CoasterForce has given us one of the best (and longest) inside looks at how roller coaster track is manufactured. Most roller coaster manufacturers are very secretive about how they bend their steel pipes into twisting track segments. Rocky Mountain Construction...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Parks Plan New Coasters, Rides, Shows
During Monday’s SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) Investor and Analyst Day, SeaWorld officials provided a road map and strategic plan outlining the company’s partnerships and initiatives for the coming years. During the event, SeaWorld officials also provided details about additional...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday #211
We’re back for the 11th installment of our Mystery Coaster Monday series, our weekly guess-that-coaster game. How to Play To enter, simply post your guess below in the comment section. You can also tweet us:@Coaster101 or on the post on our Facebook...
Continue reading...Lightning Rod Rises at Dollywood
More than three months have passed since Dollywood announced the record-and-ground-breaking Lightning Rod wooden coaster. While at the park over the weekend, I stopped by the construction site. So how does it look? It looks great! But spoiler alert: aside...
Continue reading...Storm Chaser Construction at Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Kingdom’s Rocky Mountain Construction “Storm Chaser” hybrid coaster continues to grow as it approaches its 2016 debut. While not much more track has been installed since our last update, the support structure is beginning to take a more defined...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Details on Ghost Town 75th Anniversary and GhostRider Refurbishment
Knott’s Berry Farm announced today the details of the GhostRider refurbishment and the Ghost Town 75th anniversary celebration that they first hinted at back in August. The main highlights of the 75th anniversary are the restoration of the seventeen year old...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: What software do roller coaster engineers use?
Modern roller coasters are designed using the latest in computer technology. What used to be done with paper, pencil, and drawing boards is nowadays done on a computer. The universal tool for the engineer is Computer Aided Design (CAD) software....
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday #210
Welcome to the tenth edition of our Mystery Coaster Monday series! How to Play To enter, simply post your guess below in the comment section. You can also tweet us:@Coaster101 or on the post on our Facebook page. Mystery Coaster Monday #210...
Continue reading...Motiongate Dubai Previews New Rides
Officials have announced details of two attractions that will open with the under-construction Motiongate Dubai when it debuts next year. Zombieland Zombieland Blast Off, inspired by the Zombieland film, will feature a 18-story free-fall tower set in the theme park’s...
Continue reading...Trip Report: Lake Winnepesaukah at Halloween
Happy Halloween from Coaster101! During the month of October, Lake Winnepesaukah (or Lake Winnie), nestled in the Georgia outskirts of Chattanooga, Tennessee, transforms into Lake WinnepeSPOOKah. This was my first time visiting the small lakeside amusement park, and I was impressed with the...
Continue reading...Wildcat to be Demolished at Celebration City
After sitting dormant for six years, the Wildcat roller coaster at former Celebration City is set to be demolished. The process will take several months and will start immediately. Celebration City is owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, the same company...
Continue reading...Jimmy Fallon ride to replace Twister at Universal Orlando
Last night the “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon announced on his show that Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon will open at Universal Studios Orlando in 2017, replacing the tired Twister attraction. Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon...
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