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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Street View: Worlds of Fun
Up next in our “Street View” series is Worlds of Fun, which located in Kansas City, Missouri. The park boasts seven rollercoasters and features a neighboring waterpark, aptly named Oceans of Fun. Exiting off the east loop of I-435 at exit 54,...
Continue reading...Interview with Wild Waves’ Jeff Stock
We recently had the opportunity to ask Wild Waves’ new manager, Jeff Stock. But Jeff is not new to the Washington state theme park. Read the interview to learn more about his interesting story: Can you briefly explain how you...
Continue reading...New theme park for Tennessee?
The Tennessean recently reported that a Las Vegas company is plannning to open a themepark, Festival Tennessee, outside of Nashville in Spring Hill, Tennessee: “SPRING HILL — Las Vegas-based Big International Group of Entertainment Inc. announced plans this afternoon to build...
Continue reading...Cheetah Hunt trains arrive and more
Busch Gardens Tampa has given us an array of Cheetah Hunt updates recently. The park posted a video of the sleek new trains arriving at the park: The park also posted some photos of the trains: I wonder what brand...
Continue reading...Is California’s Great America’s future in jeopardy?
This park can’t win for losing. After losing three coasters in the past decade (Invertigo, Stealth, and Greezed Lightnin’), the park’s future does not bright. Dick Kinzel, the soon-to-be-former Cedar Fair CEO stated in an article that Cedar Fair is...
Continue reading...Street View: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
One of my favorite parts of going to a park is seeing the park’s skyline of towering coasters slowly come into sight. As a child I would peak over the seats in front of me trying to be the first...
Continue reading...The reviews are in: Escape from Krypton
Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain isn’t scheduled to reopen until March 19, but a select number of lucky individuals have already ridden the recently-modified coaster. Brady MacDonald of the Los Angeles Times got the chance to...
Continue reading...Kings Island plans for the future
I love following parks on Facebook. They always seem to post the most interesting things during the offseason. Kings Island is no exception. The park recently posted the following photos of some important-looking people surrounding some sort of white blueprint...
Continue reading...Reserve a ride from home? Disney thinks so.
In a recent investor conference, Disney’s Tom Staggs (Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts) recently revealed some interesting long-term plans for improving guest experience at Disney parks. Among many new ideas for improving the overall guest experience at Disney parks...
Continue reading...Shanghai Disneyland Concept Art
I can never pass on conceptual drawings, no matter how vague they may be! Screamscape recently posted a shot of what is believed to be concept art for Shanghai Disneyland which is believed to open in 2015. The resort is...
Continue reading...Buzzsaw Falls Concept Art and Construction
Alabama Adventure recently posted some concept art, as well as some construction photos, of their new shoot-the-chutes ride, Buzzsaw Falls, which is scheduled to open in the spring. The ride looks like it will be beautifully landscaped. Although vertical construction has not yet...
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