Surfs up at SeaWorld Orlando! Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, the world’s first Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) Surf roller coaster, had it’s soft opening today. Similar to a Stand-Up Coaster, guests ride in a standing position and have flexible restraints to create the illusion of surfing. Click the headline to read more
Read More...Thousands of theme park industry movers and shakers descend on sunny Florida for four days of seminars, big-bucks deals, and, of course, the revealing of new ideas and attractions that we’ll ride one day soon! Check out the highlights by clicking on the headline
Read More...A 14-year-old boy plummeted to his death from the “world’s tallest freestanding drop tower” when he was forced from under his seat’s over-the-shoulder-restraint, about 3/4 the way down the 430 feet (131 m) attraction, as the ride’s auto-magnetic brakes were engaged. Source s
Read More...After a two year delay due to the Coronavirus pandemic, SeaWorld Orlando is finally ready to open Ice Breaker, the park’s new custom designed Premier Rides Sky Rocket coaster, to the public this weekend. Click the headline to see photos and videos of the ride
Read More...A 21-year-old man fell 200 feet (61 m) to his death while conducting a daily safety check on Funtime’s world’s tallest swing attraction. Source s
Read More...This year’s IAAPA Expo has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The annual event held at the Orange County Convention Center each November, features hundreds of ride manufacturer and industry supplier booths, informational symposiums and who’s who of the theme park world. Click the headline for more information
Read More...SeaWorld opened Infinity Falls, an Intamin Amusement Rides river rapids attraction themed around a lost jungle river surrounded by the remains of an ancient civilization. The unique feature of the ride is a 30 foot (9m) tall vertical elevator lift followed by a 40 foot (12m) drop, the tallest of any river raft in the world! Click the headline for more information and photos
Read More...Twelve passengers were stuck on the coaster’s vertical lift hill for hours when a computer glitch halted the train in its tracks. Source s
Read More...Only weeks later after a similar incident, another rider was hit by a mystery object on the coaster. This time they reported being hit in the foot, arm and face which drew blood. Following the two incidents, Dragon Challenge will never duel again. Source s
Read More...A man riding on the front row of one of the two dueling Dragon Challenge coasters was hit in the eye by a mystery object, presumed to be a loose article dropped by a rider on the other roller coaster. Source s
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