In recent years, many parks around the world have placed a focus on family-friendly entertainment, and the latest is Carowinds, who will add two “Bigger. Better. Snoopy-er.” family-friendly attractions next season, including Snoopy’s Racing Railway, the park’s 15th roller coaster,...
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Review: Penguin Trek at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is on a roll. They have added more roller coasters in recent years than most regional parks, and each coaster is more unique than the last. This year, the park is opening Penguin Trek, their second-in-a-row B&M prototype...
Continue reading...Are we in the Middle of a Family Coaster Renaissance?
While many coaster enthusiasts long for every new roller coaster built to be more of the tallest, fastest, longest, and “most extreme” creations (and in several cases, they get what they want!), in recent years, a number of more “family...
Continue reading...Holiday World Announces “Good Gravy” Family Coaster for 2024
It’s time to go “Over the River and Through the Woods” for Good Gravy at Holiday World – America’s “Graviest” Coaster! Traveling more than 1,500′ of track, riders will reach heights of 77′, going both forwards and backwards at speeds approaching...
Continue reading...Six Flags St. Louis Announces New Family Coaster for 2023
Six Flags St. Louis today announced its ninth roller coaster — Rookie Racer. This family coaster, manufactured by Vekoma, will feature Formula 1 racecar-style trains and allow riders 36″ and taller to experience a max speed of 27 mph with...
Continue reading...Six Flags Fiesta Texas Announces World’s First Single-Rail Family Racing Coaster
Six Flags Fiesta Texas today announced a new racing family coaster that will open in 2023. The coaster is a “P’Sghetti Bowl” coaster model from Skyline Attractions. Its compact layout will occupy a space of 79 feet by 162 feet...
Continue reading...Skyline Attractions Announces “TrailRunner” Family Coaster Concept
When it comes to the IAAPA Expo, Skyline Attractions always has a new ride concept or two up their sleeves. We’ve seen the debut of the Skywarp, Horizon, Orbit and more over the past few years! Ahead of next week’s...
Continue reading...Waldameer Adding SBF-Visa Spinning Coaster and Mat Racer in 2020
2020 will be a big year for Waldameer, as the park has announced that they will be adding their fifth roller coaster, an SBF-Visa Group Spinning Coaster named Whirlwind. In addition, the park will be adding Rally Racer, a six-lane mat...
Continue reading...Cobra’s Curse Layout Revealed
Busch Gardens Tampa provided additional details about the latest thrill ride project coming in 2016, including a detailed model revealed at the International Amusement Parks and Attractions show in Orlando. Cobra’s Curse is a family roller coaster with freely spinning ride...
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