Castle Blood- Kickstarter for New Location!

Castle Blood begins Kickstarter Campaign for New Location!

 Folks, it's rare that I come to you as nothing but a humble haunted house fan. It's even more rare you will ever hear me personally ask you all for help and support.

 That's exactly what I'm doing.

 Castle Blood is one of the most amazing and unique haunted houses I've ever had the joy to visit. Both theatrical and comedic, kooky and fun this haunted attraction has all of it. If you haven't' read the review, you should. (It's right here Haunt Review: Castle Blood). Well Castle Blood has been forced to once again move locations, while the new place will  be amazing it needs some work. Which means the Castle needs our support, in the form of a Kickstarter campaign to updates to electrical and plumbing.

The NEW Castle Blood Location

 Castle Blood isn't just unique, the amount of experience this collective group of people have is simply mind boggling. They've consulted and help build dozens of other haunted attractions across the United States.

 The castle is moving into a more fitting home, a former funeral parlor in Monsessen, Pennsylvania. As I said, this has a lot more room and plenty of potential, it needs some love. Master Gravely needs help to update things like plumbing and electrical, fix some loose flooring and other goodies which makes the castle a safe place for all us silly mortals to visit.

 Over the last several months I've gotten to known many of the Denizens of the Castle, which only makes me respect them and their attraction more. They may be local to me but I've never come across a crazier or more devoted group of people. So dig into your pocket or couch and find a little bit to donate!

 They have several donation levels with all kinds of perks. Ranging from Stickers, T-Shirts, Castle Tickets and Monster Makeovers. If you've got some heavy money to drop, the castle is even willing to come in an re-design (monsterize) your personal man-cave!

Castle Blood Kickstarter 

You can also check the Castle Blood Facebook Page for information and updates! 

Schlitterbahn Kansas City- Verruckt Dlayed

Verruckt Delayed?

 Schlitterbahn Kansas City has announced that their newest and craziest water slide, Verruckt has been delayed.

 The park had hoped to open the new and mental attraction around Memorial Day Weekend. The park hasn't stated the nature of the delay but many seem to agree it's possible the ride just isn't complete ready yet. The opening has been pushed back to June 5th.. but keep in mind this isn't a solid date either.

 More updates when we find out!

Six Flags Great Adventure- One Part of Rolling Thunder still stands..

Image from Screamscape

Six Flags Great Adventure- One Part of 'Rolling Thunder' still stands..

 While Six Flags Great Adventure many have demolished the classic wooden coaster "Rolling Thunder" for a pathway to their new drop tower 'Zumanjaro'.. one part of the ride still stands.

 The cross over section which ran under El Toro during a drop hasn't been removed and is still in place. Honestly, I haven't a clue why this piece also wasn't removed during the demolition but while sad, it's nice to see that Rolling Thunder still has some presence in the park. Even if that's only a small part which may be a thorn in the parks side.

Kentucky Kingdom- POV of Lightning Run

Chance Rides posts POV of Lightning Run Coaster at Kentucky Kingdom.


  Chance Rides has posted up a new POV. One of the newest roller coaster to come to Kentucky Kingdom. Opening in just 9 days after many years closed, Kentucky Kingdom has added in Lightning Run as part of their multiple year plan to rebuild the park which was left devastated by Six Flags.

 While it may not be a record breaking, it looks like a pretty great coaster! It's also nice to see a park re-open after so many issues.

Six Flags Great Adventure- Zumanjaro Delays Kingda Ka Opening

Zumanjaro Delays Kingda Ka Opening at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Image from Great Adventure Online

 In not overly surprising news, it seems that the construction on Zumanjaro, the newest drop ride which it attached to Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, has also delayed the opening of the roller coaster this season.

 Originally these signs said the coaster wouldn't open until Memorial Day Weekend. The signs have changed, now stating the coaster won't open until "late spring". Which is a problem with a coaster that is already plagued with delays and closures to begin with (mostly to due wind).

 "Late Spring" will likely delay the opening of the ride another month, giving the park more time to complete the project which up until last month was deemed to be 'on time' construction wise.

 More info when we hear it!

Universal Unveils More "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts" Details!

Universal Studios Orlando reviled more information about the cornerstone attraction for the Diagon Alley expansion this morning, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, this morning.

The combination roller coaster/dark ride, will take visitors into the famed goblin bank as part of a tour, led by Bill Weasley, and then having to escape with Harry, Hermoine and Ron as their tour is a bit derailed.

While not completely a roller coaster, the 60ft drop and fast moving sections have warranted a 46" ride height requirement, which makes a little more friendly than the 48" that is Forbidden Journey. Riders will board cars that seat 12, much like Revenge of the Mummy, before they're taken throughout the twisting labyrinth beneath the famed bank. Featuring 360 degree screens, cutting edge 3-D animations, and a mix of live special effects such as smoke and fire, the ride seeks to immerse riders in a way like they've never been before.

From the very start riders will enter the full Gringotts lobby and then boarding the ride vehicles for a tour of the vaults and caverns beneath. All the while, Harry, Hermoine and Ron have been sneaking inside the bank to retrieve a Horcrux to aid in their battle with the dark lord, Voldemort. And of course, things go terribly wrong on the tour and riders find themselves noticed by Bellatrix. Setting off a wild journey culminating in a battle with Voldemort himself.

Here's a look behind the scenes of the ride that showcases a bit more of the details and of course, we have pictures, lots and lots of pictures of the goblins, sets and other things too!


And now for the pictures!

Canada's Wonderland- New Water Slide? It's been found!

Photo Thanks to Aaron Farberman

 Canada's Wonderland- New Water Slide? It's been found!

 Well Folks,
Since the winter many of us heard about Canada's Wonderland getting a new water slide. One that might possibly have been from the failed "Soak City".  We reported on people spotting parts of what looked like a water slide back in November (Read the first report here!).

 However, Today on Facebook Aaron sent me a message. This new waterslide has been spotted in the wild now that the park is open to guests. Found lurking in many pieces behind the "Canadian Mine Buster" roller coaster, near the waterpark.

 Still no word on when constitutions of this slide will begin nor when we can expect to see vertical progress. Also nothing yet about the placement of the slide of possible names.

Disney World- "Eat with the Beat" Food and Wine Concerts

 Well Folks,
It's that time of the year again, when preparations for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival announcements begin!

 While this is one of our favorite events to happen at Disney World over the year, it also happens to be one of the largest and most popular. Drawing in hundreds of thousands, between the established pavilions, the 'country' stands and the concerts, Food and Wine Festival has a winning combination.

 Disney has announced the "Eat with the Beat" concert series artists, which is another one of the large draws to the Food and Wine Festival. Needless to say, we've got the complete list for all your possible planning needs!