The newz just in today is that Medusa at Six Flags Great Adventure will be the recipient of an X2 makeover for the 2009 season according to Great Adventure President Mark Kane. “The Medusa redesign will deliver a multi-sensory ride experience with all-new thematics and innovative, state-of-the-art visual, audio and sensory effects launching it into … Medusa at GAdv Gets the Cheese Makeover…err…the X2 Makeover
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Go to main article: Ride Review: Maverick Maverick; the word makes me think of some cowboy dude spinning a gun around his finger and then shooting some robber in the ass. I also tend to think of John McCain’s skeleton-like smile and Pailin’s sort of hot librarian quality. All of those come before the Maverick … Maverick…no not McCain and Palin…
A major blow to Thor Equities came today as the city of New York purchased a one acre piece of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park for $11 million. Thor Equities had been “in contract” to buy the same piece of land for the aformentioned price, instead the city snatched it up before a deal went through. … NYC Snaps Up Part of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park
Uh-oh…looks like One of our most beloved White Trash Carnie Rides, the Yo-Yo, has been recalled by Chance rides. According to an Associated Press article, Chance will be giving ride owners and state regulators kits to test and repair defective rides as well as putting out new maintenance guidelines. “We are pleased to bring that … Chance Takes no Chances with the Yo-Yo
I haven’t gotten around to making that Astroland trip report since I’ve been busy lately, however, I did manage to whip up this video of my most recent trip to Coney Island. It features a lot of Astroland’s rides and Coney Island attractions in a video set to “Feels Like Tonight” by Daughtry. You can … Coney Island/Astroland Video
