Today, we were lucky enough to get a preview of a new-for-2020 coaster, Candymonium at Hersheypark. The anticipation for new roller coasters in 2020 has been high as we haven’t seen too many that have been able to open. Besides...
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Goliath Six Flags Great America Testing Video
After hours of waiting and watching wood and steel rise into place, I finally caught a glimpse of Goliath making several test cycles at Six Flags Great America yesterday evening. Watch the video of the testing below: The park has...
Continue reading...Banshee Opens to Rave Reviews
After months of anticipation, Banshee was unveiled to the coaster world. This world record-breaking B&M had a lot of hype to live up to. Coaster101 writers Nick and Kyle were at Media Day to see how the new coaster measured...
Continue reading...Six Flags St. Louis Opens After Snow
Despite receiving over a foot of snow earlier in the week, Six Flags St. Louis opened for the season on Friday to friendlier weather. The park documented the week on its Facebook page. Last Sunday’s record late snowfall came only...
Continue reading...Outlaw Run Opens This Friday
The long months of anticipation are nearing an end as Silver Dollar City prepares to open its new wooden coaster, Outlaw Run, this Friday, March 15, 2013. © Silver Dollar City The park posted the above photo on the park’s...
Continue reading...Skyrush and Hersheypark Photo Gallery
By now you may have seen our Skyrush review, and perhaps you’ve had the opportunity to ride the new Hersheypark coaster. Tyler Hopkins recently visited the park and brought back some beautiful photos of the coaster, as well as some...
Continue reading...Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Attraction Opening Dates
Several opening dates of currently under-construction Fantasyland attractions have been announced via the park’s Facebook page: It won’t be long before the rest of Storybook Circus opens: “The next phase of Storybook Circus, which includes the second half of the...
Continue reading...Dollywood’s Wild Eagle Opens
Check out Coaster101’s Wild Eagle review here. Less than a year ago, the world got a glimpse at a few pieces of track that many suspected were headed to Dollywood. Fast forward nine months, and Wild Eagle is preparing to...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida is progressing nicely
Legoland Florida’s opening date is 100 days away, but the park is making great progress already: “Look how far we’ve come! With just 100 days until Grand Opening on October 15, LEGOLAND® Florida has released a new batch of photographs...
Continue reading...Windseeker at Cedar Point is open
After some minor delays, Windseeker at Cedar Point officially opened on the night of June 14, 2011. From the OnPoint! blog: “It’s the moment you all have been waiting for. . . WindSeeker is now open! Guests in the park...
Continue reading...Epcot opening ceremony video
In celebration of Epcot’s 28th birthday, I have linked to a video from opening day ceremonies on October 1st ,1982. While a lot has changed in the nearly three decades that have passed, a good portion of the park still...
Continue reading...Aftershock Opening Day Photos
Our very own “FeelTheForce” was the winner of the “choose the name” contest for the park’s new coaster… Aftershock. He was able to ride one of the first rides out of the station. Congratulations! Here are some photos from the...
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