tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115662122024-03-13T06:03:39.123-04:00NewsPlusNotesAmusement Industry News + NotesNewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.comBlogger7080125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-53541248757335146442024-02-28T19:02:00.001-05:002024-02-28T19:02:47.753-05:00Iron Menace's Track is Now Complete!<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiluoeAvGEQiypvogereaAqhJUVD_l36_BHb2pLCivC9qqmOryycnN_JKPDJ5jtVyB5WyoOS6drfPXFpdwfRn8IzC5o9NKNpm2NqnYzaFFjWmnv24rtCgXHGi-X-C4LN0qNfbhyuEmpfkjH2ItUXS2y3Q4x54tBjkZxwJoMqgUPj1AzSBonpImTRA/s3232/Screenshot%202024-02-28%20at%206.41.33%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1830" data-original-width="3232" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiluoeAvGEQiypvogereaAqhJUVD_l36_BHb2pLCivC9qqmOryycnN_JKPDJ5jtVyB5WyoOS6drfPXFpdwfRn8IzC5o9NKNpm2NqnYzaFFjWmnv24rtCgXHGi-X-C4LN0qNfbhyuEmpfkjH2ItUXS2y3Q4x54tBjkZxwJoMqgUPj1AzSBonpImTRA/w400-h226/Screenshot%202024-02-28%20at%206.41.33%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Dorney Park has made quick work of the last half of <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/rides-experiences/iron-menace" target="_blank">Iron Menace</a>'s layout, with the final track piece lifted into place just yesterday. The coaster went up in order (like many B&Ms do), with the brake run and station area having gone in first, and now connected with the last piece, which was a part of the start of the brake area. With the 2,169 feet of track now a complete circuit, the park will move on to focusing on the ride's station, theming, queue and other aspects of the overall experience.</p><p> </p><p>"This is an exciting day for Dorney Park, our guests and our community,” said Ryan Eldredge, Dorney Park’s Communications and Public Relations Manager. "We started by announcing two new events for our 2024 season and we end with the news that our track is connected. It’s such a special time to be at Dorney Park.” <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0qbUOv72gSyE3nYhitoOxzRUM2aJQo__QtCPy6-4nXhRa-tiVPXIONe2E81Kwt1brnI0QTvLXspO5D_8BG8ngVbUbT7gB9Ove8d3WaseUas5KjtlKY8H4G6Weumt1vAIx9y07sfDvK_v5xF9FPiEJ-6Dy274-bbLEVVskxA-GQlN9Xder8s-uQ/s3094/Screenshot%202024-02-28%20at%206.41.07%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1818" data-original-width="3094" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0qbUOv72gSyE3nYhitoOxzRUM2aJQo__QtCPy6-4nXhRa-tiVPXIONe2E81Kwt1brnI0QTvLXspO5D_8BG8ngVbUbT7gB9Ove8d3WaseUas5KjtlKY8H4G6Weumt1vAIx9y07sfDvK_v5xF9FPiEJ-6Dy274-bbLEVVskxA-GQlN9Xder8s-uQ/w400-h235/Screenshot%202024-02-28%20at%206.41.07%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZd7S99zbpgjEWcB6lKpdb0Ek20CBc7CTQV_fRb3xln5DQbeHMH5Ugol-Euf6A-P3XUrJpi05nLyFIO_La0RFfDWmrUy9zCfZiVNqieN3o5KfRKvqBiXBTRmxHAH3bV33deto4WqDsNbz7ApDWAWpE653zExiMVaQT-mqA-xC4apSy6j9Wo-oaQ/s3164/Screenshot%202024-02-28%20at%206.40.53%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1824" data-original-width="3164" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZd7S99zbpgjEWcB6lKpdb0Ek20CBc7CTQV_fRb3xln5DQbeHMH5Ugol-Euf6A-P3XUrJpi05nLyFIO_La0RFfDWmrUy9zCfZiVNqieN3o5KfRKvqBiXBTRmxHAH3bV33deto4WqDsNbz7ApDWAWpE653zExiMVaQT-mqA-xC4apSy6j9Wo-oaQ/w400-h230/Screenshot%202024-02-28%20at%206.40.53%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Iron Menace's vertical construction started around November 15th, so total construction time to get all track and supports in place was around three and a half months. Granted the park could have completed that even faster - but for a while they were putting up steel as it arrived, and there was a purposeful pause on track going up while the station was focused on for logistical reasons. Either way, another B&M coaster has gone up smoothly, to say the least!</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAOcKE6YqkZzZFjrdl09feviqIr3rkI28Xw288VcxKoGm96oHrmgpBN36sHUNcq4pgnHOtwNFKd7fcxwDnoNXTpwhHQAs9MUZ6ap65oUpNYhHIoAJYJfY2Ya7f5j1eY2J9PVgVyyUWhQwTRuFmDI9znJxRI5IspmZmt8538uAwsmEPUyVqiMRfg/s1350/IM%20CONSTRUCTION%20TRACK%20CONNEX%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAOcKE6YqkZzZFjrdl09feviqIr3rkI28Xw288VcxKoGm96oHrmgpBN36sHUNcq4pgnHOtwNFKd7fcxwDnoNXTpwhHQAs9MUZ6ap65oUpNYhHIoAJYJfY2Ya7f5j1eY2J9PVgVyyUWhQwTRuFmDI9znJxRI5IspmZmt8538uAwsmEPUyVqiMRfg/w320-h400/IM%20CONSTRUCTION%20TRACK%20CONNEX%204.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzbiB5hfjPv4Vm4lI8436VgnAIYwBr_MNYDG3xVrEUhrv-qhYTG_F18XCr4lfDWsS8grtsH9acjTSM55xwXHM9PHz5ZvL8U3hTm0uqFosOAylxUb0_8F9tXEYvvMaPIu4fZLxg900AMz8gC1ylS-6YWrQLm3W3SJN0jGIT34UzX5FNRTZIe9uXA/s1350/IM%20CONSTRUCTION%20TRACK%20CONNEX%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzbiB5hfjPv4Vm4lI8436VgnAIYwBr_MNYDG3xVrEUhrv-qhYTG_F18XCr4lfDWsS8grtsH9acjTSM55xwXHM9PHz5ZvL8U3hTm0uqFosOAylxUb0_8F9tXEYvvMaPIu4fZLxg900AMz8gC1ylS-6YWrQLm3W3SJN0jGIT34UzX5FNRTZIe9uXA/w320-h400/IM%20CONSTRUCTION%20TRACK%20CONNEX%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Iron Menace features a 160 foot tall lift hill and a beyond-vertical 95 degree first drop that stretches 152 feet. Four inversions follow that drop, including an Immelman, Zero-G Roll, the first ever on a dive coaster Tilted Loop, and a corkscrew. The ride officially opens on May 10th but watch for special preview day information from the park in the near future!<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-75454388969236605992024-02-27T18:43:00.000-05:002024-02-27T18:43:50.427-05:00Dorney Park to Feature Returning Favorites + 2 New Events in 2024<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIX-c0yT0CRW5JnJAkTngiFpiOoXI9PWbXHcUaOG-nYlbW8y-5T8wUKP3Yv2cyfsjncv0EulJoxiXJI82oBL6KOFtdDWTHAvP5Rz2DMMTFaWuegJm6lJJhgMdpkueg25l9MDOfERfN5C_zQoDfQ8AENcYM3aw1YtH1fjdXwoLgJL7KeimFZEB1fw/s1351/DP%20Summer%20Nights%20Logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="826" data-original-width="1351" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIX-c0yT0CRW5JnJAkTngiFpiOoXI9PWbXHcUaOG-nYlbW8y-5T8wUKP3Yv2cyfsjncv0EulJoxiXJI82oBL6KOFtdDWTHAvP5Rz2DMMTFaWuegJm6lJJhgMdpkueg25l9MDOfERfN5C_zQoDfQ8AENcYM3aw1YtH1fjdXwoLgJL7KeimFZEB1fw/w400-h245/DP%20Summer%20Nights%20Logo.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Dorney Park has announced their lineup of special events for the park's 2024 season, and it includes some returning favorites along with some major changes with two new events announced. The park will be featuring Iron Menace and the all new Steel Yard themed area this season, but on top of that will keep visitors busy with several events and an "exciting array of new investments coming to the park in 2024."</p><p><br /></p><p>The park will celebrate Opening Day on Friday May 10th, which is the official opening date for Iron Menace, but do keep your eyes out for announcements about passholder previews and possibly other special events. Then Wildwater Kingdom will open for the season on May 25th - but season pass holders will get a preview day on May 19th.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUlK-bYiMY28vaavrtEcnsIp-n9SyojfE2IcroTVOe5heyS29KVANyVXQTLvHXAXQPqIYVNf5MPieEZNI5czxvHhPqhkC-SjeU4rE5t47UQ26oRS2L28UaNuTHrLDdkoFyEn12I1_lKo_EQOodSbfn5Y6w0VgIO-Yx8jBTbzNHBXFEZI9PT8tBw/s6720/summer_nights_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUlK-bYiMY28vaavrtEcnsIp-n9SyojfE2IcroTVOe5heyS29KVANyVXQTLvHXAXQPqIYVNf5MPieEZNI5czxvHhPqhkC-SjeU4rE5t47UQ26oRS2L28UaNuTHrLDdkoFyEn12I1_lKo_EQOodSbfn5Y6w0VgIO-Yx8jBTbzNHBXFEZI9PT8tBw/w400-h266/summer_nights_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>On select nights from July 12th through August 18th the park will celebrate with Summer Nights, a new event that "will transport you to tropical shores with its energetic beats" and live entertainment. Guests will be able to the "feel the rush of exhilarating night rides on our top-rated coasters, indulge
in Caribbean and Latin American inspired cuisine, and sip exotic
beverages" during Summer Nights. Sounds like a great combination of family fun, thrilling rides, live shows and special food and beverage offerings.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCFRDyDq6n8AbGRicATzWMA-m9X6YlamClMpKRCYriUCBMDKzUBNoPR6yjdRz_lXVsoav28Wu5l4JT_7CmDMrJU-d6gGcFNzYI1rg71Ia5zDiC3mIhCfJgS0FvxPY4b_sjSsUuRzej7PWe5y3PVjXp3fCnGpa_m3k3UKxBmQv3-EXuv63XmEHUw/s1276/DP23-153%20Tricks%20and%20Treats%20Park%20Logo_4c%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="1276" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCFRDyDq6n8AbGRicATzWMA-m9X6YlamClMpKRCYriUCBMDKzUBNoPR6yjdRz_lXVsoav28Wu5l4JT_7CmDMrJU-d6gGcFNzYI1rg71Ia5zDiC3mIhCfJgS0FvxPY4b_sjSsUuRzej7PWe5y3PVjXp3fCnGpa_m3k3UKxBmQv3-EXuv63XmEHUw/w400-h235/DP23-153%20Tricks%20and%20Treats%20Park%20Logo_4c%20(1).png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The fall season will also be accented by the new Tricks and Treats family-friendly Halloween event, running on Saturdays and Sundays from September 14th through October 27th. Featuring "mischievous tricks, tasty treats" and the park's popular family rides, the event will be a new take on daytime Halloween fun. Both Summer Nights and Tricks and Treats will be spread out through Dorney Park, unlike Grand Carniavle and the Great Pumpkin Fest, which they are replacing.</p><p><br /></p><p>And fear not, Halloween Haunt will still be returning to Dorney Park on select nights from September 13th through October 26th, and the popular Food Truck Rally will be held on October 19th and 20th.</p><p> </p><p>"We are so excited to celebrate the addition of the Iron Menace with an exciting lineup of events that are sure to dazzle and delight," said Jessica Naderman, vice president and general manager. "This promises to be a historic year for Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and when you're making history, events have to be a part of that." For more information on the park's special events, check out <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/events" target="_blank">the park's official website</a>.<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-25245133723966766302024-02-25T20:22:00.001-05:002024-02-25T20:22:21.335-05:00All New Themed Area - Steel Yard - To Debut at Dorney Park in 2024<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptHdnnMv5_QrmvE7Qw1phkI1v2dIdmxm4PxFEZCdQz3D8y3KL2UgjNekBXzEVR9J0fs-uviEiAh2NFu2asFKmu2HGyvvqPmLTdHxfzuGNeQtfZrjs3RZ9s1Eyhs0pKYpxS7ip2rajezS1QTcC2Fbsl1Vmx9jt6WeZGf7iA3QQxthHv5uaajiAjw/s692/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.09.31%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="692" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiptHdnnMv5_QrmvE7Qw1phkI1v2dIdmxm4PxFEZCdQz3D8y3KL2UgjNekBXzEVR9J0fs-uviEiAh2NFu2asFKmu2HGyvvqPmLTdHxfzuGNeQtfZrjs3RZ9s1Eyhs0pKYpxS7ip2rajezS1QTcC2Fbsl1Vmx9jt6WeZGf7iA3QQxthHv5uaajiAjw/w400-h122/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.09.31%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Dorney Park has said all along that the area surrounding their new B&M Dive Coaster - <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/new-in-2024" target="_blank">Iron Menace</a> - would be dynamically themed, however I'm not sure most of us were on the same page with just what a massive change was coming to the lower part of the park. Dorney has now <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/blog/2024/steel-yard-announcement" target="_blank">explained</a> all of the changes that are coming our way that will create a cohesively themed 'land' or 'section' at the park when the Steel Yard opens. <br /></p><p> </p><p>To be completely transparent, I am still in a bit of disbelief that I'm typing the works "cohesively themed land" in the same sentence as Dorney Park - after covering the park for so many years this is big, <i>big</i> news friends!</p><p><br /></p><p>Lets 'dive' in (pun intended) and look at some of the changes that have been announced by the park.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHelFaqAvFUOVOZhn-qARyXR0bxgP8YYVHc2TMVujVSj2O4FNnhG_0hsXR5WYR3BAqlRbWrrHTlw-Ypf7hygxdNXrDfWeNTRZETdH4dctKWau8RC-X4TRLOYv5rQZUTQ8O404ZDkm6DpmbaMAD6gVUBfs9xijN5XdlvzJecpT7sszbLdQwske5IA/s2496/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.02.35%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="2496" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHelFaqAvFUOVOZhn-qARyXR0bxgP8YYVHc2TMVujVSj2O4FNnhG_0hsXR5WYR3BAqlRbWrrHTlw-Ypf7hygxdNXrDfWeNTRZETdH4dctKWau8RC-X4TRLOYv5rQZUTQ8O404ZDkm6DpmbaMAD6gVUBfs9xijN5XdlvzJecpT7sszbLdQwske5IA/w400-h288/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.02.35%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7JbtWStWZxOBVX-bUUvmILLqeoCZxR2DGiw_-uHsq5Ylkn3UNl6qcp01EFCqR9BD9M6ipdGl4UAeFSYeZYg93_A2DMKWOyNgs0OlTDj2dtrHLHQ83id_B7Ci-NKiDHh8JY7bEu5B16gAysiWcKOclP_T0X50CKa1_vxVIn2e-HROAQQHySbiAg/s2846/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.02.48%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1762" data-original-width="2846" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7JbtWStWZxOBVX-bUUvmILLqeoCZxR2DGiw_-uHsq5Ylkn3UNl6qcp01EFCqR9BD9M6ipdGl4UAeFSYeZYg93_A2DMKWOyNgs0OlTDj2dtrHLHQ83id_B7Ci-NKiDHh8JY7bEu5B16gAysiWcKOclP_T0X50CKa1_vxVIn2e-HROAQQHySbiAg/w400-h248/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.02.48%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Up first - a ride that has had a rather lonely existence to date will be totally transformed in 2024. Formerly known as the Cedar Creek Flyers, the family flat ride will now be known as MT Buckets. The "MT" comes from Iron Menace's backstory, with Hiram McTavish and his steel mill serving as the backstory for the area. The infamous steel company utilized "MT" as an emblem on many of the now decrepit buildings. Plus, the name sounds like "empty buckets" which is just smart.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Cedar Creek Flyers opened in 2015 and next year will be repainted and lightly themed to better be a part of the Steel Yard. It's a set of Flying Scooters created by Larson International. </p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32tIZ5MMTGWVqdV83HJB_AZ6Pi_VaNLgGR1O4vBQhes632YnOHVXWoxboWldgY0hbvur27Dqk52QFTXHoGR-pGzmkKJFtL2xLJKZ_xnhCUh4_AsC_b1ZmRDAdQISAbowGcD0ufgOniiK4_jUHNi7CgDPaKyW900YPGTaSA0pfpBI8WVBNhe6HIA/s2526/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.01.55%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1898" data-original-width="2526" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg32tIZ5MMTGWVqdV83HJB_AZ6Pi_VaNLgGR1O4vBQhes632YnOHVXWoxboWldgY0hbvur27Dqk52QFTXHoGR-pGzmkKJFtL2xLJKZ_xnhCUh4_AsC_b1ZmRDAdQISAbowGcD0ufgOniiK4_jUHNi7CgDPaKyW900YPGTaSA0pfpBI8WVBNhe6HIA/w400-h300/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.01.55%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ou0vHVUHgDSaUXWJWlVXXaYXMb-bQOMkrPlHIb6yKU9B2o-WApB839slIvmYejIBQyvVUjvWyw1vy1mRro9BvPf6g3HY-eeU6bP-xyorBtAICv46DYpSz8-G9T_e3zuCkDg8nTTrkjwznqCmwM1TssRvG1q3mf-0QMXE0b-tYQPeJU84Jw-Sfw/s708/syg-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="708" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ou0vHVUHgDSaUXWJWlVXXaYXMb-bQOMkrPlHIb6yKU9B2o-WApB839slIvmYejIBQyvVUjvWyw1vy1mRro9BvPf6g3HY-eeU6bP-xyorBtAICv46DYpSz8-G9T_e3zuCkDg8nTTrkjwznqCmwM1TssRvG1q3mf-0QMXE0b-tYQPeJU84Jw-Sfw/w400-h235/syg-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Another addition just revealed is Steel Yard Gifts, a new retail location that will be centrally located across the midway from Possessed. The building will be the home of plenty of Iron Menace merchandise along with other coaster and Dorney Park themed items.</p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmL-ctozZt_4Bk1hqtwAM4U2rwvRzeMzeBkrRH1CgEG5OuVIelsPIQliumNqYru09P7XSE0nHwtPjIBO784ENzDTnLhZ_cWc3ke5LbSQ5fux1KqXwfK9pTkAcen2f0op4L_mBlRx8GcHdS1RR51jKPycsbKTYrKmRqf-Zr3BIVot5yCoPpK29PA/s708/steel-yard-gifts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="708" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmL-ctozZt_4Bk1hqtwAM4U2rwvRzeMzeBkrRH1CgEG5OuVIelsPIQliumNqYru09P7XSE0nHwtPjIBO784ENzDTnLhZ_cWc3ke5LbSQ5fux1KqXwfK9pTkAcen2f0op4L_mBlRx8GcHdS1RR51jKPycsbKTYrKmRqf-Zr3BIVot5yCoPpK29PA/w400-h235/steel-yard-gifts.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdcFJoTqgH2t7Wfvtaa-9WNFZh4og0y43SP5SVnXsV4BIQUEV2ZTBkyU_GEE6Bme8EeogAWq41Bz9I1TXYUvXYbyIIPZn7a8fWkYff15verQdYicMyxYcBvVvOGu-xAXTPdbZSDXM5mD2yAj_2eGsy_ho2fMM0yjASaGVZSt9-jKLp_SwKq3XQg/s2978/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.02.12%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1932" data-original-width="2978" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdcFJoTqgH2t7Wfvtaa-9WNFZh4og0y43SP5SVnXsV4BIQUEV2ZTBkyU_GEE6Bme8EeogAWq41Bz9I1TXYUvXYbyIIPZn7a8fWkYff15verQdYicMyxYcBvVvOGu-xAXTPdbZSDXM5mD2yAj_2eGsy_ho2fMM0yjASaGVZSt9-jKLp_SwKq3XQg/w400-h260/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.02.12%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />These images of both the inside and the outside of Steel Yard Gifts shows just how well themed the addition will be. The inside especially looks to have a lot of thematic elements like the faux factory style windows and industrial shelving.</p><p><br /></p><p>The building that is transforming into Steel Yard Gifts originally housed an animatronic Care Bears show in the late 1980s... <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J2l-W-mzp4" target="_blank">yes for real</a>, and in later years also was an indoor laser maze and most recently an employee break area. It's great to see the structure being renovated and reopened! </p><p> </p><p>This also means that the area's current gift shop, Possessions, will no longer be open as a retail location. It sounds like its use next year is not totally decided by the park just yet. The rest of the Possessions structure, which had some games in it years ago, will be opened up into a nice covered seating area next year offering a place to rest and sit by Cedar Creek.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfx7_UcFb6MFoWUcZoHwZ-Yv1Z9UQ3HayBFl0lV6pMRO8DE9MLYXv9IlsFIHytZv5iwDcyzA0zJHrrT-UsNIbDoobm9TRo60SUL0uY3EjDO28vzZkkIoZ5bL7KFFgr2ZBB4kPi9hSGrmTUhePJWAATprQT0fnMWcyFXuAF1a1bw8EZc4swRQNBw/s4352/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.01.25%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="4352" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXfx7_UcFb6MFoWUcZoHwZ-Yv1Z9UQ3HayBFl0lV6pMRO8DE9MLYXv9IlsFIHytZv5iwDcyzA0zJHrrT-UsNIbDoobm9TRo60SUL0uY3EjDO28vzZkkIoZ5bL7KFFgr2ZBB4kPi9hSGrmTUhePJWAATprQT0fnMWcyFXuAF1a1bw8EZc4swRQNBw/w400-h91/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.01.25%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lDw-P5yjL3eJE42is7pSv15WkhbI6a3sipJaDvXee6FdRUq2vbU_9ZFw7WKgW9nvJtveYQmeZtOFTSz4J50BbZthf6Iz1Halqc0dPmwOwGlu8YQ9kWVO-2b5P_ne7EhaB2AZY4CEZdVCmHzbxvni6XaPrUdveV5_Y5XSzZW4UKyDd5lLSHZInw/s2842/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.00.53%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="2842" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2lDw-P5yjL3eJE42is7pSv15WkhbI6a3sipJaDvXee6FdRUq2vbU_9ZFw7WKgW9nvJtveYQmeZtOFTSz4J50BbZthf6Iz1Halqc0dPmwOwGlu8YQ9kWVO-2b5P_ne7EhaB2AZY4CEZdVCmHzbxvni6XaPrUdveV5_Y5XSzZW4UKyDd5lLSHZInw/w400-h251/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.00.53%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidlZq9lJ-mBu4_GKUuGj3vNX7LKlbk2_A_S_I3Dqto7HOyLSDjQP6nukDXK6xPJNB3tVnkhcdHZk_NhnQL-8D24dV7IYZja7RiTAuFewn9LVwP8uMcIXfEUHeXxItiuDSs_JBhJFk6w8aPbb2VQn88eiaV9LLQ6FZBT9E71byCj3Fna8I-G2ZXg/s2568/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.00.36%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1962" data-original-width="2568" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhidlZq9lJ-mBu4_GKUuGj3vNX7LKlbk2_A_S_I3Dqto7HOyLSDjQP6nukDXK6xPJNB3tVnkhcdHZk_NhnQL-8D24dV7IYZja7RiTAuFewn9LVwP8uMcIXfEUHeXxItiuDSs_JBhJFk6w8aPbb2VQn88eiaV9LLQ6FZBT9E71byCj3Fna8I-G2ZXg/w400-h305/Screenshot%202024-02-24%20at%202.00.36%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Finally there will be major changes made to the Dorney Grille food location when it becomes Iron Mill Grill & Bar in 2024. The serving area will become enclosed unlike the previous stand, and menu items slated to be featured include pierogies, flat breads, chicken sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches and more. The park is also building an outdoor bar on the side of the building that will feature local craft brews.