Efteling is using 3D video mapping to project intricate video onto three Efteling attractions: “When the night falls, facades will come to life where nothing is what it seems in this amazing spectacle of illusion and appearance. Three attractions, in which...
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Shambhala pieces arrive at PortAventura
Our friends at Bloggercoaster have posted photos showing the arrival of the first pieces of Shambhala, the PortAventura B&M mega coaster which is due to open next year. In the photo above, a crane is seen moving a small, dark...
Continue reading...Clementon Park sold to former Six Flags execs
Clementon Park and Splash World located in Clementon, New Jersey has been sold to an investment group headed up by former Six Flags execs Kiernan Burke and Gary Story. The CourierPostOnline.com reports: “CLEMENTON — Clementon Park and Splash World, one of...
Continue reading...Guess the Coaster: November 2011
Welcome to a monthly feature we are starting at Coaster101. Once a month, we will post a heavily-modified photo of a coaster, and the first person to respond will win a Coaster101 prize. First up, we have a North American...
Continue reading...Coaster credits: where to draw the line
According to your records, you’ve ridden 99 coasters. You won’t visit another amusement park until the spring, but you want to announce to the coaster community that you’ve reached the 100-coaster mark as soon as possible. What to you do?...
Continue reading...IAAPA 2011: GCI Big Fun concept
Great Coasters International is showing off a compact coaster concept named “Big Fun” at IAAPA 2011. Below you’ll find video animation of the concept. GCI has a model of the coaster on display at IAAPA. This would fit perfectly at...
Continue reading...IAAPA Attractions Expo 2011 begins today
The IAAPA Attractions Expo, the annual amusement industry tradeshow begins today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and runs through November 18th. An estimated 25,000 people from 100 countries will have the chance to see more than...
Continue reading...Steeplechase Plaza construction begins
Construction has begun on Steeplechase Plaza, a small area at Coney Island that will feature a historic refurbished carousel: “A historic carousel is set to come home to Coney Island in a new Boardwalk plaza the city will break ground...
Continue reading...Dorney Park’s Stinger is almost complete
Dorney Park posted the follow construction photos of their Stinger inverted coaster, formerly known as Invertigo at California’s Great America. I think it’s safe to say the coaster will be completed by the end of the month.
Continue reading...SeaWorld Orlando 2012 and 2013 attractions
SeaWorld Orlando recently announced huge 2012 and 2013 plans for its parks: Turtle Trek (2012), Freshwater Oasis (2012) at Discovery Cove, and Antartica: Empire of the Penguin (2013). “TurtleTrek, opening at SeaWorld Orlando in spring 2012, stays true in design to SeaWorld’s...
Continue reading...Take a ride on Dollywood’s Wild Eagle
Wild Eagle’s track is complete! To celebrate the occasion, we’ve posted the full POV animation of the coaster below, as well as a press release from Dollywood: “Dollywood marked another construction milestone on its $20 million Wild Eagle wing coaster...
Continue reading...Orlando Thrill Park… back from the grave
Some park concepts just won’t die, and Orlando Thrill Park is one of them! The local news in Orlando reported: “Monday the city council will once again take up the “Orlando Thrill Park” proposal. The park, which is planned for...
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