Earlier today, we got the first look at the new Princess Tiana animatronic that will be appearing inside the new “Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, scheduled to open later this year. The new animatronic...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: An EPIC (Universe + More) News Update
After we dropped our most recent episode, a good amount of news dropped in the theme park industry, and in true podcast fashion, we’re a few days late in covering said news. Nick and John join Andrew to talk all...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: The SeaWorld Parks Coaster Draft
There’s not a lot of news in the industry this week, which means it’s a perfect time for a good ole-fashioned coaster draft, and this time, we’re taking the coasters SeaWorld Parks – SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Sesame Place. C101...
Continue reading...The “Hidden” Details of Lost Island’s 2024 Tease
After a whirlwind first two years of operation, which saw the park’s annual attendance double from year one to year two, people are wondering what’s next at Iowa’s Lost Island Theme Park. We might now have an answer, or we...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Carowinds’ Hurler is Getting RMC’d – No, Not That Way.
Hurler at Carowinds is getting RMC’d. Pause for gasp. But not quite in the way you’re thinking those letters typically represent, where Rocky Mountain Construction is involved. Instead, Hurler is receiving Routine Maintenance by Carowinds. This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Steve Jackson,...
Continue reading...Are we in the Middle of a Family Coaster Renaissance?
While many coaster enthusiasts long for every new roller coaster built to be more of the tallest, fastest, longest, and “most extreme” creations (and in several cases, they get what they want!), in recent years, a number of more “family...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Seth Kubersky Returns!
In the early days of the podcast, (episode 31, to be exact) author Seth Kubersky joined us to talk about his book – the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, then in its sixth edition. Luckily he’s back (105 episodes later!)...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: New Year, New Coasters For 2024
Our new year’s resolution is to be more consistent with podcasting, and we’re back for 2024, ready to ride every new roller coaster opening this year. Andrew is joined by C101 team members Mike (who makes his first ever podcast...
Continue reading...2023 College Football Bowl Game Theme Park Trips
Last year, I wrote about how, as a college football fan, Bowl Game Season is one of my favorite times of the year. Throughout December and January, football teams from 86 colleges and universities across the country travel to a...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Reimagined Camp Snoopy for 2024
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced a series of improvements coming to the park’s Camp Snoopy area, the place where the iconic PEANUTS™ Gang made its first debut outside the comic strip back when it opened in 1983. Guests at Knott’s...
Continue reading...Rides and Attractions Revealed for Texas’ Peppa Pig Theme Park
Five rides, seven themed playscapes, a water play area and even more oinktastic experiences have been revealed for the Peppa Theme Park in North Texas, now under construction. Following the successful launch of the Peppa Pig Theme Park in Florida...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Tops off 420′ Spike for Top Thrill 2
At Cedar Point, one of the biggest (literally) construction milestones for the upcoming 2024 debut of “Top Thrill 2” was accomplished over the weekend. The coaster’s new 420′ spike has been officially topped off, meaning that the track’s circuit is...
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