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Park: Lake Compounce (Bristol, CT USA)
Type: Wooden Coaster - Sit-Down
Builder: Custom Coasters International, Inc.
Status: Operating since 5/21/2000
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Posted June 29th, 2009 at 12:44 am by
Steven
Elvis Presley had the mansion called Graceland, Michael Jackson had the ranch called Neverland. Two Kings of pop culture had their castles, each with their ways to entertain their owner. Both met a relatively early demise through strikingly similar circumstances (as of this writing), and both live on through their music and through what they left behind.
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Tags: beech bend, bowling green, chance rides, history, kentucky, king of pop, legacy, Michael Jackson, neverland, neverland ranch, sea dragon, thrill ride Posted in Special Features
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Posted July 3rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm by
Wes
Ghost Town in the Sky opened Cliffhanger Wednesday, July 1 to much anticipation.
According to reports from park patrons, the coaster never ran the next day. The park’s website states that the coaster will not run for the holiday weekend.
The park states that they are “finalizing minor modifications to the grounds and coaster”.
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Posted July 1st, 2009 at 10:48 am by
Alex Westerman
(Press Release) Building on a tradition of bringing the horror genre’s most compelling stories and characters to life in blood-curdling, living nightmare encounters, Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights will present an all-new “live” attraction based on the most profitable horror franchise to date, SAW, per an agreement among Universal Studios Theme Parks, Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures.
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Tags: Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Studios Hollywood Posted in Industry Announcements, News, Press Release
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Posted June 27th, 2009 at 11:36 am by
Steven
PC and mobile game maker Digital Chocolate has announced the release of 3D Rollercoaster Rush, an update to the original PC Flash and mobile phone-based Rollercoaster Rush game.
Made specifically for iPhone and iPod touch users, it features 3D graphics and “life-like” coaster physics, it features 40 unique tracks located all over the world, and includes a race mode for each track. In addition, the game takes advantage of the iPhone/iPod Touch’s built-in accelerometer for its game play.
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Tags: game, iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch, Rollercoaster Posted in Multimedia
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Posted June 27th, 2009 at 1:28 am by
Steven
Despite Michael Jackson’s controversial life and his recent passing, Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, KY has decided to open its doors to Michael Jackson fans on Sunday, June 27 from 5-7pm (Central Time). During this time, complimentary rides on their Sea Dragon ride will be offered as a tribute to the King of Pop.
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Tags: beech bend, bowling green, Michael Jackson, neverland, sea dragon, thrill ride, tribute Posted in News
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Posted June 27th, 2009 at 12:19 am by
Leo C
This weekend, Friday June 26 to Sunday June 28, Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, SC will host a Michael Jackson Memorial Weekend to celebrate the life of the “King of Pop.”
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Tags: Freestyle Music Park, Memorial, Michael Jackson Posted in News
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Posted June 26th, 2009 at 1:03 am by
Leo C
Last Saturday, a pump filter malfunction sent 42 people from Holiday World in Southern Indiana to the hospital after resulting fumes created breathing problems.
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Tags: fumes, Holiday World, hospitalized Posted in News
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Posted June 25th, 2009 at 3:29 pm by
Chip
The Cyclone roller coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver has been closed, maybe for the rest of the summer.
The park’s spokeswoman, Connie Moore, said the park tried to spruce up the ride for its 70th anniversary, but maintenance fell behind schedule, closing the ride.
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Tags: Cyclone, Lakeside Posted in News
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Posted June 22nd, 2009 at 6:01 pm by
Chip
Son of Beast at Kings Island has been shut down pending an investigation.
The wooden roller coaster was closed after a woman on June 16 said she was hurt on the ride on May 31. It was reported as an alleged head injury.
Kings Island reported it to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the agency that oversees amusement park inspections.
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