Interview with Waldameer’s President Steve Gorman Joel August 28, 2009 Interviews 8 My Interview with Waldameer's President Last month while I was visiting Waldameer with my family I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with the park's President Steve Gorman. I'd visited the Erie, PA park ... Read More...
Busch Gardens to Close Big Bad Wolf in September Joel July 25, 2009 Defunct Roller Coasters, Roller Coaster News 42 Busch Gardens Williamsburg submitted a press release today stating what many coaster enthusiasts had feared. Big Bad Wolf will be no more after this season. In fact, they gave Monday, September 7th (Labor Day) ... Read More...
Return Trip to Waldameer Joel July 23, 2009 Trip Reports 3 Tomorrow I'll be returning to Waldameer in Erie, PA. It's home to the 2008 Golden Ticket Winner for 'Best New Ride' Ravine Flyer 2. I liked Ravine Flyer 2 so much last year that it landed at 8th on my Top Coas... Read More...
Ravine Flyer II @ Waldameer Park | Coaster Reviews Joel August 3, 2008 Roller Coaster Reviews, Wooden Roller Coaster Reviews 15 Ravine Flyer II: An Impressive World-Class Wooden CoasterI'd been excited for Ravine Flyer II since I learned about it last winter. It's the product of 15 years of work, planning, and local politics. The Gravi... Read More...
Darien Lake & Waldameer Park Trip Joel July 16, 2008 Theme Park News 2 Darien Lake & Waldameer Park Trip I'll be visiting Darien Lake this Thursday and Waldameer Park on Sunday. I'm looking forward to re-visiting Darien Lake now that PARC Management runs the park. I... Read More...
New York Times Quotes The Coaster Critic Joel July 14, 2008 Uncategorized NY Times Article Reviews Pennsylvania Woodies, Quotes The Coaster CriticThe New York Times Travel section featured an article last Friday on the wooden roller coasters of Pennsylvania. Writer Cindy Price made a... Read More...
Waldameer’s Ravine Flyer II Video Joel May 14, 2008 Uncategorized 2 Ravine Flyer II @ Waldameer Park | On Ride VideoWaldameer' Park's Ravine Flyer II is my pick for the sleeper hit of 2008. It was designed by the Gravity Group. They've produced the 2007 Golden Ticket winner Voy... Read More...
Top Ten New Roller Coasters for 2008 Part 2 Joel March 15, 2008 Editorials and Rants, New Roller Coaster Lists 2 Top Ten New Roller Coasters for 2008 | The Top 5 And now for the conclusion of my top picks for the new roller coasters opening in 2008. 5 - Fahrenheit at Hersheypark Hershey's New Steel Looper Goes Beyond Ver... Read More...
Ravine Flyer II Construction Photos Joel February 17, 2008 Uncategorized 1 Waldameer's Ravine Flyer II Taking ShapeLoyal reader, Judy sent in these great photos of Ravine Flyer II at Waldameer Park in Erie, PA. Among other things, the wooden roller coaster designed by Gravity Group wi... Read More...
Ravine Flyer II @ Waldameer Park | 2008 Coasters Joel December 6, 2007 Uncategorized 1 Ravine Flyer II Could Be the Sleeper Hit of 2008I have to admit I've been sleepin' on Waldameer's 2008 addition. While it's not breaking news, it is definitely newsworthy. Waldameer Park, located in Erie, Penns... Read More...
