Custom Coasters International (CCI) opened for business in 1991. They dominated the wooden coaster market until they closed the doors in 2002. In that time they produced an impressive 34 coasters. Custom Coasters International Beginnings Charles Dinn closed the Dinn Corporation in 1991. However, his daughter Denise Dinn-Larrick wasn’t done with the business. Directly after […]
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Dinn Corporation was started by Charles Dinn in 1983. They specialized in relocating, designing, and manufacturing wooden roller coasters. Finally in 1991 because of a dispute over a project the company was disbanded. Dinn Corporation History Charles Dinn was at the time Director of Construction for King’s Island in Mason Ohio when they were designing
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Mystic River Falls located at Silver Dollar City opened to the public on July 21, 2020. This was to be a replacement for the Park’s prior river rapids ride called Lost River of the Ozarks. At a price tag of a whopping $23 million was the replacement a success or disappointment? Mystic River Falls is
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Nothing that you feel on a coaster is by chance – every bolt, screw, and nail has been carefully planned. -Jeff Pike Jeff Pike has built up a long and illustrious career in designing Roller Coasters. Best known for his incredible work with Great Coasters International (GCI). Indeed Jeff is one of the premier designers
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Vekoma a Dutch company has been producing Themes Park attractions since 1967. They have over three hundred coaster installations throughout the world. Vekoma’s business model had made them very unpopular in the enthusiast circles. They designed cheaper roller coasters than their competitors then mass-produced them. Yet they have survived and thrived as a company. As
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A Six Flags Season Pass is your ticket to fun! However, sometimes purchasing a pass can get confusing. That is why we made this easy to understand post which will make it easy to understand what to expect. Once you purchase it you will be able to visit any Six Flags Park all year long.
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Ron Toomer is well known for designing Roller Coasters for Arrow Dynamics. He was a legend in the Theme Park community for a good reason. Ron Toomer, Roller Coaster Designer, innovator, and Legend. Ron Toomer Roller Coaster innovator His list of innovations is staggering. He was the man who designed the first modern looping coaster
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Six Flags St. Louis opened on June 5, 1971. It was the third park in the Six Flags chain. They currently are home to 9 roller coasters, an admission included Water Park, and a bunch of other rides for you and your group to enjoy. Six Flags St. Louis Coaster Collection Six Flags S. Louis
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Arrow Dynamics at one time was the go-to Roller Coaster Manufacturer. Most famous now for their Arrow Looper design, they dominated the theme park industry for decades. Sadly they filed for bankruptcy in 2002 and were purchased by S&S. Arrow Dynamics : History Walt Disney was looking for collaborators in helping build the rides that
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Dining Pass at Six Flags St. Louis comes in many prices and variations. Should you get a Dining Pass? Dining Pass at Six Flags is it worth it? As long as you plan on going more than twice then the answer will be yes regardless of your situation. At their most expensive they will be
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