International Additions

[Reanimated35]

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/new-fantasyland/

[jjuttp]

[Reanimated35]

http://disneydragons.tumblr.com/ http://www.geekologie.com/2012/12/disney-creates-fire-breating-dragon-over.php http://goo.gl/31sPt

A new version of the iconic Dumbo ride is also located here, which includes a very cool new way to wait for your turn - There is a basically a large waiting area inside a tent, constructed as a play area for kids. You’re given a pager and in the interim the kids can play and there is plenty of bench space for tired adults to take a breather, before the pager alerts you that it’s time to get lined up in the final portion of the queue to board the ride.

[rappa]

There goes Disney again staying true to Walts vision of a place where patents don't sit on a bench whilst their kids are entertained.

[Reanimated35]

Just stumbled across this, a few of you have probably seen it already, but this has some interesting stuff around the world http://goo.gl/rfSHW Attractions Management Q4, 2012 magzine.

[aussienetman]

absolutely incredible

[rappa]

Yeah that looks friken awesome!

[MacPark]

Disney have taken it up a step for sure. Its so nice to see some non movie branded rides that are great.

[Gazza]

How MDMC should have been: http://www.tv2oj.dk/artikel/162331:Oestjylland--Danmarks-laengste-rutsjebane

[Reanimated35]

How MDMC should have been: http://www.tv2oj.dk/...gste-rutsjebane

I like the layout but the half-assed theming..... either try (Seaworld) or just don't bother (Dreamworld)

[Gazza]

It's obviously still a construction site, and they plan on making it into a bit of a jungle from what I understand.

[GoGoBoy]

It's obviously still a construction site, and they plan on making it into a bit of a jungle from what I understand.

Gazza you're such a tease. That's just cruel. Oh, Dreamworld - why?

[pin142]

Juvelen at Djurs Sommerland has opened and CoasterClub Denmark have posted a POV of the ride in its now more complete state. http://youtu.be/80TgoRrujyw

[rappa]

Obviously the launch timing is a little bit off but it's nice to see a little dark ride portion before launch. The coaster part looks to pace really well.

[Reanimated35]

http://www.news.com.au/travel/news/plan-to-build-life-sized-simpsons-replica/story-e6frfq80-1226652010122

Plans to build a near life-sized replica of The Simpsons at Orlando's Universal Studios in Florida.

The park will revolve around The Simpsons ride, which was built in 2008, with a new ride planned about the show's alien characters called Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl.

It will open later this year.

[jjuttp]

http://micechat.com/28887-universal-orlando-resort-diagon-alley/

also, http://micechat.com/29937-seaworld-orlando-antarctica-empire-of-the-penguin/

Springfield is towards the bottom of the 1st link.

[themeparkgc]

Falcon's Fury has been announced for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2014. The ride is an interesting take on the traditional drop tower.

[alex_1]

I just realized how behind this thread actually is, so here's just a few videos of new coasters that have opened this year for anyone who hasn't seen them yet.

Iron Rattler at Six Flags Over Texas - Rocky Mountain Steel Hybrid Coaster (refurbishment of old RCCA woodie "The Rattler").

Gatekeeper at Cedar Point - B&M Wingrider.

Smiler at Alton Towers - Gerstlauer Looping Coaster with 14 inversions.

Storm at Etnaland - Mack Rides Mega Coaster.

Eldorado at Etnaland - S&S Family Coaster.

Rattenmühle at Familypark Neudiedlersee Burgenland - Gerstlauer Bobsled Coaster.

Outlaw Run at Silver Dollar City - Rocky Mountain Looping Wooden Coaster.

Hades 360 at Mt Olympus Theme Park - Gravity Group Looping Wooden Coaster (refurbishment of "Hades", layout modified to include a corkscrew inversion).

Gold Striker at California's Great America - Great Coasters International Wooden Coaster.

White Lightning at Fun Spot USA - Great Coasters International Wooden Coaster.

Edited June 12, 2013 by alex_1

[Gazza]

Falcon's Fury has been announced for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2014. The ride is an interesting take on the traditional drop tower.

