tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37593352008-04-10T16:10:05.391-04:00Absolutely Reliable News & Rumors.GPBlogger1130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-65756166798405025882008-04-08T09:25:00.002-04:002008-04-08T09:31:50.292-04:00Kentucky to Mandate Minimum Teeth Count for Ride Operators
A little-noted provision in Kentucky's recent legislation to set a minimum age for ride operators is expected to wreak havoc on amusement facilities in the state: henceforth, every ride operator will be required to possess no fewer than ten of his or her original teeth.
"This is devastating," said Hank Cash, spokesman for Kentucky's GPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-40153003881563868612008-02-23T16:48:00.000-05:002008-02-23T16:49:10.861-05:00Tidbits From All Over
Late February means that it’s still the off-season for most parks. But until the usual tales of ridiculous enthusiast public behavior and Six Flags jacking up parking fees three times in one day begin to rear their ugly heads, we here at ARN&R still have some exciting news to report.
-Work still continues at Universal Studios Orlando on the Simpsons Ride, which will CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-87522850189407749052008-01-17T17:49:00.000-05:002008-01-17T17:50:48.420-05:00Least Surprising Statement Ever
"I am a member of the American Roller [sic] Coaster Enthusiasts."
(And thousands of enthusiasts' acquaintances said, simultaneously, "Of course he is.")
--GPGPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-80391472029966440252007-12-31T10:47:00.000-05:002007-12-31T10:51:28.588-05:00BREAKING: Bad Thing Might Eventually Happen! Sign a Petition to Have No Chance Whatsoever of Stopping It!
ARN&R has learned (must credit! exclusive!) that Cedar Point might eventually remove a coaster, maybe in 2010, and it might be steel! And we therefore ask -- nay, we implore you! -- to sign this petition to save it!
--GPGPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-35531516009221255522007-12-21T10:49:00.000-05:002007-12-21T11:01:32.635-05:00In a Battle of Idiots, We All Win
Yes, we're a little obsessed with JL57 and the Show Statecase Funpark Royal Republic of Kazakhstan. When Jack is away, we're sad; when he quotes us as a source, we love it. And we are amazed at how persistently he engages all comers, continually responding to everyone.
Until now.
Yes, indeed, Jack has apparently met his match in a borderline illiterate GPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-50024744197695083692007-12-03T16:23:00.000-05:002007-12-03T16:24:33.963-05:00Digital Camcorder Makes ARN&R Look Subdued, Mature
Behold: Here. You may want to turn down your sound. And perhaps turn off your monitor. Heck, consider just going for a walk while it plays.
That is all.
--GPGPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-58876028095836788732007-11-21T13:35:00.000-05:002007-11-21T13:42:22.342-05:00Life Again Has Meaning
Because Jack's back, baby, and State Showcase Fun Ron Paul Peckerwood Super Park or whatever is coming in a mere, oh, well, okay, it's never opening but holy crap it's good to have you back in full-on insane rambling mode, Jack! Tell us about Firehawk and Phoenix, Jack!
Tale of two coasters which were disassembled and reassembled.
Rocket/Phoenix coaster traveled over GPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-38683038398451566542007-10-18T14:06:00.001-04:002007-10-18T14:10:42.514-04:00Medical Community Battles Sudden Endemic Amongst Enthusiasts
Emergency rooms, doctor’s offices, and free clinics around the world are dealing with a massive outbreak of priapism this week, almost exclusively afflicting roller coaster enthusiasts. Priapism is a dangerous medical condition where the erect penis will not return to a flaccid state, which can result in permanent damage to the organ’sCMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-89050408067352111482007-09-13T12:57:00.000-04:002007-09-13T12:59:01.957-04:00Six Flags Finally Gets Priorities Straight
We’ve been assailed for months now about how Mark Shapiro and company are going to turn the Six Flags company around, and make it a safe and pleasant entertainment destination for families, children, and people of all ages. And nothing illustrated that more than an incident this week, where Great America employees ignored scores of line jumpers and CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-78799494699506274282007-09-10T11:25:00.000-04:002007-09-10T12:21:51.238-04:00Six Flags Stymied In Their Attempts To Rid Themselves Of Coasters
After nearly six years of complications, delays, and inordinate downtime, Six Flags is quietly making plans to rid themselves of their three Vekoma Deja Vu coasters. But ARN&R has learned of a snag in the park giant’s plans; Vekoma will not refund Six Flags’ money without the original sales receipt.
“It’s official company policy,CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-65274745891835550462007-09-07T16:05:00.000-04:002007-09-07T16:13:25.691-04:00Reasons We Wish We Were Still Kinda Paying Attention
1. We would have pointed out that a lot of the reason for ACE's high profile location for "gravy buffet" is, well, us. Look down in the footer. That's been there for a looong time.
2 . We might know what this is about, because it sounds pretty funny.
3. We would have made more of the Wild West World collapse, though we're still rather GPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-47818863109723643802007-07-09T12:18:00.000-04:002007-07-09T12:25:19.668-04:00Cedar Fair's Expansion of PKI Parking Lot Vending Runs Into a Snag
Like all amusement park chains, Cedar Fair is always on the lookout for a new profit center, whether it's on-ride pictures, premium parking, or paid line-jumping. Earlier this season, they thought they had a sure winner at Kings Island, one that might even make up for the bad press related to the loop removal on Son of Beast: GPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-65576819644807267542007-06-26T11:11:00.000-04:002007-06-26T11:12:27.749-04:00More Details About Universal’s Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Emerge
The theme park world is abuzz with talk about Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, due to open at the Islands of Adventure park in 2009. So far, the public has only been made privy to conceptual drawings and basic information about the new themed land. ARN&R, however, has managed to glean more details about CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-80336059883189598012007-06-25T09:21:00.000-04:002007-06-25T09:43:00.266-04:00A Serious Note
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the victim of last week's unfortunate accident at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom and her family. We here at Absolutely Reliable News and Rumors hope for her full and complete recovery. Because of the tragic nature of this accident, we will abstain from any of the traditionally sardonic comments you've come to know and love.
