Small News From The Theme Park Industry

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On the subject of Great Adventure, ElToroRyan posted an update video on El Toro. Apparently as of today no operational permit's been granted yet, but the repairs appear to be complete and the rumor is it *could* re-open as soon as this week, provided the state approves it in time.

The bull's back up and running as of Saturday!

https://www.facebook.com/100064580298134/posts/635709361925068

https://twitter.com/x/status/1670103105881403400

 

[davidm]

Could be something, could be nothing, but it appears Wonder Woman Golden Lasso at SFFT will be receiving some "enhancements" for 2023...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1598511137703841800

starting this now it seems...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1673001898087989251

 

[Hixee]

Station, control and (maybe?) trains I can understand, but track and structure too? Any word on what that actually means? Just a new lick of paint, or something more?

 

[Efan]

Possible major changes for a coaster 5 years old is worrying. Anything to do with stresses on the track due to the speed it takes elements at (not an engineer)? Or maybe to update it to the new shaping seen on stunt pilot?

 

[Fiender]

Wasn't it also announced that this coaster would be getting a lighting package from Skylines, or am I dumm.

 

[cookie]

Wasn't it also announced that this coaster would be getting a lighting package from Skylines, or am I dumm.

I believe you're thinking of the dueling kids coaster that's being installed in the same park.

 

[CanobieFan]

I believe you're thinking of the dueling kids coaster that's being installed in the same park.

I thought they had announced WW track too, before the racer was announced

 

[ECG]

Couldn't find this anywhere on the forums. Maybe it's been overlooked due to Jetline's derailing?
A guest and staffer received minor head injuries and were transported to a hospital following an incident involving the Looping Star roller coaster at Clacton Pier. The ride was shut down while a full inquiry is underway to determine the cause of the incident.

Source

 

[Rob Coasters]

Gazette says that the ride hardware is not believed to be at fault in the incident:

Two people taken to hospital with head injuries following rollercoaster incident

Clacton Pier has reassured the public following the incident

www.gazette-news.co.uk

Of course no official info yet but thought that would be worth saying

 

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T3 is back, y’all

 

[opivy028]

T3 is back, y’all

They actually do much to this pile of popsicle sticks to warrant the name change? One of the wobbliest coaster structures I’ve ever seen and just a constant shuffle I had to ride extremely defensively.

I honestly look forward to the day Elitch shuts down and they build condos or something else there. Denver should have a park somewhere out east of the city, maybe not too far from the airport where there’s plenty of open land, and have some proper roller coasters instead of a park where the best one is an SLC (and not even one of the better SLCs)

 

[Wazzupnerds]

They actually do much to this pile of popsicle sticks to warrant the name change? One of the wobbliest coaster structures I’ve ever seen and just a constant shuffle I had to ride extremely defensively.

I honestly look forward to the day Elitch shuts down and they build condos or something else there. Denver should have a park somewhere out east of the city, maybe not too far from the airport where there’s plenty of open land, and have some proper roller coasters instead of a park where the best one is an SLC (and not even one of the better SLCs)

You try dealing with the city of Denver. This is the best they could do with what they have. Elitch moving a larger area of land would be for the best though.

 

[Treyluvzejector]

Reports that on June 9th there was an injury on Electric Eel at SWSD. Not much info yet but could be the reason the seas SRII’s have been down recently.

Edit: Moved as doesn't warrant it's own thread.

 

[opivy028]

You try dealing with the city of Denver. This is the best they could do with what they have. Elitch moving a larger area of land would be for the best though.

I’m thinking like completely new ownership, but I don’t want to get too far into fantasyland lol. It’s just a shame because Colorado has such nice weather, is one of the fastest growing states, and has decent tourism already for the mountains and such, a real amusement park seems like it should do well, but Elitch is literally among the worst out there.

 

[roomraider]

It could be worse. The one time I visited this park the only coaster they got open all day was the half pipe.

I got a free ticket to come back because of the issues but my flight was that evening and can't see myself ever going back. Money not well spent.

 

[Efan]

Minor but does it annoy anyone else that they've used basically the same stock clipart twice as if we forgot what it looked like two feet above?

 

[roomraider]

Interesting news. Looping star for USA

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Interesting news. Looping star for USA

Hate to poop on the party but unfortunately not. The ride broker Scott is American but works overseas. No Looping Star for 'Murica

 

[The_bullgod]

Hmmm, the former Looping Star from Attractiepark Slagharen (The Netherlands) / Parko Paliatso (Cyprus).
Where would it go?

 

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Movie Park Germany will be joining Walibi Belgium and Bellewaerde in debuting their first ever Christmas event this year. Running every Friday to Sunday from December 1st and every day from the 21st to January 7th (with the exception of the 24th, 25th, and 26th), ”Hollywood Christmas” will see the park decorated in bright, American-style Christmas decor. The park will be operating from noon to 8 P.M.

https://www.movieparkgermany.de/content/dam/mpg/presse/29-06-2023/press-release-Movie%20Park%27s%20Hollywood%20Christmas.pdf