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8/16/2017

Cedar Fair Announces all New Attractions for 2018 Season


Cedar Fair Parks announce all New Attractions for 2018 Season
Be sure to check back here all day for the running tally of all Cedar Fair parks announcements. We already have our first announcement from Canada's Wonderland. 

We think it's pretty safe to say that the big "announcement events" at Kings Dominion, Cedar Point. California's Great America and Knott's Berry Farm will be for larger attractions. While announcements of smaller capital improvements will come out as press releases, as Canada's Wonderland did. This is a pretty good strategy we think. 

6:00am Pacific - Canada's Wonderland Announces two new flat rides  and Splash Works expansion for 2018 season
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Lumberjack is a thrill ride that will take guests soaring to heights of 75 feet (21m) on two swinging axe pendulums, propelling them into a looping 360 degree experience.  

Flying Canoes is an interactive family ride that will allow riders to control their journey of flight in two-person canoes that rotate speedily around a circuit.
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Splash Island’s children’s pool in Splash Works will be expanded to double its size and feature all-new interactive spray features.

6:45am Pacific - World's of Fun Announces Nordic Chaser 
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On Nordic Chaser, guests of all ages will board mini ships that rotate speedily around a circuit. The ride captures the imagination as guests experience the sensation of rising and falling along ocean waves. The ride will be placed in the park’s Scandinavia themed area.
“The new Nordic Chaser ride will allow parents and children the opportunity to make lasting memories together,” said Tony Carovillano, general manager, Worlds of Fun. “We strive to provide new and exciting changes at Worlds of Fun every year, and look forward to having more families experience every aspect we have to offer at the park.”

7:00am Pacific - Carowinds Announces Camp Snoopy Expansion
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The Camp Snoopy playtime spot will feature five new rides:

  • Camp Bus: Buckle up on the wacky camp bus and take a ride that will lift guests into the air and back down to the ground in smooth extensions.
  • PEANUTS™ Trailblazers: Get behind the wheel of a Jeep-themed vehicle and burn rubber on a small, round speedway.
  • Kite Eating Tree: Ride along in a kite vehicle that travels up and down a tree.
  • Pig Pen’s Mud Buggies: Take a trip in a “mud buggy,” where guests will rotate around the popular Pig Pen character while bouncing on a bumpy ride.
  • Woodstock Whirlybirds: Spin around in an oversized birds nest on this classic ride.

7:00am Pacific - Valleyfair Announces Delirious 
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Valleyfair will introduce Delirious, a 70-foot looping thrill ride for its 2018 season.

Delirious will coil riders upside-down on a seven story, 360-degree freestanding structure with a high capacity, high speed train.

8:00am Pacific - Kings Dominion Announces Twisted Timbers for 2018
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​Twisted Timbers sits at the edge of Candy Apple Grove and gives riders a one-of-a-kind experience. Plummet down a 109-foot-tall barrel roll drop that sends you twisting across 3,351 feet of track with two more inversions and 20 airtime hills at speeds of 54 miles per hour. Hold on tight, because this is a ride with a twist… this is Twisted Timbers.

9:30am Pacific - Cedar Point Announces Steel Vengeance for 2018 Season
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​This Wild West thrill comes action-packed with a height of 205 feet above the prairie, a 90-degree initial drop down to the earth, almost 30 seconds of airtime (the most on any roller coaster on Earth), 4 head-over-boots inversions, ricocheting movements left-to-right, up-to-down and side to side…it’s a roller coaster only Cedar Point could build – and you have the chance to saddle up and take the ride of your life beginning in 2018!

11:00am Pacific - California's Great America announces Railblazer for 2018
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RailBlazer will lift riders to a height of 106 feet before plunging them face down at a 90-degree angle. Throughout the 1,800 feet of track, riders will travel 52 miles per hour, experience an abundance of airtime and steeply banked turns, undertake three inversions and twist through a zero gravity roll.