</p><p><br /></p><p>The park's Monster ride has been removed and its pad will be utilized as a large outdoor, shaded dining area for Iron Mill Grill & Bar. The fate of the Monster has not been decided yet, so it is unclear if it will return at some point or not.</p><p><br /></p><p>On top of all this the park is hinting at even more changes on the way that haven't been announced yet, but one of them will be in just a couple days. Stay tuned!<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-10420082989944163192024-02-22T18:57:00.001-05:002024-02-22T18:57:52.371-05:00See Iron Menace Up Close at Dorney Park's Winter Chill Out!<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtAuldeMNEqzdCOmZygZHJwElgVwUKDWNNnbSAi4SCKDDXLxSdgWB79QjLPj8LFWO1QTMJscoYea9RIIp1xMVRSBBi3wrcc0CR0QThao5U4_r1ZcyVrMzvF_VCkQBjUb3ODdNbInQPWxCFR4056jqs9b9b4j1ZU7VOjSi_YCDDY1TcuPAVZO61A/s960/DP%20Winter%20Chill%20Out.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="960" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtAuldeMNEqzdCOmZygZHJwElgVwUKDWNNnbSAi4SCKDDXLxSdgWB79QjLPj8LFWO1QTMJscoYea9RIIp1xMVRSBBi3wrcc0CR0QThao5U4_r1ZcyVrMzvF_VCkQBjUb3ODdNbInQPWxCFR4056jqs9b9b4j1ZU7VOjSi_YCDDY1TcuPAVZO61A/w400-h210/DP%20Winter%20Chill%20Out.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Excited for Iron Menace at Dorney Park? Can't wait to get into the park to check out all the changes that are underway? Well, has Dorney Park got the special event for you!</p><p><br /></p><p>For the first time ever the park will host Winter Chill Out, a special event that will appeal to both roller coaster and enthusiasts and fans of Dorney Park alike.</p><p><br /></p><p>Taking place on Saturday March 16th, visitors who purchase a special ticket for the event will be able to take part in an "Iron Menace construction tour, photo opportunities, a presentation and more." The park has a ton of changes underway that we already know about and even more surprises on the way. This will be an incredible time to get to see the park mid-transformation!</p><p><br /></p><p>Winter Chill Out will benefit the Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital. Only individuals 18 years old and older may participate and all proceeds will go right to the Children's Hospital.</p><p> </p><p>“Iron Menace is a massive investment and an amazing roller coaster, but it’s not the only story we wish to tell in 2024. This year, more than any in the park’s storied history, we are committed to giving back,” said Dorney Park Vice President and General Manager Jessica Naderman. “This Winter Chill Out will be the first of many charitable events held at the park this calendar year and we can’t think of a better recipient of the proceeds from this event than Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital.” </p><p><br /></p><p>Want to go ahead and get your tickets? Head over <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/events/winter-chill-out" target="_blank">to Dorney Park's website</a> to secure them!</p><p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiis_8xnHm4NAw7UouWleXxbcfw7ohIphnKwVztVxk3A7Pt2KbCe2PGQl3u6FffTNH91eGpvTFoiLCaAmepZ1jITK8vqqx7xwWu7z3-arIGpNBeSkuk_MRebGm_7X0T53y9RQlOsQol8sNdYeNLheaEkvr7XLam7JKz1ieI4urZAmRedud2gscvZA/s1948/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20at%206.56.03%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1948" data-original-width="1520" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiis_8xnHm4NAw7UouWleXxbcfw7ohIphnKwVztVxk3A7Pt2KbCe2PGQl3u6FffTNH91eGpvTFoiLCaAmepZ1jITK8vqqx7xwWu7z3-arIGpNBeSkuk_MRebGm_7X0T53y9RQlOsQol8sNdYeNLheaEkvr7XLam7JKz1ieI4urZAmRedud2gscvZA/w313-h400/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20at%206.56.03%20PM.png" width="313" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-27033547590473760852024-01-20T20:05:00.001-05:002024-01-20T20:05:03.948-05:00Iron Menace at Dorney Park Update<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht89dncWcXjS48nJDCwOBw-qFMKx6QVZhm_DRq_XHrm6Z6P-9tU37gVsmpncJUM5K026VUxSruCb3rkjt9BHacU-DYc8ujEdVsGaNcvucxVMTuT4yf9qUoZ6hrAqGxk_mDojkxfKP7ZFiKWsVGSZG4Q2pJz5_xG-hyqGBt2wyKdGuEkjzucA51ZA/s1678/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%207.02.17%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1678" data-original-width="1526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht89dncWcXjS48nJDCwOBw-qFMKx6QVZhm_DRq_XHrm6Z6P-9tU37gVsmpncJUM5K026VUxSruCb3rkjt9BHacU-DYc8ujEdVsGaNcvucxVMTuT4yf9qUoZ6hrAqGxk_mDojkxfKP7ZFiKWsVGSZG4Q2pJz5_xG-hyqGBt2wyKdGuEkjzucA51ZA/w364-h400/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%207.02.17%20PM.png" width="364" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">© NewsPlusNotes<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>My apologies for not getting up some photos sooner, however Dorney Park is doing such an amazing job at keeping us updated it almost feels unnecessary! Still, here are some shots from last weekend. It snowed a bunch this week so the site looks way different now... but we'll get to that. </p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/new-in-2024" target="_blank">Iron Menace</a>'s lift hill, first drop and Immelmann are totally complete, and the giant zero-g roll is half complete as of today. The ride is impressive as heck to drive by and see, and excitement is building in the Lehigh Valley with folks taking notice of this giant new ride.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXH6v9v7j6C888vA_OGibWwaWpqWbi1sBqT9Ngxa-8JPKpazTuxyAjjcjwqXHO26EP0_W4BEhAxtiEdGppSsVDahU1NJidLaDTQpHmbWEedQIUGh6NooxtElVqALkaOsJl-BNpeiEvnCEwQVAB1LX5wtof-o47P4LUHgf-M0FibtlTYb-q2Lk2SQ/s1626/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%207.04.28%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1626" data-original-width="1524" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXH6v9v7j6C888vA_OGibWwaWpqWbi1sBqT9Ngxa-8JPKpazTuxyAjjcjwqXHO26EP0_W4BEhAxtiEdGppSsVDahU1NJidLaDTQpHmbWEedQIUGh6NooxtElVqALkaOsJl-BNpeiEvnCEwQVAB1LX5wtof-o47P4LUHgf-M0FibtlTYb-q2Lk2SQ/w375-h400/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%207.04.28%20PM.png" width="375" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">© NewsPlusNotes<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The construction will soon be super visible from the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Dorney Park Road, as the focus on the tilted loop will soon take place In the photo above the track leading to the highest support of the zero-g roll wasn't installed, but it was placed this past week. Nothing else was added though, as it was snowing an frigidly cold most of the week.<p></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuy5sF0Pzpr050Dfa4FAVPwa6OqvqsxKe9XPhHWm1svtBM3CS7XY8SHxHQ4caf5CMz4DNHsQwyV9B4diX7WHmci8mbP9IQGL0vLsagICvpP92R8_kpo5ezBpZBuaylkBCwWNEb26Um-YJwYnuHucTmtBVH0aD8-RyXeeUFDhndIeAbdsjXAxVGg/s1774/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%207.04.49%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1774" data-original-width="1522" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuy5sF0Pzpr050Dfa4FAVPwa6OqvqsxKe9XPhHWm1svtBM3CS7XY8SHxHQ4caf5CMz4DNHsQwyV9B4diX7WHmci8mbP9IQGL0vLsagICvpP92R8_kpo5ezBpZBuaylkBCwWNEb26Um-YJwYnuHucTmtBVH0aD8-RyXeeUFDhndIeAbdsjXAxVGg/w344-h400/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%207.04.49%20PM.png" width="344" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">© NewsPlusNotes<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>One major development is the placement of the steel for the ride's station. You can see it's a reddish color and the actual ride transfer storage shed is gray. The station is a pretty nice sized structure, I like how it's all one connected building. Also take note that the box on the far right will have the Zephyr train run under it - I love this design element as the park totally didn't have to do it! Applause for little things like that which will make a more complete experience for visitors.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdctcYBC5dJQiQaFFiDqV2tWkk8erCH0bXAkhidHTJzAWXQV7ZgkL3udvO9gBSqiga15s8jCIA4LRZ2MvTaMXBHQcolCJtzxNhkSo8B6p3zPfqjLSAY0Y2oyINu4SJ1trF9oVl__PDLXsuDJluLRmzdjudkY8vMsfBpoyxDoHwg55lC7XY72haQ/s1922/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%207.05.30%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1922" data-original-width="1526" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBdctcYBC5dJQiQaFFiDqV2tWkk8erCH0bXAkhidHTJzAWXQV7ZgkL3udvO9gBSqiga15s8jCIA4LRZ2MvTaMXBHQcolCJtzxNhkSo8B6p3zPfqjLSAY0Y2oyINu4SJ1trF9oVl__PDLXsuDJluLRmzdjudkY8vMsfBpoyxDoHwg55lC7XY72haQ/w318-h400/Screenshot%202024-01-20%20at%207.05.30%20PM.png" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">© NewsPlusNotes<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Here is one last close-up photo of the track exiting the Immelmann and heading up into the zero-g roll.</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>I also want to share this video from East Coasters which has a super recent update on the ride and also some very interesting updates on the park:</p><p><br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="280" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1v4Nrx3ABzo?si=u5UAJ7phfvo_6sqm" title="YouTube video player" width="435"></iframe>The park has no only been having wonderful updates on their own but also partnering with a lot of other sites and YouTubers for updates. This one is worth checking out because there is news on:</p><p> </p><p>- Changes to the Cedar Creek Flyers</p><p>- Changes to the food offerings in the lower park</p><p>- Changes to Possessed</p><p>- A sense of the new 'themed area' that is being added <br /></p><p>- Thoughts on how the park arrived at Iron Menace's layout</p><p>- Some light teases about future new attractions<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-1693530674518390362023-12-17T14:30:00.001-05:002023-12-17T14:30:08.170-05:00Iron Menace Topped Off at Dorney Park!<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydLI_l9XrrOhJWr8L4bru3cFsAcvrDfpGdSYWoo4IqCmG60yEvBzNr6qQPAWPBZfT8ePYqgajvje15FwyOeFOIplIhFyycKI-qD03wB0z6wGhu-tdBWNq9tpC9RmjafuZ5_M2xAnoCd2TV0B19Y-fMKIkAsYQoNwEiP54cSY5ugO_JvUfAe55EQ/s2620/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%202.03.49%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="2620" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydLI_l9XrrOhJWr8L4bru3cFsAcvrDfpGdSYWoo4IqCmG60yEvBzNr6qQPAWPBZfT8ePYqgajvje15FwyOeFOIplIhFyycKI-qD03wB0z6wGhu-tdBWNq9tpC9RmjafuZ5_M2xAnoCd2TV0B19Y-fMKIkAsYQoNwEiP54cSY5ugO_JvUfAe55EQ/w400-h259/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%202.03.49%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>So I <i>did</i> drive by just to stare at Iron Menace's newly completed lift hill, and I <i>did</i> take some photos, but they pale in comparison to these beautiful shots shared by the park! Yes, in case you've not heard yet, Dorney Park placed the highest piece of <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/new-in-2024" target="_blank">Iron Menace</a>'s lift hill into place late last week, and it's as beautiful as the renderings show. Well, actually much more beautiful in person!</p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1qdO1ER9SVxUWZUqlPfQFGOUVBDEUGJL60LCQLK-pNRu70XswXoPQF0Xj7-ylTq_KDNs6HJhCx8aNSUSOlmlZmquXXvQKmcklibzydTKX49WQqEeKPTeT60XpDvU501sL1P6Pcu-N6C8BruOnS9njJXAG9y675hl9O0-Mch7UrnS_WsG0NfHeA/s4032/17BDEF3C-A4B6-4219-9D09-13DE08F30152.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1qdO1ER9SVxUWZUqlPfQFGOUVBDEUGJL60LCQLK-pNRu70XswXoPQF0Xj7-ylTq_KDNs6HJhCx8aNSUSOlmlZmquXXvQKmcklibzydTKX49WQqEeKPTeT60XpDvU501sL1P6Pcu-N6C8BruOnS9njJXAG9y675hl9O0-Mch7UrnS_WsG0NfHeA/w300-h400/17BDEF3C-A4B6-4219-9D09-13DE08F30152.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltfkdJiSRG4xUmK5FXl9cdbRYkulzT8EA28adoO1qib0V97GwxZxDBPu_g8ueusP-Zg2l7XIiINWV4Y7T-F6aJ8FRuGdGW8KLoke8HS9tO0BK1DSmB1Mj10XUYnVc-iyjOopTyq0tX7-kEvcAWd07xe64yEo4j6rwzjp_rf19TYiULuS69Ya0UA/s4240/DSC06995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="4240" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhltfkdJiSRG4xUmK5FXl9cdbRYkulzT8EA28adoO1qib0V97GwxZxDBPu_g8ueusP-Zg2l7XIiINWV4Y7T-F6aJ8FRuGdGW8KLoke8HS9tO0BK1DSmB1Mj10XUYnVc-iyjOopTyq0tX7-kEvcAWd07xe64yEo4j6rwzjp_rf19TYiULuS69Ya0UA/w400-h268/DSC06995.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrD5fX2ba6FS9dLxavHIEb0unxWBoQ68YPENUolLhS1OHbmW3h_uor_Qp72h_NNeSrdWwyYvvAh8UbyxH5Dbhy5krhGdaCY8ug-esdEDL2z0306ov3ZzPjq2rNfeOQUdlE3hB-NY46Df0LY02JJQE9APB2sUbWauT7huqYpfUg9Lva3Mck5uxj7g/s4240/DSC07031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="4240" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrD5fX2ba6FS9dLxavHIEb0unxWBoQ68YPENUolLhS1OHbmW3h_uor_Qp72h_NNeSrdWwyYvvAh8UbyxH5Dbhy5krhGdaCY8ug-esdEDL2z0306ov3ZzPjq2rNfeOQUdlE3hB-NY46Df0LY02JJQE9APB2sUbWauT7huqYpfUg9Lva3Mck5uxj7g/w400-h268/DSC07031.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1G96CyYAeAfvycxWq262HjiGcgoPRAhyphenhyphenBBh3W9qhaaQaMs_U0_-wnxc-OB_Y_MIZRK9Jq8peSAfoZ7ev38ANpvFXsDfhWrQfN2yr3EwwtWsddP2q6AKLvAIrpr1rhcSngQ-OgxpZP8HnYmOoyewr-CAOaAbrLi4XBzOiTwRu3f2bVQxO6xBfmA/s4032/Photo%20Dec%2015%202023,%208%2054%2049%20AM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1G96CyYAeAfvycxWq262HjiGcgoPRAhyphenhyphenBBh3W9qhaaQaMs_U0_-wnxc-OB_Y_MIZRK9Jq8peSAfoZ7ev38ANpvFXsDfhWrQfN2yr3EwwtWsddP2q6AKLvAIrpr1rhcSngQ-OgxpZP8HnYmOoyewr-CAOaAbrLi4XBzOiTwRu3f2bVQxO6xBfmA/w400-h300/Photo%20Dec%2015%202023,%208%2054%2049%20AM.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHTfJ3o8I2Bl91CUx2h7h2VlZ06SKO7mrAZQQscwZiWR_TwA2hNgr8SqsQLEquZgnkFW52reP1y-jl2FM7N53vXzsKEFW4gnTU_kRyJ63kEoVR7CB3gXqs9kHzCwwywIygcpsodx_1LxLP9oR68BeaB7by3B6SjqhA65dn2PVKFzRKFzdi8wSzg/s1920/Untitled-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHTfJ3o8I2Bl91CUx2h7h2VlZ06SKO7mrAZQQscwZiWR_TwA2hNgr8SqsQLEquZgnkFW52reP1y-jl2FM7N53vXzsKEFW4gnTU_kRyJ63kEoVR7CB3gXqs9kHzCwwywIygcpsodx_1LxLP9oR68BeaB7by3B6SjqhA65dn2PVKFzRKFzdi8wSzg/w400-h225/Untitled-16.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table>With the ride's lift hill complete Iron Menace is now towering 160 feet over the lower portion of Dorney Park. The new skyline of the park is beautiful and feels very balanced once again with a taller ride in that section of the park. It's a real sight to behold as you come down Lincoln Avenue and turn into the park as well! The ride's relative muted colors (you catch mostly the gray of the catwalks on the lift hill) are a nice contract to the nearby Possessed tower, and both are always framed somewhat by Steel Force in the background.</p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjReprnuuba2X49OQkye3tZfF7o6G5xCa0eskErr1InoI1w3QWQf-HeBNXCeVelYYfT-xS0OicCpqSgzbeexNItD5WGhg8c_bVZms9skK9msMVmL63On2bGR0QqiHuhiG336gNlQ0qI6NJCD30haRddNFUF3rV23CiZQUDn9lfBB9lWWSWeJrNtZw/s3194/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%202.04.52%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="3194" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjReprnuuba2X49OQkye3tZfF7o6G5xCa0eskErr1InoI1w3QWQf-HeBNXCeVelYYfT-xS0OicCpqSgzbeexNItD5WGhg8c_bVZms9skK9msMVmL63On2bGR0QqiHuhiG336gNlQ0qI6NJCD30haRddNFUF3rV23CiZQUDn9lfBB9lWWSWeJrNtZw/w400-h240/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%202.04.52%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Dorney also released some awesome drone footage of the ride being topped off which allows us to see the entire worksite in its splendor. The park has put down a packed stone layer so the crane can get around the worksite, and you can also see all the planters on the midway have been removed to allow for better traffic flow next year - it's sure to be a lot busier in the lower part of the park.</p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJj95mn58MXRKMjihFV922Pt-aAGbGMptSuBlx-RSgtC_0xais_U_JYqjtUGl6Hgzmo799GIVkSHcsCut9mKK68Dfx25CVFmVD13_yWd-dIjv0MbuaGjgldEbGDqEDknTa78GuE2SxWWpsuOkWQm7sj_laLcoD3Pnsjo67MMh-nND_Vg6FV_FBw/s3162/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%202.05.05%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2080" data-original-width="3162" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbJj95mn58MXRKMjihFV922Pt-aAGbGMptSuBlx-RSgtC_0xais_U_JYqjtUGl6Hgzmo799GIVkSHcsCut9mKK68Dfx25CVFmVD13_yWd-dIjv0MbuaGjgldEbGDqEDknTa78GuE2SxWWpsuOkWQm7sj_laLcoD3Pnsjo67MMh-nND_Vg6FV_FBw/w400-h263/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%202.05.05%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table>You'd never know there was a Rita's building down there from the way it looks now!</p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBF3t_T-Ncbl3Nbp2UZhmaNVUAV84KWByHrBhbnOGzJYrpBSxWBSyLpYKFFaUq0XCTlK9vDaPchZfa4ck66NwWFX3AZHW7nqLgUejttSbnAKysluK_ustT2jqjuMK2VlkJGu3jAbZeothVUqqNF6sB4eFL3zMHfMknqRrhrNLr81YSaS0iXDtlNg/s3242/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%202.05.13%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2046" data-original-width="3242" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBF3t_T-Ncbl3Nbp2UZhmaNVUAV84KWByHrBhbnOGzJYrpBSxWBSyLpYKFFaUq0XCTlK9vDaPchZfa4ck66NwWFX3AZHW7nqLgUejttSbnAKysluK_ustT2jqjuMK2VlkJGu3jAbZeothVUqqNF6sB4eFL3zMHfMknqRrhrNLr81YSaS0iXDtlNg/w400-h253/Screenshot%202023-12-17%20at%202.05.13%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">© Dorney Park</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Tons to see in this one, but I'm focused on the ride's station area. You can see a lot of new support work for the building that will cover the transfer storage area. There's also more footers out further and I think the Zephyr will pass through between that area. I can't wait to see that part of the ride go up, but I'm equally excited to see the ride's first drop and Immelmann go up soon!</p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p>Stay tuned for more updates from the park - they are providing the BEST construction coverage and updated I have seen a park do in many, many years. And not just saying that because we love the park!