Roller Coasters

Make the Most of Your Universal Studios Tour
03/30/2010
If you will be visiting Universal Studios, you need to be prepared. Arriving at the park unprepared can literally ruin your vacation! Follow these tips to help you get the most out of your Universal Studios Tour adventure. It will be very hot. Make sure that you dress in cotton clothing that is cool. You should [...]

Security at Universal Studios Tours
03/16/2010
If you are concerned about your safety while visiting Universal Studios, you should not be. There are security officers on the grounds, and security offices are located in the upper lot by Nick Stuff and in the lower lot inside the Jurassic Park Visitors Center. After the 9/11 terrorists attacks, Universal Studios put a heightened security [...]

Be Part of the Action at Universal Studios Tours
03/01/2010
Have you ever dreamed of being on a reality show? Here is your chance! Universal Studios Tours now has Fear Factor Live, which is a stunt show that uses audience volunteers. With three to five shows each day, the chances of getting on the show are pretty good! Are you ready to face your fears? There [...]

Kentucky Kingdom Park to Close
02/13/2010
[Feb. 4, 2010] Six Flags announced today that as it nears the scheduled end of its restructuring process, it has decided to reject its lease with the Kentucky State Fair Board relating to the Kentucky Kingdom park. In recent weeks, Six Flags had proposed a new lease arrangement to the fair board that would have [...]

World's Tallest, Floorless Dive Coaster
11/22/2009
The Griffon roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, is a Bolliger & Mabillard diving machine that now reigns as the tallest and fastest dive coaster. Each train consists of three rows of ten seats. Once strapped in, the loading platform floor drops and guests hear, "Now, prepare to enjoy the power and speed of the mythical [...]

Fair Board settles dispute, smoothing way towards Kentucky Kingdom reopening
07/24/2010
The Kentucky State Fair Board took a major step towards  reopening Kentucky Kingdom by settling a property dispute with the park’s former operator Six Flags. At its monthly regular meeting Thursday the State Fair Board approved a master settlement with the new management of Six Flags. The agreement could pave the way towards signing a [...]

Girl dies on ride at Tibidabo
07/20/2010
A 15-year-old girl was killed when the Pendulum ride collapsed at Tibidabo in Barcelona, Spain.

Porky Pig attacked at Great America
07/14/2010
Two Six Flags Great America employees were ejected from the theme park Monday afternoon after allegedly attacking a female employee dressed as “Porky Pig.”  Taras Sikalchuk, 20, and Dmytro Petrychenko, 19, took a photo with Porky Pig about 2:20 p.m. Monday at Six Flags Great America, and then punched the mascot in the head 10 to [...]

A very Intimidating trip to Carowinds- Part 2
07/13/2010
ThrillNetwork member Sclisso concludes his review of Intimidator and his visit to Carowinds. Once we rode the Carolina Skytower, I quickly headed on over to Afterburn. I think Afterburn and Intimidator are tied as my favorites. They’re both so awesome that I can’t decide which I like best. Afterburn was a walk on all day and [...]

Woman dies after fall from coaster
07/12/2010
Sunday, a 21-year-old woman fell to her death from the Xtreme roller coaster located at Dixie Landin’ in Baton Rouge, LA.  Sources state the woman fell from Xtreme, which is a Maurer Söhne spinning coaster, and died after being rushed to the hospital.  An investigation is under way to determine what caused the accident. For more information visit [...]