Nickelodeon Universe may have the highest concentration of ‘90s nostalgia and coaster track in the world — outside of its counterpart at American Dream in New Jersey. As a millennial who was raised on Nickelodeon cartoon marathons, I’ve wanted to...
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Warner Bros. Movie World Announces Flash: Speed Force
Warner Bros. Movie World in Australia today announced “The Flash: Speed Force,” a multi-launch Intamin halfpipe shuttle coaster that will open in 2024. The coaster is an Intamin “Surfrider” model. The halfpipe-shaped shuttle coaster features a roughly 220-foot-long span of...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Turns 18 Prize Pack Giveaway
Happy birthday to us! Coaster101 turns 18 years old today, and to celebrate, we’re giving away Coaster101 Prize Packs. Keep reading to learn how to enter to win. Coaster101 Over the Years As you can imagine (and see below), the...
Continue reading...Kings Island Debuts New Adventure Port Area
King’s Island’s officially opened its new Adventure Port area over the weekend. The new themed section features two new rides, the existing Adventure Express coaster enhanced with new theming as well as two food and beverage locations. The area is...
Continue reading...Wildcat’s Revenge Hersheypark Review and Reactions
Last week, Hersheypark officially debuted Wildcat’s Revenge, the park’s new-for-2023 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster. Built on part of the structure of the park’s former Wildcat wooden coaster, Wildcat’s Revenge features a slew of impressive stats — a 140-foot-tall...
Continue reading...Maurer Employees Test Out Spike Fun Tilting-Seat Coaster Prototype
Maurer Rides employees recently had the chance to try out the company’s new Spike Fun train prototype at Skyline Park in Germany. The prototype was installed on the track of Skyline Park’s Sky Dragster coaster, which opened in 2017 and is...
Continue reading...Valleyfair Roller Coasters Rated and Ranked 2023
Valleyfair has been on my roller coaster bucket list for years, and when I recently found myself in the Twin Cities area, I knew I had to make a quick trip to Shakopee to visit the park. Overall, I was...
Continue reading...Big Bear Mountain Initial Reactions to Dollywood’s 2023 Coaster
Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s new-for-2023 multi-launch coaster, is now open! Coaster101 writers John and Kyle attended the media preview event last week and returned with thoughts about Dollywood’s 10th and longest coaster (as well as a few bear puns). Keep...
Continue reading...7 Things You Can’t Miss at the New Disney100 Exhibition
I recently visited the new Disney100 exhibit that opened at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. The exhibit features 10 immersive and interactive galleries with over 250 rare artifacts from The Walt Disney Archives, many of those coming from Disney theme...
Continue reading...Wildcat’s Revenge Topped Off and More Construction Photos
Hersheypark today shared exciting new photos and video of Wildcat’s Revenge construction, including the installation of the Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster’s arch-like lift hill pinnacle. Wildcat’s Revenge is Hersheypark’s 15th roller coaster and is a reimagining of the...
Continue reading...Titan Track Coming to Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce in 2023
When Lake Compounce opens for its 177th season later this month, the park’s popular Boulder Dash coaster will feature 580 feet of steel Titan Track from Great Coasters International, Inc. (GCI). Titan Track is GCI’s steel track that can be...
Continue reading...Blasting Off: ArieForce One Opens at Fun Spot America Atlanta
ArieForce One is now open at Fun Spot America Atlanta. Yesterday, I had the chance to preview the ride before its grand debut, and I’m still processing everything this coaster packs into its layout. ArieForce One was formally announced in...
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