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  • Terminator Salvation Coaster Construction

    Written by The Coaster Critic 2 Comments
    Last Updated: May 9, 2009
    Terminator Salvation Coaster Construction
    Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Terminator Salvation coaster is coming along well. The track work appears to be about complete. The LA Times Funland Blog has a first look at the ride’s trains. And ThemeParkReview has construction photos. Also, the LA Times announced details on the roller coaster’s $1 million in theming which will include a pre-show starring Common and Moon Bloodgood...
    • Top 3 New International Coasters for 2009

      Written by The Coaster Critic 2 Comments
      Last Updated: May 7, 2009
      Top 3 New International Coasters for 2009
      There are some really cool roller coasters opening around the World this year. I’ve already written about the new speed champ Ring°Racer and Great Britain’s horrifically steep Saw – The Ride so this week I’m counting down three more International Coasters opening in 2009. El Toro at Freizeitpark Plohn – Germany This El Toro, not to be confused with Great Adventure...
      • Worlds of Fun to Unleash Prowler in 2009

        Written by The Coaster Critic 1 Comment
        Last Updated: September 1, 2008
        Worlds of Fun to Unleash Prowler in 2009
        New GCI Woodie to Prowl Worlds of Fun’s Terrain in 2009NewsPlusNotes was first to report that Worlds of Fun has released details on their highly anticipated 2009 Great Coasters International wooden coaster. Prowler will kick off with an 85-foot drop into a ravine. The rest of the ride will closely hug the terrain as it reaches speeds in excess of 50 mph. For more, check out Worlds of Fun...
        • Worlds of Fun Teases 2009 Wooden Coaster

          Written by The Coaster Critic 4 Comments
          Last Updated: August 13, 2008
          Worlds of Fun Teases 2009 Wooden Coaster
          Another Caged Beast Appears | Worlds of Fun’s 2009 CoasterCedar Fair continues the onslaught of boxed beasts. First there was the Diamondback teaser, then the new Carowinds coaster, and now a box has been delivered to Worlds of Fun (Kansas City, MO). This time the park has produced several YouTube videos allowing fans to watch the drama unfold. What drama? Well, the unnamed beast has an insa...
          • Evel Knievel @ Six Flags St. Louis Opens

            Written by The Coaster Critic 1 Comment
            Last Updated: June 19, 2008
            Evel Knievel @ Six Flags St. Louis Opens
            Daring New GCI Woodie Debuts at Six Flags St. LouisToday, Six Flags St. Louis’ opened its ninth roller coaster with the debut of Evel Knievel. The Great Coaster International woodie was my #4 pick for the Top New Roller Coasters of 2008. Knievel’s a clone, but in this case that’s a good thing. It’s based on Thunderbird at PowerPark in Finland, which came ranked 10th on the ...
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