The wait is finally over as Busch Gardens Tampa announces “Cheetah Hunt” for the 2011 season! Read more below: Wednesday, Oct. 13 ( Tampa , FL ) – For more than five decades, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has found inspiration...
Continue reading...Halloweekends at Cedar Point 2010
Coaster101 took advantage of the fabulous weather on Sunday to visit Halloweekends at Cedar Point! This was my first time back for Halloweekends since 2005. We did two of the haunted houses and walked through four of the outdoor walk...
Continue reading...Texas Giant teaser video
Six Flags over Texas recently released the following teaser video promoting the reopening of Texas Giant, which will reopen as a steel/wooden hybrid coaster in 2011. The turns and drops on this ride look insane! Is it 2011 yet?
Continue reading...Pony Express incident at Knott’s Berry Farm
Luckily no one was injured in this accident on Pony Express at Knott’s Berry Farm. We wish all those injured on the ride a speedy recovery. “Ten people were injured in a roller-coaster accident in Southern California. The accident occurred...
Continue reading...Sky Screamer for Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in 2011
These Star Flyer style attractions are popping up all over the country this year! Today Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced they would receive their own next year: “Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Announces New Attraction For 2011 SKYSCREAMER Will Take Thrills...
Continue reading...New Texas Giant trains
Six Flags over Texas released photos of the front car of one of the new Texas Giant trains on their Facebook page: The car is an obvious “Throwback to the 1961 Cadillac!” and features a prominent set of horns on...
Continue reading...Interview with Scott Lukas, author of Theme Park
Welcome to another Coaster101 special feature. Earlier this year, I read and reviewed an excellent book called Theme Park. After reading the book, I wanted to learn more so I thought why not go straight to the source? I’d like...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens 2011 Announcement Set
The wait is almost over! “Wednesday, Oct. 6 (Tampa, FL) – Next week, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Discovery Cove in Orlando will both announce major new attractions coming to the parks in 2011. But this message will be shared...
Continue reading...Help rebuild the Starliner in Panama City
The Pepsi Refresh project is supporting another effort to rebuild a classic wooden rollercoaster. This time it’s the Starliner which was originally built in Panama City at the Miracle Strip Amusement Park. The coaster was moved to Cypress Gardens and...
Continue reading...Guess the Coaster: It’s had a change of hands
Since no one was able to guess last week’s mystery coaster (it was Georgia Scorcher at Six Flags over Georgia), I’ll make this week’s a little easier: Good luck!
Continue reading...S&S Worldwide, Inc. Announces Ownership Changes
S&S Worldwide, the makers of the popular “space shot” and “Screamin’ Swings” rides, recently announced a change in ownership: “LOGAN, UT – September 30, 2010 – S&S Worldwide, Inc. is pleased to announce that its largest shareholder, Larsen MacColl Partners LP, has...
Continue reading...Zippin Pippin vertical construction begins
The Zippin Pippin is coming to life once again! The roller coaster is being “reincarnated” at Bay Beach in Wisconsin using all new materials, but keeping the original layout. Click here to see more construction pictures.
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