Coaster101’s 2017 Year in Review
Where did the time go? It’s that time of year again — 2017 has come to a close and now it’s 2018! Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year....
Dec 31, 2017
2017
Inside Club 33 – My Most Exclusive Dining Experience Ever
On my recent trip to Disneyland I got to experience a part of the park that, honestly, I never expected I would ever get to see: Club 33, the private members-only restaurant in the park. ...
Dec 21, 2017
Is Sub Sea Systems’ Aquaticar the Next Great Dark Ride Concept?
For more than 30 years, the family-owned Sub Sea Systems has been a world leader in innovative products and underwater experiences for the marine tourism industry. Last month, at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida,...
Dec 15, 2017
Time Traveler Testing at Silver Dollar City
We still have to wait a few months until Silver Dollar City’s new-for-2018 Time Traveler spinning coaster welcomes its first riders, but the coaster has already begun testing. The park sent us a video showing...
Dec 14, 2017
Enter the 2017 Coaster101 Holiday Giveaway!
Happy Holidays from Coaster101! We wanted to get into the Holiday Spirit, which is why we are announcing the first ever Coaster101 Holiday Giveaway! We have 10 great prizes for you to win! 2018 Roller...
Dec 13, 2017
Former Libertyland 1923 Dentzel Carousel Reopens in Memphis
On a bright Saturday morning in early December 2017, the Children’s Museum of Memphis celebrated the rebirth of the 1923 (or 1909 by some accounts) Dentzel Grand Carousel. The ornate attraction operated for many years...
Dec 9, 2017
Walking in a WinterFest Wonderland at Carowinds
I wasn’t alive for the 1983 introduction of WinterFest at Carowinds, and as a 14-year old in 2005, wasn’t aware that the event was returning to the park for one year after a hiatus. So when...
Dec 5, 2017
Matt Schmotzer’s Incredible 3D Printed Roller Coaster Model
We’ve covered our fair share of realistic roller coaster models over the years, but this is the first time we’ve seen a fully functional 3D printed roller coaster model – and it may just be...
Dec 4, 2017
A Look at California’s Great America’s WinterFest 2017
California’s Great America kicked off their second annual WinterFest event last weekend, and we stopped by the park to take a look. This year, WinterFest at CGA is one of several Cedar Fair parks hosting...
Nov 30, 2017
Catching Up With Devin Olson & Tawaan Brown of Devin Olson Media
Back in late 2014, one of my earliest interviews for Coaster101 was with Theme Park Documentarian Devin Olson about his then-newest project, From Dreams to Screams, Fury 325, which was released in August 2015. Fast...
Nov 29, 2017
What it Takes to Light a Roller Coaster with Andy Versluys of KCL Engineering
In 2016, Adventureland, located in Altoona, Iowa, opened The Monster, the first Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster to open in the United States. One of the most notable features of The Monster, outside of its beyond-vertical drop and...
Nov 27, 2017
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2017 Edition
If you’re in search of a gift for a roller coaster enthusiast friend or family member this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. Our 2017 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide features a diverse selection of gift...
Nov 24, 2017
