For the most part, every enthusiast is familiar with the two titular amusement park companies Six Flags and Cedar Fair. And any enthusiast worth their salt knows that the battle between the two regional chains is never ending, and filled with animosity. However it has come to my attention by way of comments made to me by friends and readers that not everyone is familiar with this rivalry, nor are they really familiar with the companies in question (well, mostly Cedar Fair). So, to remedy this situation, I am going to …

Theme Park Insider’s Best Attraction In America Tournament will be kicking off this Thursday, and during the countdown, Robert Niles (TPI’s head honcho) has been releasing a new seed of one of the four brackets every day. Today, he finished off the roller coaster bracket with the #1 seed: Millennium Force. While some (including myself) will grind their teeth, there is still hope. Check out the sixteen seeds below to see just who Millennium Force will be up against.

1. Cedar Point’s Millennium Force [Intamin Giga/Mega]
2. Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Apollo’s Chariot [Bolliger & …

In a discussion on the Amusement Insider forum it was speculated that the “B Side” (I believe that is the right side) of Superman: The Escape was being cannibalized for parts for the “A Side”. I threw this possibility out on our Twitter account and received this response from the Six Flags Twitter account: “Not true at all! We have exciting plans for Superman The Escape. Stay tuned for news!!!”
My immediate reaction was that we will see the ride race once more. For those of you not aware, it has been a …

It was announced last week that Six Flags Magic Mountain is adding their seventeenth roller coaster, thus tying Cedar Point for the record of the most roller coasters in the world. The new coaster, titled “Mr. Six’s Dance Coaster” is a Vekoma roller skater, which formerly resided at Six Flags New Orleans. This is the same design as Gadget’s Go Coaster which is just down the road at Disneyland.

Seems like a nice fit to me. It’s going to be placed over by Deja Vu, Terminator Salvation and Goldrusher and a …

I thought I would give you all a heads up about my most anticipated enthusiast event of 2010, West Coast Bash. Sponsered by Ride World and Theme Park Review, West Coast Bash is now taking place at Six Flags Magic Mountain AND Knott’s Berry Farm. So for those of you bummed about the lack of Winter Coaster Solace going on this year, this is a great (if not better) alternative!
More information can be found from the links below, but I hope you all take advantage of this really neat opportunity!
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Looming at 255 feet in the air, Goliath is a Magic Mountain staple. The only classic example of a hyper coaster in California, Goliath is flocked to by thrill seekers all summer long. 

Terminator has finally opened up at SFMM. It has been getting some really great reviews, but the theming is so so. Jake was there for opening day and he should be getting on here sometime soon to get some more info and  a review. A few RCPro members have posted some great pictures of the coaster. In particular I love the enterance sign. I’m still not a fan of the stuff they put on the side of the trains.

The LA Times Travel Blog recently posted pictures of Six Flags Magic Mountian’s Terminator Salvation coasters trains. I believe this is the first time I’ve ever seen diamond plate on a coaster. It looks awesome. On the other hand, I hate the molded sides. I think they look cheap and out of place. They would of looked better as more diamond plate or some type of brushed aluminum.

West Coaster Bash was held last week and from the sound of it, it was a blast. During construction tours given of Terminator Salvation: The Ride a lot of great information was shared. A few videos have appeared that show the full talk that was given.
I’m 3000 miles away from SFMM and I’m a bit excited to see what they are going to do with the coaster. The layout looks fun, but the bigger thing is the theme they are going to be putting into the coaster. How exactly are …

It certrainly does seem that Six Flags is taking their older rides and redoing them, much like the “famed” MTV show Pimp My Ride. The best part here is that the title is so apporiate for the amusement industry. Six Flags has three coasters under their belt that have gone or are undergoing a transformation of sorts.
X, now X2 was the first to be done with new trains, new paint, and new elements. Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure is getting new paint and possibly some other things. The final …