I think one of the most amazing dynamics a themepark can have is animal interaction. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, located in Vallejo, California, continues the tradition of incredible animal attractions with the addition of Odin’s Temple of the Tiger. From...
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2012… the coaster?
In continuing my posts on movies that could be turned into coasters, I recently saw the trailer for the upcoming movie 2012. If you haven’t heard of the year 2012, it is predicted by some ancient Mayan civilization stuff that...
Continue reading...Castle Amusement Park Photos
This small park located in Riverside, California has alot of character for such a tiny place. The park was constructed in 1976 and its founders aimed for it to be the best place for family entertainment. It might not be...
Continue reading...Dollywood 2009 Video
This new video features Thunderhead, Mystery Mine, Tennessee Tornado, and all the great attractions that make up a full day at Dollywood!
Continue reading...Ghost Town’s Cliffhanger reopens!
Update: The ride has closed again. This is an exciting piece of news! After years of delay, the unique “Cliffhanger” rollercoaster, formerly known as the Red Devil, at Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, has reopened!...
Continue reading...Hong Kong Disneyland Grows!
Hong Kong Disneyland will soon be seeing a major expansion now that the government and Disney have worked out their issues. Here’s what they’re getting: Grizzly Trail Grizzly Gulch, Frontier Gold-Mining Town The path along Grizzly Trail offers high-spirited frontier...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Photo Contest
Hello everybody! It is once again that time of year for our annual photo contest! It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year since our last one. This year the rules are basically the same except only one entry...
Continue reading...Welcome to the new Coaster101
Welcome to Coaster101 Très. Hello and welcome to Coaster101 Très. That’s Coaster101 3, Coaster101 3.0, the third, etc. Why did we decide to call this new Coaster101… Très? While we’re not changing the site’s language, we are changing how the...
Continue reading...Transformers… the coaster.
By now you might have heard of the two Transformers rides that are going into Universal Studios (Hollywood and Singapore) over the next few years. The 3D ride should be incredible, but what if Universal decided to take it up...
Continue reading...Beech Bend and Michael Jackson?
Beech Bend Park was very excited when the Sea Dragon was purchased from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. While Michael’s life was controversial at times, his contribution to the music world is legendary.
Continue reading...Kings Dominion is getting a Giga?
This one’s really surprised me. It seems as if Kings Dominion will be receiving an Intamin Giga coaster next year. This will be interesting to watch develop over the next few months.
Continue reading...A Day at Dollywood Photos
Check out the new photos of our most recent trip to Dollywood! Dollywood always runs top-notch operations, and today was no different!
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