So awesome that Busch Gardens Tampa is finally getting a ride named after a bird of prey, where you plunge towards the ground face first at 90 degrees

Edited June 12, 2013 by Gazza

[WalleyWorld]

yeah that does look amazing....but also terrifying! It was only a matter of time before someone made the face-first drop tower idea a reality. So glad Intamin got there first.

I was just reading through tpr's forums, and someone posed the question; "could Intamin take this new tilting seat design and retro-fit them onto existing towers?". Giant Drop 2 anyone?

Edited June 12, 2013 by Luke

[aussienetman]

New Resident Evil attraction at Universal Studios Japan.. http://kotaku.com/a-frightening-look-inside-japans-newest-resident-evil-833310331 Looks like a lot of fun and. Like the two stages concept. You don't get to the final showdown if your group does not defeat the first stage. Each gun not holds 30 virtual bullets... Once ur out.. Ur out! Maybe this is the route Dreamworld are taking but I'd imagine scare actors would be to expensive for anything to long term

[colliric_855]

New Resident Evil attraction at Universal Studios Japan.. http://kotaku.com/a-frightening-look-inside-japans-newest-resident-evil-833310331 Looks like a lot of fun and. Like the two stages concept. You don't get to the final showdown if your group does not defeat the first stage. Each gun not holds 30 virtual bullets... Once ur out.. Ur out! Maybe this is the route Dreamworld are taking but I'd imagine scare actors would be to expensive for anything to long term

Is the attraction from the same company?

[aussienetman]

Built in-house by Universal with Capcom input

[jjuttp]

Universal FL, just opened their Springfield area's eateries and so to the public. The Kang and Kudos spinner remains to be opened. A general guide and ingredients list of the eateries are found here. http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/krusty-burger/ . Personally, i like how they pull off the "Flamin' Moe" even though its non-alcoholic.

[themeparkgc]

Kings Island today announced Banshee, the world's longest inverted roller coaster.

Kings Island announces plans for screaming new world record-breaking inverted roller coaster

The longest inverted steel roller coaster in the world, “Banshee,” will make its debut at Kings Island in April of 2014.

The first female-inspired thrill ride at a Cedar Fair Entertainment Company amusement park, Banshee will send riders screaming through 4,124.1 feet of track and seven mind-bending inversions at speeds up to 68 miles per hour during the 2-minute, 40-second ride.

Built over hilly terrain and incorporating the most exciting features of the very best inverted roller coasters in the world, Banshee will feature several unique elements that distinguish the ride from others.

The ride begins with a lift taking riders up to the maximum height of 167 feet. After plunging down 150 feet, riders will go through a dive loop, followed by a vertical loop, zero gravity roller, two batwing inversions, a second vertical loop and a 170-foot long heartline finale.

Two of the most unique features about Banshee are the massive size of every loop, and unlike other roller coasters, the top speed isn’t reached until halfway through the ride’s course.

Since Banshee’s lift hill is on a higher elevation of terrain than the other side of the ride that goes down into a valley, the total elevation change is 208 feet from the highest point at the top of the lift hill to the lowest point, which is the bottom of the batwing between loops four and five.

Passengers will be seated in cars four across. A total of three trains, each containing eight cars, will enable Banshee to accommodate approximately 1,650 riders per hour.

Banshee will be the 15th roller coaster at Kings Island, which is home to some of the top-ranked roller coasters in annual industry and enthusiast polls including The Beast and Diamondback, and represents the biggest new product investment in the park’s 41-year history at $24 million.

Banshee was designed by Bolliger and Mabillard of Monthey, Switzerland, one of the premier leaders in roller coaster development. Since 1990, B&M has designed a number of ground-breaking and critically acclaimed roller coasters. In fact, B&M features 14 of the top 25 roller coasters on the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards Top Steel Roller Coasters list for 2012, five of which are listed in the top 10. They have more roller coasters than any other ride manufacturer on the list.

B&M roller coasters are renowned for their smooth ride, comfortable seats and restraints, reliability, low maintenance, impeccable safety record and ride capacity.

As of 2013, B&M has more than 85 roller coasters operating worldwide, including Diamondback at Kings Island and this year’s sensation, GateKeeper at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.

The construction of Banshee is currently underway in the Action Zone area of Kings Island. Park visitors can see the ride being built from the ground up with great aerial views and photo opportunities available from the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower on International Street.