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Riding Every Ride at Universal Epic Universe in One Day

Which Park Can Stake Claim to the “Wooden Coaster Capital Of The World”

Coaster101’s 2024 Year in Review

In Memoriam: Celebrating the Roller Coasters We Lost in 2024

Recapping the Roller Coaster News from IAAPA 2024

Updated List of New for 2025 Roller Coasters

The Coaster101 Podcast: Creating Themed Entertainment on Land, and at Sea with Justin Mabry

Theme Park live entertainment is a sector that’s only continuing to grow at your favorite parks. From musical acts to “streetmosphere” characters, the idea of “Live E” as it’s known to many is becoming a mainstay in the industry, especially...

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Feb 11, 2026 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Opens Summer 2026

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will open summer 2026, Universal Studios Hollywood announced today. The Intamin spinning multilaunch coaster, themed to the Fast & Furious film franchise, will reach a top speed of 72 mph along its 4,100-foot-long course. Fast...

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Feb 5, 2026 by John Stevenson News 0

What We Learned With Six Flags’ Regional Park Access Release

Earlier this weeks, Six Flags unveiled plans for a new “Regional Park Access” plan that is marketed as a significant upgrade to the parks’ “Gold Pass” program. In short, if you have a Gold Pass from any park in the...

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Feb 4, 2026 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Beto Carrero World teases SpongeBob Coaster as apart of R$2 Billion Plan

The Southern Hemisphere’s most expensive roller coaster is on the way. Beto Carrero World in Santa Catarina, Brazil has announced an investment of approximately R$2 billion ($383.3 million USD) over the next four years. Chiefly the park seeks to include...

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Jan 28, 2026 by Erik Kaspersetz Features 0

Review: Disneyland Handcrafted

Remember a few weeks ago when we reviewed Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks and basically said, “This is incredible, please give us as much theme park behind-the-scenes content as humanly possible?” It didn’t take long for Disney...

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Jan 27, 2026 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Destination Niagara Strategy: Turning The Falls into Canada’s Las Vegas

Ontario is exploring options for a new theme park, among other things. The Niagara Region at present hosts a $3 billion tourism industry buoyed by local attractions, wineries, and events. The epicenter is our all-powerful Niagara Falls, which draws millions...

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Jan 23, 2026 by Erik Kaspersetz Features 0

Rolling Poké Balls: Universal Studios announces new Pokémon Attractions

Pika-Pika! A new world-class Pokémon attraction will first premiere in Japan before an international rollout of the brand. Universal Destinations & Experiences has divulged plans for an unprecedented interactive Pokémon experience. The characters of Pokémon are no stranger to the theme...

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Jan 22, 2026 by Erik Kaspersetz Features 0

Alton Towers Announces Bluey The Ride: Here Come The Grannies!

The theme for Alton Towers’ new family roller coaster has been revealed – and it’s a familiar IP to those with young children: Bluey! Bluey The Ride: Here Come the Grannies is a custom-layout family roller coaster manufactured by Zierer...

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Jan 21, 2026 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

NightFlight Expedition Takes Shape

On September 17th, 2025 Dollywood announced NightFlight Expedition, the single most ambitious attraction in the park’s history. While the park unveiled the ride type, manufacturer, and a few facts and figures, it kept most of the ride surrounded in mystery....

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Jan 20, 2026 by Nick Weisenberger Features 0

Universal Orlando Announces Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, Opening 2027

Universal Orlando Resort is revving up for its next big thrill with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift – a high-octane outdoor roller coaster that will join the Universal Studios Florida family in 2027. Replacing the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster,...

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Jan 20, 2026 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Something In The Woods: Carowinds Begins Teasing For 2027

There’s something in the woods. At least according to Carowinds, who began teasing for a 2027 attraction announcement on Monday. Across the park’s social media channels, the following message was delivered. “Did ya here? Somethin’ is out there…” #WhatsInTheWoods #Carowinds2027...

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Jan 19, 2026 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

11 Tokyo DisneySea Takeaways from a First-Timer

Tokyo DisneySea has been at the top of my theme park bucket list for years. It was one of the first international parks that caught my attention as a young roller coaster and theme park enthusiast. From photos alone, I...

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Jan 16, 2026 by John Stevenson Reviews 1
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Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Opens Summer 2026

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What We Learned With Six Flags’ Regional Park Access Release

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Beto Carrero World teases SpongeBob Coaster as apart of R$2 Billion Plan

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Review: Disneyland Handcrafted

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Destination Niagara Strategy: Turning The Falls into Canada’s Las Vegas

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Rolling Poké Balls: Universal Studios announces new Pokémon Attractions

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