Class of 2008 – Roller Coasters That Debuted This Year As predicted in my Top 10 New Roller Coasters for 2008, my top pick Ravine Flyer 2 opened to many positive reviews and it landed at 8 on my Top 10. Read my full review. I’m looking forward to seeing how it fairs in Mitch’s ‘08 Coaster Poll next month. Canada’s Wonderland’s Behemoth also received a lot of pro...

Hard Rock Park for Sale, Several Companies Interested According to MytleBeachOnline, Hard Rock Park is up for sale in hopes of finding a new owner. In addition, ScreamScape recently reported that there are: "no less than three other qualified operators are taking a serious look at buying Hard Rock Park."   Even with all of the venom on the 'Net for this park and expert...

Coupons for Theme Park TicketsWith the economy in the state that it’s in, I’m sure everyone would love to find some good discounts for their theme park trips this summer. I’ll be using this post to share any deals that I come across. And I invite the readers to share any coupons, discounts, or promotions that they find too. Cedar Point – Sandusky, OH (Cedar Point posts)Nort...

Hard Rock Park Trip | Myrtle Beach, SCI’ll be making my first trip of the season next week when I attend Hard Rock Park’s Media Preview Day. I’ll be there next Tuesday and Wednesday which are the final days of Hard Rock’s soft opening or ‘Sound Check’. I’m looking forward to an inside look at the park and hope to interview a few park officials. Of course I...

Hard Rock Park Auctions First Ride on Led Zeppelin CoasterSimilar to Dollywood auctioning of Mystery Mine seats last year, Hard Rock Park is auctioning off seats on the first run of their new Led Zeppelin Coaster. Winners of the auction get a seat on the inaugural run of Led Zeppelin and a commemorative certificate. 100% of proceeds go to the Sara Goodwin Memorial Foundation. At this point, the au...

Predicting the Best Roller Coasters of the Class of 2008With the 2008 season upon us I thought it was time for a countdown of the biggest and best roller coasters opening in 2008. I admit it’s impossible to rank coasters I’ve never ridden, but how can I turn down an opportunity to do another Top 10? 10 Flying Turns at KnoebelsKnoebels to Resurrect an Extinct Type of Wooden CoasterKeepi...