Frontierland. Adventureland. Fantasyland. Tomorrowland. With Disneyland’s grand opening in 1955, the ability to bring lands of imagination to life was born. They featured buildings and attractions from the past, future and fiction for guests to experience like never before. Since...
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Six Reasons You Need to Read “The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2021”
If you’re a regular listener to the Coaster101 podcast, you know that we recently interviewed Seth Kubersky, author of the recently released Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2021. Now in its sixth edition, the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando is...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast, Episode 31: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando with Seth Kubersky
For the next few weeks, we’re going to focus on interviews of people, both in and out of the industry, with the key linking factor that they have great stories to tell! We’re back this week with another fantastic interview...
Continue reading...Discussing the VelociCoaster Announcement – The Coaster101 Podcast
This week on the Coaster101 Podcast we dive into the least surprsing new ride announcement ever: The Jurassic World VelociCoaster coming to Islands of Adventure next summer! We get into what we’re most excited about, some predictions (kind of), how...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Officially Announces “VelociCoaster” for Summer 2021
After speculation that Universal’s Islands of Adventure would become home to a new state-of-the-art churro stand or bird sanctuary, the (worst-kept) secret to what Universal is constructing inside of Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure has been revealed: Jurassic World...
Continue reading...20 in 2020: Flying Unicorn at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
This year we’re featuring 20 roller coasters that opened 20 years ago in 2000 (that’s a lot of 20s). The year 2000 was arguably one of the most exciting for the roller coaster community, with iconic roller coasters like Millennium...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Parks Reopening in Phases Starting June 1
Universal Orlando’s plans to reopen Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in phases beginning June 1 have been approved by the Orange County Task Force and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The phased opening...
Continue reading...19 for ’99: Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure
Welcome to another installment of our “19 for ’99” series where we’re featuring 19 roller coasters that opened in 1999. Our latest entry takes us to the former Dueling Dragons (later known as Dragon Challenge) at Universal’s Islands of...
Continue reading...19 For ’99: Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Everything looks good…I think…I think this time it’s…going to work! Welcome back to Coaster101.com’s “19 for ’99” series, where we’re taking a look at 19 of our favorite coasters who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. This week, we...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Opens Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Florida’s longest roller coaster is officially open. photo: Universal Orlando Following the 2017 closure of Dragon Challenge at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure Theme Park, Universal announced that the former “dueling” coasters would be replaced with a “new generation of...
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When we ranked the Top 5 years for new coasters in 2015, 1999 just missed the cut, coming in as an honorable mention. In honor of the 20th anniversary of a pretty solid year for coasters (with a few real...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando’s “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” to Open June 13!
Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster has an opening date and a name! The new attraction, called “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure,” will open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 13. According to the Universal Orlando Blog, riders will join...
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