8:00pm Pacific - Knott's Berry Farm Announces Hang Time for 2018 Season
​HangTime will send riders up a vertical lift hill into a raised 96-degree drop - the steepest drop in California. The coaster’s train will come to a halt once the highest peak is reached, and will leave riders suspended at the crest for several seconds at a 60-degree angle, giving the illusion of a disappearing track. Then the train will suddenly descend in a beyond-vertical drop, through 2,198 feet of steel track and five gravity-defying inversions. HangTime will be only the second rollercoaster in the Western Hemisphere to feature a negative-g stall loop, which gives riders the sensation of floating.

​Related Updates: 
  • California's Great America 2018 Rumor Roundup and Construction Update
  • Trip Report: Canada's Wonderland - A Beautiful Park with two Top 20 Coasters
  • Ghost Town Alive Makes a Triumphant Return to Knott's Berry Farm
  • Red, White and Brews at California's Great America 
  • Knott's Soak City Opening Day and quick Berry Farm Update ​​


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5/1/2015

Coasting for Kids at a Cedar Fair park near you on June 7th

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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's best loved theme parks are partnering with Give Kids The World to host the 7th Annual Coasting For Kids fundraiser. Here's your chance to have fun marathon riding a signature thrill ride while making a difference in the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses!



Below you will find all of the registration information as well as a line-up of what each park is offering as far as perks and rides. Some of the parks have yet to announce their schedules but you can get your fundraising page going now. 

If you will be participating please let us know either in the comments below, on Facebook or Twitter and we will add your donation page to the links below. 

How To Register

Registration is easy. Just visit the site below, pick the park you want to participate at and then set up your fundraising page. 
Coasting for Kids Registration

In addition to the ride marathons, lunch provided by the parks and other surprises all participants will get an event shirt, park admission, keepsake certificate and returning riders will get a special sticker. 
Below a little bit of info on what each park is offering during the event.

Are you a roller coaster fanatic? 
If so, this is the event for you!Here is your chance to make your coasting miles count! Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is partnering with Give Kids The World Village to host the 7th annual Coasting For Kids fundraiser. Get your adrenaline pumping at Cedar Fair’s most beloved theme parks for marathon-rides that make a difference in the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses.

Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015**
Location: All 11 Cedar Fair Entertainment Company parks across North America
Registration Fee: $25
Fundraising Requirement: $75 minimum

How It Works: Participants select their favorite Cedar Fair park to participate at. Register using the links above and create your personal fundraising page. Raise at least $75 between now and June 1, and we will invite you to celebrate with us on Sunday, June 7** at your park! The more money you raise, the more incentives you will receive!

Participants must raise at least $75 to gain entrance to the park on Sunday, June 7, 2015      

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ITINERARY COMING SOON!



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Registration Time // Location: 8:15 a.m. // Front Gate Exterior Kiosk
Event time: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Marathon Taking Place On:
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. // Behemoth area coasters (Backlot, Psychlone, Behemoth, Swings of the Century)
ERT 08:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. // Leviathan

Meal Time // Location:
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. // Breakfast at Marketplace International Buffet
01:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. // Lunch
Awards Ceremony Time // Location: 3:00 p.m. // Marketplace International Buffet
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes:
1st place - VIP Tour for four (4)
2nd place - Four (4) tickets to Halloween Haunt; Dinner at International Marketplace Buffet
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

Canada's Wonderland Riders (click link to donate to individual riders): 

Matt Bryane



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Registration Time // Location: 8:30 a.m. // Front Gate
Event time: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Marathon Taking Place On: 
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  — Fury 325
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Afterburn
8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Thunder Road
Meal Time // Location: 12:30 p.m. // TBA
Awards Ceremony Time // Location: 1:30 p.m. // TBA
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes: 
1st place - TBA
2nd place - TBA
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket


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Registration Time // Location: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. // Main Entrance
Event time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.




