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After Texas Giant Accident, Amusement Park Regulations Questioned 24 Jul 2013 | 02:16 pm
There’s been a lot of discussion about the horrible accident that occurred last Friday when a woman fell from the Texas Giant and died. Many have been surprised that there will be no state or federal ...
Accident at Cedar Point; Shoot the Rapids Ride Flipped Over 20 Jul 2013 | 08:54 pm
Seven people were injured in an accident at Cedar Point on Friday evening. A boat on the Shoot the Rapids water ride came back down the lift hill and flipped over. Several people jumped into the water...
Woman Dies While Riding New Texas Giant 19 Jul 2013 | 08:59 pm
Six Flags Over Texas was the site of a tragedy today when a woman died while riding the New Texas Giant. The park hasn’t released details about the accident or how the woman died, but they did release...
Kentucky Kingdom to Reopen with New Coaster in 2014 18 Jul 2013 | 09:53 pm
There was some exciting news out of Louisville last month when it was announced that Kentucky Kingdom will reopen on May 24, 2014. After several starts and stops, it looks like it’s really going to ha...
Reviews of The Smiler: Roller Coaster with Most Loops 13 Jul 2013 | 04:21 pm
The Smiler at Alton Towers: The Roller Coaster with the Most Loops Reviews for Alton Towers world-record setting roller coaster, The Smiler have been largely positive. The ride boasts the most invers...
Why Roller Coasters Make Us Scream Infographic 11 Jul 2013 | 09:58 pm
A few months ago, I was contacted by the Washington Post to help out with an article in their Health & Science section. The article looks at the forces that are in play when we ride roller coasters an...
Mysterious Figures at Kings Island’s 2014 Coaster Site 8 Jul 2013 | 04:53 pm
Creepy figures are showing up at the construction site for what many believe will be Kings Island’s 2014 roller coaster. No one knows for sure, but rumors are pointing to a large steel roller coaster ...
Theme Park Coupons & Discounts for 2013 6 Jul 2013 | 04:18 pm
Theme Park Coupons & Discounts for 2013 As in past years, I thought it’d be helpful for people if we share where we’re finding coupons for theme park tickets. I usually have a season pass for my home...
Great Reviews Great America’s Gold Striker 2 Jul 2013 | 04:06 pm
Positive Reviews for Great America’s Gold Striker California’s Great America’s new wooden coaster Gold Striker has been open for a while now and the reviews have been very positive. It sounds like th...
Full Throttle Reviews | Magic Mountain’s New Coaster is Here 26 Jun 2013 | 08:20 am
Reviews of Full Throttle are popping up all over the Web now that the ride has opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Here’s a sample of what roller coaster fans are saying: …I love how it feels like yo...
