We finally wrapped up the 2015 holiday season by heading back to SeaWorld Orlando for their Christmas Celebration. For the 2015 holiday season, we attended SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular (which you can read about here), Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party...
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Holiday Season Recap: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2015
For our third trip to a theme park in the Central Florida area for a holiday-themed event, we headed back to Magic Kingdom in December to attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We previously made a trip to Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s...
Continue reading...Our Favorite Moments from 2015, Part Two
It’s that time of year again — 2015 is coming to a close and 2016 is just around the corner. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. In this two part series, each member of...
Continue reading...Our Favorite Moments from 2015, Part One
It’s that time of year again — 2015 is coming to a close and 2016 is just around the corner. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. In this two-part series, each member of...
Continue reading...Throwback Scavenger Hunt Giveaway 2015
The past year was a great one. Throughout 2015, the Coaster101 team scoured the nation and beyond to bring you can’t-find-anywhere-else content including interviews, reviews, behind-the-scenes tours, insightful technical articles and much more. To celebrate 2015, we’re holding a virtual...
Continue reading...Lagoon’s Cannibal Testing with Riders
The wait is almost over — hopefully. Lagoon’s highly anticipated Cannibal coaster was seen today testing with human riders. Watch the video of some lucky people riding the coaster below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBk1pastoNg As of this posting, Lagoon’s website acknowledges the coaster’s...
Continue reading...A Decade Online, Coaster101 Turns 10
Ten years ago today, I started a small website about roller coasters. I had been pondering the idea of having a website for some time, but didn’t know how to get started. Being only 13 years old at the time, I had...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2015: Results
Drum roll, please — the results for the 2015 Attraction Awards have arrived! We had some very challenging and competitive categories this year. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, and thanks to everyone who nominated and voted! Remember, the Attraction...
Continue reading...Mt. Olympus Adding “Manticore” StarFlyer in 2015
Mount Olympus recently announced “Manticore,” a 140-foot-tall StarFlyer ride, will debut for the 2015 season. Manticore will feature 12 double-seat chairs that offer beautiful views of the theme and water park as they swing around the 14-story tower. Featuring a barrage...
Continue reading...Attraction Awards 2015: Vote
It’s time to vote for the 2015 Attraction Awards! Below, you’ll find the reader-selected nominees for each of this year’s six categories. The voting period will run through Monday, April 27, 2015. The winners will be announced shortly thereafter. Remember,...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg Announces Tempesto Coaster
In one of the most last-minute roller coaster announcements I’ve ever seen, Busch Gardens Williamsburg finally acknowledged the giant mass of blue and orange steel rising into the Virginia theme park’s skyline. Yesterday, the park announced that Tempesto, a Premier...
Continue reading...Thunderbird Wing Coaster Takes Inaugural Launch
Holiday World shared an exciting moment yesterday of the park’s Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) wing coaster, Thunderbird, taking its first launch. The 0-62 mph, 3.5-second launch is B&M’s first in-house launch system. The Incredible Hulk’s (Islands of Adventure) launch system was...
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