Unveiled yesterday, the proposed Libertyland USA theme park would anchor a sprawling resort in South Dakota alongside a retail/dining center, special event facility, resort hotel, RV campground and resort as well as a residential village. Storyland Studios, an experiential design...
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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...
Continue reading...Maurer Unveils New Spike Waterfight
German ride company Maurer will be unveiling the latest version of their Spike Powered coasters at IAAPA this week: The Spike Waterfight. With previous models on cruise ships and designed for racing, the new ride will combine a Spike Coaster...
Continue reading...Extreme Engineering Announcing New “Ollie-Loop” Attraction at IAAPA Expo
Long known for their Cloud Coasters and Climbing Walls, Extreme Engineering will be debuting an all-new attraction at next week’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida – the Ollie-Loop, along with showcasing two unique ride vehicles for the company’s Cloud Coaster line...
Continue reading...2024 Coaster101 Calendars Now On Sale, 100% of Net Proceeds Benefit Give Kids The World!
Now that Halloween is over, it’s unofficially officially the Holiday Season, which means 2024 will be here before you know it. You need a way to keep track of dates! We know the best possible way! – A 2024 Coaster101...
Continue reading...VISACOASTERS Launches New Website & New Coaster Concepts
Earlier this year, Italian amusement ride manufacturer, SBF Visa Group launched their new coaster-focused division called VISACOASTERS. Even more recently the new division launched its website filled with new details and coaster models. SBF Visa is known for its large...
Continue reading...Six Flags and Cedar Fair Merging in $8 Billion Deal
Six Flags and Cedar Fair announced today plans to merge in a $8 billion deal that will result in a unified chain of 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across North America. The combined company will...
Continue reading...Santa’s Village Unveils New Midnight Flyer Details
In June, Santa’s Village in Jefferson, New Hampshire announced that they would be adding Midnight Flyer, a new family roller coaster from Vekoma coming in 2024. This coaster was described to be slightly faster and taller compared to Rudy’s Rapid...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Looking for Coaster Writers and Content Creators
The roller coaster and amusement industry is more exciting and dynamic than ever with awe-inspiring and record-breaking coasters and attractions rising around the globe. To keep up with this growth, we’re in search of talented and motivated writers and other...
Continue reading...Thorpe Park Adding Hyperia, U.K.’s Tallest, Fastest Roller Coaster, in 2024
We officially have a name for the mysterious “Project Exodus” at Thorpe Park, and it’s going to be a record breaker in the United Kingdom. Today the park announced Hyperia, a brand new roller coaster that when it opens, will...
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