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!)...
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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...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA Recap-a
Real life has a funny way of getting in the way of podcasts, but after Andrew took a break to plan his wedding and get married, followed by kidney stone removal surgery – the Coaster101 podcast is officially back, and...
Continue reading...Stepping Into Christmas at Carowinds Winterfest 2023
One of my favorite holiday traditions is heading to Carowinds for the park’s annual holiday event – Winterfest. For six of the past seven years (we’ll let you take a guess which year was skipped), Carowinds transforms – not only...
Continue reading...Recapping Day One of the 2023 IAAPA Expo
Every fall, the greater amusement industry descends upon Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center for the annual IAAPA Expo. This premier global event for the attractions industry brings together passionate professionals from around the world to shape the future of creating...
Continue reading...Intamin Reveals Falcon’s Flight Details
Today, during the IAAPA Expo, Intamin released more details for the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster, Falcon’s Flight, which is scheduled to open at Six Flags Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia. According to Intamin, the new “Exa Coaster” will...
Continue reading...Cedar Point & Zamperla Unveil Top Thrill 2 Lead Car at IAAPA Expo
Earlier today, Zamperla and Cedar Point debuted the groundbreaking Lightning train for Top Thrill 2– launching in 2024. Top Thrill 2 – the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster – will be the most innovative roller coaster to utilize Zamperla’s...
Continue reading...Kennywood Announces Potato Patch Bumper Cars for 2024
Worlds are colliding at Kennywood in 2024, as the park’s Gran Prix Bumper Cars will be receiving a new theme and new cars in 2024 — themed to one of the park’s most iconic landmarks – The Potato Patch. “Grab...
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