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For eight years (1988-1996), Silverwood theme park in Athol, Idaho (about 47 miles from Spokane, Wash.) was the only theme park in the world to feature daily air shows for its guests. In 2021, the park will honor its high-flying history with Stunt Pilot, a stunt plane-themed roller coaster.
Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe just delivered a major announcement on behalf of Movie Park Germany. In celebration of the German theme park’s 25th anniversary, an all-new Multi Dimension Coaster by Intamin Amusement Rides will open in 2021.
Roller coasters provide immense joy and wonderful thrills in our lives. Rides like Kingda Ka push the boundaries of design and physics with towering structures and intense speeds. It’s quite difficult to imagine the first roller coaster opened less than 150 years ago and traveled only six miles per hour. Nowadays, the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa, reaches top speeds of 149 miles per hour. But what’s the process behind the design and construction of these thrill machines?
A post from Twitter user @HuckelCommaSean may have just revealed the ride vehicle design for the rumored Velocicoaster construction happening at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Recently, this roller coaster project added raptor figures to the construction site. Now, it appears we may have our first look at the coaster vehicle itself.
Recently, the rumored Velocicoaster construction had a large milestone with the introduction of raptors. While they are covered, it is easy to see these ravenous beasts in their new home. These photos, by Bioreconstruct on Twitter, let us get our first view at the raptors in their upcoming enclosure.
Even though it hasn’t been announced yet, there is no missing the work on the “Velocicoaster” in the Jurassic Park area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The new faux rocks are sharp and aggressive, which matches the already “boulder” look of the coaster. While this work won’t make the coaster go upside-down faster or take turns at a sharper angle, I warn you, don’t take this hard work for “granite.” These photos, by Bioreconstruct on Twitter, give a close up view on these new stones you just can’t skip.
Carnival Cruise Line has released photos of the construction of their newest ship and the first roller coaster at sea progressing in Finland.
The construction on the rumored “Velocicoaster” roller coaster is moving along fast. Just a few weeks ago, we were checking out other milestones, and now the highest point of the coaster is complete. Universal Orlando has marked this momentous occasion with a Jurassic logo flag.
Airtime fans take note: Candymonium is Hersheypark’s newest roller coaster that’s a must-ride.
Kings Island’s new Giga coaster, Orion, is now open to season passholders as part of the park’s phased reopening.
