http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/ The latest news articles and headlines about amusement parks, theme parks and their attractions - including roller coasters and thrill rides. en-us Copyright (c) 2007-2008 Ultimate Rollercoaster, LLC. 5 http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/img/urc_logo_rss.gif http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/ 144 30 http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080514_02.shtml Myrtle Beach's Hard Rock Park opens their gates for what they're calling the next revolution in rock 'n' roll history. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080514_02.shtml Wed, 14 May 2008 01:18:10 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080514_01.shtml Allergen free food items now being offered at several of the theme park and water park food locations. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080514_01.shtml Wed, 14 May 2008 01:00:31 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080511_01.shtml Children's television characters coming back to SeaWorld this spring and summer for breakfast, new live show and more. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080511_01.shtml Sun, 11 May 2008 13:54:26 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080510_02.shtml Auction being held for first seats on the largest wood coaster built in the US this year. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080510_02.shtml Sat, 10 May 2008 14:52:29 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080510_01.shtml Sixth annual fund-raiser at Dollywood's Splash Country water park set for Saturday, May 31st. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080510_01.shtml Sat, 10 May 2008 13:07:10 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080509_02.shtml The company introduces $88 million in improvements at its amusement parks this summer including five roller coasters. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080509_02.shtml Fri, 09 May 2008 15:57:47 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080509_01.shtml Schools move their classrooms to the amusement park to learn how science, math, physics and more related to thrill rides. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080509_01.shtml Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:06 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080507_01.shtml Proceeds from the first rider auction for the park's new floorless, looping steel coaster to benefit local charity. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080507_01.shtml Wed, 07 May 2008 16:45:03 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080501_02.shtml Theme park's Internet site CypressGardens.com has new look with new interactive features and updated information. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080501_02.shtml Thu, 01 May 2008 16:57:56 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080501_01.shtml Online auction to be the first to ride the new roller coaster at Michigan's Adventure ends May 7. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080501_01.shtml Thu, 01 May 2008 16:28:26 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080429_01.shtml New motorcycle themed launch coaster to be named after famed Orange County Choppers business. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080429_01.shtml Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:05:03 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080425_01.shtml Television ad for Schlitterbahn New Braunfels shows off the waterpark's new special effects filled family raft ride. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080425_01.shtml Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:14:04 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080424_01.shtml The latest payment to shareholders represents Cedar Fair's 84th consecutive quarterly cash distribution. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080424_01.shtml Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:53:17 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080422_01.shtml Branson's largest new water ride opens with a five-story drop followed by an enormous splash. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080422_01.shtml Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:13:00 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080421_01.shtml Record number of exhibitors already assigned floor space for the November attractions expo in Orlando. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080421_01.shtml Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:51:41 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080418_02.shtml Auction proceeds from the inaugural ride on Canada's tallest, fastest roller coaster going to charity. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080418_02.shtml Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:45:55 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080418_01.shtml Dragon's Revenge themed raft ride to feature roller coaster like experience with uphill blasts and two-story freefall. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080418_01.shtml Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:02 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080408_02.shtml New family thrill ride slated to open at the Riverside, California amusement park Memorial Day weekend. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080408_02.shtml Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:41:11 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080408_01.shtml Connecticut amusement park to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2008 with two new family rides. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080408_01.shtml Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:43:18 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080407_02.shtml Great Britain roller coaster was the third oldest roller coaster of its kind still in operation. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080407_02.shtml Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:42:20 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080407_01.shtml To celebrate the park's 50th anniversary Frontier City is adding Oklahoma's first suspended coaster. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080407_01.shtml Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:03:17 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080403_02.shtml Three-week rehearsal offers visitors chance to check out the attractions at the new Myrtle Beach rock 'n' roll theme park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080403_02.shtml Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:31:04 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080403_01.shtml Combo thrill ride and animal exhibit to be the most ambitious and costliest attraction ever at SeaWorld Orlando. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080403_01.shtml Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:40:58 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080402_01.shtml Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit will be the most technologically advanced roller coaster in the world. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080402_01.shtml Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:00:34 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080401_02.shtml Southern California Knott's theme park to host authentic Mexican Fiesta on April 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080401_02.shtml Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:06:24 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080401_01.shtml Support charity and be one of the first to ride the new Led Zeppelin themed roller coaster at the new Hard Rock Park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080401_01.shtml Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:25:25 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080328_01.shtml Professional Six Flags Thrilleaders to make their public debut at the theme parks for the 2008 season. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080328_01.shtml Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:45:20 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080319_01.shtml Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach delivers family-friendly fun and great value. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080319_01.shtml Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:35:50 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080318_01.shtml Hard Rock Park unveils theme for the longest roller coaster in the Myrtle Beach theme park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080318_01.shtml Tue, 18 Mar 2008 01:40:58 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080307_01.shtml New Gold Pass cuts travel costs of attending the Kansas City amusement park and water park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080307_01.shtml Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:23:56 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080221_01.shtml Myrtle Beach amusement park and water park announced as a finalist in the Impeccable Customer Service Awards. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080221_01.shtml Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:27:57 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080220_01.shtml Family owned Morgan RV Resorts announced the acquisition of the Indiana amusement park and its resort operations. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080220_01.shtml Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:56:27 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080211_02.shtml New inverted, looping roller coaster to become the theme park's largest and most expensive thrill ride ever. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080211_02.shtml Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:50:04 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080211_01.shtml Television and pop culture show to become a live audience participation show at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080211_01.shtml Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:31:52 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080207_01.shtml Senior VP and General Manager of Canada's Wonderland chosen to lead the debut of the world's first rock 'n' roll theme park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080207_01.shtml Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:36:44 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080116_01.shtml Theme park operator hopes to boost attendance while reducing its operating costs for the coming year. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080116_01.shtml Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:31:29 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080115_01.shtml New owners of South Jersey family attraction announce makeover and the biggest water park expansion ever. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080115_01.shtml Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:05:15 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080112_01.shtml World's first Zamperla MotoCoaster roller coaster set to open at the New York theme park in May. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080112_01.shtml Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:32:43 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080111_01.shtml Seven kids rides will be part of this new one-acre Peanuts themed area at Cedar Point amusement park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080111_01.shtml Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:05:26 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080110_01.shtml Regional amusement park operator reports increase in attendance and in-park per cap spending at its parks. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20080110_01.shtml Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:46:58 GMT