Alexander: ¡Hola! I hope everyone had a great Cinco de Mayo!
Not ready for the Mexican merriment to end? You’ve come to the right place!
CCCK — Teotihuacán + La Feria Chapultepec Mágico Preview — ACE South of the Border
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Update – May 5th 2017
Sean: Due to increasing changes in all of our schedules it’s been a while since we brought you a Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Update, but in the midst of Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth construction it was a great time to be back at the park. The weather was cooperative and we always love getting on some of our favorite coasters… if they’re open… Let’s take a look at Wonder Woman construction, along with operations and other changes at the park! Continue reading “Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Update – May 5th 2017”
Six Flags Magic Mountain Update – May 4th 2017
Sean: After lots of different coverage in the last few days ranging from international coverage to some lesser-known Californian parks, Disney and lots of Knott’s Berry Farm, it was time for another Six Flags Magic Mountain Update! In today’s update we’ll discuss the water slide repaint at Hurricane Harbor, the Apocalypse retracking, the Riddler’s Revenge repaint, Metropolis and more! Continue reading “Six Flags Magic Mountain Update – May 4th 2017”
Plopsaland De Panne Update – Heidiland Officially Open – April 2017
Sven: Hey guys! Today we’re going to talk about a new coaster that finally opened: Heidi The Ride. Besides that, we walked through Plopsaland De Panne to see how things are going and if they performed any refurbishments during the winter. Ready? Continue reading “Plopsaland De Panne Update – Heidiland Officially Open – April 2017”
CCCK – Selva Mágica – ACE South of the Border
Alexander: ¡Buenos Dias!
Welcome back to CCCK’s ACE South of the Border coverage!
Today things kick into high-gear with one of Mexico’s most sought-after roller coaster destinations: Guadalajara’s Selva Mágica!
Continue reading “CCCK – Selva Mágica – ACE South of the Border”
BEST DEAL FOR RAGING WATERS LOS ANGELES – Exclusively for CCK Readers
NEW for 2017! – VISIT RAGING WATERS LOS ANGELES, the West Coast’s Largest Water Park for the lowest price anywhere. Visit their website and enter the special California Coaster Kings promo code: CCK17 to save $17 on one-day tickets or $10 on Season Passes! – This is the best deal available anywhere, exclusively for our readers! Continue reading “BEST DEAL FOR RAGING WATERS LOS ANGELES – Exclusively for CCK Readers”
NIGHTS GLOW BRIGHTER WITH ELECTRIC OCEAN, SEAWORLD’S NEW SUMMER CELEBRATION
SeaWorld San Diego’s new nighttime spectacular— Electric Ocean—will transform the park this summer into a sea of glowing color and energy, inspired by the phenomenon of ocean bioluminescence. Let’s find the details: Continue reading “NIGHTS GLOW BRIGHTER WITH ELECTRIC OCEAN, SEAWORLD’S NEW SUMMER CELEBRATION”
Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City Update – May 2nd 2017
Sean: Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City are buzzing lately, and with just a few weeks ’til the opening of the seven new Soak City slides, and the rapid removal of Boomerang, we have plenty to look at in this update, with a ton of pictures! Continue reading “Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City Update – May 2nd 2017”
Castle Park and Scandia Ontario Update
Alexander: Greetings, everyone!
In the wake of our launch of Cabin Crew Coaster Kings, we want everyone to know that we are still 100% here for the parks of California — whether it be major national parks, regional parks, or even the larger Family Entertainment Centers of SoCal.
Today we’re visiting two of the smallest parks in the region: Castle Amusement Park in Riverside, and Scandia Ontario. Continue reading “Castle Park and Scandia Ontario Update”
CCCK – Parque Plaza Sesamo – ACE South of the Border
“Sunny day! Sweeping the clouds away!”
“On my way to where the air is sweet!”
“Can you tell me how to get – how to get to Sesame Street?!”
Alexander: As it turns out, Sesame Street is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Bosque Mágico! Our next park on the ACE South of the Border tour is Parque Plaza Sesamo!