<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-24477286200126762652023-11-19T09:08:00.001-05:002023-11-19T09:08:46.563-05:00Digesting the Cedar Fair and Six Flags Merger<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLlXFNrdJbqZMjKLwhH43CtzonGhMeG7BLdX63-SLHJTj2IzUTcZayrR9OagSzdLSrSxjWebzM-V_sx7VX6pzesndKhleo9NISw7VcfXBYRWSybXfKLqtYX32ujpwSZzYHEqGjZuTH4OqLZnmziQ0oggreemac9ofan8Wz32B8uPVnwTivLrfBgA/s896/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.44.56%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="896" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLlXFNrdJbqZMjKLwhH43CtzonGhMeG7BLdX63-SLHJTj2IzUTcZayrR9OagSzdLSrSxjWebzM-V_sx7VX6pzesndKhleo9NISw7VcfXBYRWSybXfKLqtYX32ujpwSZzYHEqGjZuTH4OqLZnmziQ0oggreemac9ofan8Wz32B8uPVnwTivLrfBgA/w320-h164/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.44.56%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I had to really let this one sink in for a while before covering it here - but as I'm sure you've all heard by now Cedar Fair and Six Flags have <a href="https://ir.cedarfair.com/news/news-details/2023/Cedar-Fair-and-Six-Flags-to-Combine-in-Merger-of-Equals-Creating-a-Leading-Amusement-Park-Operator/default.aspx" target="_blank">reached an agreement</a> to merge into one company. The new company will trade on the stock market under the ticker FUN but will be called Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Essentially that means that the company we all love named Cedar Fair will cease to exist when the deal closes in the first half of 2024.<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Technically neither company is buying the other in the merger, and shareholders of each company will receive shares of the new Six Flags according to set multipliers announced already. The new company will have an enterprise value of around $8 billion and they will own and operate "27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and 9 resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico." A big plus for the merger is that the company will be less exposed to bad weather in one specific part of the country as they'll have parks much more spread out.</p><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8WOalc-wq6B68cL5V2QTuGSZQX1xYR02bJ7wu5RXJtTBC8BxRQr1I6XMqxuIQBUZ4T-b7l1pRxdrVZlzHrJhBISSoSjo8uAFlUa32L2gs1Gv7k-QS-6FP9-O5vlwyF1NGH06c2NjBT2s4r24ey64bDoYDoDtViSFSxZDmO8we_KL6EN3TdhA1Q/s1616/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.45.17%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="1616" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_8WOalc-wq6B68cL5V2QTuGSZQX1xYR02bJ7wu5RXJtTBC8BxRQr1I6XMqxuIQBUZ4T-b7l1pRxdrVZlzHrJhBISSoSjo8uAFlUa32L2gs1Gv7k-QS-6FP9-O5vlwyF1NGH06c2NjBT2s4r24ey64bDoYDoDtViSFSxZDmO8we_KL6EN3TdhA1Q/w400-h395/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.45.17%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The new Six Flags also expects to quickly achieve around $200 million in "annual synergies" - meaning cost savings to the bottom line. From purchasing power to being able to remove duplicate jobs, the new company can push more toward profits by leveraging their larger enterprise. They think they can turn that into as much as $80 million in EBITDA within three years.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2ssEoTTlGnPRIM12Ln9DImB3qXRMkcwj41HfiBjk7le13LPSiOhbH3VdhF2jcG3dkX8lcEOlZ44jP4GmwpkAZe3rnEPFfH8vbHlC2j9nr6DZ5j43c8lwxhc1Wq3fhUwRnX55cDlkkDxMVcY8zepPGVMLQhSUmItExB-Ru5Qj0cEZU_ek0-sh_w/s1644/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.45.31%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="1626" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2ssEoTTlGnPRIM12Ln9DImB3qXRMkcwj41HfiBjk7le13LPSiOhbH3VdhF2jcG3dkX8lcEOlZ44jP4GmwpkAZe3rnEPFfH8vbHlC2j9nr6DZ5j43c8lwxhc1Wq3fhUwRnX55cDlkkDxMVcY8zepPGVMLQhSUmItExB-Ru5Qj0cEZU_ek0-sh_w/w395-h400/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.45.31%20PM.png" width="395" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The new company will have a 12 person board with six members coming from each company. The current Cedar Fair CEO, Richard Zimmerman, will service as the new Six Flags' CEO. Six Flags current CEO, Selim Bassout will become the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Cedar Fair's CFO will keep the position in the new Six Flags and current Six Flags' CFO will become the Chief Integration Officer. The new company's headquarters will stay in North Carolina where Cedar Fair's currently is.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Based of where both companies are currently, the new Six Flags will have around $3.4 billion in revenue, $1.2 billion in EBIDTA and entertain around 48 million people per year. In the end Cedar Fair unit (stock) holders will own 51% of the new company and Six Flags stock holders 49%.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0d5Hgmj1Bn59W1oeirhamLzUKZKrjPKw86kPcd8U2aJQn4On7fQAg5KcyrGEkV6HCxpAKa31sYykVQSj6KcgqeFGU7mtkgyDPTk6fcqIQcnwTPqG5WZSQPXFvvQupjRxfwyewVnSl7ZGs-0x7RgVlFP-pMLVXWhZBM9RmCHKhSXhF12-o9JyKQ/s1618/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.45.42%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="1618" height="389" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0d5Hgmj1Bn59W1oeirhamLzUKZKrjPKw86kPcd8U2aJQn4On7fQAg5KcyrGEkV6HCxpAKa31sYykVQSj6KcgqeFGU7mtkgyDPTk6fcqIQcnwTPqG5WZSQPXFvvQupjRxfwyewVnSl7ZGs-0x7RgVlFP-pMLVXWhZBM9RmCHKhSXhF12-o9JyKQ/w400-h389/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.45.42%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>On a call regarding the merger leaders of both companies were quick to point out that the plan will allow for a larger amount of free cash flow that they can use to pay down debt. They also say that the larger cash flow will be used for investing in the parks. Exactly how that will work, at least to me, will depend on their performance as paying down debt to support the new company's stock price will typically come first. Since the new company will still be publicly traded the burden of making decisions to support the stockholders will always be #1 - not what the coolest coaster is to build.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisWEl7-N1Jp4EeHJnjbrUr8pbLiB8wW9Ma5F4Rg-esmptffLfm1DEeN5BHucvbYh83rqtmk6i8eNHhqqE60Gk57h4cQh5Wc9ImFIVE2FAmJ1IzEhrqY5xFN0_PgqT7kARU34xArsDCdOIUpiMrx8YKJcrwwC_WJfvOJZOz3B_m2qaOScfBs21Xg/s1614/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.45.53%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="1614" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisWEl7-N1Jp4EeHJnjbrUr8pbLiB8wW9Ma5F4Rg-esmptffLfm1DEeN5BHucvbYh83rqtmk6i8eNHhqqE60Gk57h4cQh5Wc9ImFIVE2FAmJ1IzEhrqY5xFN0_PgqT7kARU34xArsDCdOIUpiMrx8YKJcrwwC_WJfvOJZOz3B_m2qaOScfBs21Xg/w400-h301/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%205.45.53%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>To me the leadership set up is telling (along with other facts sprinkled so far in this story). I know this is a merger of the companies but to me personally it feels like Cedar Fair is adding Six Flags to their company. From the CEO placement to headquarter location, Cedar Fair seems to be running things here. And from a purely personal opinion that makes sense as Six Flags' leadership feels underwhelming when compared to Cedar Fair's. There are definitely pluses from both companies to explore but Cedar Fair even notes that they think they can vastly improve Six Flags' parks in-park spending, mostly through food and beverage.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>However no one can ignore that Six Flags is a clear national brand, perhaps a bit global even, and Cedar Fair is not at all, their parks names' are their real brand. This will also gives all Cedar Fair parks access to Looney Tunes and D.C. Comics, which when done right could be cool, but if smothered into the parks like Six Flags does it could be pretty not cool. Cedar Fair in the past few years entered a new 'make it themed' era and I pray it doesn't stop with this merger.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwU7uus4RCQqQQ3xzD53AXygeBhVs6AosLQQOo89TOxETE29KmoTutwsiTILfcQPA8TcJNR4j5ebHkk0FmpF1bFVd386Tcmjl4EpcJ5MtgHOd2HsWyH_yZdoCPLYN3OqzwqyP3R-ZlGjFLKqEYfUo-tQq8-_ER92wjRVOsCpqcTjTjYV4fTy4XA/s1104/Screenshot%202023-11-18%20at%2010.48.16%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="954" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwU7uus4RCQqQQ3xzD53AXygeBhVs6AosLQQOo89TOxETE29KmoTutwsiTILfcQPA8TcJNR4j5ebHkk0FmpF1bFVd386Tcmjl4EpcJ5MtgHOd2HsWyH_yZdoCPLYN3OqzwqyP3R-ZlGjFLKqEYfUo-tQq8-_ER92wjRVOsCpqcTjTjYV4fTy4XA/w346-h400/Screenshot%202023-11-18%20at%2010.48.16%20AM.png" width="346" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>When the deal was announced there was a lot of fear about park areas between the two companies that overlap, and rightfully so. Northern and Southern California, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey for example. Six Flags and Cedar Fair leaders were asked about this and they do not seem to view these as redundancies, instead they see an opportunity to grow season passes that would allow visitors to go to both parks with one pass - creating an even bigger base of visits, and in turn money. </p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFMrHjQUMP67PmCC0WgpPDfZaGrvv3T66bUmn3h21MqiIIYbiUsNrkHMmtuhxLBPcPAQgnQ9POT3nGVAV62p82Kyg7zKWqAH-trj_14H8tiiUWv3v6TpwvHiZxNTukbLhb4zOb4yI2frGgyphxxzJDgDp8e7J1AOcIYY7Z6xvMjwKYFnPZLunTw/s3078/Screenshot%202023-11-18%20at%2010.58.08%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="3078" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMFMrHjQUMP67PmCC0WgpPDfZaGrvv3T66bUmn3h21MqiIIYbiUsNrkHMmtuhxLBPcPAQgnQ9POT3nGVAV62p82Kyg7zKWqAH-trj_14H8tiiUWv3v6TpwvHiZxNTukbLhb4zOb4yI2frGgyphxxzJDgDp8e7J1AOcIYY7Z6xvMjwKYFnPZLunTw/w400-h230/Screenshot%202023-11-18%20at%2010.58.08%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>But, when pushed again about the value of divesting "lower return lower quality" parks Cedar Fair's CEO said "As we look at the portfolio, I said this before, there were these are really irreplaceable assets. We’ve always struggled with, how do you grow if you shrink your portfolio. But I do think as we look at the combined portfolio, we’re going to evaluate a whole range of ways to unlock and maximize the<br />values. I’m most excited about focusing on all 42 to see how we optimize and, and create the ability to generate as much revenue uplift and cash flow generation as possible.<br /> </p><p>But over time, as stewards of capital in the market, I think our Board will have the opportunity to evaluate what really drives and maximize shareholder returns once we get to that targeted leverage ratio, and we’re looking forward."</p><p><br /></p><p>So, the new company will most certainly not be afraid of selling (or I shudder to think of other options) parks that are not meeting their standards or present other opportunities that are too good to pass up. Recall that Cedar Fair sold the land under California's Great America well before this merger, knowing full well it meant the eventual end of the park. The comment does acknowledge that these are "irreplaceable assets" but at the same time makes it clear that their job is to "maximize shareholder returns." So while they do not appear to have an immediate plan to divest any parks, it is by no means off the table.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAODYEWM-Wf_qdVAWfZ2bvkWTZqB-awDin1tz5Ta4QJmlQa3a1c8lDrgAjHpdWIoWNKnh9WhIaWWI9T6GQMjHPiuNNbpf5TBd6FwvHRwye59rQfXIT6APCQiqxgm7NYw2fJJxpeSy-oz6ei_MJ49IUSYUlXe4KE5F-9TP9PomyDRf43Ri5Bre4A/s1978/Screenshot%202023-11-18%20at%206.49.55%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="1978" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiAODYEWM-Wf_qdVAWfZ2bvkWTZqB-awDin1tz5Ta4QJmlQa3a1c8lDrgAjHpdWIoWNKnh9WhIaWWI9T6GQMjHPiuNNbpf5TBd6FwvHRwye59rQfXIT6APCQiqxgm7NYw2fJJxpeSy-oz6ei_MJ49IUSYUlXe4KE5F-9TP9PomyDRf43Ri5Bre4A/w400-h283/Screenshot%202023-11-18%20at%206.49.55%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>In order for the deal to happen there are several items that have to take place. Largest is an affirming majority vote from the Six Flags Entertainment stockholders. The new company also needs antitrust approval, though that doesn't seem a real issue at all in their minds. Also, the deal can be killed for a number of reasons including if Six Flags board of directors changes its recommendation that stockholders approve the deal or doesn't make the recommendation at all, then a "Cedar Fair Triggering Event" takes place and then Six Flags owes Cedar Fair a cool $63.2 million. The deal itself is about 140 pages long, and I personally can't get through it, but you can <a href="https://d18rn0p25nwr6d.cloudfront.net/CIK-0000811532/0d29037a-2dad-4dd2-b210-c55933288505.pdf" target="_blank">at this link</a> if you like.</p><p><br /></p><p>The fact that if the deal falls through Six Flags owes Cedar Fair that much money is also telling to me about who holds the power in the deal. That gives me some comfort, but as we've seen in countless other large mergers in other industries, there's always some good and often plenty of bad. Buckle up for this one, indeed.<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-15239665434834275002023-11-16T06:50:00.000-05:002023-11-16T06:50:27.020-05:00Official Photos of Iron Menace's First Track Pieces Installed<p>In addition to the not-so-great photos we got when driving by the park, Dorney has also sent out some definitely-great photos of the track for Iron Menace that has been put into place!<br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QMPNNiKzjf296mSJrN5TdeNoygl19erIhirblqlbaHIMbP5I2aXVt2BwUtra80sEKcbTBLqg-7eX0UveQ3TTXcxdcaYI04dUXqClo6WOJrYLtAkIsulkY9B418faUsyHaHbbfVOfbbsXW9UEDFRq-He8IsWJ6h7P88kEJTlJ4rN89E-7cQWq-g/s4032/7CE59844-0D3C-4520-AE4F-11C694D10EBD.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2QMPNNiKzjf296mSJrN5TdeNoygl19erIhirblqlbaHIMbP5I2aXVt2BwUtra80sEKcbTBLqg-7eX0UveQ3TTXcxdcaYI04dUXqClo6WOJrYLtAkIsulkY9B418faUsyHaHbbfVOfbbsXW9UEDFRq-He8IsWJ6h7P88kEJTlJ4rN89E-7cQWq-g/w300-h400/7CE59844-0D3C-4520-AE4F-11C694D10EBD.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>There's lots to be seen in these photos, much of which we discussed in the previous story. Here we have the track immediately before the transfer piece - with Possessed looking on approvingly from the background.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWaZorwkcGoQyB6_bYDfWXu_BC-DvpBAYobFocO9nWbzdAWp2Dmfk3RalQwofeqmy_hGp1ASEaTcm8vKQtO-hz2GuGy5klZW6LzIQARS6foaLu_zpCx86rSvsu_ik_ppfAtoOqtAX9GEG0cn7XBSj1lJYhhuUxmUUZaXlsHpU1u632sW-ZqVh6g/s4032/15ED63EA-73AD-404B-973B-D5338151A20A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWaZorwkcGoQyB6_bYDfWXu_BC-DvpBAYobFocO9nWbzdAWp2Dmfk3RalQwofeqmy_hGp1ASEaTcm8vKQtO-hz2GuGy5klZW6LzIQARS6foaLu_zpCx86rSvsu_ik_ppfAtoOqtAX9GEG0cn7XBSj1lJYhhuUxmUUZaXlsHpU1u632sW-ZqVh6g/w300-h400/15ED63EA-73AD-404B-973B-D5338151A20A.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Zooming back out to the road you can get an idea of the part of the construction site that is now active with supports and track in place.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZtzwGhI3CFHc1ySr7pKs3KuR4tVnXwOE_POJFMLkHr6lQ2otewoPYzDksQ-OLLlPhTnZ_r2PcJL46Wyg2Vm8g7fuYzU8-RHKrGNyTx4jDonDA7cL5I7AqlUMkhiTeF6Ym_1faLUiXnAc4_aPBz-m5XNtd4RsJVb3AdM7mBW2vfy-PEbljosQFQ/s4032/69BEF44F-7A52-4BE8-9C89-CDE7BC175EA6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZtzwGhI3CFHc1ySr7pKs3KuR4tVnXwOE_POJFMLkHr6lQ2otewoPYzDksQ-OLLlPhTnZ_r2PcJL46Wyg2Vm8g7fuYzU8-RHKrGNyTx4jDonDA7cL5I7AqlUMkhiTeF6Ym_1faLUiXnAc4_aPBz-m5XNtd4RsJVb3AdM7mBW2vfy-PEbljosQFQ/w300-h400/69BEF44F-7A52-4BE8-9C89-CDE7BC175EA6.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Moving in a bit you have footers for the end of the tilted loop and the start of the ride's corkscrew spin in the foreground here, with the brake run in the background.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGwGMU6UU7bp1eIgxpolx0dTjmHYO3bOVX4Zntj7tRfBhIiemsjraNyDF2vcmZ6UgEs1clnBSGy5JCE4VgQZXasXo06jT4SFpO5eRnJrE6GLvFjodOMeGTZw9hyphenhyphenCBG0RfQ9PWEHS1sZKIk4bZ3JTtzrfIKazkod3f6pv6uflm7FKrSuEcFJoM7g/s4032/A943D022-001A-47E6-A63E-DBB97F917362.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEGwGMU6UU7bp1eIgxpolx0dTjmHYO3bOVX4Zntj7tRfBhIiemsjraNyDF2vcmZ6UgEs1clnBSGy5JCE4VgQZXasXo06jT4SFpO5eRnJrE6GLvFjodOMeGTZw9hyphenhyphenCBG0RfQ9PWEHS1sZKIk4bZ3JTtzrfIKazkod3f6pv6uflm7FKrSuEcFJoM7g/w300-h400/A943D022-001A-47E6-A63E-DBB97F917362.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcXH0rm-os6cL3WjqC497K-Bd7oKjXulOLSmCOnU9K-RrJDTPYGajGnTrCwB8A9CZEc1paXdX4zFks9GWLuM9hI-KIoI0lXI1BG-L6Qix2cR7zBSBai1XiYAwMLKvmJagQCOOej2z-zxPbdqUDZMhq3xYj9WzmLfqSsgqkNkyExmefNQRnT_cew/s4032/B40B1792-BF45-4492-8363-0764D1B47693.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcXH0rm-os6cL3WjqC497K-Bd7oKjXulOLSmCOnU9K-RrJDTPYGajGnTrCwB8A9CZEc1paXdX4zFks9GWLuM9hI-KIoI0lXI1BG-L6Qix2cR7zBSBai1XiYAwMLKvmJagQCOOej2z-zxPbdqUDZMhq3xYj9WzmLfqSsgqkNkyExmefNQRnT_cew/w300-h400/B40B1792-BF45-4492-8363-0764D1B47693.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">© <span style="font-size: x-small;">Dorney</span> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Additional images of the track standing from different angles give the same views of beautiful B&M track.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgQwB8umxsypM9QpL72sMEoXMriwOykpmD-ScG6bCSbkvhWKElCPjcctr3BQxM0_x22M-By1s7yv5HP0hZHf5pPM8u43qz8puzVQeNTZccXJj5WEdgelTC84PTSDDwtP_JytR9XHz-HYQ4aMBFwDEjHAP7H-MLsPF6go7jrfdNqeqzYysOxgdFA/s4032/C0274297-C232-40B1-B174-26A0DCA7C925.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgQwB8umxsypM9QpL72sMEoXMriwOykpmD-ScG6bCSbkvhWKElCPjcctr3BQxM0_x22M-By1s7yv5HP0hZHf5pPM8u43qz8puzVQeNTZccXJj5WEdgelTC84PTSDDwtP_JytR9XHz-HYQ4aMBFwDEjHAP7H-MLsPF6go7jrfdNqeqzYysOxgdFA/w300-h400/C0274297-C232-40B1-B174-26A0DCA7C925.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>This view of the transfer track will feed directly into the station track piece, which will be immediately on the left. From there its immediately up and onto the ride's lift hill.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitkjfBPe8dLjydBaC3gnax4kxoQiN4oRdjZKvKQ6YITHKK-OeTrzxQ9CSIv1OIkSluaRP_uIEJriwRSWuMH5sbSIcGBvX0SkWcGoykzw-iJDicf98BH0dL_qZ_PcVExBqJr0bY-oE2ywT4Shuv6oxeJ2o7I3olFTGzv4-xKVRdr7CCYq0B1nrJw/s4032/CA37E024-A92C-48A7-B67A-040D2243E432.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgitkjfBPe8dLjydBaC3gnax4kxoQiN4oRdjZKvKQ6YITHKK-OeTrzxQ9CSIv1OIkSluaRP_uIEJriwRSWuMH5sbSIcGBvX0SkWcGoykzw-iJDicf98BH0dL_qZ_PcVExBqJr0bY-oE2ywT4Shuv6oxeJ2o7I3olFTGzv4-xKVRdr7CCYq0B1nrJw/w300-h400/CA37E024-A92C-48A7-B67A-040D2243E432.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>This little park that could held in there for many years and was rewarded with a great B&M coaster. It is pretty cool to think that the park will have three B&Ms when it opens... that is something reserved for much larger parks, usually.</p><p><br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1KEDHu1LQv1L8JByJpVj9NLy7azJ29NAFPC_DNkRLHR7hMArCVwDL3k2EmKvDA9jckfZQgWAgKMTP17McqbwuqcvMknzsizmn2TUZUUZWGlZHwZ_3TFJus5tCTmlPaKjSGklfBRdV8Ia9-neUw6xB79F7wM0VHWuQs9upcevdJG3ezC1pWQqog/s4032/CD037DCC-C740-49BF-B662-79046BA04B03.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1KEDHu1LQv1L8JByJpVj9NLy7azJ29NAFPC_DNkRLHR7hMArCVwDL3k2EmKvDA9jckfZQgWAgKMTP17McqbwuqcvMknzsizmn2TUZUUZWGlZHwZ_3TFJus5tCTmlPaKjSGklfBRdV8Ia9-neUw6xB79F7wM0VHWuQs9upcevdJG3ezC1pWQqog/w300-h400/CD037DCC-C740-49BF-B662-79046BA04B03.