2013

No Limits 2 Gets a Release Date

In a great ending to 2013, the No Limits team formally announced the release date of the heavily-anticipated No Limits 2 simulator: After over 8 years of development, numerous burnouts, adding of countless features that...

Dec 31, 2013

Our Favorite Moments from 2013 – Part 2

This is part two of our two part series about our favorite moments from 2013 and what we’re looking forward to in 2014. Read part one here. John’s Year in Review 2013 was another interesting...

Dec 31, 2013

Looking Ahead to 2014: SeaWorld Entertainment

The next installment of our “Looking Ahead to 2014” series focuses on the Blackstone-owned “SeaWorld Entertainment” division, which was formerly Busch Entertainment. SeaWorld Entertainment manages 12 parks around the country; SeaWorld parks in San Diego,...

Dec 30, 2013

Our Favorite Moments from 2013 – Part 1

It’s that time of year – 2013 is coming to a close and 2014 is just around the corner. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. In this two...

Dec 30, 2013

Amazing No Limits 2 Teaser Video

Prepare yourself for this incredible recently released No Limits 2 teaser video. The video shows the simulator’s “film quality motion blur” in action, as well as the new 4D coaster, dive coaster, suspended coaster and...

Dec 28, 2013

Introducing Coaster101 V5

I would like to welcome you to Coaster101 V5, a complete rethinking of the Coaster101 viewing experience…made with you in mind. We’re not advocates of “change for change’s sake.” After eight years, our rich library...

Dec 27, 2013

“Mr. Banks” Film Depicts 1961 Disneyland

Earlier this month, official Disney fan club D23 posted a great piece detailing Disneyland’s role in the critically acclaimed new film, Saving Mr. Banks. The movie follows the development of the 1964 Walt Disney Studios...

Dec 27, 2013

Happy Holidays from Coaster101

The Coaster101 team would like to wish everyone celebrating a very happy holiday season. As a reader, you are a member of the extended Coaster101 family. Please know that Coaster101 would not be possible without the...

Dec 25, 2013

Disney Parks’ Many Christmas Trees

The Disney Parks Blog recently posted about the many Christmas trees found at Disney properties across the globe. Hong Kong Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle seems dwarfed by the park’s giant Christmas tree. However, some of...

Dec 24, 2013

First Shanghai Disney Building Topped Out

Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China, isn’t scheduled to open until late 2015, but construction crews have already topped out the first building at the under-construction resort. Disney reports: “The first...

Dec 24, 2013

Universal Orlando Teases Diagon Alley Details

Universal Orlando has begun to release more details about Diagon Alley, the sequel land to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, which opened in the summer of 2010 at Islands of Adventure. Diagon...

Dec 21, 2013

Video Construction Tour of Liseberg’s Helix

Construction is rapidly progressing on Liseberg’s new Mack launched coaster, Helix. When completed, the coaster’s track will stretch just over 4,530 feet in length and will stand 134-feet tall. Riders will reach a top speed of...

Dec 20, 2013