Fans of theme park models, rejoice — Disney recently shared video of a detailed model of the Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs port, which is slated to open in 2023. Disney announced plans for the Tokyo DisneySeas expansion in 2018 and...
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Jeffrey Scott’s Amazing Theme Park and Roller Coaster Models
Jeffrey Scott started building roller coaster models when he was only nine years old. And 23 years later, he’s still building them — bigger and more complex than ever. His inspiration? “Raptor at Cedar Point inspired me when it first...
Continue reading...Rocky Mountain Construction Models by Brad Corben
Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) builds some amazing roller coasters. Outlaw Run. Goliath at Six Flags Great America. And those are just their “built from scratch” coasters. The company has turned dying wooden roller coasters into the amazing hybrid coasters we now...
Continue reading...Brad Sherman’s Amusement Ride Models
Welcome to our first interview feature of 2012! Brad Sherman is a builder of amusement ride models. Thanks to Brad for taking the time to answering a few of our questions about model building. 101: Could you tell us a...
Continue reading...K’nex Coaster Models
As a mechanical engineer and a roller coaster enthusiast, I have always wanted to design or build roller coasters. While I may never get the chance to work on a real one, I have built several coasters out of K’nex...
Continue reading...Comprehensive Guide to the Alpine Coasters of the Smoky Mountains – Updated 2024
The thought of tackling all the alpine coasters of the Smoky Mountains is overwhelming. Where do you start? Which one is the best? Over the last ten years, we have seen the number of alpine coasters explode. In 2014,...
Continue reading...LEGOLAND California’s Dino Valley is Now Open!
Dive into the Jurassic era at LEGOLAND® California Resort’s latest attraction, Dino Valley, now open to the public! This exciting new land celebrates the theme park’s 25th birthday with a roar of excitement, featuring three thrilling rides, interactive build-and-play areas,...
Continue reading...Is it Officially the End of Montezooma’s Revenge?
In early 2022, Knott’s Berry Farm announced a multi-month refurbishment project for the park’s iconic shuttle loop, Montezooma’s Revenge, that would see the coaster close for the entirety of 2022, and reopen at some point in 2023. If you’ve been...
Continue reading...10 Ridiculous Roller Coaster Maps No One Asked For
We love a good, informative map here at Coaster101. Terrible Maps is one of our favorite Facebook pages. In fact, it inspired us to make a few of our own theme park related maps with the help of MapChart.net and...
Continue reading...What Cedar Fair Can Bring to the New Six Flags
On November 2, 2023, Six Flags and Cedar Fair made an announcement that sent shockwaves through the amusement industry. The two companies announced an equal merger, creating a Goliath (pun intended) of a company that would control 42 properties across...
Continue reading...Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2023
If you’re in search of a holiday gift ideas for coaster enthusiasts this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been publishing our annual gift guide since 2011, and our 2023 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide features a diverse selection...
Continue reading...Maurer Unveils New Spike Waterfight
German ride company Maurer will be unveiling the latest version of their Spike Powered coasters at IAAPA this week: The Spike Waterfight. With previous models on cruise ships and designed for racing, the new ride will combine a Spike Coaster...
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