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdlDDRBIx0XvUake1V-z7ugHUSYxMUxq03OIrqjQzdy6UpCtuwVoxP8hdZjwdPq-hw8QAGCA6Dl1J8JXKiqao6HUKEzgBq5HRcBVVRDvL4Ucd8_ug13Szf8A3sYnnadBGVc5tbYurKgCcVjqpOLTyGIvUAMd5f8pwqw47L8CZSXqRnvusIw8zKA/s4032/E0871745-833B-49B4-9287-CCACBF787006.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdlDDRBIx0XvUake1V-z7ugHUSYxMUxq03OIrqjQzdy6UpCtuwVoxP8hdZjwdPq-hw8QAGCA6Dl1J8JXKiqao6HUKEzgBq5HRcBVVRDvL4Ucd8_ug13Szf8A3sYnnadBGVc5tbYurKgCcVjqpOLTyGIvUAMd5f8pwqw47L8CZSXqRnvusIw8zKA/w300-h400/E0871745-833B-49B4-9287-CCACBF787006.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I can't wait for more track to arrive at the park so we can see the lift hill (hopefully) go up before things get too cold out. The station track piece with the base of the lift hill should also go into place soon, if it hasn't already. Stay tuned!<br /><p></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-13964585324085075892023-11-12T15:27:00.000-05:002023-11-12T15:27:21.404-05:00Iron Menace at Dorney Park Has Gone Vertical!<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbcOK4e-yR1NxWU7NafZTs0KzcXaFT8hZk3SZq-yTt4YJmwwbpwz89XhQtEvvK8Tc2pP4tKLLYCCu46sBSHXZOcNvhc4N-W9_ANojs4ncDRlzofy9Is_ywstSuppCrFAxCbzOBwMHsL-SRVuJgB-uy8cCUkz6vTqvJ3uCygqaR_amHU8GzPqx2Q/s1466/vertical%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1084" data-original-width="1466" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbcOK4e-yR1NxWU7NafZTs0KzcXaFT8hZk3SZq-yTt4YJmwwbpwz89XhQtEvvK8Tc2pP4tKLLYCCu46sBSHXZOcNvhc4N-W9_ANojs4ncDRlzofy9Is_ywstSuppCrFAxCbzOBwMHsL-SRVuJgB-uy8cCUkz6vTqvJ3uCygqaR_amHU8GzPqx2Q/w400-h296/vertical%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Out running errands today and I figured, why not stop by the park and see what's up? Well, a lot is! <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/new-in-2024" target="_blank">Iron Menace at Dorney Park</a> has gone vertical, with most of the brake run and the transfer track in place. It is amazing to see in person, the scale is much larger than your mind might expect.</p><p><br /></p><p>Up top is the view coming down Lincoln Avenue toward the park, immediately your eyes notice the giant coaster pieces starting to frame the background. It will be much more impressive in the future when the B&M Dive Coaster's tilted loop will be right here as well!</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEziTgV6PVHxuomE7dLorUH0JO0t9vfYuEx_7LLBlwhyx6OFz5RbCaNAoowjgoEE4tE1Nt2dQ7LntD3BOsWrOqrsu_BbqjQcaHvrUmloE4L55jRB_JVRgak3_LOe72cYfoK3ETuo5N0JwSL5KoO-mXqA8mmdt1skMasR663WIGcF8PvGBmThdHw/s2136/vertical%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="2136" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUEziTgV6PVHxuomE7dLorUH0JO0t9vfYuEx_7LLBlwhyx6OFz5RbCaNAoowjgoEE4tE1Nt2dQ7LntD3BOsWrOqrsu_BbqjQcaHvrUmloE4L55jRB_JVRgak3_LOe72cYfoK3ETuo5N0JwSL5KoO-mXqA8mmdt1skMasR663WIGcF8PvGBmThdHw/w400-h290/vertical%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>From the backside of the construction area you can get more of an idea of what is up so far - the pieces we're seeing here are for the final brake run. In the foreground, not built yet obviously, will be the final helix that will connect with that track. The footers for that helix look largely complete at this point.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8v9MSFc2oiJb_HzfufuqKv13WqcpKNeik4Dzb1oovQpciKRcOfzEKQ-uTbzz5NajH6MfVAREhM9tJcBVQKBUKSWeVQBiVqUhNGxz974QgdkOr4Wxdc0ZpIV9XkTtgHlXRgpMOJnEjbT5COkzo6omNRCKjgbHLIUpMwKXfMty7FGQkIEzktq7mCw/s2228/vertical%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="2228" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8v9MSFc2oiJb_HzfufuqKv13WqcpKNeik4Dzb1oovQpciKRcOfzEKQ-uTbzz5NajH6MfVAREhM9tJcBVQKBUKSWeVQBiVqUhNGxz974QgdkOr4Wxdc0ZpIV9XkTtgHlXRgpMOJnEjbT5COkzo6omNRCKjgbHLIUpMwKXfMty7FGQkIEzktq7mCw/w400-h286/vertical%203.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Looking at the vertical pieces from the other side we get a good look the structure. At the end of the brake run is the transfer track piece, which is currently slide off to the side. After that area will be the ride's station, harder to see here as it will be in the background.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Nse9L2G4xJlfdq9kqCgVVI5X_aTNqaybHxMeLG7dPCxB20dth7s9xcSnLsA9ysbgcDjbo7ItIBhp9v3B_aCszUf687DeDRQZg04pPVCxHesFD61DpG1_eJ7w_peJBumyumPxdjE1uDWwdjRGd-u5cpAZ765mIQafcpbHdhTXELeb70ahCXUWvg/s2134/vertical%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="2134" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Nse9L2G4xJlfdq9kqCgVVI5X_aTNqaybHxMeLG7dPCxB20dth7s9xcSnLsA9ysbgcDjbo7ItIBhp9v3B_aCszUf687DeDRQZg04pPVCxHesFD61DpG1_eJ7w_peJBumyumPxdjE1uDWwdjRGd-u5cpAZ765mIQafcpbHdhTXELeb70ahCXUWvg/w400-h336/vertical%204.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A bit of a better view of the station area, which I would assume will be the next to go into place. The park shared video of the base of the lift hill (already connected to the station track) being taken to the work site, so that should be in place soon.</p><p><br /></p><p>There isn't much new track in the staging area, so until more shows up the focus will be on the brake/transfer/station area. I'm sure the park will give us some great looks at the now vertical track soon as they've been doing a fantastic job keeping us updated on Iron Menace's progress.<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-41343050569569619302023-11-02T09:13:00.004-04:002023-11-12T15:27:42.192-05:00The IAAPA Legends Panel for 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5Jx2feslP8ppjLGfmIIGD3a6aeCP5Nq2rSmhQj1Gi3208CTLsRX20M5QU-6pYnhGEYTVow5ksudPKAzYeBmfEWRG9R2uRkSywrBvjakJWu634XJoGRZ6Piy-NQWi47POhqgj0x3x3mOQSnBpuH2CisZvyQJdYtzN_69rcKQjzyILErOZd-2m/s574/S&CPresentLogoFinal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="160" data-original-width="574" height="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy5Jx2feslP8ppjLGfmIIGD3a6aeCP5Nq2rSmhQj1Gi3208CTLsRX20M5QU-6pYnhGEYTVow5ksudPKAzYeBmfEWRG9R2uRkSywrBvjakJWu634XJoGRZ6Piy-NQWi47POhqgj0x3x3mOQSnBpuH2CisZvyQJdYtzN_69rcKQjzyILErOZd-2m/s320/S&CPresentLogoFinal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p> Now that Halloween is over the scariest sight for November is the line for admission to the Legends Panel on Wednesdays at IAAPA. There have been reports from Galaxy's Edge and Shanghai Disneyland, and other giants of the entertainment industry with cool stories of their experiences. This year is no exception.</p><p><br /></p><p>The subject is Universal's Beijing Resort and how they learned new strategies to remain successful during the Covid Pandemic. There will be three members of the the panel, Tom Mehrman, Sylvia Hase, and Mike Hightower. Keeping the discussion moving with piercing questions and great repartee will be Bob Rogers, of Founder and Chairman of BRC Imagination Arts, </p><p><br /></p><p>Tom Mehrman, who served at President and General Manager during the development of Universal Bejing Resort has a background of working in the amusement park industry with many perspectives. Being part of the management team at Knott's Berry Farm and learning how to compete with Disneyland, leading Ocean Park when Disney Hong Kong, and developing Universal Bejing Resort, he has examples of creative solutions that can be applied to many different sized parks. And beside that he has a wicked sense of humor. He is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Destinations and Experiences, Pacific Rim Universal.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sylvia Hase, President of Hasbas Entertainment, has produced world class events and live shows worldwide. Her work has won awards from both THEA and IAAPA and it covering multiple continents. She was also first female director for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Her production of The Little Mermaid is the longest running show is Tokyo Disney Sea history, being experienced by over 35 million guests to date.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mike Hightower started working in the aerospace/contracting industry after graduating from Stanford University. He is recently retired after being named President of Universal Creative. He has opened projects in China, Dubai, Singapore, Spain, and the United States. He spent some time working directly with Tom on Universal Bejing Resort and it will interesting to see if their recollections have any significant differences.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is the Legends 2023 Panel, and it will always be too short, no matter how long it lasts. With this much experience on the dais, the audience will be standing room only and discussed many times on the trade show floor. Pardon us, we want to see where the head of the line starts so we know in advance. See you at S310EFGH at 4:00 pm!</p><p><br /></p>Scott and Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269130042696595923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-35170589810446114482023-10-29T09:14:00.001-04:002023-10-29T09:14:06.397-04:00Iron Menace Supports + Track Photos at Dorney Park<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ8tB0wAXAO2LY6lV10qL-sDjhsm5LLmQqufI49QOFE_IVt0prV7WmN-TFkltardsMW1_HIO3W5y8pKinA8AEO6Cg1RNRIaeo9quMmlO-q4eDvh8HIvpgfB13Cr3pZhGK_WUIGwwU2-ezuUU1YREvuQBkWMa-siLY9rOMvjo6bp4mP2j-R11Png/s4032/Track%20and%20Support%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ8tB0wAXAO2LY6lV10qL-sDjhsm5LLmQqufI49QOFE_IVt0prV7WmN-TFkltardsMW1_HIO3W5y8pKinA8AEO6Cg1RNRIaeo9quMmlO-q4eDvh8HIvpgfB13Cr3pZhGK_WUIGwwU2-ezuUU1YREvuQBkWMa-siLY9rOMvjo6bp4mP2j-R11Png/w300-h400/Track%20and%20Support%20copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Dorney Park has started to receive more track and support pieces for Iron Menace, the park's new-for-2024 B&M Dive Coaster. The park was extremely busy for the last night of Haunt this weekend so guests were parking in the overflow lot - which happens to be where the track and supports are being stored. Above is one of a handful of track pieces that have arrived to date. In the background is the largest support that is now on site.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGX90-xeafkWsxGFw_6JUNZuXAnS0LcWbUQOmnTHjmI8ERLSnloOCh-DFjWH02gtiYCFNeTS3QVifs05-PVyxKZDJqlxnbtlfrRcipe_zszyZQeurRR2RyQUbQyUxWWlqnCdiTFd7MILtXLr_dlylDTf5tBtHbF1SZXUmpQsMODLpkDjodhNEvw/s4032/Track%20pieces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGX90-xeafkWsxGFw_6JUNZuXAnS0LcWbUQOmnTHjmI8ERLSnloOCh-DFjWH02gtiYCFNeTS3QVifs05-PVyxKZDJqlxnbtlfrRcipe_zszyZQeurRR2RyQUbQyUxWWlqnCdiTFd7MILtXLr_dlylDTf5tBtHbF1SZXUmpQsMODLpkDjodhNEvw/w300-h400/Track%20pieces.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">© <span style="font-size: x-small;">NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The track appears a bit darker in these photos than it is, they were taken as the sun was setting and I did not want to adjust the photos to make them look weird. There are some new and much longer track pieces on site now, I think they look like parts of the brake run but I could be wrong. The fins on the track appear for the brakes, not any lift hill component.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfoOAe1vsk0wKrME5qzghOgso4oJ7MNpk7PQXoRorAbeF-vJKRnaBvU9zJThRV_Xa3OTXqMAe9fFf68r7QMkwknS1q5LbFUsMtsvNwJXTC5rRMnWym78vddgndBBFR32_G9oLOtjRYUpkN9WTLGTmxN9Un3iIGYo8gDdfbAIx7KpFBwTCayPyKdg/s4032/Track%20with%20catwalks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfoOAe1vsk0wKrME5qzghOgso4oJ7MNpk7PQXoRorAbeF-vJKRnaBvU9zJThRV_Xa3OTXqMAe9fFf68r7QMkwknS1q5LbFUsMtsvNwJXTC5rRMnWym78vddgndBBFR32_G9oLOtjRYUpkN9WTLGTmxN9Un3iIGYo8gDdfbAIx7KpFBwTCayPyKdg/w300-h400/Track%20with%20catwalks.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The construction crews have added catwalks to a couple of the pieces of track that have already arrived. This gives an idea of how the finished product will look - for this section (which is probably post-brakes and before the station) the catwalks are the support color, not track color.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTaVRMH-8UoeL-4zXUe93lyr27pIFr3Ma-4smPbXCgIyOsALFZ0hFoFEfPGJEOqFN4imqrIKNB1yIaVKvjoM3QIJZPAp1cnItItZeFkume-9rORbeNmVNGvEK5E1xOUgd75sGdueS8p4Ita6gndt85hrC4m0Kr8tnxCkRwI805ctQKWojMamC9Q/s4032/Base%20of%20Lift%20Hill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTaVRMH-8UoeL-4zXUe93lyr27pIFr3Ma-4smPbXCgIyOsALFZ0hFoFEfPGJEOqFN4imqrIKNB1yIaVKvjoM3QIJZPAp1cnItItZeFkume-9rORbeNmVNGvEK5E1xOUgd75sGdueS8p4Ita6gndt85hrC4m0Kr8tnxCkRwI805ctQKWojMamC9Q/w300-h400/Base%20of%20Lift%20Hill.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This very important piece of track is also on site, the base of the lift hill! With so many of the key pieces of track for the brakes/transfer/station in place, crews will be able to start to assemble in the ride in no time!</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixeDyNKbCkCab5hT6iwqD4C5rWjMykmJ9DojONteSf1fzOPld4jw8AQfdOCDTiyxg8kW5CKFjsEvxhsc5e5axFElt1Bos1JawI3qLKnhH3MrxVtLGIJsB8jS4Uq_z6kNwOu_sYrq4Rm3js0-QOaBqvbEfovaL7jB7hXOIilA3U2wJR8Vjtzj1w9g/s4032/Small%20suport%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixeDyNKbCkCab5hT6iwqD4C5rWjMykmJ9DojONteSf1fzOPld4jw8AQfdOCDTiyxg8kW5CKFjsEvxhsc5e5axFElt1Bos1JawI3qLKnhH3MrxVtLGIJsB8jS4Uq_z6kNwOu_sYrq4Rm3js0-QOaBqvbEfovaL7jB7hXOIilA3U2wJR8Vjtzj1w9g/w300-h400/Small%20suport%202.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhype3M6dfK2aikpOX0n11MFgtxv8H8O1RCIVokWY18pc-o2PirLrkfaodJ9LxWHdrJ81xByuoSD9SEOi8OnQ4VqlqsaYMhG5xvcja1ZVtikM0pzItqIf6a-WWyraYlZMW3HIUadDCtwu6ZFq8Y6a8uQdrWKCluNTMYPpUbf91tBIexuVm4NjuF2Q/s4032/Support%20bottom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhype3M6dfK2aikpOX0n11MFgtxv8H8O1RCIVokWY18pc-o2PirLrkfaodJ9LxWHdrJ81xByuoSD9SEOi8OnQ4VqlqsaYMhG5xvcja1ZVtikM0pzItqIf6a-WWyraYlZMW3HIUadDCtwu6ZFq8Y6a8uQdrWKCluNTMYPpUbf91tBIexuVm4NjuF2Q/w300-h400/Support%20bottom.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPou7VctLMNv6Sem-tE9iucKKTOWd5yvaRmreThQGPu8n3wb_DKLr_bVxiO8ckkKQG6rILzk3OCDleO3EGmlEA-ofDCCfQUKdQQSmeyIVwdsLb2ko67465JNqEiXZq5MnvHtnpyO7D4CgOJ9md89GoKYB8ALHP2pdNu54cLB__VxKU8OeBE8rKuQ/s4032/Small%20support.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPou7VctLMNv6Sem-tE9iucKKTOWd5yvaRmreThQGPu8n3wb_DKLr_bVxiO8ckkKQG6rILzk3OCDleO3EGmlEA-ofDCCfQUKdQQSmeyIVwdsLb2ko67465JNqEiXZq5MnvHtnpyO7D4CgOJ9md89GoKYB8ALHP2pdNu54cLB__VxKU8OeBE8rKuQ/w300-h400/Small%20support.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwwKVaDDQDn_loaDcC4pdM2NmAQcgTY_iW9vKlkM05sVTix8LDP_H3Pap2QubbawNxcFKvWt7ya-LCrn2ESUrCGIbfsgwCxzJDUEq2UC9UhyT9HBCnyhglRI1PNH8cLU7NpWB5uAnjZyJ8L9Y6QUQk74f6edlDqE2joYdd7CzN5PgBtac5hgllw/s4032/Smaller%20Support.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwwKVaDDQDn_loaDcC4pdM2NmAQcgTY_iW9vKlkM05sVTix8LDP_H3Pap2QubbawNxcFKvWt7ya-LCrn2ESUrCGIbfsgwCxzJDUEq2UC9UhyT9HBCnyhglRI1PNH8cLU7NpWB5uAnjZyJ8L9Y6QUQk74f6edlDqE2joYdd7CzN5PgBtac5hgllw/w300-h400/Smaller%20Support.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />This was also my first look at Iron Menace's supports that are on site. I love the contrast of the support color with the track, it looks great in person. </p><p><br /></p><p>The park is well underway with footer preparation, it looks like they might have 50% or so of the footers already complete for the ride! I don't take photos over work walls, so I do not have any to share of these footers. Dorney Park is doing a great job keeping us all updated on the progress of the ride, so hang tight for more updates from them now that the park is closed (well, closing today) for the season! <br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-49760902914630766562023-10-26T07:30:00.001-04:002023-10-26T07:30:00.153-04:00Big Bear Mountain a Standout Ride of the Season for Dollywood<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDOcZ0HUTPDBc72avBxB5HF9KVlANLdZcWrC7-Fz_l2NRID6wzjbqR0dyN7ca5pxC1UBV7LbRMFj_x430Kq2AHUGCOpUJfBTwkwUexf_AVAl8Z_Ve3ZbKJ1yWShPCaqCwYdZTU51yWk2dH4g9SKIge8Di2qNDQMPdfZwOpKhRzTg6vgpS_F457Bg/s976/DL%20BBM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="637" data-original-width="976" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDOcZ0HUTPDBc72avBxB5HF9KVlANLdZcWrC7-Fz_l2NRID6wzjbqR0dyN7ca5pxC1UBV7LbRMFj_x430Kq2AHUGCOpUJfBTwkwUexf_AVAl8Z_Ve3ZbKJ1yWShPCaqCwYdZTU51yWk2dH4g9SKIge8Di2qNDQMPdfZwOpKhRzTg6vgpS_F457Bg/w400-h261/DL%20BBM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dollywood</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Of the class of 2023 new coasters in the U.S., Dollywood's <a href="https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/rides/big-bear-mountain/" target="_blank">Big Bear Mountain</a> has stood out as one of the best. Highly rated as a very thrilling family roller coaster by fans, the coaster has quickly cemented itself as a must-ride when visiting the famous theme park. With bright orange track and forest green supports, the ride also features on-board audio to help riders follow along with their adventure to spot the elusive big bear.<p></p><p><br /></p><p>The coaster itself has been created by Vekoma and is engineered to provide a butter smooth ride for passengers, and with the 39 inch height requirement that's even better news for families looking to take the kids on a comfortable but thrilling ride.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_t1JRCGiy7WmrQW5RxvE6FRIjV5ukspLtj9jEi8aVCY2sSfsJSZmbFenHsFoSH1oMEbbVG-oZCmph5Cj5scZwrVC_1V0VJwiPdCDp_9nWjLEpeCwX0QmFSE7LIDEMlscFv5-yMY93gL2A2S-eyApnGBoyXPJ-SwG-zEsQ303gzS22ef-k-dHy5Q/s978/DW%20BBM%202.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="978" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_t1JRCGiy7WmrQW5RxvE6FRIjV5ukspLtj9jEi8aVCY2sSfsJSZmbFenHsFoSH1oMEbbVG-oZCmph5Cj5scZwrVC_1V0VJwiPdCDp_9nWjLEpeCwX0QmFSE7LIDEMlscFv5-yMY93gL2A2S-eyApnGBoyXPJ-SwG-zEsQ303gzS22ef-k-dHy5Q/w400-h266/DW%20BBM%202.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dollywood</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Big Bear Mountain starts with a small launch out of the station immediately followed by a much stronger launch that really sends trains moving along. They blast at 48 miles per hour to traverse most of Wildwood Grove - the track length is 3,990 which is quite long for a launched ride! One of the highlights of the ride's layout is soaring under a cave and waterfall - seen above - and hearing big bear roar at you while in there! The ride's layout is much more zippy that many expected, and features tons of curves and gentle hills that make the ride feel even faster.<p></p><p><br /></p><p>If you haven't been able to get to Dollywood to check out Big Bear Mountain, check out the video below for a virtual ride!