Earlier today at IAAPA Expo Europe, taking place this week in Amsterdam, it was announced that the first-ever launched water coaster from MACK Rides will open at Freizeitpark Plohn in Germany in 2026. We just revealed more details about the...
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Ranking The Top 15 Slow Moving Water Dark Rides in the United States
While we are a roller coaster website, sometimes you need a good boat ride at a theme park to take a break. In fact, the slow moving boat ride is one of our favorite attraction types. There’s just something about...
Continue reading...A New Take on the Old Mill
In a very odd year for amusement parks and openings, the hype for new attractions has sort of dwindled with the times. We have seen new-for-2020 attractions put on hold or even become new-for-2021 attractions. Some rides we have seen...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm’s BigFoot Rapids to become Calico River Rapids in 2019
While a large portion of the amusement industry is at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando for all of the new product announcements this week, over on the west coast, Knott’s Berry Farm had an announcement of their own today: their...
Continue reading...Is Sub Sea Systems’ Aquaticar the Next Great Dark Ride Concept?
For more than 30 years, the family-owned Sub Sea Systems has been a world leader in innovative products and underwater experiences for the marine tourism industry. Last month, at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida, Sub Sea unveiled their newest...
Continue reading...Zoombezi Bay Future Attraction Survey and New Exhibit Coming to the Columbus Zoo
Zoombezi Bay, the 22.7 acre water park owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium near Powell, Ohio just north of Columbus, has recently sent out surveys to zoo members asking for opinions on several proposed future attractions. I was able...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Orlando Planning Infinity Falls Rapids Ride for 2018
SeaWorld Orlando today announced 2018 plans for Infinity Falls, a river rapids water ride that will feature the largest drop on a rapids-style ride — 40 feet. Aside from the world’s tallest drop on a river rapids ride, Infinity Falls will...
Continue reading...Walibi Belgium Opens Pulsar Insane Launched Water Ride
Walibi Belgium recently debuted Pulsar, Mack Rides’ first ever “Power Splash” model — a launched, shuttle-style water coaster unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Yes, a launched shuttle water coaster —a mouthful. And it operates two boats. But how does it...
Continue reading...Tsunami Soaker Opening at 2 Six Flags Parks in 2014
Both Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags St. Louis will open Tsunami Soaker interactive water rides in 2014. Tsunami Soaker is similar to the classic teacup ride but with an exciting twist. Six passengers will board one of the...
Continue reading...Water ride at Islands of Adventure evacuated after fire
Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls was evacuated this afternoon after a show building caught fire. Thankfully everyone was evacuated safely. According to the source, the fire has been successfully put out. There is no word on how extensive the damage is...
Continue reading...New water ride for Cedar Point in 2010
Cedar Point announced plans today for Shoot the Rapids, a fun water flume style attraction for the 2010 season. Read below to find out more: SANDUSKY, Ohio – Grab your paddles and climb aboard the newest river-ride adventure this side...
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