A local paper reported what we’ve all been expecting to hear, Hersheypark is petitioning for zoning exceptions and a variance to open something they are now calling “Attraction 2012.”
“Attraction 2012″ will be built in the Comet Hollow section of the park – a place that has long needed some fresh blood to balance all the [...]
I got an update on Conneaut Lake’s Blue Streak today from my fellow amusement park fan Lisa.
She wrote, “The Trustees of Conneaut Lake Park, Lisko Entertainment, Park Restoration, and Structural Technologies Inc. (STI) wish to thank all of the supporters of the Pepsi Refresh Project in July and donors to the Blue Streak Restoration Fund. Our [...]
In an article posted on goerie.com, Waldameer’s Ravine Flyer II is listed as one of Paul Ruben’s top 10 rollercoasters. Mr. Ruben is the editor of Park World magazine and is said to have ridden over 800 coasters. For the short, complete article, go here.
Never been to Waldameer? Want to see what the Ravine Flyer [...]
Seems everyone wants to get a story on Knoebel’s new Black Diamond, but nobody gets a whole lot of details out about it. The lastest article to surface is in the times-tribune.com here.
This article states as others has that the track and trains will be the same, but the theme will move from gold country [...]
Since Kennywood promises the Sky Rocket to provide a comfortable ride so park guests can ride over and over, they have made the rule that riders over six feet tall are unable to sit in the last row. This is due to limited leg room in this area. If you’d like to see the full [...]
An AP Mom reader forwarded me information on the Pepsi Refresh project which gives money to community projects and Conneaut Lake Park is on their list for voting this month – only through July 31, 2010.
If you are a fan of old wooden coasters, of old amusement parks or you just need something to click [...]
Got an email from Kennywood announcing buy one get one free days on July 6th and 8th. You will need a coupon to get this deal and you can download it here.
You must take the coupon with you to the park. Take advantage of the deal and get in line for the Sky Rocket!
The Sky Rocket launched officially to the public June 29th. Here is an article from a local paper with the ride details and impressions from first day riders.
No, folks, it isn’t open yet, but soon – VERY soon. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette published an article here today that gave a rider’s opinion and also supplied a video.
The Sky Rocket is scheduled to open Tuesday, June 29th. Get in line folks, get in line.
On Monday the Association of Coaster Enthusiasts named Kennywood’s Jack Rabbit and Racer coasters as ACE Roller Coaster Landmarks. You can see the story here.
The Jack Rabbit has been in operation since 1920. The racer is the oldest surviving racing coaster in the world and only one of 3 in the world that have a [...]