If you’re in search of a holiday gift ideas for coaster enthusiasts this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been publishing our annual gift guide since 2011, and our 2023 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide features a diverse selection...
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Coaster101 Turns 18 Prize Pack Giveaway
Happy birthday to us! Coaster101 turns 18 years old today, and to celebrate, we’re giving away Coaster101 Prize Packs. Keep reading to learn how to enter to win. Coaster101 Over the Years As you can imagine (and see below), the...
Continue reading...Giveaway: Cedar Fair Offering a Fun Box of Mystery Gifts
If you like surprises and coaster-related merchandise, then “The Fun Box” from Cedar Fair was made for you. Cedar Fair announced this week the “First Drop Edition” of its new curated mystery box of never-before-scene “wearables, collectibles, treats and more”...
Continue reading...Why Every Theme Park Operator MUST Read Absolute Efficiency by Neil Wilson
One of the biggest factors that can make or break a theme park visit is the length of the queues. Nobody likes queues, not even the theme park operators. But how can a theme park reduce queue times without breaking...
Continue reading...Book Review + Giveaway: The Independent WDW Encyclopedia – Magic Kingdom
The Independent Walt Disney World Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Magic Kingdom by Kevin Yee and George Taylor is an extensive, all-encompassing listing of attractions, restaurants, shops and other points of interest in the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World....
Continue reading...Giveaway and Interview: “Making Thorpe Park” Author Chris Atkinson
Making Thorpe Park: The Complete Unofficial Story of the Theme Park dives into the history of one of the UK’s largest and most popular theme parks. Written by lifelong Thorpe Park fan Chris Atkinson, the book explores the humble beginnings...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast, Episode 31: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando with Seth Kubersky
For the next few weeks, we’re going to focus on interviews of people, both in and out of the industry, with the key linking factor that they have great stories to tell! We’re back this week with another fantastic interview...
Continue reading...Book Review + Giveaway: The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World
In the recently released 3rd edition of The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World, penned by Susan Veness, you’ll find more than 600 secrets and fascinating tidbits about Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. In this new...
Continue reading...Giveaway: National Roller Coaster Day 2020
Happy National Roller Coaster Day! While this has been a different year for coaster rides and theme park visits, we won’t let that dampen our roller coaster celebration. Keep reading to see how you can enter to win some Coaster101...
Continue reading...Book Review + Giveaway: Imagineering an American Dreamscape
The concept of a theme park — although popularized by Walt Disney — extends far beyond the boundaries of Mickey Mouse and big-shot movie studios. Imagineering an American Dreamscape: Genesis, Evolution, and Redemption of the Regional Theme Park, by Barry...
Continue reading...15 to 15: Our 15 Most-Read Posts of All Time
Welcome to the second-to-last installment of our “15 to 15” series, where we’re looking back on our first 15 years online. We’re nearing the end, and today we’re sharing our top-15 posts of all time (or at least since we...
Continue reading...15 to 15: 15 Roller Coasters We Haven’t Ridden…Yet.
A coaster count in the mid-to-high hundreds is a staple for many coaster enthusiasts. While many members of the Coaster101 team have respectable coaster counts (I’m presently sitting at 240 and waiting for parks to reopen), there are hundreds of...
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