La Ronde Attacked by Sea Monster Ednör
This week, Montreal theme park La Ronde announced the name and theme of their new (ish) roller coaster. The Six Flags affiliated park received a Vekoma SLC that was orignially Serial Thriller at Six...
View ArticleIntimidator @ Carowinds | Roller Coaster Reviews
Someone says, “This was a bad idea.” Another rider says, “I think I can see Atlanta”. Meanwhile, Intimidator’s black and red NASCAR-themed train ascend further and further into the sky. I look over my...
View ArticleTop 10 New Roller Coasters for 2010 Part 2
This the conclusion of my annual New Roller Coasters List. In case you missed it, here’s Part 1. This year was tougher than usual as there weren’t many new coasters opening in the States. Also, there...
View ArticleSky Rocket Test Video
Kennywood’s Sky Rocket looks to be about ready to open. As you can see from the video below the coaster has had test runs: As I said in my previous posts, I think Sky Rocket will be a strong addition...
View ArticleSky Rocket @ Kennywood | Roller Coaster Reviews
I’m a big fan of launched coasters, they’re still new enough that almost all of them offer unique elements, and certainly all of this new generation of launched coasters have something to offer...
View ArticleKings Dominion Trip & My 200th Coaster
For my next and probably last trip of the season I’ll be headed back to my home state and former home park. Kings Dominion is where it all began for me. I had only ridden a few smaller roller coasters...
View ArticleIntimidator 305 @ Kings Dominion | Roller Coaster Reviews
Kings Dominion’s Intense NASCAR-Themed Giga Coaster Doesn’t Dissapoint The train rockets around the final turn. Guests waiting in the queue hear it roar by and into the final brakes. Somehow the short...
View ArticleTheme Park Digital Airwaves: The Season Pass Podcast & More
The Coaster Critic Joins Podcasts Based on the East Coast, West Coast, & Europe I’ve been lucky enough to join a few different podcasts this season. I joined The Season Pass Podcast while they were...
View ArticleIntimidator vs. Intimidator 305 | Roller Coaster Showdowns
Intimidator vs. Intimidator 305 | Roller Coaster Showdowns In this edition of Roller Coaster Showdowns the two NASCAR-inspired Intimidator roller coasters do battle. We’ll look at Intimidator 305 at...
View ArticleIntimidator 305′s Off Season Track Work Could Increase Speed
Kings Dominion’s Marketing Manager, John Pagel recently shared the park’s plans on the Intimidator 305 construction that has had enthusiasts scratching their heads. Basically, the profiling is focused...
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