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Honestly? Eagle's Pursuit (Waldameer), because it's one I know I will definitely get on next year. :P This and Werewolf Gorge (SFFT) both feel like great, new envelop pushing by Vekoma for how their Family sit-down coaster can have highly adapted layout; refreshing in an age that often feels...

Can we give a hand for that crisp drone piloting?

Settlement has been reached: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/magic-mountain-ride-manufacturer-reaches-203922877.html Not to make light of this situation because no one should ever have to question their safety when boarding a roller coaster, but the details of an incident often determine...

Mid-America is definitely a throw back - the park's original title was Six Flags Over Mid-America. Enchanted Parks continues their drum beat of taking the new park acquisitions "down to their roots". But call it what it is, the title has 8 syllables. Oofta. On the Six Flags beat - I've been...

It's been a while since I popped in here. Latest glimpse! Wrath of Rakshasa - Six Flags Great America Griffon - BGW Sheikra - BGT Valkyria - Liseberg Valravn - Cedar Point Oblivion - The Black Hole - Gardaland

Love the new TLC to the buildings. While I love the layout and placement of Daemonen, I recall the Japanese area feeling rather dingy and unremarkable. I hope the new lights package on these buildings adds to further visual pop at night!

Pretty cool project: Funtimes Fun Park shared the announcement on National Roller Coaster Day that they are building a restored Allan Herschell Mite Mouse. (AI Slop Trigger Warning :P ) Apparently it was a barn storage find. To the best of my knowledge, the Mite Mouse was one of the last wild...

I'm more bullish on the Moose Coaster since we did our coverage on the demo track, especially for how tight the turns can be packed. But... is it really better than a Vekoma family boomerang? Time will tell, but I will say I've been thoroughly impressed by Vekoma's design thus far, especially...

Is it simply an increase in popularity, or is the term “family coaster” becoming synonymous with the “Crossover SUV” of the coaster industry? We continue to use this term for coasters with ride specifications that often surpass those of genuine thrill machines (e.g., Miner’s Mountain Express...

Clerical flag: this is such an exciting development! I'm parsing off the posts to the original ZDT Switchback coaster construction to a new, News and Rumors thread. Let the speculation commence!

Do we presume the whole thing will be outside? Trying to figure out some of these footer and retaining wall placements in the screenshot.

I’ve worked in various office settings, including cubicles, open layouts, and remote work since 2019. While remote work has its advantages, it’s not suitable for everyone. It demands a high level of discipline and the ability to separate work from personal life. I genuinely miss the drive to and...

F&F about to take the world record for "fastest indoor launched spinning coaster".

Afterburn: I was in Charlotte for work travel, and able to pop into Carowinds to pick up some favorites for an evening. Fury was sadly down with the footer issue, but glad to got a few good runs on Afterburn; man are those trees growing in nicely to make for really good close calls.