John Stevenson, Author at Coaster101

The Big Mike Road Show – Episode 1

Already a hit on Theme Park Review, Coaster101 is proud to partner up with Big Mike Productions to bring you a new coaster-related web series, the Big Mike Road Show! Who is Big Mike? Big Mike is a world-famous coaster...

Apr 12, 2011 by John Stevenson Videos 0

Street View: Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah Boardwalk, developed by Landry’s Restaurants, opened in 2001 overlooking Galveston Bay. In 2007, the park opened Boardwalk Bullet, a compact Gravity Group wooden coaster. The entertainment destination survived the damaging effects of Hurricane Ike in 2008 and has come back...

Apr 9, 2011 by John Stevenson Features 1

Shanghai Disney Resort breaks ground

Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts recently revealed on the Disney Parks Blog that he and Bob Iger are to soon break ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort, of which Shanghai Disneyland will be the centerpiece: Disney...

Apr 7, 2011 by John Stevenson News 0

Kentucky Kingdom’s future up in the air

Ed Hart’s request for $20 million in bonds to revive the former Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom amusement park was rejected by Louisville. It’s sad to see this plan not pan out, as Ed Hart has clearly dedicated a large amount...

Apr 6, 2011 by John Stevenson News 0

i305 opens with changes

This past weekend Kings Dominion opened for the season and park guests were treated to a slightly modified Intimidator305. The coaster’s first turn immediately following the 305-foot drop was modified to relieve some of the intense forces that required brakes...

Apr 6, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Scream Zone construction photos

Scream Zone, Coney Island’s newest amusement park, is only a few weeks away from opening, and there is still heavy construction going on in the area: The Steeplechase cars are on site, but have been kept under protective tarps. Some...

Apr 3, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 2

Spanish Paramount Theme Park coming in 2015

A Paramount Pictures-branded theme park is only a few years away according to the below press release: “In an official function on Friday 25 March, the masterplan for the first Paramount Pictures-branded Theme Park in Europe was unveiled. Attended by...

Mar 31, 2011 by John Stevenson News 1

Tony Hawk’s Big Spin recreated with RCT3

I’ve posted before about my imaginary Six Flags South Carolina park made with Rollercoaster Tycoon 3. Well, the latest addition to the park is a close replica of the Tony Hawk’s Big Spin (now simply “Big Spin”) found at both...

Mar 30, 2011 by John Stevenson Videos 2

Zippin Pippin track is complete

After several months of construction in blizzard-like conditions, Bay Beach Amusement Park has finally finished work on the new Zippin Pippin. The park posted the following photos of the nearly-finished coaster on their Facebook. Other than a few minor things, it looks...

Mar 29, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Attraction Awards 2011: Results

The time is here to reveal the winners of the 2011 Attraction Awards. We had a great response during both the nomination and voting periods. Thank you to everyone who participated. And without further ado, below are the results: Most Anticipated...

Mar 28, 2011 by John Stevenson Features 0

Street View: Inside Alton Towers, Part II

Last week we took you inside Alton Towers via Google’s Street View. But it’s impossible to capture the entire park in one day, so below you will find Part II of our virtual adventure across the pond to Alton Towers....

Mar 27, 2011 by John Stevenson Features 0

Dare Devil Dive construction

Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags over Georgia is progressing very quickly as of late, as shown by the following photos posted on the park’s Facebook page. The ride’s inversions are quickly taking shape. Some of the ride’s themeing can...

Mar 24, 2011 by John Stevenson Photos 0