Since podcasting got its humbling beginnings in the mid-2000s, there have been a number of podcasts that have focused on theme parks and roller coasters. However, there’s just one “Original” Theme Park Podcast, and that’s CoasterRadio.com. What begun as a...
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Shanghai Disneyland Reopening in Phases Starting May 11
When Shanghai Disneyland Resort closed its gates in late January, it wasn’t clear when the newest Disney Park would entertain guests again. We now have an answer. The theme park is scheduled to reopen with controlled capacity on May 11...
Continue reading...Celebrating 15 Years of CoasterRadio.com with Mike Collins & E.B. Part Two: The Podcast
Since podcasting got its humbling beginnings in the mid-2000s, there have been a number of podcasts that have focused on theme parks and roller coasters. However, there’s just one “Original” Theme Park Podcast, and that’s CoasterRadio.com. What begun as a...
Continue reading...Celebrating 15 Years of CoasterRadio.com with Mike Collins & E.B. Part 1: The Beginning
Since podcasting got its humble beginnings in the mid-2000s, there have been a number of podcasts that have focused on theme parks and roller coasters. However, there’s just one “Original” Theme Park Podcast, and that’s CoasterRadio.com. What begun as a...
Continue reading...The Fastest Roller Coaster In Each State
In the past, we’ve published list about the tallest and longest roller coasters in each state, but sometimes, you just feel the need, the need for speed. Have you ever wondered about the fastest roller coaster in your state? Maybe...
Continue reading...Eight Animated Amusement Parks We Wish We Could Visit
Right now, if you want to visit a theme park, your options are supremely limited. But after you’ve watched all of the roller coaster POV videos and walked around your favorite parks on Google Maps, there’s not much more you...
Continue reading...Indiana Beach to Reopen in 2020 With New Ownership
Rumors of Indiana Beach’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In a two word social media post earlier today, the park announced that it would indeed open for the 2020 Season. pic.twitter.com/yX4fq4EYbF — Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park (@IndianaBeach) April...
Continue reading...Inside Fury 325’s Custom Gates with Carowinds’ Shawn Hopkins
On a majority of roller coasters that operate today, there is a series of queue gates that line up riders into specific rows before allowing guests to board a coaster train. Often, these gates aren’t given a second thought by...
Continue reading...Op-Ed: Why You Should Buy Your Season Pass Now
If you’re reading this post, chances are that you follow Coaster101 for our more “traditional” content — news, views, reviews, interviews, corkscrews – lots of words that end in “-ews.” This post is going to be a little different. But...
Continue reading...Apex Parks Group Files for Bankruptcy
Slightly more than a month after closing Indiana Beach and Fantasy Island for good, Apex Parks Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While their 12 operating properties (10 family entertainment centers and 2 water parks) are all currently closed...
Continue reading...Announcing the 2020 Park Mania Champion: Holiday World!
April 7 is National Beer Day, but it might be time for a new Holiday! We started with 68 parks from across the globe. After more than 50,000 total votes cast, we’ve narrowed it down to one. We are proud...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Presents 2020 Park Mania: The Finals!
Two Parks Enter. One Park Claims The Title of 2020 Champion! Here at Coaster101, while we love a good bracket pool, we decided to have some fun with the bracket system this year, and bring back our annual event, Park Mania!...
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