Despite no glitzy annual ceremony in Orlando, IAAPA has celebrated industry icons through a series of online events.Β Three people have been inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame, and others have been celebrated for their contribution to the industry. Click the headline to read about the winners
Read More...B Banana Roll Named after its shape that looks like an elongated Cobra Roll, the Banana Roll first appeared in 2011 on Takabisha at Fuji-Q Highland in Japan. The Gerstlaurer version, that inverts riders once, is also featured on TMNT Shellraiser at Nickelodeon Universe in New Jersey, USA. S&S Sansei came up with a double […]
Read More...Happy Roller Coaster Day! We recently asked our followers to complete a survey about what they like about roller coasters and how they enhance their hobby. Over 200 people responded so we’ve been able to collect some really interesting results! Click the headline to see all the results analyzed and graphically displayed
Read More...Texas Stingray, the tallest, fastest and longest wooden coaster in the Lone Star State, is the first new coaster for 2020 to open to the public. Riders across the board praised the ride, with many claiming it to be the best GCI (Great Coasters International) in America. Click the headline for more information
Read More...For a week in November, over 40,000 people converged on the Orange County Convention Center for the largest amusement park and attractions gathering in the world. We attended the annual event to bring you the all the major thrill ride news from the 10 miles of trade show floor! Click the headline for more information
Read More...CoasterForce’s Ben recently returned from a week long visit to the theme parks of the United Arab Emirates. So, as a few people have asked us for our hints and tips for visiting the area, Ben thought heβd compile this handy little guide for you! After all everybody wants to ride the World’s fastest Roller Coaster, right?! Click the headline to read more…
Read More...A 29-year old ride attendant was hit and killed by the ride she was working on at the Potsdamer Volksfest. The Huss manufactured flipper ride unexpectedly started moving, slinging the woman from the moving deck off the side of the platform into a railing. Source (in German)
Read More...Seven people were injured when a cart broke off the Breakdance ride at the Wijchen Kermis funfair. A 38-year-man and his son riding in the cart suffered the most serious injuries. The boy was ejected with a broken wrist, while his father ended up under the deck with multipleΒ fractures to both legs and a […]
Read More...A six-year-boy was airlifted to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after falling 30 feet (9 m) from the Reverchon wild mouse coaster. Source (w/video)
Read More...A 38-year-old ride owner died in a fall while dismantling his 115 foot (35 m) tall Ferris Wheel at the local spring market. Source
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