Category: Roller coaster and amusement park miscellany
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INTERVIEW: Surviving the Ride with Dave Cobb
“As Principal, Creative Development, Dave guides project development from concept through all the phases of design with a focus on story and guest experience. From theme parks, rides, and attractions to museums, retail, and resorts, Dave has collaborated on numerous entertainment projects all over the world, constantly looking for new ways to integrate technology, interactivity,…
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UNDERTOW On-ride POV is now posted!
We just filmed the first-ever mounted POV on the new Undertow at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on 1/18/2014. Check out video of the awesome ride below. An official grand opening of the coaster is expected in the spring of 2014. Built by Maurer Söhne to replace the aging HURRICANE that operated from 1992-2012. Prior…
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Straw carnival fare
On a recent Saturday, we had a delicious brunch in the Hayes Valley of San Francisco at a restaurant called Straw. It’s on Octavia Street and conveniently located in a neighborhood where we could actually find parking. Just look for the sign in front with a carny in front of a knock-down cat game. The…
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Roller coaster photo op in Santa Rosa
While visiting the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, we found this Lucy statue outside of the Administration office, inside the front gate. She is in a roller coaster car on a steel track and her face is flushed. For directions to the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, click on the photo above. — Emi Pearce —…