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Roller Coaster News

September 14, 2012 7 Comments

Cedar Point Implodes Space Spiral to Make Way for GateKeeper (Videos)

It’s not every day that you see an implosion at a theme park or an observation deck come crash down

Roller Coaster Reviews

Dollywood - Mystery Mine - Heartline Roll

September 13, 2012 10 Comments

Rating: 95 %

Mystery Mine at Dollywood | Roller Coaster Reviews

Mystery Mine opened in 2007, the year after my first trip to Dollywood. So, I was eager to get back

Coaster Questions

Led Zeppelin - Hard Rock Park - via CoasterImage

September 12, 2012 51 Comments

What’s Your Most Memorable Night Ride on a Roller Coaster?

Riding roller coasters at night can make for a very different experience. If you typically leave amusement parks before it

Trip Reports

Legoland Florida - LEGO Statue Characters

September 10, 2012 3 Comments

Legoland Florida Trip Report

You’d never know that Legoland Florida just opened in the Fall of 2011. Located in Winter Haven, it’s a nice

Roller Coaster Reviews

Six Flags St Louis - Screamin Eagle - Second Hill

September 7, 2012 6 Comments

Screamin’ Eagle at Six Flags St. Louis | Coaster Reviews

It seems like every amusement park has the requisite white wooden roller coaster with blue and red accents. You know,

Roller Coaster News

September 6, 2012 13 Comments

Knott’s Berry Farm’s Rumored 2013 Roller Coaster

Could Knott’s Be Going Giga in 2013 There have been a number of rumors about Knott’s Berry Farms adding a

Roller Coaster News

September 3, 2012 11 Comments

Six Flags St. Louis to Get Boomerang Roller Coaster for 2013

Wrapping up Six Flags’ new roller coasters for 2013 is Six Flags St. Louis’ Boomerang. It’s one of the many

Roller Coaster News

Gold Striker Coming to California's Great America

September 1, 2012 6 Comments

New Wooden Roller Coaster Gold Striker Coming to CA Great America

Gold Striker Coming to California’s Great America in 2013 California’s Great America just announced their 2013 roller coaster Gold Striker.

Roller Coaster News

August 31, 2012 15 Comments

Iron Rattler to Slither Into Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2013

As rumors suggested, Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ Rattler will be getting quite an upgrade for 2013. Like the Texas Giant

Coaster Questions

August 31, 2012 24 Comments

What’s the Worst Defunct Coaster You’ve Ridden?

Last week, I asked you about the best defunct roller coasters you’ve ridden. This time let’s take a look at

Cedar Point Implodes Space Spiral to Make Way for GateKeeper (Videos)

Mystery Mine at Dollywood | Roller Coaster Reviews

What’s Your Most Memorable Night Ride on a Roller Coaster?

Legoland Florida Trip Report

Screamin’ Eagle at Six Flags St. Louis | Coaster Reviews

Knott’s Berry Farm’s Rumored 2013 Roller Coaster

Six Flags St. Louis to Get Boomerang Roller Coaster for 2013

New Wooden Roller Coaster Gold Striker Coming to CA Great America

Iron Rattler to Slither Into Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2013

What’s the Worst Defunct Coaster You’ve Ridden?

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Early Reviews of GateKeeper at Cedar Point

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Outlaw Run at Silver Dollar City | Full Review

I'm not a coaster expert, but Gatekeeper is a real ...

I am typically an Intamin lover but B&M hit th ...

This is really terrible. These people are part of ...

Lines really stink at Disney lol. I actually hear ...

Thanks. I was wondering if they were going to go t ...