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/20091118_01.shtml Six Flags Magic Mountain's newest addition will bring the total number of coasters at this Southern California park to 17. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091118_01.shtml Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:35:59 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091111_01.shtml Universal's veterans march with others at the Universal Orlando Resort in a parade to commemorate Veteran's Day. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091111_01.shtml Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:47:34 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091109_01.shtml Holiday World's Voyage roller coaster will be upgraded with the first set of The Gravity Group's Timberliner trains. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091109_01.shtml Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:03:39 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091030_01.shtml Annual Veteran's tribute offers those who've served in the U.S. military free admission to Knott's Berry Farm, November 1-26. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091030_01.shtml Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:06:53 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091021_01.shtml Cedar Fair will relocate the classic Intamin freefall ride to Knott's for a Memorial Day weekend debut. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20091021_01.shtml Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:14:01 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090914_02.shtml American Coaster Enthusiasts honor the historic coaster by naming it a landmark during the group's summer conference. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090914_02.shtml Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:33:30 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090914_01.shtml Dolly Parton's theme park claims first-ever Best Entertainment honor in 2009 Golden Ticket awards. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090914_01.shtml Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:47:18 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090913_01.shtml New GCI wooden roller coaster named Best New Attraction by Amusement Today at 2009 Golden Ticket Awards. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090913_01.shtml Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:22:58 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090910_01.shtml Annual awards given by industry publication Amusement Today highlight the best of the best within the amusement industry. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090910_01.shtml Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:08:33 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090904_04.shtml After sitting closed all summer for repairs and renovation the historic Vettel designed wooden coaster is ready to thrill again. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090904_04.shtml Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:04:42 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090904_01.shtml Fans were surprised to learn that the amusement park known for its roller coasters, would instead build a water ride for 2010. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090904_01.shtml Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:42:17 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090827_01.shtml All new Sesame Street themed family attraction to open at the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park in Spring of 2010. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090827_01.shtml Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:11:17 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090826_01.shtml Carowinds to build $23 million roller coaster with racing theme that will be the tallest, fastest, longest coaster in Southeast. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090826_01.shtml Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:45:33 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090824_01.shtml Orlando's newest attraction combines the thrills of a roller coaster with hit music, lighting effects and video. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090824_01.shtml Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:50:47 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090820_01.shtml Intimidator 305 will be one of the tallest roller coasters in the world when it opens at Kings Dominion in 2010. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090820_01.shtml Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:49:08 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090814_01.shtml Hundreds of coaster enthusiasts expected to show up Saturday for Worlds of Fun's annual Coaster Mayhem event. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090814_01.shtml Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:17:20 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090813_01.shtml $5.5 million water coaster is the second largest investment in a single ride in Holiday World's history. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090813_01.shtml Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:08 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090812_01.shtml Premier Rides to construct a 50 mile-per-hour launch roller coaster at the historic Pittsburgh amusement park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090812_01.shtml Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:43:05 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090804_01.shtml Celebrity attraction brand Madame Tussauds opened a new location August 1st in the global home of celebrities, Hollywood. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090804_01.shtml Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:20:50 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090803_01.shtml Dreamland Trust given ok to proceed with work on plans to create the world's first amusement park of historic rides. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090803_01.shtml Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:17:59 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090802_01.shtml Admission discount offered to guests who donate canned food or purchase tickets at Ralphs grocery stores in August. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090802_01.shtml Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:27:23 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090801_01.shtml Month long food drive offers can food donors admission discount to Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090801_01.shtml Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:03:07 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090724_02.shtml Company says they're moving forward with sale of 87 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to their Toronto theme park. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090724_02.shtml Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:30:09 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090724_01.shtml The popular suspended roller coaster will continue to operate at Busch Gardens Williamsburg through Labor Day. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090724_01.shtml Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:02:34 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090702_01.shtml Roller coaster fans rolled into Branson, Missouri last week as part of the American Coaster Enthusiasts national convention. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090702_01.shtml Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:20:10 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090625_01.shtml Recording music legend and star of a Disney theme park attraction died Thursday afternoon of an apparent heart attack. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090625_01.shtml Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:51:36 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090616_01.shtml One of the park's original rides receives a fresh coat of paint and new LED light package for the 35th anniversary. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090616_01.shtml Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:58:54 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090523_01.shtml Terminator Salvation The Ride the park's 16th roller coaster debuts to the public today - Saturday, May 23. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090523_01.shtml Sat, 23 May 2009 23:04:34 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090522_03.shtml SeaWorld Orlando's newest attraction combines up-close animal encounters with a thrills of a flying roller coaster ride. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090522_03.shtml Fri, 22 May 2009 14:02:32 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090522_01.shtml Six Flags to unveil its newly themed, renamed and enhanced floorless roller coaster to the public Saturday. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090522_01.shtml Fri, 22 May 2009 17:53:47 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090401_01.shtml Opening day April 4th will be the debut of a new family thrill ride and giant Ferris wheel at Kings Dominion. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090401_01.shtml Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:56:02 GMT http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090331_01.shtml Palm Sunday is the opening day for the world-famous New York City landmark roller coaster. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/news/stories/20090331_01.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:48:22 GMT