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Welcome
to Ultimate Thrill Parks |
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The newest source for
roller coaster and theme park information
is currently under construction. Ultimate
Thrill Parks will contain the Roller
Coaster Encyclopedia, a list of current
roller coasters currently in operation
and their stats, a Roller Coaster
Technology section containing information
on how roller coasters work, and many
other features. |
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Updates
(or lack there of) |
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2/8/02 Once again it has been a
while since my last update. Between work,
school, and another website I have in the
works I have been neglecting this site.
But the site has maintained a steady flow
of visitors and I have been told I need
an update! So here it goes.
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Disney
officially announces plans for new
attractions at DCA |
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Disney's
California Adventure, Anahiem, CA
2/8/02Cynthia Harriss, President of
the Disneyland Resort officially
announced plans for new attractions at
DCA, today marked the parks 1 year
anniversary. The Twilight Zone Tower of
Terror will opne in the Hollywood
Pictures Backlot District for 2004. The
ride has been a huge success at the
Disney MGM Studios in Orlando, FL and
should definatly draw a crowd when it
opens. The second new attraction will
open this fall, Flik's Fun Fair will be a
play area in the new Bug's Land area of
the park which will include the current
Tough to Be a Bug show and Bountiful
Valley Farm. Among the rides and
attractions for Flik's Fun Fair are:
Fliks Flyers, a
simulated bug-size hot air balloon ride;
Tuck & Rolls Drive
Em Buggies, a crazy
drive-it-yourself bug car ride under
P.T. Fleas circus tent;
Heimlichs Chew Chew
Train, a miniature railroad ride;
Franciss Ladybug
Boogie aboard
spin-em-yourself ladybugs; and
Princess Dots Puddle
Park, a playground themed around a
giant-size sprinkler.
Westcoaster.net has some
pictures of the construction well
underway
For a nice look back at the construction
of DCA check out Laughing
Place.com
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Six
Flags Over Georgie to land Superman
Ultimate Flight |
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Six Flags Over
Georgia, Atlanta, GA
2/8/02The park made its announcement
in mid-January for its 2002
coaster.Superman Ultimate Flight will be
the first flying coaster in the south. It
will reach speeds of up to 60mph along
its 2,759 feet of track, including its
one of a kind pretzel - shaped inverted
loop.
Six Flags Over
Georgia Net has some
beautiful construction pictures.
As well as Six Flags
Atlanta
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Hersheypark's
Roller Skater continues construction |
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Hersheypark,
Hershey, PA
2/8/02Construction is well underway at
Hersheypark new Roller Soaker
coaster.This roller coaster is guarenteed
to get you drenched, if not by the water
geysers than the water sprayers will get
you. Nine 4 passanger cars travel
its1,300 long track as other guest aim
and shoot passangers with water
sprayers.But dont worry passangers can
get their revenage by dropping up to 4
gallons of water on guests below.
Head on
over to Hersheypark's webpage to see
the construction.
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Magic
Springs saves a classic coaster |
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Magic Springs,
Hot Springs, AR
2/8/02The newest ride at Magic Springs
isn't exactly a new one, but a roller
coaster with a new lease on life. Big Bad
John is an Arrow Mine Train coaster being
moved from Dollywood.
Construction
pictures available at Lone Star
Thrills
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Six
Flags New England announces its plans for
their newest roller coaster |
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Six Flags New
England, Agawam, MA
2/8/02Although the official
announcement made on 2/6/02 of their
newest attraction was somewhat limited
some details were confirmed. The new
coaster for the 2002 season will be
Batman - The Dark Knight a 117ft heigh,
2,600ft long, and 2 minute and 20 second
floorless coaster.
For a
peak into the construction of Batman -
The Dark Knight check out Theme Park New
England
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Wicked
Twister nearing completion |
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Cedar Point,
Sandusky Ohio
2/8/02Cedar Point 2002 coaster is
really taking shape. The 215 foot ride is
the parks 15th roller coaster and will
open this season.
Visit Cedar Points web cam to
watch the construction.
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Tomb
Raider to change face of the thrill ride
industry |
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Paramount's
Kings Island, Cincinnati, Ohio
2/8/02Although details for this new
thrill ride at PKI are still limited it
is said to change the face of the ride
industry. Tomb raid will be a heavily
themed indoor dark ride, the building
will be 8 stories tall. Rumors are
running wild about the true nature of
this attraction.
Visit
the official PKI site for some
pictures.
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Disney
Treasures going fast |
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If you like
Disneyland you might want to
hurry to Amazon.com to order this
one today. This item is no longer
for sale at the Disney Store and
many other locations. Features
rare television coverage of the
park including the 1955 Grand
Opening hosted by Art Linkletter
and Ronald Reagan. Also as the
10th anniversary special. and
more. Check it out at Amazon.com
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