Orlando United Tournament of Champions

I like coasters. I also like anything to do with tournament brackets. The link below combines the best of both worlds through a unique tournament designed to compare the top thrill rides (not just coasters) in Orlando, Florida....ie. the Theme Park Capitol of the World. Please register and log in to vote on your favorites. The registration process is very simple and they do not slam you with spam. The message boards offer some great discussion forums and the site itself seems to be growing rapidly. The match-ups only last for 2-3 days so the tourney moves quickly. Currently, the world's first Dive Coaster (Shiekra) is battling one of the top themed dark rides ever (Hollywood Tower of Terror). Register and vote as soon as possible. http://orlandounited.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=68

Kings Dominion Announces Intimidator-305

Ok I admit it.....I'm excited. I have ridden over 400 roller coasters in the last 3 years and it really takes a good bit to get me excited. Ok, maybe not......but this time I'm REALLY excited. The fact the second Giga Coaster in the U.S is being built a mere 9 hours from my house makes me feel very warm and fuzzy......and excited.

In all seriousness, this is going to be a great ride. The 300 foot drop on Millennium Force is my favorite element on any roller coaster I have ever ridden and this will be virtually identical. I am not happy with the restraints, but this coaster still seems to be a combination of Millennium Force and

Maverick which will make it a superb ride. While a majority of the coaster community seems disappointed that this ride did not top the record breaking stats they were hoping for, I think that Cedar Fair has designed another winner which will make Kings Dominion a destination park. I know one thing....I will be there next summer to find out for myself what this thing can do.