All this week, we’re been posting a new graphic, both here and on all our social media channels, that features a milestone moment in Arrow’s history.
Today’s post is of Ron Toomer, Arrow’s first engineer and the man behind some of the most iconic steel coasters ever built. While the company may be best remembered for their rides – remember that without the people behind them, they would have most certainly never have existed.

Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE with the amusement park fans in your life – and don’t forget that “The Legacy of Arrow Development” premieres THIS SATURDAY at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. Tickets are still available here: bit.ly/ArrowTixSJ
See you there tomorrow evening!
January 22, 2016 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Legacy of Arrow Development, Television Production, Theme Parks | Tags: #LegacyofArrow, #RideWithACE, 4th dimension, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, amusement park review, arrow, arrow dynamics, coaster, corkscrew, disney parks, disneyland, El Aserradero, film premiere, flume, great american thrills, Knott's, Knott's Berry Farm, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, log flume, lost parks, magic mountain, Montgomery Theater, roller coaster, ron toomer, san jose, silicon valley, six flags, six flags magic mountain, six flags over texas, Team San Jose, The Legacy of Arrow Development, theme park, theme park review, things to do, things to do in san jose, X | Comments Off on The Seven Days of Arrow Development – Day 7
All this week, we’re been posting a new graphic, both here and on all our social media channels, that features a milestone moment in Arrow’s history.
Today’s post is of X at Six Flags Magic Mountain – the world’s first 4th Dimension coaster and the last coaster Arrow ever built.
Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE with the amusement park fans in your life – and don’t forget that “The Legacy of Arrow Development” premieres THIS SATURDAY at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. Tickets are still available here: bit.ly/ArrowTixSJ
See you there on Saturday!
January 21, 2016 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Legacy of Arrow Development, Television Production, Theme Parks | Tags: #LegacyofArrow, #RideWithACE, 4th dimension, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, amusement park review, arrow, arrow dynamics, coaster, corkscrew, disney parks, disneyland, El Aserradero, film premiere, flume, great american thrills, Knott's, Knott's Berry Farm, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, log flume, lost parks, magic mountain, Montgomery Theater, roller coaster, san jose, silicon valley, six flags, six flags magic mountain, six flags over texas, Team San Jose, The Legacy of Arrow Development, theme park, theme park review, things to do, things to do in san jose, X | Comments Off on The Seven Days of Arrow Development – Day 6
All this week, we’re going to post a new graphic, both here and on all our social media channels, that features a milestone moment in Arrow Development’s history.
Today’s post is of Magnum XL-200, the world’s first hypercoaster (200+ feet) and a throwback to the out and back wooden coasters of the 1920’s. It’s also considered by many as the moment the “coaster wars” officially began.

Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE with the amusement park fans in your life – and don’t forget that “The Legacy of Arrow Development” premieres THIS SATURDAY at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. Tickets are still available here: bit.ly/ArrowTixSJ
See you there on Saturday!
January 20, 2016 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Legacy of Arrow Development, Theme Parks | Tags: #LegacyofArrow, #RideWithACE, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, amusement park review, arrow, arrow dynamics, corkscrew, disney parks, disneyland, El Aserradero, film premiere, flume, great american thrills, Knott's, Knott's Berry Farm, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, log flume, lost parks, Montgomery Theater, roller coaster, san jose, silicon valley, six flags, six flags over texas, Team San Jose, The Legacy of Arrow Development, theme park, theme park review, things to do, things to do in san jose | Comments Off on The Seven Days of Arrow Development – Day 5
All this week, we’re going to post a new graphic, both here and on all our social media channels, that features a milestone moment in Arrow Development’s history.
Today’s post is of the Corkscrew – the world’s first modern looping roller coaster:

Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE with the amusement park fans in your life – and don’t forget that “The Legacy of Arrow Development” premieres THIS SATURDAY at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. Tickets are still available here: bit.ly/ArrowTixSJ
See you there on Saturday!
January 19, 2016 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Legacy of Arrow Development, Television Production, Theme Parks | Tags: #iHeartCP, #LegacyofArrow, #RideWithACE, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, amusement park review, arrow, arrow dynamics, Cedar Point, corkscrew, disney parks, disneyland, El Aserradero, film premiere, flume, great american thrills, hypercoaster, Knott's, Knott's Berry Farm, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, log flume, lost parks, Magnum XL-200, Montgomery Theater, roller coaster, san jose, silicon valley, six flags, six flags over texas, Team San Jose, The Legacy of Arrow Development, theme park, theme park review, things to do, things to do in san jose | Comments Off on The Seven Days of Arrow Development – Day 4
All this week, we’re going to post a new graphic, both here and on all our social media channels, that features a milestone moment in Arrow Development’s history.
Today’s graphic features El Aserradero – the world’s first log flume. Built only using scale models and slide rules, the flume has become a mainstay of parks around the world!

Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE with the amusement park fans in your life – and don’t forget that “The Legacy of Arrow Development” premieres THIS SATURDAY at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. Tickets are still available here: bit.ly/ArrowTixSJ
See you there on Saturday!
January 18, 2016 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Legacy of Arrow Development, Television Production, Theme Parks | Tags: #LegacyofArrow, #RideWithACE, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, amusement park review, arrow, arrow dynamics, disney parks, disneyland, El Aserradero, film premiere, flume, great american thrills, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, log flume, lost parks, Montgomery Theater, roller coaster, san jose, silicon valley, six flags, six flags over texas, Team San Jose, The Legacy of Arrow Development, theme park, theme park review, things to do, things to do in san jose | Comments Off on The Seven Days of Arrow Development – Day Three
Each day, we’re going to post a new graphic, both here and on all our social media channels, that features a milestone moment in Arrow Development’s history.
Today’s post is of the Matterhorn Bobsleds – the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster. While it many not be the smoothest ride, it set the prescient for 55 years of roller coaster designs!

Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE with the amusement park fans in your life – and don’t forget that “The Legacy of Arrow Development” premieres THIS SATURDAY at the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. Tickets are still available here: bit.ly/ArrowTixSJ
See you there on Saturday!
January 17, 2016 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Legacy of Arrow Development, Television Production, Theme Parks | Tags: #LegacyofArrow, #RideWithACE, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, amusement park review, arrow, arrow dynamics, disney parks, disneyland, film premiere, great american thrills, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, Montgomery Theater, roller coaster, san jose, silicon valley, Team San Jose, The Legacy of Arrow Development, theme park, theme park review, things to do, things to do in san jose | Comments Off on The Seven Days of Arrow Development – Day Two
With the upcoming premiere of our documentary, “The Legacy of Arrow Development” we wanted to do something cool in the final week leading up to it.
Each day, we’re going to post a new graphic, both here and on all our social media channels. It will feature the company’s “A” logo – and an important ride or person related to it.
Today’s post is of the Alum Rock Carousel – Arrow’s first ride and the moment the company shifted forever. 
Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE with the amusement park fans in your life – and don’t forget that “The Legacy of Arrow Development” premieres one week from today in the Montgomery Theater in San Jose. Tickets for the premiere are still available – get yours at: bit.ly/ArrowTixSJ
See you there next Saturday!
January 16, 2016 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Legacy of Arrow Development, Lost Parks, Television Production, Theme Parks | Tags: #LegacyofArrow, #RideWithACE, ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, amusement park review, arrow, arrow dynamics, disney parks, disneyland, film premiere, great american thrills, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, lost parks, Montgomery Theater, roller coaster, san jose, silicon valley, Team San Jose, The Legacy of Arrow Development, theme park, theme park review, things to do, things to do in san jose | Comments Off on The Seven Days of Arrow Development – Day One
It’s the day after Christmas – and you didn’t get what you wanted, did you? That ugly sweater, socks or worse – underwear!
Have no fear – we’ve got you covered…
Give the gift of an experience that they won’t soon forget – a ticket to the world premiere of ACE’s “The Legacy of Arrow Development,” presented by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!

Tickets are just $10, with a $10 upgrade available if you’d like priority seating, reception and Q&A with the filmmakers. You can purchase your tickets here or at the Montgomery Theater Box Office.
We’ll see you in your best suits and dresses on the evening of January 23rd!
December 26, 2015 | Categories: Amusement Parks, Theme Parks | Tags: ACE, american coaster enthusiasts, amusement park, Arrow Development, arrow dynamics, B&M, disneyland, documentary, film, history, kris rowberry, kristopher rowberry, Legacy of Arrow, Mountain View, nicholas laschkewitsch, RMC, robert ingle, roller coaster, san jose, santa cruz beach boardwalk, Team San Jose, theme park, vekoma, video, walt disney world, world premiere | Comments Off on Legacy of Arrow World Premiere in Downtown San Jose