Tag Archives | 2011

Our Look Back at 2011

As 2012 is right around the corner, the team thought this would be an excellent opportunity to reflect upon our own experiences in 2011. From  …

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Cantilevered Coaster Update

I’ve been modeling a new chassis configuration for the cantilevered roller coaster. Here’s a quick preview video showing the range of motion of the car. …

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Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2011

The holiday shopping season is upon us and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to …

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Six Flags Great America Fright Fest 2011

It has been six years since I last went to Six Flags Great America for Fright Fest. A lot has changed since 2005, so I …

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Cedar Point Halloweekends Photo Trip Report

I finally got around to using the free tickets to Cedar Point that I won from the K’nex Build-off competition. The weather forecast threatened rain …

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Universal Orlando Trip Report July 2011

Coaster101 visited the Universal Orlando Resort from July 5th through the 9th. This was my first time staying onsite at one of Universal’s three hotels. …

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Winter Withdrawal 2011

For those of us living in the Northern, colder climates, the winter can be a long and brutal season. From November to March is a …

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New 2011 Attraction for Kings Island

The T-Rex is out of the bag. The new attraction at Kings Island that will be unveiled Friday is an animated dinosaur walk. Greg Nichols, …

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