Unless this is CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-20788061087171364942007-05-14T12:10:00.000-04:002007-05-14T12:18:12.480-04:00Breaking News About Hard Rock Park Coaster
In an ARN&R exclusive (must credit), sources have provided additional new details about the B&M coaster themed after legendary rock group Led Zeppelin.
While reports to date have identified the coaster as a traditional sit-down coaster, the trains will, according to high-level designers speaking anonymously, in fact have separate "Bonham rows." In theGPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-23902834855892972182007-05-07T21:43:00.000-04:002007-05-07T21:56:01.223-04:00Typo in News Report Causes Chaos in Coaster Community
A copy editing error in an AP story published online on Saturday has caused enormous confusion in the amusement park discussion community. In the original AP story, comments that were in fact made by Cedar Fair CEO Dick Kinzel were inadvertently attributed to Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro.
The trouble started when blogger David Plash posted a GPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-45985860453116300532007-04-06T08:50:00.000-04:002007-04-06T20:18:00.953-04:00AmusementSafety.org Branching Out
California-based AmusementSafety.org announced today that it would, beginning immediately, launch itself as safety experts in the pharmaceutical, automotive, genetics, and heavy machinery industries.
"Within weeks, we expect to start getting quoted by oblivious reporters who spend no time considering whether we in fact have any qualifications," said a press GPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-62328903480576724622007-04-05T15:33:00.000-04:002007-04-05T15:40:29.648-04:00Six Flags Great Adventure Opening Day Brings New Technology
Visitors to Six Flags Great Adventure this week were greeted by the newest example of the company’s dedication to customer service; self-service kiosks at the parking gates. Guests can now conveniently use their credit or debit cards to pay the massive charges levied for the privilege of parking their vehicles in the park’s hellish CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-91250167391745721362007-04-03T13:07:00.000-04:002007-04-03T13:21:29.175-04:00Kucinich to Hold Hearings on SoB's New Trains
Presidential candidate and Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) announced today his plans to hold extensive hearings on rumors about Cedar Fair's plans to replace the trains on the Kings Island coaster Son of Beast.
"I can't believe they're talking about replacing the trains with Gerstlauers," said Kucinich in an exclusive ARN&R interview. "I mean, what areGPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-33527852012996056112007-03-22T12:54:00.000-04:002007-03-22T12:56:18.610-04:00Carlos Mencia Ejected From Magic Kingdom
Carlos Mencia, host of the Comedy Central show Mind of Mencia, was forcibly ejected from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom yesterday by Disney Security. A press release issued by the Walt Disney Company confirmed that the beleaguered comedian was removed from the park for trespassing and conduct unbecoming a Disney Guest.
According to the statement, CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-61295840055091721792007-03-20T13:48:00.000-04:002007-03-20T13:57:53.706-04:00Bracket Picks Based on Favorite Coasters
It's March, time for millions of people, whether avid basketball fans or not, to enter in workplace pools, picking the winners of the NCAA Division I championship. Iowa coaster enthusiast Eric Locksley has what is undoubtedly a unique approach in how he selected teams for entering the pool at the local Old Country Buffet, where he has worked for the pastGPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-22866270276073625672007-03-06T06:14:00.000-05:002007-03-06T21:45:39.500-05:00Addition of Tofurky to Turkey Whirl Fails Miserably
Holiday World is well-known, and deservedly so, for its friendly and welcoming nature. From Mrs. Koch greeting folks at the entrance to some of the nicest employees in the industry, it's just a plain cozy place to be.
So it should come as no surprise that the park would attempt to make its new turkey-themed Tilt-A-Whirl, "Turkey Whirl," GPtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-38093944096072813502007-03-02T09:43:00.000-05:002007-03-02T09:55:15.797-05:00SFGAMWorld Forum Poster Sadly Mistaken
We here at Absolutely Reliable News & Rumors wholeheartedly applaud the Six Flags decision to bring the Johnny Rockets hamburger chain to several of its park locations for the 2007 season. After all, what could be better for Six Flags than another understaffed counter-service restaurant with questionable nutritional value?
But as is the case with all CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-45209676914106354422007-02-28T13:06:00.001-05:002007-02-28T13:06:44.050-05:00Join ARN&R In Bidding Farewell To A Classic
It has enjoyed years of mammoth popularity. Millions have been sold. Odds are that you own at least one, or know someone who has purchased several. It is, without a doubt, the single most important piece in the rich history of coaster enthusiast apparel. It is the Beast thong.
But as it is said, all good things must come to an end, even this icon of CMVtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3759335.post-83855023775500957332007-02-27T05:23:00.000-05:002007-02-27T09:04:59.404-05:00ValleyFair changes name to Trim Brake Kingdom
Shakopee, Minn, Feb 27 - Under recommendation by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company--and their new ‘clear and sensible’ policy of renaming parks-- ValleyFair announced it will operate as Trim Brake Kingdom. The name change will transition throughout the park’s season beginning May 12, 2007.
Alan Schwartz, the park’s VP and general manager explained, GP