Are you an introvert who loves theme parks? You’re not alone, and it is doable! Our team here at Coaster101 can definitely relate. Today, Rebecca shares her top 10 tips for surviving (and enjoying) crowded...
When one door closes, another door opens – and this week’s news saw the announcement of a new roller coaster and the closure of another. Andrew is joined on the podcast this week by C101...
Update: On October 3, Lagoon officially announced J3 Grand Prix. The Intamin Hot Racer model — the first of its kind in the US — will feature a compact 1,746-foot layout will feature two launches, three...
If you’re a roller coaster enthusiast visiting Ireland, do not overlook Emerald Park. Located about 30 minutes north of Dublin, the park originally opened as Tayto Park, a family-owned park themed around Ireland’s iconic potato...
X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed, the park announced today. Following severe injury lawsuits and claims from more than 100 riders who reported traumatic brain injuries, Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced...
The spooky season is back, and along with it the Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle nighttime light show at Universal Studios Hollywood (and also at Islands of Adventure). Get in the spirit for Halloween with...
Calling all coaster and theme park photographers — the 2026 Coaster101 Photo Contest is here! Our annual photography contest shines a spotlight on the best in roller coaster and theme park photography, and we are...
Michigan’s Adventure wrapped up its 70th season on September 7th, 2026 with it being the first full season under the newly formed Enchanted Parks. Looking back at this season, quite a lot has changed at...
During a recent trip to Universal Orlando, I spent some time drooling over the construction of Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, which is slated to open at Universal Studios Florida in 2027. Announced in January...
Earlier this summer, we got a look “behind the walls” at Rip Roarin’ Falls, Carowinds “new-for-2027” SuperFlume attraction, currently under construction. The ride towers had gone vertical at that point, but much of the site...
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift officially opens at Universal Studios Hollywood today! Yesterday I had the chance to attend a media preview and the official ribbon cutting for the new, one-of-a-kind coaster. We rode Fast...
Andrew was recently at a networking event for the Charlotte-area chapter of the Themed Entertainment Association, when he struck up a conversation with Matt Ferguson, President & Founder of the EverAfter Group, and also an...
