Nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, the Libertyland theme park debuted on America’s bicentennial: July 4, 1976. The quaint park celebrated America’s history, heritage and culture. Not only was it home to Elvis Presley’s favorite roller coaster, Zippin’ Pippin,...
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Bay Beach Amusement Park Plans for 2015 and 2016
Bay Beach Amusement Park continues to grow following the success of the Zippin Pippin. The Green Bay, Wis., amusement park announced today plans for three new rides and an expanded train that will run under Zippin Pippin’s structure: Coming in...
Continue reading...Our Favorite Moments from 2014, Part 1
The 2014 coaster season was a stellar one for the Coaster101 team, and we’re highlighting a few of our favorite moments from the year in this two-part series. John Timber was a common theme of my 2014 coaster season. Wooden...
Continue reading...Zippin Pippin: Then and Now
My first ride on the Zippin Pippin was a blur. Only five years old, I was unknowingly coaxed onto the old wooden roller coaster at Libertyland in Memphis, Tennessee. I remember seeing the backs of the riders in front of me....
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Bay Beach Amusement Park
Welcome to the second installment of our Small Park Showcase article series, which highlights the lesser known “hidden treasure” amusement parks that coaster lovers may overlook. Today, we’re covering Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The amusement park, located on...
Continue reading...Zippin Pippin Welcomes Millionth Rider
Bay Beach Amusement Park’s Zippin Pippin wooden coaster welcomed its millionth rider this past Sunday. Ashley Jolley of Oswego, Illinois was the lucky millionth rider. She received a gift basket full of Zippin Pippin memorabilia, a plaque and a ride...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Zippin Pippin
Our last “A-Z Coaster of the Week” is one that is very special to me: the Zippin Pippin. Once located at Libertyland in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, a replica of the historic roller coaster now operates at Bay Beach...
Continue reading...My First Coaster RCT3 Short Film
Do you remember your first ride on a roller coaster? “My First Coaster” is a short film created with Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 (RCT3) that follows a boy as he overcomes his fear of riding a roller coaster. It is...
Continue reading...Old Zippin Pippin Car Found
The original Zippin Pippin at the Libertyland amusement park in Memphis, Tennessee closed in 2005 and was subsequently sold at an auction for around $2,500 (yes, you read that correctly). The salvageable artifacts from the ride were sold to a...
Continue reading...Zippin Pippin onride video
The new Zippin Pippin doesn’t open to the general public for a few more days (May 21), but media outlets were allowed to preview the ride. One video of the ride was posted to Youtube: So far I’ve heard great...
Continue reading...Zippin Pippin track is complete
After several months of construction in blizzard-like conditions, Bay Beach Amusement Park has finally finished work on the new Zippin Pippin. The park posted the following photos of the nearly-finished coaster on their Facebook. Other than a few minor things, it looks...
Continue reading...Help Bring the Zippin Pippin to Wisconsin
The rebuilding of the Zippin Pippin is up for $50k in the Pepsi Refresh project. Please vote for the project to receive the money here! “Bay Beach is the 9th oldest amusement park in the U.S.; operated by the City...
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