</p><p><br /></p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="280" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x06ZbspwiAA?si=2IsD-pQ7IbPiRf1c" title="YouTube video player" width="435"></iframe>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-55324847937674440192023-10-24T07:30:00.001-04:002023-10-24T07:30:00.149-04:00Silverwood Theme Park Working on Massive Waterpark Expansion for 2024<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0D7gD-RgILjp0WTqJy1jlQVpdHO26pYX3JJoTZToQkLOTQN5pJPCcgdSy7kCKikC1wgB-QLw6-L2YCGag41G2sJeHFZ2Af2Q6DcT1Nmx22IQgEQ2EQ2JLruutJTIotaheGr-pNjnvjcbp5rsJUFCBC3MOIsuAAXZtbtbP8x6EZQztB-nYmAxDw/s936/Screenshot%202023-10-21%20at%204.40.11%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="758" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0D7gD-RgILjp0WTqJy1jlQVpdHO26pYX3JJoTZToQkLOTQN5pJPCcgdSy7kCKikC1wgB-QLw6-L2YCGag41G2sJeHFZ2Af2Q6DcT1Nmx22IQgEQ2EQ2JLruutJTIotaheGr-pNjnvjcbp5rsJUFCBC3MOIsuAAXZtbtbP8x6EZQztB-nYmAxDw/w324-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-21%20at%204.40.11%20PM.png" width="324" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silverwood Theme Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A massive water park expansion that will cost $15 million and expand the size of the park by 30% <a href="https://www.silverwoodthemepark.com/rides/emerald-forest.php" target="_blank">is coming to Silverwood Theme Park's Boulder Beach in 2024</a>. The expansion is named the Emerald Forest, and will allow visitors to enjoy the "wonders of nature, embrace the thrill of the hunt, and the joy of discovery." <p></p><p> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWiYYPecUbYleC1d-USb7HqiA6-tRoVtyuxCSgga-12TGbsZHu0W-KkiSTrh9BHcOnOa2Smhin7nIKcN9Zfqw-hcGEYEaZ35BwmjCvUgJKFITF5JxA0lOrJVOrUTRkK7jjb88P_22kWYTHTdAXN3daIpjNL2zdRHQaLcbe78cvWfCbIjhGfEBVQ/s1500/emerald-5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="1500" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWiYYPecUbYleC1d-USb7HqiA6-tRoVtyuxCSgga-12TGbsZHu0W-KkiSTrh9BHcOnOa2Smhin7nIKcN9Zfqw-hcGEYEaZ35BwmjCvUgJKFITF5JxA0lOrJVOrUTRkK7jjb88P_22kWYTHTdAXN3daIpjNL2zdRHQaLcbe78cvWfCbIjhGfEBVQ/w400-h225/emerald-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silverwood Theme Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The nearly 4 acre expansion will be the largest that has come to Boulder Beach since it first opened in 2003. The above schematic of the expansion shows the new additions, which are meant to provide something for every part of the family, from kids to thrill seekers.<br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEiWjlELrMcSE-SrrleifUYB5u95RTuPpuqGTTsK7wQnZx5yaP6Rc5MbC7U-bBx2nAsnuBIShAULWhK1HfQMBp3mm_0hErcv73HhA1gLEjdBevF-IuD30I-m2EYjtEuQYJfni8_USjWB9gYxvuFIbU1drdx4TTZiBpOtH3pwKQXP9bSHXswgxLRw/s1500/emerald-3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="1500" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEiWjlELrMcSE-SrrleifUYB5u95RTuPpuqGTTsK7wQnZx5yaP6Rc5MbC7U-bBx2nAsnuBIShAULWhK1HfQMBp3mm_0hErcv73HhA1gLEjdBevF-IuD30I-m2EYjtEuQYJfni8_USjWB9gYxvuFIbU1drdx4TTZiBpOtH3pwKQXP9bSHXswgxLRw/w400-h225/emerald-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silverwood Theme Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The expansion will feature new restrooms, additional seating areas and cabanas, a high capacity food outlet named Rapids Grill (which can make 1,200 meals per hour!) and attractions including Salmon Run, seen above. The children's slide complex features 8 different mini waterslides, ranging in length from 36 to 82 feet long. These smaller slide areas have been added to many water parks in the the past 5 or so years, and they always appear to be a smash hit.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGHrAAhw0YcMctO2dzakQJvQTwG0HtYit40DmTIZTIISC2l4Vao-NU-h31aJtOBhuHjmY3Pm9fcP2l2pLunf_yXQfT-PK8vywjAa-1mC58X8oHczVNtBVOEPkhvjZfrxGGQE9cotrCf3qseJIq_yEPLvfXnBH8EjB_ggX-jpUWBGYk0gu8rypCw/s1500/emerald-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="1500" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGHrAAhw0YcMctO2dzakQJvQTwG0HtYit40DmTIZTIISC2l4Vao-NU-h31aJtOBhuHjmY3Pm9fcP2l2pLunf_yXQfT-PK8vywjAa-1mC58X8oHczVNtBVOEPkhvjZfrxGGQE9cotrCf3qseJIq_yEPLvfXnBH8EjB_ggX-jpUWBGYk0gu8rypCw/w400-h225/emerald-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silverwood Theme Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>For thrill seekers, the park is adding the first dual-water roller coaster in the West, seen above and named Eagle Hunt. Two riders per raft will each cross over 925 feet of slide that include several uphill sections, three of Proslide's Flying Saucer turns and the first ever "Shadow Effect" that Proslide has created - no details on what that is exactly.<p></p><p><br /></p><p>It is very encouraging to see a smaller independent park make such a massive expansion like Emerald Forest. Looking forward to seeing the expansion completed in 2024!<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-65740424616624959542023-10-18T07:30:00.001-04:002023-10-18T07:30:00.135-04:00Adventureland + Zamperla Open New Rides + Underground Renovation in 2024<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtjuChqGteZONaLvCIhE5brrw5n8LxZgP5qpeUVxnGq6FLZ3YXzhpXNJwOILpT15eV642nk4hLbkrm2-xOzw3dAVpfkpMgUZDAh8d1KGWMh9sYeWIiRe0khMXdLMtQQYaOPmWk04I0CANmDPWOkiByX7uktAF_Iu-nNGAbs6Xivgf1gFl8zQAPA/s2048/366064881_674759328022388_6208294000095317744_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="2048" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtjuChqGteZONaLvCIhE5brrw5n8LxZgP5qpeUVxnGq6FLZ3YXzhpXNJwOILpT15eV642nk4hLbkrm2-xOzw3dAVpfkpMgUZDAh8d1KGWMh9sYeWIiRe0khMXdLMtQQYaOPmWk04I0CANmDPWOkiByX7uktAF_Iu-nNGAbs6Xivgf1gFl8zQAPA/w400-h256/366064881_674759328022388_6208294000095317744_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Adventureland Resort</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Zamperla and Adventureland Theme Park teamed up in 2023 to create a pair of attractions at the park that are both intertwined and themed as one cohesive expansion. The addition consisted of a new log flume attraction that has a family roller coaster wrapping over and through it. The integrated rides are very similar to the same pair that opened at Luna Park at Coney Island (which was delayed a bit due to the pandemic).</p><p> </p><p>The rides have a light Viking theme to them and are said to be the park's largest ever single expansion project. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVZjYRE8s6SLST36YNxbna0OjcergR5y0pXj0OgDuoLYMUgcu9HXZ5Y8zy40ARBknduhd8Y4Khb7A15gdRhgoGKel-uTbkzYQ1DFyVsf2J5lqyi52lObVGTqfeWZ-vsaUiQ2f1VsgvrQzMIh9r_01Yp2KX53DnQXAGL-XYi2oQ6Rmgd-R67WZqQ/s1574/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.50.35%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1574" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVZjYRE8s6SLST36YNxbna0OjcergR5y0pXj0OgDuoLYMUgcu9HXZ5Y8zy40ARBknduhd8Y4Khb7A15gdRhgoGKel-uTbkzYQ1DFyVsf2J5lqyi52lObVGTqfeWZ-vsaUiQ2f1VsgvrQzMIh9r_01Yp2KX53DnQXAGL-XYi2oQ6Rmgd-R67WZqQ/w400-h299/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.50.35%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Adventureland Resort</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The new family roller coaster is named the <a href="https://www.adventurelandresort.com/discover-adventureland-resort/rides/flying-viking" target="_blank">Flying Viking</a> and comes with a super family-friendly 36 inch height requirement. The coaster climbs to a height of around 50 feet but moves at a maximum speed of 26 miles per hour - perfect for kids just getting used to bigger roller coasters. The 1,312 feet of track does not feature and large drops, instead it features swooping turns that navigate the combined space of the coaster and the flume.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeshFgkP-BTjOmVxkF1IHKVxx7djhO-ssksk2pxHURiRxe4cb139Gz2X5DI9PBNnp_HXeE2V28Hy_UDV7n610SX3HuJcpGrFuCW491nSe6k0U9Cgbz2IcJRyDZcD0KlpMsL6LUB5lep_cbsMptMRwrM6SgM8bxZQJc1h7vYmZx7wX06Cr-Xs_WA/s1562/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.50.58%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="1562" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeshFgkP-BTjOmVxkF1IHKVxx7djhO-ssksk2pxHURiRxe4cb139Gz2X5DI9PBNnp_HXeE2V28Hy_UDV7n610SX3HuJcpGrFuCW491nSe6k0U9Cgbz2IcJRyDZcD0KlpMsL6LUB5lep_cbsMptMRwrM6SgM8bxZQJc1h7vYmZx7wX06Cr-Xs_WA/w400-h299/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.50.58%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Adventureland Resort</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>If you've read this blog for a while you'll know that traditional log flumes are a favorite of ours, and with some starting to disappear it's wonderful to see some modern versions popping up. That's exactly what we got with the other addition at Adventureland this year, <a href="https://www.adventurelandresort.com/discover-adventureland-resort/rides/draken-falls" target="_blank">Draken Falls</a>. The flume features boats with side-by-side seating (maximum 6 guests per boat) and two drops (a double-down and a regular plunge). Featuring a maximum height of 39 feet, Draken Falls soaks riders twice before returning to the station.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPMjmvjB5U6uvrydGaVT_xiKOTdET4x4Dg9508EW0TZTKPBtcAr_BQ5GNs1hzbzrbjbBrWp0lpLJZ_564AZ_Tqz-f-LIGLfsYyqGlJie0Uh5H5_UuebEf7f7YLfp0JZjG9MF7X4Xm40yIS1JO8PFcM0DgRk4NlVXhEHG08Q1EJ3TtVIJX7nepMQ/s1120/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.51.27%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1120" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPMjmvjB5U6uvrydGaVT_xiKOTdET4x4Dg9508EW0TZTKPBtcAr_BQ5GNs1hzbzrbjbBrWp0lpLJZ_564AZ_Tqz-f-LIGLfsYyqGlJie0Uh5H5_UuebEf7f7YLfp0JZjG9MF7X4Xm40yIS1JO8PFcM0DgRk4NlVXhEHG08Q1EJ3TtVIJX7nepMQ/w400-h304/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.51.27%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Adventureland Resort</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Adventureland has also announced that changes are coming to <a href="https://www.adventurelandresort.com/discover-adventureland-resort/rides/the-underground" target="_blank">The Underground</a> for the park's 2024 season. The ride did not operate in 2023 and is a unique 'underground' wooden roller coaster - built by Custom Coasters back in 1996. When it reopens next year the park is promising that it will incorporate "new technology and effects, guests will find themselves in
a story-driven experience like never before. As they venture deeper
into the abandoned mine, riders will face new challenges, unexpected
twists and opportunities to uncover hidden secrets along the way. "</p><p><br /></p><p>While modern and improved theming sounds like it is on tap for the ride, it is unclear if the wooden coaster track will be updated or modified in anyway. We'll find out more later on this renovation!<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-44478685707810079562023-10-16T07:00:00.001-04:002023-10-16T07:00:00.144-04:00Guests Racing Through Arctic on New Coaster at SeaWorld San Diego<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FcIdiqVJqUpMF0NM0vhvL0NvLe_6uCOJRrsjOtwFwI2Y_TBjctnZS8Rqa-LVrpaXbshk-4MvZikRmdmZfOODBsoZBzaLhdPKsUyuraxCK7XMFWNi5aQ4bIACs-dt7ITWNW60nWtLb1NIRFO3Nhuy-SNuW856NQrTYWdaQXdimRaV9-oCjd-Ofw/s2068/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.29.05%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="2068" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FcIdiqVJqUpMF0NM0vhvL0NvLe_6uCOJRrsjOtwFwI2Y_TBjctnZS8Rqa-LVrpaXbshk-4MvZikRmdmZfOODBsoZBzaLhdPKsUyuraxCK7XMFWNi5aQ4bIACs-dt7ITWNW60nWtLb1NIRFO3Nhuy-SNuW856NQrTYWdaQXdimRaV9-oCjd-Ofw/w400-h395/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.29.05%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© SeaWorld San Diego</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>SeaWorld's trend of adding roller coasters to its theme parks - and frequently at that - continued this summer much to the delight of enthusiasts. SeaWorld San Diego saw the opening of a new Intamin designed family launch roller coaster named <a href="https://seaworld.com/san-diego/rides/arctic-rescue/" target="_blank">Arctic Rescue</a>. It was also billed by the park as the "longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast," a very specific record to have.<p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29uBl6S8fgLM4voKpUKbCOUnKF1eArDdKtD__wqzDxnyX6pyfcB1NcCTFOcOCKAj0Ng42jgFf-UwcjW9tYasOMLjXOtJDv4ueOX5Gs09g-g74BpWRBqilx16E3o2ztlLvu_EvHBG93v5liaHLWOKMsV5tyPejl8jS0K_Ft-xLNhyphenhyphenMInOuBuxm-A/s1960/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.28.42%20AM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1956" data-original-width="1960" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29uBl6S8fgLM4voKpUKbCOUnKF1eArDdKtD__wqzDxnyX6pyfcB1NcCTFOcOCKAj0Ng42jgFf-UwcjW9tYasOMLjXOtJDv4ueOX5Gs09g-g74BpWRBqilx16E3o2ztlLvu_EvHBG93v5liaHLWOKMsV5tyPejl8jS0K_Ft-xLNhyphenhyphenMInOuBuxm-A/w400-h399/Screenshot%202023-10-15%20at%2010.28.42%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© SeaWorld San Diego</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The coaster is themed to riders being on snowmobiles blasting through the frozen Arctic on an animal rescue mission. It is pretty brave to theme a ride to the Arctic when the park is located in Southern California, but all theme parks require a suspension of reality to some degree. <p></p><p><br /></p><p>The coaster utilizes tire launches - three in total - to move the trains at a maximum speed of 40 miles per hour over 2,800 feet of track. Specifically, the launched are 34 miles per hour, 38 miles per hour and then 40 miles per hour. The ride's layout stays close to the ground and features plenty of zippy looking turns and hills (30 feet is the ride's maximum height). The ride is decidedly aimed at families, so no high thrills here, and for that it does look pretty fun! Intamin has found relative success with this style of coasters, and I can see why. </p><p><br /></p><p>Earlier in the summer when the ride opened Park Journey shared some B-Roll footage of it both on-ride and off, check it out below!</p><p><br /></p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="280" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IMoIABugZ88?si=_KhfIopE2V3Hj7Za" title="YouTube video player" width="435"></iframe>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-32802399514744479002023-10-10T18:25:00.001-04:002023-10-10T18:25:33.113-04:00Mall of America Opens Oddly Named Haunt + Nick Universe New Rides for 2024<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CcjAp3sQMPxyiYpCr7NEI5D7F7Upo2lmU7p1IQawKPNZdoPwchW7gzSLQVTccKhq6KpWwxoRL1-ZmxEEhXMW7FcIhHe_ueIt8qFZYGUplANMIRt83S7lB2s5oI9w0gdFcICvNJcEwh9IFiUGZkeboiZjpwdESDD6dMfWoUBBcDdtlaj8CgSG1w/s1338/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%206.07.19%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="1338" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5CcjAp3sQMPxyiYpCr7NEI5D7F7Upo2lmU7p1IQawKPNZdoPwchW7gzSLQVTccKhq6KpWwxoRL1-ZmxEEhXMW7FcIhHe_ueIt8qFZYGUplANMIRt83S7lB2s5oI9w0gdFcICvNJcEwh9IFiUGZkeboiZjpwdESDD6dMfWoUBBcDdtlaj8CgSG1w/w400-h206/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%206.07.19%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© American Monsters</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The Mall of America has opened a new stand-alone haunted attraction called <a href="https://www.americanmonsters.com/" target="_blank">American Monsters: Onionhead's Revenge</a>. Yes, the name Onionhead's Revenge is why I find this attraction to be "odd," but I guess if you understand the attraction's backstory it makes more sense:</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharm8O4ahMIi5YB2MDfHAhrHtaXVM0noqP7lQ3DLrNXeZlnzNY8JNi7Z2nn4Phhpoc00x5xZwYKYk7918TvOhPQKYl7MnBzuNKlsqHtrxQh-RTVSJ0Yagb35XUNz6d1mCy4eCSM_w4-1WyWKkrjClBAohyOv42ArOxb6byBvnrudqODEl_c2NeGw/s2328/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%206.01.42%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2020" data-original-width="2328" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharm8O4ahMIi5YB2MDfHAhrHtaXVM0noqP7lQ3DLrNXeZlnzNY8JNi7Z2nn4Phhpoc00x5xZwYKYk7918TvOhPQKYl7MnBzuNKlsqHtrxQh-RTVSJ0Yagb35XUNz6d1mCy4eCSM_w4-1WyWKkrjClBAohyOv42ArOxb6byBvnrudqODEl_c2NeGw/w400-h348/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%206.01.42%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© American Monsters</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>"According to local legend, “Onionhead” is the cruel nickname forced upon a young man from Slidell, Louisiana, who was brutally murdered by a vigilante mob after being wrongly accused for the murder of a young woman. Consumed by rage, the assailants hacked his body into 13 pieces and scattered them in a nearby cemetery.<br /><br />Swearing vengeance, his mother put a hex on the townspeople who took her son. In the months following, those responsible for Onionhead’s murder were each victims of gruesome deaths. Locals still report sightings of a monstrosity, hideously stitched together, stalking the cemetery… and out for revenge."</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnam2EfVQV_3Ze3Yq5VRsB6_fmFdFWvrdUw_ePgdXyufslMw9c7EUTlfnMQQ5lBLNUJdottqp9cEITfdiA68_FZEf-nDydIHa_JEx5xOMsFV5R46XabRBgkM2R4WqT_dqKIO0NEpjKSPs-yQFFms5BE_WyOK2BewoZpGceHxNccOczkmBWTfRuNg/s2438/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%206.00.47%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2088" data-original-width="2438" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnam2EfVQV_3Ze3Yq5VRsB6_fmFdFWvrdUw_ePgdXyufslMw9c7EUTlfnMQQ5lBLNUJdottqp9cEITfdiA68_FZEf-nDydIHa_JEx5xOMsFV5R46XabRBgkM2R4WqT_dqKIO0NEpjKSPs-yQFFms5BE_WyOK2BewoZpGceHxNccOczkmBWTfRuNg/w400-h343/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%206.00.47%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© American Monsters</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDC6DUNg5r73SP-AVp97jGBiYPFJRcjt_UWdmvs4Q5ZaZyO-BQQoFYAayhBNQGmCXdabYJ9WuHGxH96oibG1IkOMETJH8d4yR3HYyvS3HwB2b6cD20K-JQ9xK8uP6R8nJXn4FcnENXt0jCDAPVDe0UWmbCFxFSLzgMeKDE4kBNdQirbkSXIVj85w/s1820/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%206.00.35%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1820" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDC6DUNg5r73SP-AVp97jGBiYPFJRcjt_UWdmvs4Q5ZaZyO-BQQoFYAayhBNQGmCXdabYJ9WuHGxH96oibG1IkOMETJH8d4yR3HYyvS3HwB2b6cD20K-JQ9xK8uP6R8nJXn4FcnENXt0jCDAPVDe0UWmbCFxFSLzgMeKDE4kBNdQirbkSXIVj85w/w400-h308/Screenshot%202023-10-10%20at%206.00.35%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© American Monsters</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I guess that given that spooky story things check out, eh? The attraction's theming looks pretty impressive and so far it seems the addition is doing well. Operations will continue through Halloween, after which Onionhead will go back into hiding until another Halloween season rolls around. Also of note, the attraction at the Mall of America is not associated with the property's theme park, which carries a decidedly family theme.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlhG4mg5y1Mtx8nUEwt2plKOxvdRZJxbRneNxkjlo7V_AMWkhb_WF_s6arFXm_cNBLvyFHnVDYJIx1mRQi7JnaUew2fr3TOJaniraFeatAZC2sqwRX9-zFNF-S5XRbgSYbCkIe5CXJ_QB7oz_j5qg3_hfuT2G7JSIrJ3MaidNCy4ycKvLtV1hCw/s2048/370826594_722257179945270_845097041538455120_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWlhG4mg5y1Mtx8nUEwt2plKOxvdRZJxbRneNxkjlo7V_AMWkhb_WF_s6arFXm_cNBLvyFHnVDYJIx1mRQi7JnaUew2fr3TOJaniraFeatAZC2sqwRX9-zFNF-S5XRbgSYbCkIe5CXJ_QB7oz_j5qg3_hfuT2G7JSIrJ3MaidNCy4ycKvLtV1hCw/w400-h225/370826594_722257179945270_845097041538455120_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Nickelodeon Universe</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>And speaking of that, Nickelodeon Universe is <a href="https://nickelodeonuniverse.com/newrides/" target="_blank">adding two new attractions</a> in the coming months! Boots' Banana Swing can be seen above, a small children's ride that features a swinging motion which will open this Winter. The ride is already in operation at the Nickelodeon Universe in New Jersey, so you can get a real good idea of how the finished attraction will appear.