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  • WindSeekers Announced for Cedar Point, Kings Island, Knott’s & Canada’s Wonderland

    Written by The Coaster Critic 17 Comments
    Last Updated: August 26, 2010
    WindSeekers Announced for Cedar Point, Kings Island, Knott’s & Canada’s Wonderland
    Four WindSeekers To Debut at Cedar Fair Parks in 2011 Anyone monitoring Theme Park Syndicate on Tuesday might have thought they were experiencing deja vu. All afternoon theme park news sites and blogs were reporting on announcement after announcement as Cedar Fair announced the addition of  a new ride called WindSeeker at Cedar Point, Kings Island, Knott’s Berry Farm, & Canada’s W...
    • Coaster Stock 2010 Recap Pt. 1: Morning ERT & My Intro to Flyers

      Written by The Coaster Critic 5 Comments
      Last Updated: July 28, 2010
      Coaster Stock 2010 Recap Pt. 1: Morning ERT & My Intro to Flyers
      Coaster Stock Part 1: Morning ERT Carowinds’ roller coaster enthusiast event Coaster Stock kicked off with morning ERT (exclusive ride time). Hours before the park was open to the public, we had Afterburn, Woodstock Gliders, Lucy’s Crabby Cabbie & Flying Ace Aerial Chase all to ourselves. Are you wondering why three of the four rides are located in Planet Snoopy (the park’s chil...
      • Great America Gets New Coaster, New Name

        Written by The Coaster Critic No Comments
        Last Updated: October 28, 2007
        Great America Gets New Coaster, New Name
        Great America Gets New Lease on Life After rumors of selling Great America to Cedar Fair to the San Francisco 49ers, Cedar Fair did a complete 180. On the 25th, the company announced that via a press release that Great America will be renamed California’s Great America starting next year. At least this will help avoid any confusion with Six Flags Great America near Chicago. Also in 2008, th...
        • Cedar Fair Closes Drop Rides

          Written by The Coaster Critic 2 Comments
          Last Updated: June 23, 2007
          Cedar Fair Closes Drop Rides
          Drop Rides Shutdown at Cedar Fair ParksThe Associated Press has reported that the Drop Zone, a drop tower ride at Kings Dominion has been closed as a result of the accident involving a girls feet being severed on a drop ride at a Six Flags park. Cedar Fair has ordered similar rides closed at the Paramount parks it acquired last year. As a safety precaution drop rides at Kings Island (Cincinnati, O...
          • Girls Feet Cut Off @ Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

            Written by The Coaster Critic 24 Comments
            Last Updated: June 21, 2007
            Girls Feet Cut Off @ Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
            Girls Feet Severed on Thrill Ride at Louisville Six Flags Needless to say, this season hasn’t been without its share of amusement park accidents. This most recent incident is by far the most gruesome. On Thursday, a 13-year old girl had her feet severed while riding Superman Power of Tower at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville. The Power of Tower is a drop ride that stands 177 feet tal...
            • Timber Tower Accident at Dollywood

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              Last Updated: June 18, 2007
              Timber Tower Accident at Dollywood
              Timber Tower Strands Riders for Hours“Forty four guests were stranded on Dollywood’s Timber Tower amusement ride Saturday night as the attraction was beginning its cycle. According to sources, the passenger vehicle became stuck at the top of the tower, causing the ride’s emergency safety system to engage. The passengers remained at the top of the tower for nearly three hours whil...
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