Brody Rose, also known as the Coaster Doodler, takes photos and advertisements found in your everyday newspaper or magazine and turns them into… coaster doodles. But these aren’t simple drawings, as seen below, many of these “doodles” are intricate sketches...
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New Theme Park Design Class
The idea of a class dedicated solely to theme park design would interest most coaster enthusiasts. Motivarti, an organization based in Los Angeles, which provides classes, lectures, and workshops for people in the entertainment industry, is offering a Themed Environment Design class. The...
Continue reading...Windseeker for Carowinds in 2012
The 5th park in the Cedar Fair family to receive a Windseeker ride is Carowinds! The park announced today the addition of the 301-foot attraction: “WindSeeker will send riders soaring 301 feet above the park at over 30 miles per...
Continue reading...Poll: Where would you rather see SFMM’s Deja Vu?
Multiple sources are reporting that Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Deja Vu is leaving and heading across the country to Six Flags New England. At the surface, this doesn’t sound like the worst idea. However, seeing that the Giant Inverted Boomerang will...
Continue reading...Mach Tower opens… finally.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg posted the following photo on their Facebook today with the caption: “Hold onto your Lederhosen, fans. We are excited to announce that Mach Tower is officially opened today.” We’re glad to see that after months of delays,...
Continue reading...Canada’s Wonderland announces Leviathan for 2012
Leviathan, B&M’s first giga coaster, was announced today by Canada’s Wonderland, to debut in 2012. “In 2012, Canada’s Wonderland will unveil one of the biggest and tallest roller coasters in the world: Leviathan. When the Park opens in May 2012,...
Continue reading...Alabama Adventure and Clementon Park up for sale?
Adrenaline Family Entertainment, the company that manages both Clementon Park & Splash World in Clementon, New Jersey, and Alabama Adventure Water & Theme Park in Birmingham, Alabama, is reportedly considering selling the two parks. The company manages operations of...
Continue reading...September 1 is a big day for Six Flags
Six Flags has hinted through the company’s blog that September 1, 2011 will likely be the day for announcements regarding new-for-2012 attractions. Read for yourself: “And the only thing more exciting than the past 50 years? Looking forward to the...
Continue reading...Iron Wolf leaving Six Flags Great America
Six Flags today posted the following message on their Facebook page: “After a long 21 year history at the park, we will be removing Iron Wolf. Make sure to get your last rides in – Iron Wolf’s Last Stand is...
Continue reading...Poll: What Six Flags park needs a coaster?
There has been a significant amount of talk lately about which Six Flags parks will receive coasters (new or used) in 2012. My question to you is: what Six Flags U.S. park do you think is most deserving of a...
Continue reading...2011 Photo Contest Results
The results are in for the 2011 Coaster101 Photo Contest! See below for this year’s winners and honorable mentions: Original Category First Place, Brian B. Honorable Mention, Donald W. Edited Category First Place, Steven B. Honorable Mention, Brian B. Humor Category...
Continue reading...Theme park coming to Poland in 2014
Poland will finally receive a reputable theme park in 2014 by the name of Adventure World Warsaw, to be located outside the city of Warsaw. The resort will include the theme park, a waterpark, two hotels, and an entertainment area. Read more...
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