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...
Dec 3, 2010
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Checking in at Disney parks with Gowalla
It fascinates me how parks are incorporating social media into the park-going experience. Disney is once again using social media for guests’ in-park activities. With Facebook’s new “Check-In” feature, guests will now be able to...
Dec 2, 2010
New details about Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new coaster
A few new details were released concerning their 2012 coaster when Busch Gardens Williamsburg filed requests regarding the new attraction: “Busch Gardens gave its first hints about its next roller coaster last week when the park...
Nov 30, 2010
Photo of the Week: Manta skims the water
Manta at Seaworld Orlando is once again featured in the Photo of the Week. This photo shows Manta’s train skimming the water, giving onlookers the illusion that the train is actually touching the water. Don’t...
Nov 29, 2010
Tony Hawk, Thomas and more are out!
Six Flags is making big changes in the ride name department. The LATimes reports that significant changes will take place at most of the chain’s 11 American amusement parks that are home to rides related to...
Nov 29, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving from Coaster101
We hope that those celebrating Thanksgiving today are having a safe, fun holiday with family and friends. We would like to thank all of you for your continued support of this website. We are very...
Nov 25, 2010
Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom Interview
Coaster101 recently had the opportunity to talk with Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom. Phil has worked on a variety of projects for many different amusement parks around the globe. His vast experience includes working with...
Nov 24, 2010
Superman: The Escape sporting new colors
As part of Six Flags Magic Mountain’s huge 2011 capital expansion, Superman: The Escape will become Superman: Escape from Krypton and will sport reversed cars and a new color scheme. GLund over at Theme Park Review...
Nov 24, 2010
Hyperion Wharf to replace Pleasure Island in 2013
Disney recently revealed through their blog that the site formerly occupied by Pleasure Island will become the home of Hyperion Wharf, a “vibrant waterfront district.” “The district will come to life with a nostalgic yet...
Nov 22, 2010
Photo of the Week: Alpengeist
This week’s photo of the week is of Alpengeist at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The park’s website describes Alpengeist as “one of the tallest, fastest, most insane coasters in the world. Before you can say ‘boo,’ the floor...
Nov 22, 2010
Cheetah Hunt construction photos
Busch Gardens Tampa is keeping us up to date on the Cheetah Hunt’s progression. Vertical construction recently started and things should really start to take off from this point. The coaster will make good use...
Nov 20, 2010
Cantilevered Coaster Announces Alliance with Setpoint
Cantilevered Coaster Systems (CCS) announced an alliance with Setpoint Inc. to commercialize the Cantilevered Roller Coaster system through the introduction of a small to medium-size ride package. This initial ride system will have a capacity...
Nov 18, 2010