Marathon Taking Place On: 
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.  - Millenium Force
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Wicked Twister
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Rougarou
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Gemini
Meal Time // Location: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. // Lakeside Pavillion
Awards Ceremony Time // Location: 5:30 p.m. // Near Gemini
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Prizes: 
1st place - Four (4) Good Any Day tickets; Four (4) meal vouchers; Cedar Point Prize Pack
2nd place - Two (2) Good Any Day tickets; Two (2) meal vouchers
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

Cedar Point Riders (click link to donate to individual riders): 

Nicole Forst


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Registration Time // Location: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. // Main Gate
Event time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.




Marathon Taking Place On: 
ERT 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - TBA
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Steel Force
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Talon
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Hydra
Meal Time // Location: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. // Food Fest Grove
Awards Ceremony Time // Location: 1:15 p.m. // Center Stage
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Prizes:
1st place - Dorney Park Prize Pack including four (4) admission tickets
2nd place - Dorney Park Haunt Prize Pack including four (4) Haunt tickets
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

Dorney Park Riders (click link to donate to individual riders): 

Chris Conrath


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Registration Time // Location: 
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. // Outside Front Gate
Event time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Marathon Taking Place On:
ERT 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Dominator
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - one side of Rebel Yell
Meal Time // Location: TBA

Awards Ceremony Time // Location: TBA
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Prizes:
1st place - TBA
2nd place TBA
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket


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Registration Time // Location: 9:00 a.m. // Front Gate Window
Event time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Marathon Taking Place On: 
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Red Racer
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Blue Racer
10:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Banshee
Meal Time // Location: 12:00 p.m. // International Restaurant
Awards Ceremony Time // Location: 12:00 p.m. // International Restaurant
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.


Prizes:
1st place - TBA
2nd place - TBA
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

Kings Island Riders (click link to donate to individual riders): 

Shawn Smith
Kimberly Williams


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Registration Time // Location: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. // Western Employee Parking Lot off Western Ave
Event time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Marathon Taking Place On: 
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Coast Rider
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Jaguar
Meal Time // Location: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. // Fiesta Village
Awards Ceremony Time // Location: 5:30 p.m. // Fiesta Village
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.


Prizes:
1st place - TBA
2nd place TBA
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

Knott's Riders (click link to donate to individual riders): 

Frank Escarega III 

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Registration Time // Location: 11:00 a.m. -  8:00 a.m. // Group Sales Office
Event time: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Marathon Taking Place On: 
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Thunderhawk
3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Shivering Timbers
Meal Time // Location: 2:30 p.m. // Family Grill
Awards Ceremony Time // Location: prize pickup prior to 6:30 p.m. // Group Sales Office
Regular Park Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Prizes:
1st place - Gift package including four (4) 2015 General Admission tickets
2nd place - Gift package including two (2) 2015 General Admission tickets
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket


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**Coasting For Kids at Valleyfair will be hosted on Sunday, June 14, 2015**

Registration Time // Location: 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. // WOF Front Gate
Event time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.






Marathon Taking Place On: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Steelhawk
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Mamba
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Prowler
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Patriot
Meal Time // Location: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. // Lakeside Pavillion
Awards Ceremony Time: 5:30 p.m. // Near Gemini
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Prizes:
1st place - Four (4) Worlds of Fun tickets; park souvenir pack; Oceans of Fun cabana on return visit date
2nd place Four (4) Worlds of Fun tickets; Worlds of Fun t-shirt
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket

Valleyfair Riders (click link to donate to individual riders): 

Josh Cameron


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Registration Time // Location: 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. // WOF Front Gate
Event time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Marathon Taking Place On: 
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Steelhawk
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Mamba
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Prowler
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Patriot
Meal Time // Location: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. // Lakeside Pavillion
Awards Ceremony Time: 5:30 p.m. // Near Gemini
Regular Park Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Prizes:
1st place - Four (4) Worlds of Fun tickets; park souvenir pack; Oceans of Fun cabana on return visit date
2nd place Four (4) Worlds of Fun tickets; Worlds of Fun t-shirt
3rd place - Give Kids The World gift basket



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