Carnival Cruise Line’s Bolt roller coaster is Santa-approved
Santa Claus recently took a break from the North Pole to test ride Bolt, the very first roller coaster at sea onboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras.
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National Roller Coaster Museum expands its historic collection
The National Roller Coaster Museum (NRCMA) has added a historic 1918 roller coaster car to its collection. The car is from the Rocky Springs Jack Rabbit coaster, which operated from 1918-1927 in Lancaster, Pa.
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New ‘John Wick’ coaster coming to Motiongate Dubai in 2021
Motiongate Dubai has announced that it will kick off 2021 with two brand-new rides in its Lionsgate Zone, with one inspired by the “John Wick” franchise.
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Marilyn Monroe announces brand-new coaster coming to Movie Park Germany in 2021
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.
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Chessington World of Adventures launches ‘coaster face’ personalized masks
Chessington World of Adventures Resort is introducing a new way to photograph guests’ ‘coaster faces’ through their masks.
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Universal Orlando no longer loading every other row on select rides
Universal Orlando has confirmed via Twitter that they are no longer loading every other row on two of their rides.
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Trip Report: Lakemont Park keeps roller coaster history alive
Lakemont Park is a community park in the small town of Altoona, Pa.The park has mini-golf, volleyball, basketball courts, and open fields. I know what you’re thinking, “Why are you talking about it then?”
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Trip Report: Six Flags Great Adventure is the adventure you’ve been looking for
Six Flags is one of the largest theme park chains in the country, and is considered the budget chain by some due to their inexpensive “membership” prices and their willingness to clone rides. Six Flags parks often look identical, with a good number of the same rides being found at all their parks; from Batman…
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Trip Report: Six Flags America offers a decent, yet dated coaster collection
Six Flags America sits just outside of Washington, D.C. by about 9 miles in Maryland. It is a small Six Flags park with a semi-decent, if slightly dated, ride collection. The park boasts two wooden roller coasters, and seven steel coasters. There are a good number of flat rides, as well as a water park…
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Trip Report: Dorney Park disappoints when it comes to safety
Well, it finally happened. Eleven parks into my road trip, and I am finally advising skipping a park. Most of the parks I’ve been to — from Lagoon to Hersheypark — have been great. Every other Cedar Fair park I’ve visited, they all felt safe. Dorney Park, however, managed to crush my expectations and destroy…
