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Thursday 6 March 2014

Update: Lightning Run at Kentucky Kingdom


© Kentucky Kingdom

Within the last few days Kentucky Kingdom has shared a few pictures of their new coaster going up. Lighting Run; manufactured by Chance rides looks to be flying up! Seen in this picture is supports and track already in place, though later than other projects at other parks, this coaster shouldn't take too long to construct. The upwards curve seen here takes place just after the 100ft drop and in the background another banked turn can be seen, that takes place towards the end of the rides circuit before the camel backs.

© Kentucky Kingdom


As seen above, another picture shared by Kentucky Kingdom. This shows the Coasters tall supports in place, this picture seems to be the same supports as in the picture above but before track was put in place. Check back for more pictures as construction flies along. 


Monday 3 March 2014

Falcons Fury opening date revealed

© Busch Gardens Tampa

Busch Gardens Tampa have confirmed the opening date of their new Intamin Drop tower 'Falcons Fury' as May 1st 2014. The ride will take riders up a 335ft tower before plunging them back to earth at 60mph. Falcons Fury contains an element that allows the gondola which contains the seats to tilt forwards so riders are facing the ground. The ride is the centerpiece of the area 'Pantopia' which contains rides, places to eat and many shops. The area is a re theme of the area named 'Timbuktu'.