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Review: D23’s Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives

Recently I visited Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry to check out the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit. Presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, the exhibit “celebrates Disney imagination, innovation and entertainment with nearly 300 artifacts, many which have not...

TWINterns: An Interview with Dollywood Interns Evan and Landon Sherwood

Recently Coaster101 traveled to Dollywood, and sat down with summer interns Evan and Landon Sherwood, who are rising seniors at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Evan and Landon took some time out of their busy schedules to talk to...

Small Park Showcase: Family Kingdom – Myrtle Beach, SC

When people think of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, amusement parks aren’t necessarily at the top of their to-do list. Many people think of the mini-golf courses, pancake houses, and generic beach stores on every corner that all advertise “EVERYTHING UNDER...

Jul 14, 2014 by Andrew Stilwell Interviews Trip Reports 0

Coaster101 Photo Contest 2014: Enter Your Photos

We’re well into the 2014 roller coaster season, so it’s time to dust off those cameras for our annual photography contest! This year’s contest includes three categories: original, edited and, new this year, selfie. See below for more information on entry categories...

Jul 7, 2014 by John Stevenson Coaster101 Features Photos 9

5 things we know about Holiday World 2015

It’s no secret Holiday World is building something BIG for 2015. They’ve even gone so far as to make a special website counting down the days until the official announcement that supposedly has been riddled with clues. We’re two-thirds of...

Jul 1, 2014 by Nick Weisenberger Features 3

Coasters-101: How the Hogwarts Express Works

After months of anticipation The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida has finally set an official opening date of July 8th. One of the highlights of the immersive new expansion is the ability to ride the Hogwarts Express...

Jun 25, 2014 by Nick Weisenberger Coasters-101 4

Six Flags Branded Theme Parks to Open in China

Earlier this year, we told you about Six Flags’ plans to expand into Asia with the opening of their Dubai park in 2017. Six Flags has their eyes on expansion again. Six Flags, the world’s largest regional theme park company,...

Jun 24, 2014 by Andrew Stilwell Features News 0

A-Z Coaster of The Week: Zydeco Scream

For our final installment of this round of A-Z Coaster of the Week, we head south to the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans and focus on Zydeco Scream, which has been standing but not operating (SBNO) since Hurricane Katrina forced...

Jun 23, 2014 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Goliath Opening Day Photo Gallery

Yesterday, Six Flags Great America’s triple world-record-breaking wooden roller coaster opened to the public. While I rode Goliath the day prior at the coaster’s media preview, I was really excited to see true park guests’ reactions to Rocky Mountain Construction’s...

Jun 20, 2014 by John Stevenson Features 3

Goliath Review and Media Day Coverage

Murky skies, fat rain drops and a wheel malfunction didn’t dampen the mood at Six Flags Great America as the coaster enthusiast and media masses gathered for a preview of Goliath, the park’s triple world-record-breaking wooden roller coaster. After months of...

Jun 18, 2014 by John Stevenson Photos Reviews 3

Cedar Point from the Lake

Last week, coaster enthusiasts from around the world descended on Cedar Point for CoasterMania 2014. The wonderful event included extra ride time on many of the park’s finest coasters, a buffet lunch, a cruise and more. While the riding, as always,...

Jun 17, 2014 by Kyle Features 0

A-Z Coaster of the Week: X-Flight

This week’s coaster has already had the honor of being an A-Z Coaster of the Week. Before being moved to Kings Island, X-Flight got its start another Ohio park. In 2001, Six Flags Worlds of Adventure opened the Midwest’s first...

Jun 16, 2014 by Kyle Features 1