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All articles in this section from 2012
20-Dec-2012 | New coasters in 2012
This year was rather disappointing for European roller coaster enthusiasts: Only 32 new entries were listed in the RCDB in 2012 – there hasn't been such a low number since 1999. Space constraints, issues with neighbours, the economic crises and losses in turnover due to bad weather certainly have their part to play in this. However, European amusement parks managed to present new surprising and impressive attractions in the past season.
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19-Dec-2012 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg
The USA: for many people a real coaster-heaven. Again and again the big players among the amusement parks create new thrilling roller coasters which all pass daring manoeuvres and therefore impress the guests by their size and speed, regardless if they are made of wood or steel, if flying or inverted, or if they rush through multiple loops. Some of these parks will be presented on Parkscout in random order. Smaller amusement parks situated in the land of unlimited possibilities are also included.
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14-Dec-2012 | Wintertraum 2012/2013
The smell of freshly roasted chestnuts is in the air while the taste of mulled wine, punch and pastries brings the Christmas spirit to the visitors. All over the roadsides huge snow heaps paint the streets white, children ice-skate on a large ice rink in a small forest glade, and a big band intones Christmas carols that everyone knows by heart. Fitting Germany's actual frosty temperatures and the first snow of this winter, the western German theme park Phantasialand invites to celebrate the festive season once again this year: “Wintertraum” - A winter's dream of a very special kind.
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11-Dec-2012 | Knott's Berry Farm
How does cultivating berries and creating one scream machine after the other go well together? It is quite simple, following the example of Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. In the early 1920's, berry expert Walter Knott began selling his tasty fruits at a roadside stand along State Route 39. Being the first to cultivate boysenberries with commercial success in the 30's, Knott's business began to boom so that additionally, his wife opened a restaurant, selling chicken meals and self-made boysenberry cakes. Very soon visitors had to wait for a table at the restaurant – and the first entertainment programs arose.
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07-Dec-2012 | Huracan in Belgium
The Belgian theme park Bellewaerde Park near the French boarder has quite something in store for its fans: In the upcoming season it will launch a new indoor coaster, replacing the ageing theme ride Los Pirates. Although this clone of “Pirates of the Caribbean” has been among the best of its kind, the dark ride's overall condition led to the conclusion that it has seen better days.
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04-Dec-2012 | The wintry Europa-Park
In 2001, Europa-Park was the first German amusement park that dared to open in winter, allowing 180,000 visitors to enjoy a contemplative, romantic Christmas spirit during the coldest season. This success led to subsequent extensions realised year after year. In the past winter season, roughly half a million people where heading down to the south of Germany to admire Europa-Park's winter wonderland which is unique in this form throughout Europe.
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30-Nov-2012 | What's new at Djurs Sommerland
Djurs Sommerland in Denmark finally got great publicity when adding the Intamin Mega Lite Coaster “Piraten“ (“Pirates”) in 2008. Enthusiasts from all over the world were excited about the great dynamic and lots of airtime, which were reason enough to award it several times.
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27-Nov-2012 | European amusement parks in winter
Peak season visitors often have to expect long waiting queues at the attractions. Fortunately, there are by now more and more parks that open during the cold season of the year attracting with special Christmas decorations and mull wine in snowy landscapes.
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23-Nov-2012 | Spending holiday like Tarzan & Jane would do
A jungle is generally known for lush vegetation, exotic animals, a cosy bed, a toucan keeping humans a little company ... Hold on! A cosy bed? In the jungle? Yes, that really does exist. Where? At Center Parcs Het Heijderbos close to the German-Dutch boarder.
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20-Nov-2012 | Kings Dominion
The USA: for many people a real coaster-heaven. Again and again the big players among the amusement parks create new thrilling roller coasters which all pass daring manoeuvres and therefore impress the guests by their size and speed, regardless if they are made of wood or steel, if flying or inverted, or if they rush through multiple loops. Some of these parks will be presented on Parkscout in random order. Smaller amusement parks situated in the land of unlimited possibilities are also included.
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