By Andy Guinigundo Definition: The banshee: (in Irish legend) a female spirit whose wailing warns of an impending death, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld. I have seen countless attraction announcements over the years, but this one seemed special. Kings Island is the theme park of my youth.
On June 9, throughout most Cedar Fair parks, a wonderful thing happened. Coaster enthusiasts rode coasters for hours on end. While that is actually quite a regular occurrence during summer months, this particular day, it was for a purpose. The 5th Annual Coasting for Kids event raised over $150,000 for the Give Kids the World…
By Andy Guinigundo Sandusky, Ohio – “Orlando Attractions Magazine” debuted in 2007. That same year, Cedar Point’s 17th roller coaster debuted, the wild-as-the-wild-west Maverick. The Intamin linear synchronous motor launched coaster features a steeper than vertical initial decent and is the first coaster to integrate a “twisted horseshoe roll”. It was the first coaster debut…
The expansion of Fun Spot America is debuting on June 8, but you may have a chance to ride the rides beforehand and even possibly appear in a commercial.
Theme park fans will be able to build their dream parks this summer with the help of a new computer game, and the developer is looks for your help. Theme Park Studio is a suite of tools that will allow players to build amazing looking theme parks, roller coasters, flat rides, scenery, landscaping, and more in…
Our ride along series returns to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Dragon Challenge is two separate but intertwined roller coasters at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Chinese Fireball dragon races along the red track. The Hungarian Horntail darts along the blue track. Here’s a view of Hogwarts Castle that we’ve never been able to…
Our ride-along series continues with some of the roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa. This is the view seen from the top of Sheikra. In the upper left is the green Kumba roller coaster. At center-right is the Scorpion, the first looping coaster built at the park.
Technology is always improving, and HD video eyeglass cameras for police and extreme sports now look just like regular glasses. You may have seen these normal-looking eyeglass cameras in use on various undercover or investigative reality TV shows. Using an eyeglasses camera, here are some views that we’ve all wanted to catch a photo of,…
By Kevin Yee This week we take you backstage in the maintenance and facilities roundhouse for the Manta roller coaster
This summer, Legoland Florida is helping families deal with Veloxrotaphobia, or fear of roller coasters, by arming parents with “Roller Coaster Readiness” tips.
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