The following video of Gardaland’s Raptor coaster testing was recently uploaded to YouTube and I can say that I’m even more excited about this prototype coaster than I was before. The head and leg chopping effect that riders will be...
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What are Dollywood’s plans for 2012?
Dollywood is taking the first steps in the process of having its 2012 plans approved by the city of Pigeon Forge, and many are speculating that those plans include a rollercoaster. Three buildings will be relocated in preparation of the addition. The...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2011: Vote
The time to vote for the 2011 Attraction Awards is here! Below you will find six categories where you will be able to vote for whichever coaster or park you feel is most deserving of the respective award. The polls...
Continue reading...Cheetah Hunt construction update
Cheetah Hunt’s track work is now complete, and below you will find some photos from the days leading up to the completion of the long track-construction process. The ride’s iconic figure-8 tower element looms over the pathway below. This adds...
Continue reading...Street View: Inside Alton Towers, Part I
Google Street View is a great tool. Within the past few years, the panoramic views have gone beyond just streets. Google Street View now allows you to see inside many landmarks, including a select number of theme parks. We have chosen Alton Towers, one of the...
Continue reading...Krake Testing Video
We informed you last week that Krake at Heide Park had begun testing. Thanks to the website NDR.de, we now have video of that testing. Click here to watch the video or click on the picture above. The miniature trains...
Continue reading...Dare Devil Dive vertical construction
Vertical construction of Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags over Georgia has begun and the park is documenting the progress on its Facebook page. Crews assemble the bottom portion of the coaster’s first drop. Yellow support beams wait on the...
Continue reading...Tokyo Disneyland closed for 10 days following earthquake
With the magnitude of this recent devastating earthquake in Japan, I think it’s miraculous that the Tokyo Disneyland Resort will only be closed a mere 10 days. From the Forbes website: “Oriental Land Co. closed Chiba-based Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo...
Continue reading...Heide-Park’s Krake begins testing
Heide-Park posted the following picture of their new B&M dive machine coaster, Krake, testing. With the trackwork complete and testing begun, the opening date cannot be too far away. I love miniature B&M’s, so I can’t wait to hear the...
Continue reading...Dollywood’s Barnstormer website takes flight
Dollywood unveiled a new website showcasing their newest thrill ride, Barnstormer, which is scheduled to open this month. The ride is situated in the new “Owens Farm” area, which is a nod to Dolly Parton’s own Smoky Mountain upbringings. The...
Continue reading...Six Flags Discovery Kingdom celebrates 25 years
While Six Flags as a whole is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will celebrate its 25th season in Vallejo, California when it opens on March 19. Originally opening in 1986 as Marine World Africa USA, the...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2011: Nominations
It’s time once again for Coaster101’s annual Attraction Awards! This is an informal event we hold each year where we allow our readers to nominate and vote for their favorite park, coaster, etc. in a number of various categories. This...
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