Coaster101’s 2024 Year in Review
Believe it or not, we’ve finally reached the end of the roller coaster of a year that was 2024. Every December we take a look back and reflect on all the ups and downs of...
Dec 31, 2024
2024
In Memoriam: Celebrating the Roller Coasters We Lost in 2024
The thrill of a roller coaster is unlike any other—the anticipation as the chain lift pulls you skyward, the rush of wind as you plunge down a towering drop, and the laughter and screams shared...
Dec 30, 2024
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing at Universal Studios Florida
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Unviersal Studios Florida will close in early September 2025 to make way for a “new experience,” according to a statement from Universal sent to the Orlando Sentinel. Hollywood Rip Ride...
Dec 28, 2024
5 Can’t-Miss Universal Holiday Tribute Store Details
One of the most unique things that Universal Studios Florida does is play host to the Tribute Store. These highly themed shops pop up around the year during special events in the park. The Holiday...
Dec 19, 2024
Carowinds Announces Retirement of Nighthawk, Two Flat Rides
In a blog post earlier today, Carowinds announced the retirement and closure of three of the park’s attractions: Nighthawk, Drop Tower, and ScreamWeaver. With none of the attractions currently operating for WinterFest, it means these...
Dec 18, 2024
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Transforming Goliath into Chupacabra
Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced that its Goliath inverted coaster will be renamed and rethemed as Chupacabra for the 2025 season. Six Flags Fiesta Texas describes the legendary Chupacabra a “shadowy creature from Texas...
Dec 14, 2024
Updated List of 2025 Opening Dates for Amusement and Theme Parks
As 2025 approaches, amusement park and theme park opening dates for the 2025 season are upon us. Parks across the US are posting their 2025 opening dates, so we’re compiling those dates and operating calendars...
Dec 11, 2024
The Coaster101 Podcast: Eric & Shane Go To IAAPA 2024
Do you like the sound of Andrew’s voice on the Coaster101 podcast? Well, sorry. Because this week, there’s no Andrew, but there is the dynamic duo of Eric and Shane, who attended the 2024 IAAPA...
Dec 3, 2024
Bavarian Blast Construction Update
Bavarian Blast is a new indoor waterpark set to be the largest in Michigan. Originally announced in November 2022 with a projected opening of Spring 2024, this $80 million dollar expansion of the Bavarian Inn...
Dec 3, 2024
Recapping the Roller Coaster News from IAAPA 2024
Now that we’re fully recovered from the 2024 IAAPA Expo, we thought we’d recap all of the announcements, train reveals, and any other new and interesting ride concepts and news we saw at the show....
Dec 2, 2024
Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2024
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect holiday gift for a roller coaster enthusiast in 2024, look no further—we’ve got your guide! Since 2011, we’ve been publishing an annual gift guide just for coaster...
Nov 27, 2024
Our IAAPA 2024 Experience!
The yearly IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Expo in Orlando, Florida is always a fun time for all facets of the amusement industry to come together all in one place for announcements,...
Nov 25, 2024
