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A POV of Monstars of Rock, which operated at Freestyle Music Park just for one season in 2009. The ride was formerly known as Nights in White Satin: The Trip (while under the Hard Rock park brand), and based off of the Moody Blues song of the same name.
updated 7 years ago
“Throughout the season, our team has been hard at work toward the reopening of the Steel Curtain in 2025.
When you visit the park this weekend, you will notice we have begun the next phase of work on this project, which includes adding additional columns to the structure. These enhancements and others will increase the coaster’s reliability and longevity, maintaining it for generations of riders to come.
We are excited to continue progress on the coaster over the next several months and we can’t wait to welcome riders back to the Steel Curtain in 2025.” - Ricky Spicuzza, General Manager
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Rain or shine, this indoor, family-friendly ride guarantees a thrilling escape for everyone. With stunning visuals of the Arctic's remote wilderness and breathtaking marine life, this 4:30 minute journey will transport you to places few have ever seen. 🌌🐧
Stay tuned for more details on this epic new attraction—you won't want to miss it! 🎥 Video courtesy of SeaWorld Orlando.
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This week on the podcast, Andrew is joined by Cindy Emerick, Vice President of Attraction Design for Mattel Adventure Park to talk all things about the new Arizona park, as well as its sister park, scheduled to open in the Kansas City metro in 2026. We learn more about the coaster design, family rides, go-karts, and more for this unique family friendly indoor-outdoor theme park!
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What's our favorite coaster? What will be the sleeper hit? How do you pronounce Rakshasa? All these questions and more answered by Andrew, John, Larry and Evan on this week's Coaster101 podcast!
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Nick, John, Shane and Andrew join the podcast, sans musical interludes, to discuss everything that came out of the Disney Experiences Panel at D23. No stone is left unturned. We'll warn you, this one gets passionate - especially if you happen to be a fan of the Navi River Journey.
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Andrew is joined this week by Producer Kris Rowberry and Cameraman Robert Ingle to talk all things about the new documentary, which will be premier this November at COTALand. You're not going to want to miss it!
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Starting August 1 through September 29, guests can experience this colorful celebration of Asian culture every Thursday through Sunday, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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A longtime friend of the podcast and industry veteran, Carowinds' Brand Activation Manager Chris Keith joins the podcast to talk all things Carowinds, his career in the industry, tangents, the return of the Cash Coaster FunTV (if you know, you know) spots, and more!
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“We are excited to unveil Phoenix Rising to our pass members and guests,” said Stewart Clark, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. "Our pass members are in for a special treat as they get to be among the first to ride this incredible coaster. With a height requirement of just 42 inches, it's an adventure the whole family can enjoy together."
Aboard Phoenix Rising, riders will be immersed in an exciting, family-friendly adventure as they soar above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Serengeti Plain and navigate through thrilling twists and turns above the skies of Pantopia. Inspired by the legend of the phoenix, this suspended roller coaster offers surprises and speeds reaching 44 miles per hour. With a height requirement of just 42 inches, guests of all ages can let their imagination—and their adrenaline—soar as they feel the rush of the wind and the thrill of flight.
Video courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa.
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Located at Austin, Texas' Circuit of the Americas, COTALAND is slowly but surely becoming a reality, proven by the fact that the track work park's first major coaster - the Gerstlauer Infinity Shuttle Coaster, Palindrome - is now complete, and the park is on track for a Summer 2025 Opening?
Andrew is joined on the podcast this week by Vice President of Park Operations for Circuit of the Americas, Matt Hughey, to talk all things COTALand, and how the park rose from the humble beginnings of a proposed housing development into the construction of two "North America's First" coasters.
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Holiday World will host "Holidays in the Sky" 44 days from June 22 through Aug. 4. All shows are weather permitting and begin at 9 p.m. CDT.
We're talking all things Six Flags Entertainment Corp this week. Should they have an all park pass? If so, how much should it cost? Should they offer a regional pass? What's something you want to bring from one legacy chain to the other and vice versa?
CNN suggested roller coaster fans were "nervous." Long story short, we're not.
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For the perfect ending to summer 2024 evening, guests can enjoy a dazzling firework show every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as the Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular Presented by Bad Boy Mowers illuminates the skies over Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Special performances will be available for the Fourth of July.
Video provided by Busch Gardens Tampa.
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Admission to Dinosaur Island has increased from past years by $1: tickets are $4 for general admission, $3 for Columbus Zoo members and free for Columbus Zoo Gold members, as well as included in the price of a ZooMore ride wristband.
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Located in the Antarctica Realm, this family launch coaster promises an unforgettable journey through icy wilderness, blending heart-pounding excitement with breathtaking wildlife encounters.
Suitable for adventurers from 42 to 77 inches tall, the ride features two powerful launches, speeds of up to 43 mph, and a 3,020-foot track that twists and turns through both indoor and outdoor environments. The journey culminates in an immersive penguin habitat, providing an educational and entertaining experience for all.
Penguin Trek will be SeaWorld's eighth roller coaster and 5th by Bollinger and Mabillard (B&M).
Video provided by: twitter.com/SaxOnTrax.
Learn more here: coaster101.com/2024/06/20/penguin-trek-opening-date
Security enhancements are underway as an EVOLV security system is being installed prior to the zoo entrance and should be completed this summer.
North America, the oldest region of the zoo, is undergoing a $40 million dollar makeover into North America Trek.
Phase 1 will focus on the creation of new and improved habitats for the Mexican wolves, trumpeter swans, song birds, bald eagle, black bear, and North America river otters.
The updated habitats are expected to be completed in summer 2025.
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