Earlier today, Walt Disney World announced the music track list for the upcoming Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, scheduled to open on May 26, 2026. True to its predecessor, Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem will be performing...
Continue reading...Theme Park Solo Visits Perks and Tips
Visiting a theme park alone can seem intimidating, especially for those who are used to having a coaster-riding buddy or group. While there are downsides to visiting a theme park alone, a change in mindset can help reframe these visits...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Inside Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fan Fest Nights with Executive Producer Stephen Siercks
Last year, Universal Studios Hollywood debuted a highly immersive new after-hours event, Fan Fest Nights, which is back for its second year in 2026. An event designed “for the fans” around some of pop culture’s most iconic IP – Fan...
Continue reading...Announcing the 2026 Park Mania Champion: Kings Island!
Blue Ice Cream Goes Back to Back! We started with 70+ parks from across North America. After more than 54,000 individual votes cast, we’re ready to crown our 2026 Park Mania Champion – earning their second consecutive (and third overall!)...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Putting The “Family” in Family Kingdom (and Yes, that RMC Raptor, too.)
One of the biggest pieces of news that we’re still processing from last year’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando was the announcement that Family Kingdom Amusement Park in Myrtle Beach (of all places) would be the recipients of Rocky Mountain Construction’s...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2026: The Finals
It’s a quest for a third Park Mania trophy for Indiana Beach and Kings Island in what some (there’s at least one or two of you out there) call “The most important bracket in March.” This year, we’ve brought back...
Continue reading...Dollywood Coaster Explorers Tour – Is It Worth It?
Dollywood’s new-for-2026 Coaster Explorers tour is a 3-hour guided tour through the park with front-of-the-line access to some of Dollywood’s most popular roller coasters. What does the Dollywood Coaster Explorers tour include? The Coaster Explorers tour “blends immersive storytelling with...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2026: The Semi-Finals
Finally, we are down to four parks remaining in what some (there’s at least one or two of you out there) call “The most important bracket in March.” This year, we’ve brought back our annual bracket event called Park Mania!...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Spring Break & Scream Break at Carowinds with Chris Foshee and Patrick Wisniewski
Spring has sprung at Carowinds. It’s the 63rd season at the “place where the Carolinas come together,” and there are some amazing happenings on the state line, including, for the first time ever, “Scream Break,” where guests can experience last...
Continue reading...My Favorite Vegetarian and Vegan Food at Universal Orlando
Vegetarian and vegan dining options are in no short supply at Universal Orlando Resort and its three theme parks — Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe. Since becoming a vegetarian three years ago, my relationship with theme...
Continue reading...Lake Winnie Opening Lookout Safari Family Coaster in 2026
Lake Winnie has announced Lookout Safari, a new family-friendly roller coaster for the 2026 season. The coaster is a Zierer-manufactured “Tivoli” model and is being relocated from Indianapolis Zoo, where it was known as Kōmbo. It operated from 2021 through...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2026: The Regional Finals
Did you see that shot UConn hit to beat Duke? It was almost as crazy as what some (there’s at least one or two of you out there) call “The most important bracket in March.” This year, we’ve brought back...
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