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOckbZE4vzVGzfE5JbfO1x9CF9L3F4sm0ZdbFh-sqteOaTFYwE_bbhLr3ewzu9Arrm9hd9A4RwTHxYAVwVQ4Pli7lbWz0Y6w43QhcZgFWIBoxIMQcfi2-v479m0IWhxuRXR3w6kWfmdRU3pjkZXCblY7Y6lpNp3YjnlueSo82Pn6iRs5wHOC3Dcw/s2048/369994402_722255856612069_4106561663993514957_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOckbZE4vzVGzfE5JbfO1x9CF9L3F4sm0ZdbFh-sqteOaTFYwE_bbhLr3ewzu9Arrm9hd9A4RwTHxYAVwVQ4Pli7lbWz0Y6w43QhcZgFWIBoxIMQcfi2-v479m0IWhxuRXR3w6kWfmdRU3pjkZXCblY7Y6lpNp3YjnlueSo82Pn6iRs5wHOC3Dcw/w400-h225/369994402_722255856612069_4106561663993514957_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Nickelodeon Universe</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The park is also adding Fly With Appa, a family friendly circular flat ride. Appa is a character that comes from Avatar: The Last Airbender, and is a "glorious sky bison." I mean I've always wanted to ride on a sky bison, so this should be pretty neat! The new attraction will open in the Spring of 2024.</p><p><br /></p><p>As a part of these new projects Nickelodeon Universe will also be relocating the Bubble Guppies Guppy Bubbler ride, which is an existing family ride.<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-40829727012773987872023-10-07T11:34:00.001-04:002023-10-07T11:34:40.117-04:00A Look Into The Sacres of Dorney Park's Halloween Haunt 2023!<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXyyBdEmGnedCGtXqLC-JHXCpx6I3DhySKXtxLWsa43Huc7pN7wouUSR_TTy3Z7ajxsOEVi_AIAs3UsQDGYavGMLKcvFKryuzVSr-xbDVaIDX7a7ADFDe31B0OtidnVQceKMlcyYPYzMCggZoP0hhxVhHwWEX1PLUS85gTS23t0c-yD8gKdYCoQ/s1754/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.06.40%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1754" data-original-width="1530" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoXyyBdEmGnedCGtXqLC-JHXCpx6I3DhySKXtxLWsa43Huc7pN7wouUSR_TTy3Z7ajxsOEVi_AIAs3UsQDGYavGMLKcvFKryuzVSr-xbDVaIDX7a7ADFDe31B0OtidnVQceKMlcyYPYzMCggZoP0hhxVhHwWEX1PLUS85gTS23t0c-yD8gKdYCoQ/w349-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.06.40%20AM.png" width="349" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>It's Haunt season, baby! Dorney Park's annual scare-fest, <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/events/haunt" target="_blank">Halloween Haunt</a>, has returned with a mix of new and edited attractions, creating a fresh and exciting event for fear seekers! The event, which originated in the '90s as HalloWeekends, has continually grown and evolved into something spectacular that guests anxiously await each season. It's always sad to see a summer season come to a close, however with Haunt around the corner things stay exciting!</p><p><br /></p><p>The park offers plenty of day-time family fun with <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/events/great-pumpkin-fest" target="_blank">The Great Pumpkin Fest</a>, however the focus of our article here is the spooky evening fun. Trust that the park puts on a great scare-free daytime experience for kids, however!</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUozW4adPddA6pZFg5C3-vNMgOglgNHBRwGxTiCcQsL14l_lxzW6sH8-gNut1A5vbXVErSbjPTLd2KZcoqn8bvAGYRpp3YKDVmmRJPs-NsoMqNIEPCWLPKMge5SqTA6K2Sv_BMhWvZq7KXsMtxTlVm5aUifbUt8EgHZaXaBeeizaU_EUe6ucOXQQ/s1888/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.17.19%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="1592" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUozW4adPddA6pZFg5C3-vNMgOglgNHBRwGxTiCcQsL14l_lxzW6sH8-gNut1A5vbXVErSbjPTLd2KZcoqn8bvAGYRpp3YKDVmmRJPs-NsoMqNIEPCWLPKMge5SqTA6K2Sv_BMhWvZq7KXsMtxTlVm5aUifbUt8EgHZaXaBeeizaU_EUe6ucOXQQ/w338-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.17.19%20AM.png" width="338" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>We're all pumped for <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/new-in-2024" target="_blank">Iron Menace</a>, the park's new-for-2024 B&M Dive Coaster, and the park has given us even more to be excited over with a haunt attraction that tell us the ride's backstory: <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/events/haunt/attractions/ghost-in-the-machine" target="_blank">Ghost In The Machine</a>. The brand new attraction is one of the most themed the park has created to date and features a nice selection of modern technology and scares that definitely impressed us.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprd8UFE9Xz5oqfsOENTWsFNocAkBYf-RkUS-KWan-tKoxHwv-VgJfqiq-rICzPbLm2JhC9yuYKUGGizZWSEIXfggKMzySWX3entAlXvAyN48HtJQjO1Gl3m-gT2QHAFdMc2u7ks1LjqVVD2UupHcguttuSSriziObEN1k8CT_XoSd9AgzrFb7CQ/s1850/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.39.04%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprd8UFE9Xz5oqfsOENTWsFNocAkBYf-RkUS-KWan-tKoxHwv-VgJfqiq-rICzPbLm2JhC9yuYKUGGizZWSEIXfggKMzySWX3entAlXvAyN48HtJQjO1Gl3m-gT2QHAFdMc2u7ks1LjqVVD2UupHcguttuSSriziObEN1k8CT_XoSd9AgzrFb7CQ/w244-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.39.04%20AM.png" width="244" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The attraction takes us into the McTavish Steel factory and gets us well acquainted with the man himself - Hiram McTavish - and his plethora of workers who never made it out of the factory alive. The sets inside area amazing to look at and the modern technology used to scare visitors is awesome. We don't want to give away spoilers here but if you're visiting the park this attraction is a do-not-miss for sure.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH300G6kMCKIwrpn3ZMhzxco1GVQ81AvX-QmRCcrPGCeVHGR2dJHxUnaPR431hcPqZs6C99mPa48du2QHmXEsSKpUAIRM50pkJG7Sv7xMqjafLkFYL3ABJ8eQrPnnXwMQG4Tb7UTVqr3I5ZGCFoKFG8uN_y-o6sW-58yHKYqlE1RtJ0wswHNfpKA/s1806/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.43.13%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1806" data-original-width="1522" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH300G6kMCKIwrpn3ZMhzxco1GVQ81AvX-QmRCcrPGCeVHGR2dJHxUnaPR431hcPqZs6C99mPa48du2QHmXEsSKpUAIRM50pkJG7Sv7xMqjafLkFYL3ABJ8eQrPnnXwMQG4Tb7UTVqr3I5ZGCFoKFG8uN_y-o6sW-58yHKYqlE1RtJ0wswHNfpKA/w338-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.43.13%20AM.png" width="338" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This year the Midway Misfits have their own dedicated space - complete with a new bar and a DJ on top! For those unfamiliar the Misfits were something that the park started a few seasons ago during Haunt, it is a group of haunt actors dressed up in a unified theme that changes ever week or two. They used to have a 'homebase' in the lower part of the park and this year are featured much more prominently with beautiful backgrounds and decorations. The first theme was Alice in Wonderland, seen above, and that has already changed. It's another great way to keep the event fresh and give repeat visitors something to check out.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHEpow9Teul3oipsiPynDiNkaLql7GxrEMpYH0-d5GfDPspwE4Ia3AwQ63rjCnIj-iJBCyrio19yl75EjENRxSsLv-cCB0QqS_e-pIvS58qsPs9nmGr1yb1RyxJQWk_U3ZuvF7FcA7yiTCgoTUPgfVgTdFwU5iytKRB4uP-HdJQTCjR0MdB_6xA/s1660/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.47.24%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="1528" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHEpow9Teul3oipsiPynDiNkaLql7GxrEMpYH0-d5GfDPspwE4Ia3AwQ63rjCnIj-iJBCyrio19yl75EjENRxSsLv-cCB0QqS_e-pIvS58qsPs9nmGr1yb1RyxJQWk_U3ZuvF7FcA7yiTCgoTUPgfVgTdFwU5iytKRB4uP-HdJQTCjR0MdB_6xA/w369-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.47.24%20AM.png" width="369" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDWkSX3mtFXtQZeAD0WPtUQWC6Zkr1NVOqa5S9KQyrwj_J41HxLygv9d909wqB8-ev3bT_73gDOwDt3C9HOGh3cJevhcUVA0MXjb05ecEZ_N0c1xXUgdWM70NUPJls9udSlY0DvJv_I_sNUuEoQc-TsU5SEwy9rrSzeHdkz5mXnkk9VJm-p0CTA/s1454/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.47.40%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1454" data-original-width="1318" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDWkSX3mtFXtQZeAD0WPtUQWC6Zkr1NVOqa5S9KQyrwj_J41HxLygv9d909wqB8-ev3bT_73gDOwDt3C9HOGh3cJevhcUVA0MXjb05ecEZ_N0c1xXUgdWM70NUPJls9udSlY0DvJv_I_sNUuEoQc-TsU5SEwy9rrSzeHdkz5mXnkk9VJm-p0CTA/w363-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.47.40%20AM.png" width="363" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This year's live entertainment is focused on a new stage production called Conjure The Night. Set as a battle of "evil vs. evil," the show features haunting vocals, dancing and more. The park has utilized the new stage that was built on the Main Midway so that visitors can easily catch this production on their way into the park, or toward the end of the night on their way out.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cMtUArmcUHQnBlZ3DG1vh0xC7q_I-vb-KZ0R8RIkitAeiP-HIAvUxjhP89QpokbEXAyySLD-qJybm26DNLQrzzA6LjhhPjSHmEekXx0HaN9UcMdRUSAySQKV4ggErB-8Nf4EJlbwfl9edCp-s0Y1eOuL8BhuP23xN2rEc0GBbvgAKYgTx-orbw/s1954/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.57.40%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="1464" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1cMtUArmcUHQnBlZ3DG1vh0xC7q_I-vb-KZ0R8RIkitAeiP-HIAvUxjhP89QpokbEXAyySLD-qJybm26DNLQrzzA6LjhhPjSHmEekXx0HaN9UcMdRUSAySQKV4ggErB-8Nf4EJlbwfl9edCp-s0Y1eOuL8BhuP23xN2rEc0GBbvgAKYgTx-orbw/w300-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2010.57.40%20AM.png" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>While some of the park's other Haunted attractions have been moved or edited, several are familiar to previous years - and in a good way. These include indoor attractions Tourist Trap, Blackout, Trick Or Treat and Blood On The Bayou. Outdoor scare areas / attractions that are similar to past seasons include Necropolis, Roadside Stop N'Chop and The Hollow. When I say they are similar I mean in a general sense, as the park constantly 'plusses' these attractions and makes small changes to keep them fresh each year.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQcZrNTf1g2o5E0GvVUc_v7AhACPKa4Sqkqtk0hlrMztquq8WsK2TlU7paSnQqhxNGwUTpN1wGHkM9fdxV-GBpth1EKJdhl7S65ARvS4jTo81N3ygZo5K2lKrEFVS3njD3qvjaVBGroTkSPd4llDCebjESokxgUCpE2Q8ZWqP-ADleOOGgQ7tew/s1636/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.10.46%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1636" data-original-width="1458" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQcZrNTf1g2o5E0GvVUc_v7AhACPKa4Sqkqtk0hlrMztquq8WsK2TlU7paSnQqhxNGwUTpN1wGHkM9fdxV-GBpth1EKJdhl7S65ARvS4jTo81N3ygZo5K2lKrEFVS3njD3qvjaVBGroTkSPd4llDCebjESokxgUCpE2Q8ZWqP-ADleOOGgQ7tew/w356-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.10.46%20AM.png" width="356" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>There are other outdoor scare areas that are totally changed this year, including Port of Call which has moved back up to Hydra Plaza. Necessitated by construction for Iron Menace, the relocation still includes the giant pirate ship and the stage for Skeleton Crew, an ever-popular live show at the Haunt.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwv0X9rXEQp4X4rFbHFejwomS3M3BjrnGJJCSztuPo1XpsjDuWYvoyF861C5nfOH7ADN-MZiAAa3V0VkUBcof3PLwvup4H34C1l8udLeET5yaAcYzRuAcwN8Am4Mi2TZ0FSWfb3UaddE9O3APS1sJ8hmhlB5VpNoSyFX4dUDnGID580RHw65trpQ/s1644/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.16.44%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="1444" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwv0X9rXEQp4X4rFbHFejwomS3M3BjrnGJJCSztuPo1XpsjDuWYvoyF861C5nfOH7ADN-MZiAAa3V0VkUBcof3PLwvup4H34C1l8udLeET5yaAcYzRuAcwN8Am4Mi2TZ0FSWfb3UaddE9O3APS1sJ8hmhlB5VpNoSyFX4dUDnGID580RHw65trpQ/w351-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.16.44%20AM.png" width="351" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhgk-toTaKyCh6uaIqpf00kqVSCkZ1278-UUDmAnsPmHb8G8Y0baFEr_VmP3wf884zC4q3iVERitZcFYbbPpzZ56ZhdXBhAtF5WPnuhQOl7RihqCM7PONpu1dRYFX7Y_BcK6EXv5lw46tHGL543y7jXAw3tLiPr69ZK5Zy6oH5YMeIV9gqXsdZw/s1662/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.17.02%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1662" data-original-width="1620" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhgk-toTaKyCh6uaIqpf00kqVSCkZ1278-UUDmAnsPmHb8G8Y0baFEr_VmP3wf884zC4q3iVERitZcFYbbPpzZ56ZhdXBhAtF5WPnuhQOl7RihqCM7PONpu1dRYFX7Y_BcK6EXv5lw46tHGL543y7jXAw3tLiPr69ZK5Zy6oH5YMeIV9gqXsdZw/w390-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.17.02%20AM.png" width="390" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>CarnEvil is another area that has moved and spread out, taking over the middle heart of the park surrounding the Musik Express midway. There are new decorations and props, lots of fog and plenty of clowns packed in there!</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmkrrebDJBKA8AbMkmq8JXMP_Dtv5Ukx03zc2crAEjKISrZ1iMTQ6rB_GXGK1IC6NVynq7_7raHWpkFcnxYGABsMiFnTpa9RbAQX3oecqMAiofS2pW8OmpABpQTWU1GnRb0-RWICobjuqPlxcQDCMpTRZWsQemeBHdMQSG9l0ExNj0yORp9ziuw/s1662/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.19.44%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1662" data-original-width="1512" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmkrrebDJBKA8AbMkmq8JXMP_Dtv5Ukx03zc2crAEjKISrZ1iMTQ6rB_GXGK1IC6NVynq7_7raHWpkFcnxYGABsMiFnTpa9RbAQX3oecqMAiofS2pW8OmpABpQTWU1GnRb0-RWICobjuqPlxcQDCMpTRZWsQemeBHdMQSG9l0ExNj0yORp9ziuw/w364-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.19.44%20AM.png" width="364" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxCKIRKhh0kOalyCSNbP_mGFC4_k4Esqor_1ZHUc8Gai0nQHTjBdtHaUJC4Oi5F20EjFSJu-FZ11SpnI8pLOPPlVArB2dnfE0uvU5ZBwfRCm4YGBbDKg8KQMKaZJmpJgZMwGW0ltXjpwE3ekW9aPr2GuV39fhQZTNiXbbg4HJs6E9cv-UtfPG9w/s1764/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.20.09%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1764" data-original-width="1484" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxCKIRKhh0kOalyCSNbP_mGFC4_k4Esqor_1ZHUc8Gai0nQHTjBdtHaUJC4Oi5F20EjFSJu-FZ11SpnI8pLOPPlVArB2dnfE0uvU5ZBwfRCm4YGBbDKg8KQMKaZJmpJgZMwGW0ltXjpwE3ekW9aPr2GuV39fhQZTNiXbbg4HJs6E9cv-UtfPG9w/w336-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.20.09%20AM.png" width="336" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Finally with Port of Call moving up toward Hydra, last year's new attraction Dystopia had to find a new home, and it's taken up residence down by Dominator and in front of Center Stage Fries. I also feel like a ton of more decorations (shipping containers and things) were added, it's a great closed in feeling as you wander through all the bright colors. There's another bar built into this scare zone as well, with the Port of Call's returning again there are three in total this season.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-yrGZDmZvzK-9SGWJXE6UG-ru9TD37m8prfeMHk4dWOH5vDRmmhzEtn_w0i28ztJPIin7F1CbdzdD_fr0VHARgau-GzTpsFh6YDnbKz6ByHKnh6g5ykaSSt7asRUrBFncrOEL9a8mztzgMLhKI83vda-j3BBUw3EvREqcnPdBJfAyiBmD0zj6g/s1870/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.27.47%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1870" data-original-width="1412" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-yrGZDmZvzK-9SGWJXE6UG-ru9TD37m8prfeMHk4dWOH5vDRmmhzEtn_w0i28ztJPIin7F1CbdzdD_fr0VHARgau-GzTpsFh6YDnbKz6ByHKnh6g5ykaSSt7asRUrBFncrOEL9a8mztzgMLhKI83vda-j3BBUw3EvREqcnPdBJfAyiBmD0zj6g/w303-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.27.47%20AM.png" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>If you're at the park also make sure to stop in the park's gift shops to look at this year's Haunt merchandise, they have some really cool items they are offering. The twisted version of the famous Alfundo clown entrance sign is *chef's kiss* if you ask me!</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J5yIaMbjo5hKxDnEPoXYsqerldxBMcRlVITF-D5GZNy6tMPFhfZL9cxz2wmaNoVS_9WeGOCuFETtjxNulugGeYJTU0-3AinMo8W6yQrFiM4V8agxehjdRc2HvK1zK4gouY4P7dHsBAjSpaC4dOPemlHpEszQPFWLMeEDlQ3d7yepCztHufTLdA/s1820/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.29.59%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1820" data-original-width="1520" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J5yIaMbjo5hKxDnEPoXYsqerldxBMcRlVITF-D5GZNy6tMPFhfZL9cxz2wmaNoVS_9WeGOCuFETtjxNulugGeYJTU0-3AinMo8W6yQrFiM4V8agxehjdRc2HvK1zK4gouY4P7dHsBAjSpaC4dOPemlHpEszQPFWLMeEDlQ3d7yepCztHufTLdA/w334-h400/Screenshot%202023-10-07%20at%2011.29.59%20AM.png" width="334" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© NewsPlusNotes</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>For more information on this year's Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park, check out the <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/events/haunt" target="_blank">park's official website</a> to make your plans!<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-3683415978364556162023-09-18T07:30:00.001-04:002023-09-18T07:30:00.147-04:00Catching Up on Canada's Wonderland's 2023 Additions<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginBTn7v1WxLL48ohhn7LV08n8qE6BSDsWG21DKzQMNaN0QLbE69qktgbvbQl_VFSoMMQ9JTx7UbNI1r1-CfX-_D27tKR2G3K5Euw5GckuvKfzs2bQAX7WEYHpIdArrm65IXhC5u88wJS9jTQHq2mx-XL7aVo8RywQe07ceNzj-BXjgb7k4yW33w/s2694/Screenshot%202023-09-17%20at%206.19.15%20PM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2380" data-original-width="2694" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginBTn7v1WxLL48ohhn7LV08n8qE6BSDsWG21DKzQMNaN0QLbE69qktgbvbQl_VFSoMMQ9JTx7UbNI1r1-CfX-_D27tKR2G3K5Euw5GckuvKfzs2bQAX7WEYHpIdArrm65IXhC5u88wJS9jTQHq2mx-XL7aVo8RywQe07ceNzj-BXjgb7k4yW33w/w400-h354/Screenshot%202023-09-17%20at%206.19.15%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Canada's Wonderland</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>One of several things I wanted to take a look at before we roll into the next year, Canada's Wonderland's 2023 additions have impressed for several reasons. The park made big additions for both families and thrill seekers when they opened Tundra Twister and Snoopy's Racing Railway this year. Each is unique to the park (and one of them to the world) in several ways, and both turned out quite impressive when complted.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides-experiences/tundra-twister" target="_blank">Tundra Twister</a>, seen up top, continues Canada's Wonderland's dominance in flat rides offering a selection of modern thrillers most parks would be envious of. This prototype ride from Monday is absolutely huge, about 155 feet tall at the peak of the rotation. The ride' cars spin independently and invert due to the forces created by the ride, meaning no two rides are the same. This is one that I'd be quite happy to watch but might have aged out of riding! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzat6gwE2uM" target="_blank">Check out this video</a> to see what I mean.