Halloween Haunt 2012 details and wooden coaster announcement date

CGA has confirmed that Carnevil, Toy Factory, Cornstalkers, Slaughterhouse, Werewolf's Canyon and Black Widow's Cavern will make a return for Halloween Haunt 2012.

A new, yet-to-be-revealed maze will be set up behind the former Invertigo location. Rumor has it that the maze will be called "Massacre Manor," according to Screamscape.

No word yet on Club Blood's fate, although it seems likely it won't make a return due to the clearing of it's former area for the 2013 wooden coaster.

Speaking of the coaster, Screamscape mentioned that an official announcement will be made around Aug. 29.

Land clearing for new maze behind the former Invertigo site. Via Facebook.

Wood coaster construction continues

Although not officially announced (yet), CGA's wooden coaster project is starting to make some significant strides. Wood has arrived in the parking lot, and the cement foundation is being poured. From the park's Facebook:

Land clearing for new coaster has begun

CGA posted this picture on their Facebook, showing off the land clearing as they prepare for the new wooden coaster.

Via Facebook

City approves plans for 2013 coaster

Santa Clara's architectural committee recently approved the revised plans for the 2013 GCI wooden coaster. But once again, Prudential, because they have nothing better to do, is complaining, appealing the city's decision.

2012 off-season addition/improvement list

The following is a list of new additions/improvements to CGA over the 2012 off-season. Keep an eye out for these on opening day:

Improvements

Via Facebook.

• New paint jobs for Demon, Flight Deck and Columbia.
• Redone boardwalk area in front of Logger's Run.
• Retracked areas of Grizzly. 

Additions

• Fast Lane queue system for 11 rides and two shows.
• Wheelchair elevators for Vortex and Logger's Run.
• New staircase for Grizzly.
• Four new shows.

Almost official: GCI woodie in 2013

CGA is reportedly dusting off the old plans for the GCI woodie. The park has applied for architectural reviews for a "wood coaster ride" on the city's permit website.

Screamscape is also confirming that the coaster will indeed open in 2013.

More good news: The new paint jobs for Demon, Flight Deck, and now Columbia are going well. Check out the pictures on CGA's Facebook.

Flight Deck and Demon off-season paint jobs

CGA is currently giving Flight Deck and Demon a (much needed) new coat of paint. Check out the images on CGA's Facebook.

Primer is being applied to Demon. Via CGA's Facebook.