Nightflight Expedition, Dollywood’s new-for-2026 hybrid roller coaster and whitewater river ride, is quickly taking shape at the end of the Wildwood Grove area of the park. On Saturday, attendees of the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)...
Tucked away in Tokyo’s lively Asakusa district—just steps from the famous Sensō-ji Temple—lies Hanayashiki, a charming blend of nostalgia and whimsy that has delighted visitors for over a century. Opened in 1853, Hanayashiki holds the...
Every trip I’ve taken to Hersheypark has left me wanting more — more strolls down the park’s manicured midways, more marathon rides on Skyrush or Wildcat’s Revenge, more bites of the park’s delicious culinary offerings...
Universal Destinations & Experiences today shared new details about the upcoming Universal Kids Resort, the first Universal theme park designed for families with young children. Set to open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas, the resort...
Fall at Dollywood is one of the theme park’s most popular seasons — the changing leaves, cooler temps (later in the fall, at least) and the annual Harvest Festival — including Great Pumpkin LumiNights —...
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Coaster101 Photo Contest! We received some amazing entries this year. After voting, readers and members of the Coaster101 team have named the best of the...
NightFlight Expedition construction has taken off! Following the announcement of NightFlight Expedition, Dollywood’s new-for-2026 hybrid roller coaster and water ride, members of the media were invited to tour the large construction site, which provided us...
Dollywood is again raising the bar for theme park innovation. Coming in 2026, the park will debut NightFlight Expedition, the world’s first attraction to combine an indoor family hybrid roller coaster with a whitewater river...
It’s time to cast your votes in the 2025 Coaster101 Photo Contest! We received incredible photos this year from parks across the globe, and we’re leaning on you to help us pick the readers’ choice...
The Torch, a 1,067-foot-tall skyscraper under construction in New York City, will feature a glass-enclosed 300-foot-tall drop tower, offering stunning views of NYC. The drop tower is reported to be designed by Intamin. The company...
Dust off those cameras — the 2025 Coaster101 Photo Contest is here! Our annual photography contest showcases the best in roller coaster and theme park photography, and we are so excited to kick off another...
Welcome to another installment in our “20 in 2025” series, which highlights coasters that debuted in 2005 (just like Coaster101 did!). Today, we hop across the pond to Europa Park in Germany to visit Atlantica...
