Every fall, the greater amusement industry descends upon Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center for the annual IAAPA Expo. This premier global event for the attractions industry brings together passionate professionals from around the world to shape the future of creating...
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Coaster101’s 2023 Year in Review
Believe it or not, we’ve finally reached the end of the roller coaster of a year that was 2023. Every December we take a look back and reflect on the past year. Members of the Coaster101 team will share a...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA Recap-a
Real life has a funny way of getting in the way of podcasts, but after Andrew took a break to plan his wedding and get married, followed by kidney stone removal surgery – the Coaster101 podcast is officially back, and...
Continue reading...Cedar Point & Zamperla Unveil Top Thrill 2 Lead Car at IAAPA Expo
Earlier today, Zamperla and Cedar Point debuted the groundbreaking Lightning train for Top Thrill 2– launching in 2024. Top Thrill 2 – the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster – will be the most innovative roller coaster to utilize Zamperla’s...
Continue reading...Extreme Engineering Announcing New “Ollie-Loop” Attraction at IAAPA Expo
Long known for their Cloud Coasters and Climbing Walls, Extreme Engineering will be debuting an all-new attraction at next week’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida – the Ollie-Loop, along with showcasing two unique ride vehicles for the company’s Cloud Coaster line...
Continue reading...Ranking The Top 20 New For 2023 Roller Coasters in the United States
With the 2023 Roller Coaster season coming to a close, we rank the top 20 roller coasters that opened in the United States this year.
Continue reading...Recapping “Chill Before The Thrill” and “Lone Star Coasterthon” 2023
Last month, American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) hosted two events in Texas: The Chill Before The Thrill at Traders Village in Grand Prairie and Lone Star Coasterthon at Six Flags Over Texas. The annual events provide coaster enthusiasts with extended ride time...
Continue reading...Mattel Adventure Park Planned for 2023
Who said that your childhood has to end? Fans of Thomas & Friends, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Masters of the Universe, Mattel Games and other iconic American toy brands will soon have their own theme park in Glendale, Arizona in 2023....
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA 2022 in Review: New Coasters, Surprise Announcements & A Condiment Cow!
It’s Thanksgiving Week, which means everyone will gather around the table to talk about all of the shiny new trains revealed at IAAPA. At least that’s what we think. Shane visited the IAAPA Expo in Orlando last week, and has...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Previewing IAAPA 2022 with Marcus from The Drunk Riders
It’s IAAPA Week, and we’re joined by “friend of the pod” Marcus from The Drunk Riders to talk media announcements, speculation and more! We’re going to see a week’s worth of lead car reveals, and have a constant stream of...
Continue reading...Gerstlauer Announcing Next Infinity Coaster at IAAPA Expo; Our Guesses Where It Lands
Gerstlauer and Ride Entertainment love their “surprise” teaser announcements. Earlier today, it was announced that the German coaster manufacturers have signed an agreement to manufacture a one-of-a-kind Infinity roller coaster for a soon-to-be-named customer in the United States. The attraction,...
Continue reading...Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer Topped Off at Mattel Adventure Park
The Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer roller coaster at Mattel Adventure Park has reached an exciting milestone as its tallest point was recently installed. After a tunnel dark ride experience through a Hot Wheels environment, the Chance Rides Hyper GTX...
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