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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: Night With The Museum – Mark Rosenzweig & Kris Rowberry talk National Roller Coaster Museum

Recently, the National Roller Coaster Museum was a topic of conversation in theme park internet circles – specifically when they held a fundraising campaign to raise money to bring four iconic coaster trains to the museum in Plainview, Texas. However,...

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Nov 5, 2025 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Hersheypark Book Review — Thrill Ride: The Transformation of Hersheypark

Every trip I’ve taken to Hersheypark has left me wanting more — more strolls down the park’s manicured midways, more marathon rides on Skyrush or Wildcat’s Revenge, more bites of the park’s delicious culinary offerings (chocolate included), more — everything!...

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Oct 30, 2025 by John Stevenson History Reviews 0

The Coaster101 Podcast: Coaster101 Goes to Knoebels

After several weeks of (fantastic) interviews with people in the industry – Andrew is once again joined by one of his Coaster101 co-writers, Evan, who recently made his first ever visit to Knoebels. (Evan did not invite Andrew, Andrew is...

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Oct 28, 2025 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Flying Fox takes flight at Kentucky Kingdom in 2026

Embark on a suspended coaster adventure over the vibrant Kentucky Farmland. Following months of construction and anticipation, Kentucky Kingdom has this morning pulled back the covers on their latest aircraft. Flying Fox is here to fly with riders of all...

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Oct 27, 2025 by Erik Kaspersetz Features News 0

Coaster101’s 2026 Roller Coaster Calendar Now On Sale; 100% of Proceeds To Benefit A Kid Again

It’s officially one week prior to Halloween, so according to retail stores, we are approximately a month into the holiday shopping season! What better way to track how many days until Christmas (2026) with a great calendar that supports an...

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Oct 24, 2025 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Rocky Springs Carousel: Historic Dollywood Attraction to be Reborn in Pennsylvania

The 1924 Dentzel Carousel has been in storage since 1998. It could soon have a new lease on life in Strasburg, Pennsylvania. Rocky Springs Carousel Association has inked a letter of intent with the local Choo Choo Barn Foundation train...

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Oct 24, 2025 by Erik Kaspersetz Features News 0

The Coaster101 Podcast: You Guys Know Any WingZ? Adam Sandy Returns!

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might notice that Zamperla’s Roller Coaster department is on a bit of a hot streak in the recent past. This week on the podcast, we got to talk to one of the...

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Oct 21, 2025 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

Celebrating 30 Years of “WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular!”

30 years ago, on October 21, 1995, the — in my opinion — best theme park stunt show in the world debuted at Universal Studios Hollywood: WaterWorld: A Live Sea War Spectacular! To celebrate the milestone anniversary for the attraction, we’re...

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Oct 21, 2025 by Eric Wooley Features Interviews 0

“Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” Testing Launches at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood shared that they’ve started extended testing of their new roller coaster coming in 2026, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.” The park is keeping most the train cars for the new ride hidden during this “first launch” testing,...

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Oct 17, 2025 by Eric Wooley News 0

Universal Kids Resort Themed Land Details Unveiled

Universal Destinations & Experiences today shared new details about the upcoming Universal Kids Resort, the first Universal theme park designed for families with young children. Set to open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas, the resort will feature seven themed lands...

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Oct 15, 2025 by John Stevenson News 1

The Coaster101 Podcast: Jeffrey Siebert Talks Texas + Tormenta

As they say, everything is bigger in Texas – and in this instance, that includes our podcast guest this week. Six Flags Regional General Manager for the great state of Texas, Jeffrey Siebert, joins the show this week! With a...

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Oct 15, 2025 by Andrew Stilwell Podcast 0

From Tame To Thrilling: Six Flags Over Georgia

It’s been a few years since our last entry in our “From Tame to Thrilling” Series – so we’re bringing it back with the second-ever Six Flags park, Six Flags Over Georgia. One of less than 20 parks in the...

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Oct 12, 2025 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0
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The Coaster101 Podcast: Night With The Museum – Mark Rosenzweig & Kris Rowberry talk National Roller Coaster Museum

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Nov 5, 2025

Hersheypark Book Review — Thrill Ride: The Transformation of Hersheypark

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Oct 30, 2025

The Coaster101 Podcast: Coaster101 Goes to Knoebels

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Oct 28, 2025

Flying Fox takes flight at Kentucky Kingdom in 2026

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Oct 27, 2025

Coaster101’s 2026 Roller Coaster Calendar Now On Sale; 100% of Proceeds To Benefit A Kid Again

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Oct 24, 2025

Rocky Springs Carousel: Historic Dollywood Attraction to be Reborn in Pennsylvania

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Oct 24, 2025

The Coaster101 Podcast: You Guys Know Any WingZ? Adam Sandy Returns!

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