Continue reading “CCCK – Parque Plaza Sesamo – ACE South of the Border”
Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City Update – Late April 2017
Sean/McLaren: We swung by Knott’s Tuesday to see what was going on during this nice afternoon in Southern California, and to see if Boomerang deconstruction had progressed at all since its closing, after operations ended on April 23rd. In this Update we’ll also take a look at the awesome progress being made on Knott’s Soak City. Which is receiving 7 new slides this year! Continue reading “Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City Update – Late April 2017”
Waterworld California Becomes Six Flags’ 20th property
GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS — April, 27 2017 — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced it has entered into an agreement with EPR Properties, owner of Waterworld California, to operate the water park located in Concord, California. Waterworld California, formerly owned and operated by Six Flags, is Northern California’s largest water park and is located 18 miles southeast of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The agreement is subject to approval by the City of Concord. Continue reading “Waterworld California Becomes Six Flags’ 20th property”
CCCK – Bosque Mágico – ACE South of the Border
Alexander: Welcome to Cabin Crew Coaster King’s maiden voyage!
The American Coaster Enthusiast’s South of the Border Tour!
I have been a member of ACE since 2000. With their help (and the help of my enabling family) I’ve racked up over 750 coasters since I first began riding in 1994.
Many of CCCK’s adventures will be with the amazing people I’ve met through ACE, and in the case of our first adventure, over 100 ACErs are here to party in Mexico!
Continue reading “CCCK – Bosque Mágico – ACE South of the Border”
What is Cabin Crew Coaster Kings?
Alexander: Welcome to Cabin Crew Coaster Kings!
I am so excited to launch this webpage. I have so loved sharing my adventures of the last 4 years on Thrillography, and now begins a new chapter.
Oh… but let me not get too far ahead… allow me to formally introduce myself: Continue reading “What is Cabin Crew Coaster Kings?”
Let’s Take A Look At Sol Spin – REVIEW
Sean/McLaren: Knott’s Berry Farm officially opened Sol Spin on April 21st after several weeks of construction and testing, and of course we were there to check it out! The park’s newest ride is located on the lot where WindSeeker used to reside and offers guests a totally unique experience in the Californian theme park world. Let’s take a look at Sol Spin and what our experience of the new thrill ride was like! Continue reading “Let’s Take A Look At Sol Spin – REVIEW”
California’s Great America Purchases 100% Renewable Energy from Silicon Valley Power to Cover Electricity Use
Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is pleased to announce that California’s Great America, Santa Clara’s 100-acre amusement park, will cover 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy through SVP’s Santa Clara Green Power program. Santa Clara Green Power is a renewable energy program that allows Santa Clara residents and businesses to purchase 100% solar and wind energy.
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SOL SPIN IS NOW OPEN AT KNOTT’S BERRY FARM!
Spring time is in full bloom at the farm and the newest thrilling installment has arrived at Knott’s Berry Farm just in time to enjoy during the popular Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. Sol Spin will bring brand new hair-raising thrills to the Fiesta Village area starting (Today) April 21st. Continue reading “SOL SPIN IS NOW OPEN AT KNOTT’S BERRY FARM!”
Viper and Vekoma MK1212 Trains
Sean: As you may have read in our brand new Six Flags Over Georgia report, we were huge fans of Blue Hawk at the Southeast Six Flags park. Blue Hawk went through life as Kamikaze for two years before opening as Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia in 1991. For the 2016 season the ride has received a makeover with brand new MK1212 trains from Vekoma. The ride is now one of the best loopers we’ve ridden. We believe that Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain can benefit from these trains, to assure amazing ride experiences for years to come! Continue reading “Viper and Vekoma MK1212 Trains”
Knott’s Berry Farm and Komen Orange County Collectively Raise Over $108,000 Dollars For Breast Cancer Awareness
Knott’s Berry Farm and Susan G. Komen Orange County have partnered for a fourth consecutive and successful year to raise more than $108,000 for breast cancer awareness and services for the local community during Knott’s for the Cure promotion in January. Continue reading “Knott’s Berry Farm and Komen Orange County Collectively Raise Over $108,000 Dollars For Breast Cancer Awareness”
Another Not-California Report: Six Flags New England
Alexander: After the enjoying so much of the Southeast lately (in addition to our usual dosage of Southwest), it’s time for another California Coaster Kings first: A quick northeast visit for Six Flags New England! Continue reading “Another Not-California Report: Six Flags New England”