Thirty years ago today, a legend was born. In the lush green forest behind Kings Island (north of Cincinnati, OH) a monster of a roller coaster began its record-breaking existence. The Beast opened as the longe... Read More...
Top 9 New Roller Coasters for 2009 Joel April 12, 2009 Editorials and Rants, New Roller Coaster Lists, Roller Coaster News 7 A List of the World's Best New Roller Coasters Opening in 2009 With the arrival of Spring and theme parks around the country opening for the season, it's time to look at the new roller coasters opening in 2009.... Read More...
