Interview with Former Imagineer and Zeitgeist Founder Ryan Harmon
Former Disney Imagineer and the current president and chief creative officer Ryan Harmon of Zeitgeist Design + Production has made a name for himself in the...
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Hersheypark Announces Wildcat’s Revenge RMC Hybrid Coaster
Hersheypark unveiled plans today for Wildcat’s Revenge, a new-for-2023 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid conversion of its former Wildcat wooden coaster. Soon to be sporting steel...
My Chaotic First Coney Island Visit and Cyclone Ride
On my 48-hour inaugural trip to New York City, visiting the historic Coney Island was a non-negotiable when planning the trip itinerary. I knew I would...
Kings Island Adding New Adventure Port Area in 2023
Kings Island announced plans today for Adventure Port, a new themed area to debut for the 2023 season with two new rides, upgrades to the Adventure...
Rating and Ranking Six Flags Darien Lake Coasters
Earlier this year, four members of the Coaster101 team visited Six Flags Darien Lake for the first time to check out the park’s collection of eight...
Roller Coasters Triggering Apple Watch and iPhone Crash Detection Emergency Call
If you have a newer Apple Watch or an iPhone 14, your next ride on a roller coaster may cause the device to make an automated...
A Love Letter to VelociCoaster
Dear Jurassic World VelociCoaster, I’ve been watching your every move since 2019 when your future home in the Jurassic Park area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure...
Big Bear Mountain Construction Update – Track Arrives at Dollywood
Work continues on Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s new-for-2023 multi-launch family coaster — this week, sections of the coaster’s bright orange track began arriving as footers continue...
Maurer Announces New Spike Coaster Trains, Tilting Seats and Layouts
Maurer Rides, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, has shared new trains and layout concepts for its innovative Spike Coaster model. The new trains can accompany...
Coaster101 Photo Contest 2022: Results
Drum roll, please — the results from the 2022 Coaster101 Photo Contest have arrived! The following are the winners and honorable mentions for each of this...
Coaster101 Photo Contest 2022: Vote
It’s time to cast your votes for the 2022 Coaster101 Photo Contest! We again received some incredible entries, so you have your work cut out for...
Rating and Ranking Canada’s Wonderland Roller Coasters
Four members of the Coaster101 team recently met at Canada’s Wonderland to experience the Toronto amusement park’s 17 roller coasters, which of course we had to...
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