Archive For November 15th, 2012

Mt. Olympus' Hades wooden coaster will feature inversion in 2013

By | November 15, 2012

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis.––Officials at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park have announced plans to rework their largest wooden roller coaster – Hades – and outfit it with new elements including an upside down barrel roll for the 2013 season. Dubbed Hades 360, the ride will be a technological marvel integrating the underground uniqueness of Hades […]

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Knoebel estate donates $25,000 to Roller Coaster Museum

By | November 15, 2012

The donation will build the Barbara Knoebel wing to the museum archive facility. ORLANDO, Fla. — Celebrating the life of an amusement park icon, the estate of Barbara Knoebel is donating $25,000 to help preserve the history of an industry she loved. The family presented the check at the IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando on […]

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