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Hard Rock Park Implements New Texting Technology
Submitted By: Hyde244
Published: August 19th 2008

Hard Rock Park has launched a new texting message update system which sends subscribers updated news on what is happening at the park.

To join, text HRPUSA to 72106. Text 86 to quite. Standard charges apply.

Despite rumors of Hard Rock Park's tough first year, Hard Rock Park is showing great promise, this new technology being such an example.

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Can you conquer Dolly's mountains?
Submitted By: Ian
Published: August 15th 2008

New for 2009, Dollywood are opening up a might adventure playground! It's not just a few slides and a see-saw. This is adventure - DOLLYWOOD STYLE!

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We're off to sunny Spain!
Submitted By: Ian
Published: August 12th 2008

PortAventura is the location of our second (and final!) mainland Europe CF-Live in 2008. Going...?

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Kings Island's Announces Diamondback
Submitted By: Hyde244
Published: August 7th 2008

Kings Island has announced its biggest coaster yet, Diamondback.  Standing at 230 ft. tall and reaching speeds of 80 mph, Diamondback is a force to be reckoned with!  Click Read More for more details on the New Coaster!

Also, I was fortunate enough to attend the Media Day for the announcement of Diamondback, and have posted a full report featuring content from the entire day, including a Behind-the-Scenes Construction Tour of Diamondback!  Be sure to check it out in the Trip Reports section of the CF-INFO Forums!

Click Here for Diamondback's Full Media Day Report!

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Drayton Manor Receive their Airtime Award
Submitted By: furie
Published: August 5th 2008

At the Midland Mayhem III: Tanked Up Live on Sunday, we gained the opportunity to officialy present Drayton Manor Park with their Airtime Award.

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El Toro down week due to lightning strike
Submitted By: Hyde244
Published: July 31st 2008

After a major lightning storm on Sunday, El Toro's lift hill was struck by lightning, frying all of the electrical components.

For how long shall the Bull be down? 

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Germany to Receive GCI Woodie
Submitted By: Hyde244
Published: July 30th 2008

Erlebnispark Forellenhof Plohn in Germany is planning to build the next GCI Wooden Coaster!

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Photo Tour of the World's Oldest Roller Coaster!
Submitted By: Hyde244
Published: July 29th 2008

Jerry (East Coast(er) General) recently visited Lakemont Park which features Leap the Dips, a 106 year old roller coaster.

Be sure to check out his photo tour of the park in the Trip Reports section on the Forums!

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Beto Carrero World Relocates Vekoma SLC
Submitted By: Hyde244
Published: July 28th 2008

Beto Carrero World has received its first shipment of Vekoma SLC (Blackout) track from it's former Japanese owner.

They hope to have the coaster repainted and constructed by December in order to begin construction on a refurbished Schwarzkopf Jet Star II coaster and Zamperla Galaxy.

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Kings Island to Announce 2009 Coaster
Submitted By: Hyde244
Published: July 23rd 2008

Kings Island has received their first shipment of 2009 coaster track, and set an announcement date for their rumored B&M hypercoaster.

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