What has a bark but doesn’t bite? What drinks but not from a glass? What do you see at nearly every amusement park yet never discuss unless they’re missing? Why, the answer is trees, of course! We know we’re going...
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Behind the Scenes of NewJerseyCoasters’ Clementon Park Documentary
Get ready to reel in excitement as we dive into an interview with Jason, the creator of NewJerseyCoasters, a media company that produces marketing materials for amusement parks. Jason recently released a documentary about Clementon Park, a historic amusement park...
Continue reading...Fun Spot’s Mine Blower to get RMC re-track?
In a surprise discovery today, it looks as if Fun Spot Kissimmee’s Mine Blower wood coaster is about to undergo a large transformation. As first reported by CoasterDaveYT and later by Midway Mayhem, it appears that Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC)...
Continue reading...Updated List of New Roller Coasters Opening in 2024
It’s never too early to start looking ahead at what the future will bring. Yes, most of the new for 2023 roller coasters haven’t even opened yet but we’re already anticipating several major new roller coasters for 2024. Like we...
Continue reading...Creating Coaster Content with National Coasters
Looking for a daily dose of weird and obscure roller coasters? Then National Coasters is who you want to be following. In this interview, creator Jesiah Olson takes us on his journey from growing up in California exploring theme parks...
Continue reading...Recapping OSU’s SITE 2023 Student-led Conference
THE Ohio State University’s Theme Park Engineering Group (TPEG) began hosting their own conference for students interested in the themed entertainment and attractions industry in 2019. Students in Themed Entertainment (SITE) has since grown, hosting a peak of 98 students...
Continue reading...Murder at the Amusement Park: Body on the Boardwalk Review
While the 2023 amusement park season is right around the corner, it’s still the off-season here in central Ohio. I was looking for something different to help me through my winter withdrawal when I stumbled upon this immersive murder mystery...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Kids Say The Darndest Things About LEGOLAND Florida
This week’s bonus episode of the Coaster101 Podcast is hosted by returning guests Nora (5) and Henry (9). After giving their thoughts on LEGOLAND New York back in October 2021, my children join me on the show for a third...
Continue reading...Dolly Parton Unveils BIG Plans for Dollywood’s 2023 Season and Beyond
During yesterday’s annual Season Passholder and Media Preview Day, Dolly Parton unveiled several pieces of information that Dollywood fans have been longing to hear for quite some time. During the event, Parton announced opening months for Big Bear Mountain and...
Continue reading...Peppa Pig Theme Park in 1 Hour (or less)
Can we do everything at Peppa Pig Theme Park in less than one hour? And will five-year-old Nora ride Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster? Keep reading to find out or watch the video below if you prefer. Located adjacent to Legoland...
Continue reading...Race to 300 Coasters: Fun Spot Credit Run
It’s a race to ride 300 roller coasters. We’re having an unofficial, just for fun competition to see who the first member of the Coaster101 team will be to ride 300 different roller coasters. This contest has driven some of...
Continue reading...Chasing Your Dreams in Themed Entertainment? SITE OSU 2023 Registration is Here
The Ohio State Theme Park Engineering Group is back with SITE OSU – their student-led conference for the themed entertainment and amusement industry. This two-day event is designed for all you university students out there who dream of a career...
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