Who doesn’t love Holiday World? Their famous Holiblog has posted a couple videos of their new water ride, Pilgrim’s Plunge. Hopefully the park won’t have any major problems with the unique lift, considering it is so revolutionary. But that lift is probably going to be a thrill in itself!

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Diamondback is officially open and the reviews are rolling in! Both News Plus Notes and RollerCoasterPro have great updates from the ride’s grand opening. There have also been many photos and videos showing just how long the lines have been for the new coaster. That’s a great response indeed!

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Knotts Berry Farm and Cedar Point charge $3 and Universal Orlando and Carowinds charge $2 to print tickets at home. Couple that with Disney’s charge to pick up tickets at will call and soon you realize that everyone does it.

So before everyone jumps on Six Flags, remember that many parks charge as well. It is a fee we pay for the convenience. We don’t have to wait in line at the park and can just walk through the turnstiles. Plus, keep in mind that most parks use an outside ticket vendor for online ticket sales. Most of the charges go to those companies, not the amusement park’s bank account.

And remember that tickets you purchase online are deeply discounted. A typical Six Flags ticket purchased online will save you between $10 and $30 per ticket! Say you have a family of four, you save say $80 by purchasing your tickets online. Now you have to pay $5 for printing the tickets. You still save $75!

So really, before everyone freaks out about $5, remember why that $5 is there.

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Universal Studios Florida has released more details on their revolutionary coaster, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. According to a press release put out by the park:

“Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. It’s selecting a popular song as the soundtrack to your ride. Its video cameras capturing your ride experience so you can take home your own music video. Its one-of-a-kind ride maneuvers and a revolutionary ride vehicle system.”

 

 

Rip Ride Rockit is set to open early this summer. For more information, visit the official site here.

And be sure to stay up to date with the latest Rockit updates at the TPV Forums!

 

 

Prowler at Worlds of Fun is up and running! The park has released an on-ride view of the wooden coaster on YouTube. The low to the ground coaster will certainly offer some great pops of air time!

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