Archive For March 22nd, 2012

Kings Island gets ready for spring

By | March 22, 2012

A train from the Racer roller coaster plummets down the ride’s 88-foot first drop during a test run Wednesday at Kings Island. The Racer opened with Kings Island in 1972 and has given more than 96 million rides – the most in park history. Kings Island begins its 40th anniversary season April 28. Daily operation […]

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Six Flags introduces Mr. Freeze: Reverse blast

By | March 22, 2012

Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags St. Louis, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, announced March 22, the next generation of cool thrills with the debut of an all-new ride experience, Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast. Launching in spring 2012, the coolest coaster on the planet is even cooler…in reverse! Riders […]

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Busch Gardens unveils unique Verbolten trains

By | March 22, 2012

Real rubber tires, chrome side mirrors and the classic long hood lines of a two-door roadster distinguishes Verbolten’s 16-passenger coaster car from a run-of-the-mill coaster train. Each of Verbolten’s five ride vehicles is painted a different color, and each is uniquely detailed with classic race lines inspired by vintage sports cars. From the racing stripe […]

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