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeTikSo1SSAARlzAKXhqJvP1a9WZgxhiMvDxrL2O13eyk5LLBBH-LXjBdZZad6EQcaLzUKJhw-I2mg8S72xRsL6k_q4L1MFGdN9Z5VCkrRYvekcoAk6S_HK6lDlTioAse4OexSRxK1cNEc6KAmwKgV_GAb4ZEyTlKjqibwnM1RJ3wNdV3s7895Q/s1200/348322657_956298762163837_8131321915008192865_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1200" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeTikSo1SSAARlzAKXhqJvP1a9WZgxhiMvDxrL2O13eyk5LLBBH-LXjBdZZad6EQcaLzUKJhw-I2mg8S72xRsL6k_q4L1MFGdN9Z5VCkrRYvekcoAk6S_HK6lDlTioAse4OexSRxK1cNEc6KAmwKgV_GAb4ZEyTlKjqibwnM1RJ3wNdV3s7895Q/w400-h244/348322657_956298762163837_8131321915008192865_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Canada's Wonderland</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The second addition this year was <a href="https://www.canadaswonderland.com/rides-experiences/snoopys-racing-railway" target="_blank">Snoopy's Racing Railway</a>, a launched family roller coaster designed by ART Engineering. The ride features a layout that gives family-level-of-thrills to passengers as Snoopy races to avoid traps set by Woodstock and his bad seed gang. The premise is cute but the finished product has a considerable amount of theming for a Cedar Fair park - which is great! You can see some of that theming in the below video from the park, and also note that the coaster goes around the layout twice to give a longer ride experience for guests. This attraction is one that would fit nicely at several other Cedar Fair parks if cloning is a possibility!<br /><p><br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="280" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7H3ZD6wMz14?si=X7eDkwEAfHgAsHMw" title="YouTube video player" width="435"></iframe> </p><p>Next year the property is focusing again on their waterpark with the recent <a href="https://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2023/08/canadas-wonderland-to-build-moosehorn.html" target="_blank">announcement</a> of Moosehorn Falls, a large family water slide.<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-80449566445076443592023-09-13T20:03:00.001-04:002023-09-13T20:03:27.116-04:00Dorney Park's Halloween Haunt Opens This Friday + New Haunt Details<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2z73TKfXVMdgq-4ghwVtWww6vpZcLVrMLu1VZjRPU0TIN1U3V4tNr-Gibx6qUCVzAoqnYc9NiGW2ATJ7a9QU5KQXVoRdQvbP4vJJ8V_7OXEjbo14XGef1UZrLY6U6wz-tcNf_3VQtFhUvYExOhvp3PcLvtjZXvS7CRXOAPMBW1hQHV1vnNVxeQ/s1967/HAUNT_Secondary%231_DullRed.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="1967" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2z73TKfXVMdgq-4ghwVtWww6vpZcLVrMLu1VZjRPU0TIN1U3V4tNr-Gibx6qUCVzAoqnYc9NiGW2ATJ7a9QU5KQXVoRdQvbP4vJJ8V_7OXEjbo14XGef1UZrLY6U6wz-tcNf_3VQtFhUvYExOhvp3PcLvtjZXvS7CRXOAPMBW1hQHV1vnNVxeQ/w400-h140/HAUNT_Secondary%231_DullRed.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Dorney Park will see the return of <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/events/haunt" target="_blank">Halloween Haunt</a> this Friday, September 15th, as eager fans get to check out the park's lineup of new haunted attractions and all the returning fun as well. Halloween Haunt is the fright-filled nighttime event put on by the park (with 7 haunted mazes and 4 scare zones), but families are also sure to enjoy <a href="https://www.dorneypark.com/events/great-pumpkin-fest" target="_blank">The Great Pumpkin Fest</a> during the day as well.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68a6FnChKuqi8rPPxkvNENriaSjQZp7jtBKOsco81GyVEwYfr20hY187c1sXj5bpb0MeBv_K8pVLZuO5CrM_X0xuiQg_qjwuZXt4f09rfQ5zc2x3JoNtEN4X8-sKFHdXEVjlGcFZLTJOdTdkEMTIjB6-uic2cBargWz-GoE1Aq0VPsMAjy67cGw/s2209/CF23-336%20ghost%20in%20the%20machine_v2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1583" data-original-width="2209" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68a6FnChKuqi8rPPxkvNENriaSjQZp7jtBKOsco81GyVEwYfr20hY187c1sXj5bpb0MeBv_K8pVLZuO5CrM_X0xuiQg_qjwuZXt4f09rfQ5zc2x3JoNtEN4X8-sKFHdXEVjlGcFZLTJOdTdkEMTIjB6-uic2cBargWz-GoE1Aq0VPsMAjy67cGw/w400-h286/CF23-336%20ghost%20in%20the%20machine_v2.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>We've all been very excited to learn more about the park's new haunted house - called Ghost In The Machine - as it is set to explain the backstory of Iron Menace, the park's new-for-2024 B&M Dive Coaster. From the park's description on the new attraction: "After nearly 100 years of boarded closure, the gates to the McTavish Steel Factory have now opened, allowing exploratory passage through the old, darkened halls of what some deem as an “evil place filled with torment and agony.” Will the spirits of this haunted factory hide within the walls, or will they manifest to steal souls from the living in The Ghost in the Machine?</p><p> </p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFfujQopBAsDTyymTYg8hWz96PAS8MfvZFmYhFxj2k6x3XtbvvHMUQRu3V-9FtZ_5_sZ5TjHeOwzv-p5iQ7hUstJlhewxX1RmBlPZiSp0ZHxMUyJIJ17n3weahOYrn9ltXAmKRdtP6tfoSwqN7Izye8vWiqDP9FJ-GJXcvh0wMJGSRq-KzNROCQ/s1180/dp-23-haunt-ghostinthemachine-gallery-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1180" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDFfujQopBAsDTyymTYg8hWz96PAS8MfvZFmYhFxj2k6x3XtbvvHMUQRu3V-9FtZ_5_sZ5TjHeOwzv-p5iQ7hUstJlhewxX1RmBlPZiSp0ZHxMUyJIJ17n3weahOYrn9ltXAmKRdtP6tfoSwqN7Izye8vWiqDP9FJ-GJXcvh0wMJGSRq-KzNROCQ/w400-h220/dp-23-haunt-ghostinthemachine-gallery-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>“The Ghost In The Machine will tell the chilling backstory of the Iron Menace roller coaster while leading guests on a harrowing, nightmarish adventure through the remnants of Hiram McTavish’s old factory... this maze pushed our creative boundaries and will present a taste of what’s to come in 2024.” The theming on this new haunted attraction is expected to be top notch and fans of both Dorney Park and Halloween events cannot wait to experience it.</p><p> </p><p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRyRXLI62TTR6Y6KjYcIwXx6vhp25OlGEEXxCvX5R6gH72nsbBrBWqUV8GZ1-AjWZcOqG4yXg1cosaxvLei_X5BkN1DEmA-xWt_oBU6zJNgV9PlsY3YkFxr7SSZogm5uKNWL2F4mohzgJ3Jazy82x5fo9A0EPjBsOliikhoAKrWsSblc2vU-w4Q/s7500/conjure%20the%20night%20logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4399" data-original-width="7500" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRRyRXLI62TTR6Y6KjYcIwXx6vhp25OlGEEXxCvX5R6gH72nsbBrBWqUV8GZ1-AjWZcOqG4yXg1cosaxvLei_X5BkN1DEmA-xWt_oBU6zJNgV9PlsY3YkFxr7SSZogm5uKNWL2F4mohzgJ3Jazy82x5fo9A0EPjBsOliikhoAKrWsSblc2vU-w4Q/w400-h235/conjure%20the%20night%20logo.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Dorney Park</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Also new-for-2023 is the debut of a new live show on the main midway stage called Conjure the Night. The show will feature "electric pulses, rockin' vocals and soul-shattering rhythms of Halloween's most terrifying elements in a battle of evil vs. evil."<br /><br /></p><p>The park's famous (if you've visited the past few years, at least) Midway Misfits will fully take over the main midway this year and the area will feature a new Misfits Bar as well. The Misfits change theme and decor each week and used to be based in the lower park across from Center Stage Fries. The park comes up with some ingenious costumes each week and I cannot wait to see this concept fully fleshed out this year!</p><p><br /></p><p>Other featured attractions this year include CarnEvil, Roadside Stop & Chop, Necropolis, Tourist Trap, Blood on the Bayou, Blackout, Trick or Treat, Port of Call, Dystopia and The Hallow. The park will also perform the Opening Scaremony each night and Skeleton Crew, a very popular show, will also return.<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-75811240633829555402023-09-05T07:00:00.001-04:002023-09-05T07:00:00.163-04:00Holiday World Retires River Rapids Ride - Will It Be a Trend?<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzZMWKq0qtkwWHBGv_ValALJZLZxDZ5IzOToGAEOHcAvoy7F_sy2YeDVAN90STYeChloGwqzlEwUF_OmDuC0CgsyoBVWd_HZXodfjTij0k5lVxsOTV8c2kQ3476rFTm43l-xsXvCliRixaLRH-w-4obmZ47yeiUNtMEfhF6yxLl0kkOpzl4CxDQ/s1080/Screenshot%202023-09-03%20at%206.25.39%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1080" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzZMWKq0qtkwWHBGv_ValALJZLZxDZ5IzOToGAEOHcAvoy7F_sy2YeDVAN90STYeChloGwqzlEwUF_OmDuC0CgsyoBVWd_HZXodfjTij0k5lVxsOTV8c2kQ3476rFTm43l-xsXvCliRixaLRH-w-4obmZ47yeiUNtMEfhF6yxLl0kkOpzl4CxDQ/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-03%20at%206.25.39%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Holiday World</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Earlier this summer Holiday World <a href="https://twitter.com/holidayworld/status/1669001274283401218?s=43&t=3dIiAlz_hpdiImB6S28joA" target="_blank">announced</a> that the park's river rapids ride, Raging Rapids, had been permanently retired and would no longer be taking visitors on a trip through Boulder Canyon. The attraction originally opened in 1990, meaning it cooled off guests to the park for more than three decades.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HxljmfOEzJvXWz1rpRoVDuOX2QKkxxbRHCdkCEKJaUhGUkxe_3zgtQlK-jcEE8far6I5XaWFHLWueJsA4M83VFEVQyuRDzsxgHbW04Fa_cUigIcryj9e9QjCR_7DagshlKk5dVurFPsxgpbr-v9grbpHUQeWA0ODGDFQR3w_3SQEUwMEOO3v8A/s1788/Screenshot%202023-09-03%20at%206.26.35%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1162" data-original-width="1788" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4HxljmfOEzJvXWz1rpRoVDuOX2QKkxxbRHCdkCEKJaUhGUkxe_3zgtQlK-jcEE8far6I5XaWFHLWueJsA4M83VFEVQyuRDzsxgHbW04Fa_cUigIcryj9e9QjCR_7DagshlKk5dVurFPsxgpbr-v9grbpHUQeWA0ODGDFQR3w_3SQEUwMEOO3v8A/w400-h260/Screenshot%202023-09-03%20at%206.26.35%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Holiday World</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8dfUWqG-H9aLu75Y7bPo78XHoPN0OYWocwNualF6zS2cwQbxJYzgNWbGxXgZKjJ7iAgd1XeJwyY-kthmTQ7dKuGWToT465uCnJknTOFAOEa_Ut_CANSIjMCXvd9-zAlSEogtq5U4LokkyHUFpbUs4hlaIwwlwxPu3lHMBnp9GNqGtvcpmywgTA/s1872/Screenshot%202023-09-04%20at%205.18.19%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="1872" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV8dfUWqG-H9aLu75Y7bPo78XHoPN0OYWocwNualF6zS2cwQbxJYzgNWbGxXgZKjJ7iAgd1XeJwyY-kthmTQ7dKuGWToT465uCnJknTOFAOEa_Ut_CANSIjMCXvd9-zAlSEogtq5U4LokkyHUFpbUs4hlaIwwlwxPu3lHMBnp9GNqGtvcpmywgTA/w400-h384/Screenshot%202023-09-04%20at%205.18.19%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Google</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The loss of the ride may not be the saddest attraction retirement we've seen lately, but it does make me wonder if the days of the river rapids rides are numbered. There haven't been an overwhelming amount of them closed recently, just a handful really, but you have to wonder if this is just the start.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVX81uVRDnyG8veGQp7wmlU5S1aI6eAqGkH0beLuYBplJWGDKsj_txKk0fX3l1c-1GBMycVf7an-CNaskzURob3IORZwcVXuGzloONB3eWNYoEBRzfYDpt5mEa2oUp003M4d7m3OQUZPE5pEYCk6zlbhWE6HVwwjHjfIUYWH4n8YKsugEaVjfzYg/s1912/Screenshot%202023-09-03%20at%206.24.36%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="1912" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVX81uVRDnyG8veGQp7wmlU5S1aI6eAqGkH0beLuYBplJWGDKsj_txKk0fX3l1c-1GBMycVf7an-CNaskzURob3IORZwcVXuGzloONB3eWNYoEBRzfYDpt5mEa2oUp003M4d7m3OQUZPE5pEYCk6zlbhWE6HVwwjHjfIUYWH4n8YKsugEaVjfzYg/w400-h272/Screenshot%202023-09-03%20at%206.24.36%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Holiday World</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The rides are known for having a substantial operating budget (including labor) and definitely take up a lot of real estate, something that can be an issue for parks. For the number of people who ride these in an hour, and only for a limited part of the season (most places), using up all that space can be a tough pill to swallow I would think. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>But back to Holiday World. It definitely sounds like the park is planning something with the Raging Rapids spot: <span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">"While this may feel like an ending, it’s just the beginning. We intend to return the sound of laughter to Boulder Canyon as soon as we possibly can."</span></p><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> </span></p><p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">The park's new coaster for 2024 isn't using any of this space, so it sounds like something else is already being planned for the park. Perhaps a new version of the ride, like Silver Dollar City did with Mystic River Falls? As always, time will tell. <br /></span></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-87382512830115545912023-09-03T07:30:00.001-04:002023-09-03T07:30:00.139-04:00Half of Geauga Lake Complex May Become a Public Park One Day<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTlC1tDezl-crvWrwt2AObyqtPrsgjrisbe5fbXMtuWke_JoEzKcZQFBZ9VINsSmZmF6of4LKY7dwa3JSc6ShwHhrmg8-7NOw5hkNj2--TBExGW3c0IlfePvJtxVnzJ_zGCz1ZQP-da7ZnznhGCq3YOKw8i_MFMAPsvp8nkQcO6UGF6fW9Dy4Zg/s3000/CoA-GL_Boards-revised_Page_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTlC1tDezl-crvWrwt2AObyqtPrsgjrisbe5fbXMtuWke_JoEzKcZQFBZ9VINsSmZmF6of4LKY7dwa3JSc6ShwHhrmg8-7NOw5hkNj2--TBExGW3c0IlfePvJtxVnzJ_zGCz1ZQP-da7ZnznhGCq3YOKw8i_MFMAPsvp8nkQcO6UGF6fW9Dy4Zg/w400-h266/CoA-GL_Boards-revised_Page_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© City of Aurora Ohio</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>I saw this story forever ago (okay, it was June) and then lost track of it for a while but still want to cover it a bit here. Mostly because the long story of Geauga Lake continues to go on even in current day, somehow. </p><p> </p><p>The mayor of the City of Aurora, Ohio, wants to purchase Geauga Lake (the lake itself) and 40 or so acres that was originally Sea World Ohio and later Wildwater Kingdom under Cedar Fair ownership. The city has <a href="https://www.auroraoh.com/news_detail_T31_R138.php" target="_blank">a page up</a> about the plan here, and it made some news when it was announced. Sadly, nothing has happened since, but more on that in a bit.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72d1UPUR0UgnQ84_49UyPc6isO-ZwzU4vN5GxtMDbsHyJNMMVma_NDwcyk5IZ74yix9zM8vIe_FR0bwq_bvbNI71xaet1OGhqGZkw0hZeq_deLO6-iRUgbiNrD1-Mcu9-mlDO9EFhp-hCqA8kDnDkImjzTWsU8v7mI2NU5CDP26DQPK3x4VjN2g/s3000/CoA-GL_Boards-revised_Page_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72d1UPUR0UgnQ84_49UyPc6isO-ZwzU4vN5GxtMDbsHyJNMMVma_NDwcyk5IZ74yix9zM8vIe_FR0bwq_bvbNI71xaet1OGhqGZkw0hZeq_deLO6-iRUgbiNrD1-Mcu9-mlDO9EFhp-hCqA8kDnDkImjzTWsU8v7mI2NU5CDP26DQPK3x4VjN2g/w400-h266/CoA-GL_Boards-revised_Page_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© City of Aurora Ohio</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The City would purchase the land from Industrial Commercial Properties for about $4.5 million. I'm guessing the developer couldn't get anything going on the site, so it decided it would sell the land cheap to the city. Some houses we built adjacent to the water park's old parking lot, and a new car dealership along North Aurora Road, but not much else has changed per recent aerials.</p><p><br /></p><p>The city would make the property a public park, utilize the old wave pool to be a pool once again, add docks for non-motorized boats, have pavilions to rent, restrooms and other facilities and walking trails. The developer would also build a trail that completely goes around the lake, and then give that to the city to own and maintain as well. It sounds like a really nice park option for residents, and a great way to get access to the lake again since the parks closed.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2oDqa3ChcS2T0rbG0ZyzmVTy9pKWo2BPu0Rqk9o1jiXomMfQLirUFNf6oEgdNhAl-8ObdwjrNs4Fz-yAaPL9C1I39Uk3NcASJpC5-N_nZ5ci89uGrF1G2tG7QumKl1n4bqoVIKLsEYjT3Wgn674CFvqfdjJvIBPQLUASBLyMXai3U_f4AWj8bkA/s2594/Screenshot%202023-09-02%20at%206.59.04%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2090" data-original-width="2594" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2oDqa3ChcS2T0rbG0ZyzmVTy9pKWo2BPu0Rqk9o1jiXomMfQLirUFNf6oEgdNhAl-8ObdwjrNs4Fz-yAaPL9C1I39Uk3NcASJpC5-N_nZ5ci89uGrF1G2tG7QumKl1n4bqoVIKLsEYjT3Wgn674CFvqfdjJvIBPQLUASBLyMXai3U_f4AWj8bkA/w400-h323/Screenshot%202023-09-02%20at%206.59.04%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© City of Aurora Ohio</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>It is a pretty neat idea, considering this is how the old water park still looks today - just crumbling ruins and mostly bulldozed. </p><p><br /></p><p>So this plan was announced back in June when the mayor presented it to city council, but then no vote on the plan (essentially giving the mayor the go-ahead to buy the land and get things started) was done at the time. Then no vote was taken again at the next meeting, then it was formally postponed at July and August's meetings. So, it's a standstill for now. But perhaps one day things will get moving again.<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-77504353343925766832023-08-28T06:00:00.001-04:002023-08-28T06:00:00.127-04:00Pacific Gliders Opens at California's Great America to Complete New Themed Section<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aftY_o-D0IJoKO80BFeKH66re0W4Mra3cnULhOfWHg0VcxRDbpEI2lvc9dAJuapBxdvtBflN8aVpYTaRJ-hhDXRJA_-cFkprrAC-fIzgoL6sYoWBrEciCS8fXpkMPkN40YzygkPi0yzEngpRoMOaEYvFohzA5vmShlpO82TaskjooRfjqizK6A/s1200/CGA%2023%20Concept%20A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="1200" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aftY_o-D0IJoKO80BFeKH66re0W4Mra3cnULhOfWHg0VcxRDbpEI2lvc9dAJuapBxdvtBflN8aVpYTaRJ-hhDXRJA_-cFkprrAC-fIzgoL6sYoWBrEciCS8fXpkMPkN40YzygkPi0yzEngpRoMOaEYvFohzA5vmShlpO82TaskjooRfjqizK6A/w400-h191/CGA%2023%20Concept%20A.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© California's Great America</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMH9XCwvzMNzm5S7qP1a2vuUS_cSRyXWjwETyJso6S__yV20eYqUIKLPIH9N-CKBHSMBCqDGoM1oZ-mfl1tCIfZS54-vnHqSyPeVxBkAEO2mQaOQLyYWGdnYD7MvMlYFgana5aRUmiy-3ml2RMRqG6RW6-Vc1SlunnL8foskPYH2-YJumaivFTHw/s1200/CGA%2023%20Concept%20B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="1200" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMH9XCwvzMNzm5S7qP1a2vuUS_cSRyXWjwETyJso6S__yV20eYqUIKLPIH9N-CKBHSMBCqDGoM1oZ-mfl1tCIfZS54-vnHqSyPeVxBkAEO2mQaOQLyYWGdnYD7MvMlYFgana5aRUmiy-3ml2RMRqG6RW6-Vc1SlunnL8foskPYH2-YJumaivFTHw/w400-h305/CGA%2023%20Concept%20B.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© California's Great America</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>California's Great America recently opened the last piece of their newly rethemed section of the park - called NorCal County Fair - which was the park's expansion for 2023. The project was announced in May of this year, must later than usual for larger parks, and opened in bits since then. </p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJB5OZ7Y1mFHufr_0Urv6Bct7O-lcPWE6lKEP8AqTryPOC3QKE6nLRa1gw3rZsCXcYuyQW10QNMWLJuCOmExL77GaaWQIl702mSXgliQWqbOBxSCDO3xaMIOQqFndh4vyQV-jdIsQN_VlKXy9GBjFl6v8R5opCuhGhpmT1uYRaH7byZMC1zO-3A/s1080/CGA%20Nor%20Cal%20County%20Fair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJB5OZ7Y1mFHufr_0Urv6Bct7O-lcPWE6lKEP8AqTryPOC3QKE6nLRa1gw3rZsCXcYuyQW10QNMWLJuCOmExL77GaaWQIl702mSXgliQWqbOBxSCDO3xaMIOQqFndh4vyQV-jdIsQN_VlKXy9GBjFl6v8R5opCuhGhpmT1uYRaH7byZMC1zO-3A/s320/CGA%20Nor%20Cal%20County%20Fair.