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[25 Feb 2010 | One Comment | 98 views]
Kentucky Wants “Its’ Rides” Back

The Kentucky State Fair Board has sued Six Flags, claiming that the amusement park operator is planning to take rides off of the park land that do not belong to the company. Specific rides were not mentioned, but the suit will be viewed in bankruptcy court because Six Flags filed Chapter 11 last year.
We’ll see what happens, but it would appear that all this huffing and puffing will come to an unclimatic end. I believe that Six Flags will get to keep all of the rides that it installed since …

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[24 Feb 2010 | 5 Comments | 467 views]
Trainer Killed At Sea World Orlando

A trainer at the “Believe” show at Sea World Orlando has been killed by one of the whales, named “Tilly”. This whale was allegedly involved in another trainer death before it was sold to Sea World in 1992. Sea World has yet to confirm this death, but I would expect them to make a statement before the day is over. Officials say that the trainer fell into the tank, while witnesses say the whale attacked and dragged the trainer into the water. By the time emergency crews arrived, the trainer …

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[23 Feb 2010 | 3 Comments | 312 views]
My Retro Top Five: It’s The Bee’s Knees

Inspired by the re-release of Captain EO at Disneyland, I strike again with my top five retro attractions. In other word’s, my top five rides that don’t exist anymore. This is comprised of both ride’s I rode, and ride’s I wish I could have rode. So, let’s get down to business!
Also, be sure to vote in the poll in the first comment of this post! Thanks!
#5. The Big Bad Wolf.

The most famous of all the Arrow Suspended coasters, The Big Bad Wolf was renowned for its beautiful landscape and thrilling …

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[23 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 83 views]
Captain EO Is Open

Captain EO debuts at Disneyland today, according to the Disneyland Twitter account. A line began forming at 12 this morning and the ride is now open to all those eager (crazy) Michael Jackson fans. There is still no word on the possibility of the ride coming to Walt Disney World but the rumors say that it all depends on the success of Captain EO at Disneyland.
Do I think it will be a success? Of course.
Does this mean that I am excited to see it? Not at all.
If it was up …

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[22 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 111 views]
Coasterdom Podcast 2/22/10

Hey guys, sorry for the delay, I had school this morning and did not have time to do the podcast over the weekend. I’ll cut with the chatter, you know the drill. Listen, tell me what you think here or by emailing coasterdom@gmail.com. The link to the newest show is below!
Coasterdom Podcast 2/22/10