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© California's Great America</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The area's concept art can be seen up top. It was a total retheme of the park's Action Zone area, which was an odd leftover from the Paramount days. The theme is tied directly to the area surrounding the park which is a trend we're seeing more and more from Cedar Fair in the theming department.</p><p><br /></p><p>The retheme includes one new ride, a renamed and newly themed 2nd ride, upgrades to the picnic area and general thematic upgrades to the games area. "From hiking and rafting amid the redwoods, soaring above the coastline's sandy beaches, cruising along wonderful scenic roadways, to enjoying the great fresh food and wine grown in its vast agriculture fields, Northern California has so much to see and do. NorCal County Fair will be just that: An all-new ride, a retheming of a beloved attraction, a renovated games gallery and a fully upgraded picnic area for more fun in the sun."</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaI4zMTe20k9WGrscAcmwEHkzAeDevSrRwYXHNhi2GenUssyFRnelgmhlQUDrP6ELxHFY0Ztq7kUncWPFsHayspLmeSsHVoKoz69suKwj0F7_ayrVwmeuPLTpUljqpJvuPeytU5JcO298g_PH1FjWGKQnK3SWLBG_QmH3_08KmrdpQo95rARUmTg/s2276/Screenshot%202023-08-27%20at%204.55.51%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1370" data-original-width="2276" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaI4zMTe20k9WGrscAcmwEHkzAeDevSrRwYXHNhi2GenUssyFRnelgmhlQUDrP6ELxHFY0Ztq7kUncWPFsHayspLmeSsHVoKoz69suKwj0F7_ayrVwmeuPLTpUljqpJvuPeytU5JcO298g_PH1FjWGKQnK3SWLBG_QmH3_08KmrdpQo95rARUmTg/w400-h241/Screenshot%202023-08-27%20at%204.55.51%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© California's Great America</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Barney's Oldfield Speedway, the park's antique auto ride, was rethemed into <a href="https://www.cagreatamerica.com/rides-experiences/barney-oldfield-redwood-rally" target="_blank">Barney Oldfield's Redwood Rally</a>, to match its journey closer to the County Fair vibe. There are a lot of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpLHODtbxyY" target="_blank">videos</a> out there that show all the theming the park added to the ride path, and it all looks very well done.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Ezt2HuRzZCypEtcdYdZs05qq7kxktoHGkB2F1ntzv5wuVeajNiAaQD4_QQaZDo0FnlAyKPhqnd3mAdY5r5Il6ap81GX40_T8P3q0fhm_WSwCza_Hv352xZYCeNOzly-e1PTAdwoS4rgA1hdMhRhKhMmj1w5ga7PNT-vw7d0EEpMr_Vw_Bw6wuQ/s1216/Pacific%20Gliders%20CGA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="831" data-original-width="1216" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Ezt2HuRzZCypEtcdYdZs05qq7kxktoHGkB2F1ntzv5wuVeajNiAaQD4_QQaZDo0FnlAyKPhqnd3mAdY5r5Il6ap81GX40_T8P3q0fhm_WSwCza_Hv352xZYCeNOzly-e1PTAdwoS4rgA1hdMhRhKhMmj1w5ga7PNT-vw7d0EEpMr_Vw_Bw6wuQ/w400-h274/Pacific%20Gliders%20CGA.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© California's Great America</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Just recently the final piece of the NorCal County Fair came online, and that's the <a href="https://www.cagreatamerica.com/rides-experiences/pacific-gliders" target="_blank">Pacific Glider</a>s flat ride. One of Zamperla's <a href="https://www.zamperla.com/products/windstarz/" target="_blank">WindstarZ</a> rides, which allows riders to control the up and down movement of their individual gliders while they speed around. It's a family ride, but a fun one that kids enjoy.</p><p><br /></p><p>For a park that seemed doomed to close after Cedar Fair's <a href="http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2022/07/cedar-fair-sells-californias-great.html" target="_blank">announcement</a> last year, it's great that the park got some love in 2023. Nothing was announced for next year, however since this expansion was announced so late you never know!<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-42441569787532657792023-08-26T06:30:00.001-04:002023-08-26T06:30:00.141-04:00A New Version of Fire In The Hole to Debut at Silver Dollar City in 2024<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBwpBTage2ARcxbDAM-rQ2aTAEG1Amtx3ofR3v0DAQB0VQqyl0Ouv1wtvX2pjZ97S23EcKoYHs48M1K_K7ZeMnLNYMdNp9Bbnl4F9qe0WS_rtUyKrZSPmfyNf4voYHFTmEPRe0bZMv3ZjoI3vkeqrj8_-AIGM4E4FccybmwNsfjj-4GHWJ1vYRA/s4953/SDC2024_FITH_Primary_Logo_SDC_TM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4465" data-original-width="4953" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBwpBTage2ARcxbDAM-rQ2aTAEG1Amtx3ofR3v0DAQB0VQqyl0Ouv1wtvX2pjZ97S23EcKoYHs48M1K_K7ZeMnLNYMdNp9Bbnl4F9qe0WS_rtUyKrZSPmfyNf4voYHFTmEPRe0bZMv3ZjoI3vkeqrj8_-AIGM4E4FccybmwNsfjj-4GHWJ1vYRA/w400-h360/SDC2024_FITH_Primary_Logo_SDC_TM.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silver Dollar City</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It is not often that a theme park announces that a classic ride is going to close only to announce later that season a new version of the ride will open next year, but that's exactly what Silver Dollar City has done! We already were given plenty of notice to get our final rides in on Fire In The Hole, the park's classic indoor roller coaster, and now we've got even more to look forward to in 2024 with <a href="https://www.silverdollarcity.com/press/2024-announcement/" target="_blank">a new version of Fire In The Hole</a> that will be "the heartland's largest indoor coaster."</p><p><br /></p><p>The ride is a central part of the theme park's $30 million expansion for next season, which will create a brand new Fire District themed section within the park. Planned to open in Spring of 2024, the new Fire In The Hole will fully double the size of the park that already contains Station No. 3 firehouse and a collection of family rides.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQYnljhuNEQly7M6VokU_2JswHRYl3NjeLjApLmvQmDuf-TTlygvXrNvN579V5bS4NZs9pLqSG8min9W-y4_K2IaVtdZOTLVRE8DoMyrP7y26XPQn3-F6CazfTy5b9q7Cv09JxRvFyBgaETHGSlNY-S-N9m5KyNbTX7R3IzfUSThAQGJTNGN9Pg/s2048/fith1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="2048" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQYnljhuNEQly7M6VokU_2JswHRYl3NjeLjApLmvQmDuf-TTlygvXrNvN579V5bS4NZs9pLqSG8min9W-y4_K2IaVtdZOTLVRE8DoMyrP7y26XPQn3-F6CazfTy5b9q7Cv09JxRvFyBgaETHGSlNY-S-N9m5KyNbTX7R3IzfUSThAQGJTNGN9Pg/w400-h291/fith1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silver Dollar City</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>“Signifying our biggest investment in a single attraction, FIRE IN THE HOLE continues Silver Dollar City’s strategic, multi-phased growth plan offering families opportunities to play and stay together in the heart of the Ozarks,” said Brad Thomas, President of the Silver Dollar City Company. “Spurring the creation of The Fire District, the custom-designed FIRE IN THE HOLE makes history as the Heartland’s largest indoor coaster. As the District’s anchor attraction, it will be a favorite rite of passage for families where one generation introduces the next generation to this adventure and where the heroes of today spark the heroes of tomorrow.”</p><p></p><p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCX9dd8Lm393MQzujsAhibuwak0cK7WgEf6X3jv6KJ_wnzK3EadBYh4DdSVWmcc4ODSV0KGpttinC2AeBbSieTlSyXGipYaiCAH_72juALlTFvvLMRD-hcrSmucU7RTTGaHoQmlBKbN93OS_S9-MAvSbbqIrcShYqu0MzapEyHeLBKAr_g-gg1Tw/s2048/fith2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="2048" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCX9dd8Lm393MQzujsAhibuwak0cK7WgEf6X3jv6KJ_wnzK3EadBYh4DdSVWmcc4ODSV0KGpttinC2AeBbSieTlSyXGipYaiCAH_72juALlTFvvLMRD-hcrSmucU7RTTGaHoQmlBKbN93OS_S9-MAvSbbqIrcShYqu0MzapEyHeLBKAr_g-gg1Tw/w400-h230/fith2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silver Dollar City</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJysrmugW8IHDlqYx4atR4mzENWW1hUNhlzwzCKa5jQrQsblbESqVx8WCGv-QwYowEdd9u8adD9mJ9ahhxVylZePGN6gs-7g15mjCzu-Gyt_PWp5UHgwMkWeTo9BseEamZNvciA9ND7wteur1yb-CWd_YIJKehbguSgZxNJhLSfKzfG2DTtD-2wg/s2080/Screenshot%202023-08-22%20at%208.32.33%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="2080" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJysrmugW8IHDlqYx4atR4mzENWW1hUNhlzwzCKa5jQrQsblbESqVx8WCGv-QwYowEdd9u8adD9mJ9ahhxVylZePGN6gs-7g15mjCzu-Gyt_PWp5UHgwMkWeTo9BseEamZNvciA9ND7wteur1yb-CWd_YIJKehbguSgZxNJhLSfKzfG2DTtD-2wg/w400-h239/Screenshot%202023-08-22%20at%208.32.33%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silver Dollar City</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The new ride will be a full coaster experience and is being created in an exciting partnership between Silver Dollar City, Rocky Mountain Construction and Herschend Family Entertainment Creative Sudios. The ride will feature 1,512 feet of track, have three drops including a splashdown, 14 iconic show scenes with updated and modern special effects and will be held in a 5 story temperature controller building (seen above).</p><p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjyDXLcTsr63xLsQqQ66NcI10TSQCOwwZg0aQvzTnNatv9e2dHVsFeO96EOhYmTXol2r9WxylSyN8n17X7UOCF8Q-kIB6wA94lu2M_U2T8uZ0fJg5ItS28GW_yUv-Z0OYK5SBHf8zUlQaYoGC0wfz_U7LFK5gXJ_kJo5nI5tPboLDEa-W1bDCnA/s5120/SDC24_Attractions_FITH_Ride-Vehicle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3910" data-original-width="5120" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjyDXLcTsr63xLsQqQ66NcI10TSQCOwwZg0aQvzTnNatv9e2dHVsFeO96EOhYmTXol2r9WxylSyN8n17X7UOCF8Q-kIB6wA94lu2M_U2T8uZ0fJg5ItS28GW_yUv-Z0OYK5SBHf8zUlQaYoGC0wfz_U7LFK5gXJ_kJo5nI5tPboLDEa-W1bDCnA/s320/SDC24_Attractions_FITH_Ride-Vehicle.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silver Dollar City</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The ride's 5 vehicles, a car from which is seen here, will each seat 12 passengers and move at a maximum speed of 26 miles per hour. The train will also feature a custom soundtrack with high-resolution audio. Since the ride is a coaster there will be some thrilling moments, but the attraction is intended for families for sure.<br /></p><p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrIuHZVAtMnMgg0Q4xvjrkVjlBJwJALC_rGcX5WsmVfPyjG-PI4Vtzok3nrhXX6rKyb9q9uL_Jo23AC9jaNzgKQEpT2ws0YZXXHZQrbPydcPTcY0DUNh0GUigW-iJthp7KDnAcph7aOeSSiQpMYTCNCoi2Nil00KhS1FvI-OzfnWToqzmxePBgw/s2146/Screenshot%202023-08-22%20at%208.34.08%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="2146" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrIuHZVAtMnMgg0Q4xvjrkVjlBJwJALC_rGcX5WsmVfPyjG-PI4Vtzok3nrhXX6rKyb9q9uL_Jo23AC9jaNzgKQEpT2ws0YZXXHZQrbPydcPTcY0DUNh0GUigW-iJthp7KDnAcph7aOeSSiQpMYTCNCoi2Nil00KhS1FvI-OzfnWToqzmxePBgw/w400-h236/Screenshot%202023-08-22%20at%208.34.08%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silver Dollar City</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdvKPVy6d7bShrnTsGchpDUqE6KC-tNwg25F4FmIfiJvanHP21E0Hjsvx7m18PaWhYZvNt3wBSgS9Ppy296c6FZIfQcALtlMm4pp2UgJJ7EIvXUEP48K2oIOhHaITpnvjYcUVZt0vITfDQGrnDMCb4eHBkJkVHKPwAfioairXjiwVemwrw6xgIA/s1962/Screenshot%202023-08-22%20at%208.34.03%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1268" data-original-width="1962" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdvKPVy6d7bShrnTsGchpDUqE6KC-tNwg25F4FmIfiJvanHP21E0Hjsvx7m18PaWhYZvNt3wBSgS9Ppy296c6FZIfQcALtlMm4pp2UgJJ7EIvXUEP48K2oIOhHaITpnvjYcUVZt0vITfDQGrnDMCb4eHBkJkVHKPwAfioairXjiwVemwrw6xgIA/w400-h259/Screenshot%202023-08-22%20at%208.34.03%20PM.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Silver Dollar City</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Fire In The Hole's theme will detail "a fictional account of a real night in Ozark Mountain history when the mining town of Marmaros was burned to the ground by notorious vigilantes called the Baldknobbers." Riders will see the inhabitants of Silver Dollar city take action to save their town and battle the fire. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The original Fire In the Hole opened in 1972 at the park and is in its final operating season. The park notes that more than 25 million riders have taken a spin on the original attraction in its history.<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-78267544443777370092023-08-23T05:30:00.001-04:002023-08-23T05:30:00.143-04:00New Intamin Designed "Ultra Splash" Opening at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2024<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC36GOUYSyf3EG_jZgj4dqL3-G9QqNzusRiX0HsLS7gepiErRJpl6R3gWC5TkORvnaAq7YFxWWq8TCGydLeQDa-Cj2ZHC_LyGhm57KBSRGKGOmQrBpGnaBIMtL3zDFIKKqqTEvYsGfxE63EOrel4iE6ZZaJbkZZJ4RBFI2xzM6062g9xZ2G50RVQ/s1080/SFOG_New-Cap-Infographic-2024_1080x720_Stats_230811-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC36GOUYSyf3EG_jZgj4dqL3-G9QqNzusRiX0HsLS7gepiErRJpl6R3gWC5TkORvnaAq7YFxWWq8TCGydLeQDa-Cj2ZHC_LyGhm57KBSRGKGOmQrBpGnaBIMtL3zDFIKKqqTEvYsGfxE63EOrel4iE6ZZaJbkZZJ4RBFI2xzM6062g9xZ2G50RVQ/w400-h266/SFOG_New-Cap-Infographic-2024_1080x720_Stats_230811-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags Over Georgia</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>A first-of-its-kind roller coaster and water ride combination, coined an <a href="https://www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/attractions/ultra-surf" target="_blank">Ultra Splash</a>, will be opening at Six Flags Over Georgia next season. The attraction is being designed by <a href="https://www.intamin.com/product/ultra-splash/" target="_blank">Intamin</a> and is the first of its kind to open anywhere - also of note is that the final name of the ride is not Ultra Splash as the theme park will be allowing fans to help pick the name soon.</p><p><br /></p><p>The new attraction features two 144 foot tall spike and 590 feet of track, though the train travels that track both forward and backward several times. The top speed will be 60 miles per hour.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkanVDUB0wUfnTnFE2vamq3bY1XGHZOapBxsOgL_7koI0AhQ56E-R53VMJ8KDpV3pQKLZmumABGQDDxnr-uGY-Ab75y5pjPBYLi_Rlb-flGheagurKUXriNkbwEUY_WZcBipW4hOgYWA3EVnSiep0-I0FWYwexfWSlaHK3saaIXuLs8Jp6RYOzA/s1400/Ultra-Surf-Ride-Model-Overview-with-Splash-Zone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1400" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkanVDUB0wUfnTnFE2vamq3bY1XGHZOapBxsOgL_7koI0AhQ56E-R53VMJ8KDpV3pQKLZmumABGQDDxnr-uGY-Ab75y5pjPBYLi_Rlb-flGheagurKUXriNkbwEUY_WZcBipW4hOgYWA3EVnSiep0-I0FWYwexfWSlaHK3saaIXuLs8Jp6RYOzA/w400-h225/Ultra-Surf-Ride-Model-Overview-with-Splash-Zone.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags Over Georgia</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The attraction will use free spinning, outward facing circular ride seats that in total accommodate 20 riders per cycle. The car will be sent soaring along the track utilizing LSM launches both forward and backward. The air-time hill in the middle of the track means three moments of weightlessness as the train passes over it, but low gravity will also be felt at the top of the two spikes.</p><p><br /></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5B6EgbZ3gqCD6QIjpoNsOVmPvz8b9VxzTsp6tWfnATg3Qjli6apm_WeH9btPanNeKpI-y8ztUFnOTX6q1PD6S5RU1xMEDIePS8f5BmIkHLyTYYEaK07VqlutQWXjATGvK_hnurVqkWMuJLGWje5JmOwdMqlG_iyaGjt6PLleAWvI4s5CIxCJ-w/s1200/Ultra-Surf-Train.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1200" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV5B6EgbZ3gqCD6QIjpoNsOVmPvz8b9VxzTsp6tWfnATg3Qjli6apm_WeH9btPanNeKpI-y8ztUFnOTX6q1PD6S5RU1xMEDIePS8f5BmIkHLyTYYEaK07VqlutQWXjATGvK_hnurVqkWMuJLGWje5JmOwdMqlG_iyaGjt6PLleAWvI4s5CIxCJ-w/w400-h256/Ultra-Surf-Train.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Six Flags Over Georgia</span></td></tr></tbody></table>There will be a water feature that the park can control that will be quite interesting. From the park's description: </p><p> </p><br />"Passengers will soar backwards and forwards experiencing four water interaction effects, including a vertical wave wall and low cutting splash combination, an elevated experience for both riders and spectators. Riders will speed through a water vortex tunnel creating a captivating water curtain. Offering a panoramic view, spectators are sure to join in the excitement of the water experience and picturesque presence. While this coaster features refreshing splash moments, during the cooler months it can be disabled, allowing for year-long thrills.<br /><br /> <br />Expect to hear a lot more on Six Flags Over Georgia's new Ultra Splash water coaster in the coming weeks and months! NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11566212.post-9958587388399286532023-08-21T05:30:00.001-04:002023-08-21T05:30:00.136-04:00Canada's Wonderland to Build Moosehorn Falls Family Slide in 2024<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAK0Tk8ov7hiPzeCQMyXEEumrhGVA1pa7ZQ_hdfvec_5WfrFS7LJzkYy6XnzFkOHCkORKaJ_TuKC_VBYzydck3Xewh7IKEiWsuumjCGms_Yx-0TqQ66IhjBbzMaRnM4QIjb0fZ4ALtnkWNv5mNmAfGn0w6UcZuuvAaCOCpY4gSGfdoz7e4kLGs0w/s708/moosehorn-banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="708" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAK0Tk8ov7hiPzeCQMyXEEumrhGVA1pa7ZQ_hdfvec_5WfrFS7LJzkYy6XnzFkOHCkORKaJ_TuKC_VBYzydck3Xewh7IKEiWsuumjCGms_Yx-0TqQ66IhjBbzMaRnM4QIjb0fZ4ALtnkWNv5mNmAfGn0w6UcZuuvAaCOCpY4gSGfdoz7e4kLGs0w/w400-h235/moosehorn-banner.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">© Canada's Wonderland</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>An exciting new waterslide named <a href="https://www.canadaswonderland.com/new-in-2024" target="_blank">Moosehorn Falls</a> has been announced for Canada's Wonderland's 2024 season. The addition to the sprawling 20-acre Splash Works water park will feature a family raft style adventure that includes a "zero-gravity wall summit."</p><p><br /></p><p>From the concept art released by the theme park, the appears as though Moosehorn Falls will be one of Whitewater West's <a href="https://www.whitewaterwest.com/en/products/water-slides/icons/boomerango/" target="_blank">Boomerango</a> water slides, featuring a six person raft that sends passengers "down a rushing river cascade of twists, turns and drops" leading up to a plunge down a steep drop and up a 42 foot tall zero-gravity wall. As one would expect, at the crest of the wall riders will enjoy a moment of zero gravity before the raft plunges back down to finish the course.</p><p> </p><p>“We’re excited to provide attractions that our guests can enjoy together, and Moosehorn Falls will be a perfect water park adventure for families and friends,” said Phil Liggett, general manager at Canada’s Wonderland.</p><p> </p><p></p><p>Moosehorn Falls is "inspired by waterfalls on the Broad River along the Moosehorn Trail in Fundy National Park, New Brunswick within the UNESCO-designated Fundy Biosphere Region." “The new water slide is the park’s latest addition of Canadian-themed attractions, venues and events,” said Liggett. “As Canada’s premier amusement park, we want to celebrate the best this country has to offer including its natural diversity as well as the adventurous spirit of its people.”<br /></p>NewsPlusNoteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13977080329095890499noreply@blogger.com0