Rumors have been swirling for sometime, since Universal Orlando and their parent company, Comcast, purchased 475 acres of land in Orlando. We now have somewhat of an idea of what that land will be used for: Universal Orlando’s “Fourth Gate:”...
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Six New Experiences Coming to SCarowinds in 2019
It’s officially almost August, which means the summer theme park season is winding down. Fortunately for theme park fans, that means that Halloween is right around the corner, and with Halloween comes Halloween events. If you’ve followed this site for...
Continue reading...Pantheon Arriving at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2020
After several weeks of speculating what the newest addition to Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be, we finally have our answer: Pantheon. The might of five roman gods in one record-breaking coaster. Pantheon bills itself as America’s fastest multi-launch coaster, and reaches...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Waldameer
With a free day in Western Pennsylvania earlier this month, I decided to tackle two “new-to-me” (but far from “new”) parks before visiting Kennywood for Steel Curtain Media Day. Following a brief stop at Conneaut Lake Park, I drove just...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Conneaut Lake Park
When visiting the Pittsburgh area earlier this month, I had a largely free day before heading to Kennywood for Steel Curtain’s Media Day. Having never spent much time in that area of the country, I obviously wanted to see the...
Continue reading...The Steel Curtain Debuts At Kennywood
Kennywood’s newest roller coaster is officially open, and hopefully there’s no official out there who will flag us for excessive celebration! From “Project 412” to what is now known as The Steel Curtain, the coaster debuted to the public on July...
Continue reading...Update on the Upcoming Dynamic Attractions Flying Theater at The Island in Pigeon Forge
Back in February, we shared some news about the upcoming Flying Theater attraction coming to The Island at Pigeon Forge. Thanks to our friends at Dynamic Attractions, we have several updates on the project, which is now scheduled to open...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion’s Big Wave Bay To Be Removed for 2020 Project
On the park’s social media channels today, Kings Dominion started teasing for what’s coming to the park in 2020. Wave goodbye to Big Wave Bay 👋 🌊 We’re making waves for something new. #KD2020 pic.twitter.com/d3bc6LxGTf — Kings Dominion (@KingsDominionVA) July...
Continue reading...19 For ’99: Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Everything looks good…I think…I think this time it’s…going to work! Welcome back to Coaster101.com’s “19 for ’99” series, where we’re taking a look at 19 of our favorite coasters who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. This week, we...
Continue reading...Celebrating Five Years of Made To Thrill with Josh Reichlin
Back in 2015, we talked to Josh Reichlin of Made To Thrill, a lifestyle brand that celebrates the sharp turns, fast drops, and unbridled joy of thrill rides and theme parks. Since founding Made to Thrill in 2014, Reichlin has...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg Begins Teasing 2020 Addition
VII. | XXX. | MMXIX. The countdown is officially on! Busch Gardens Williamsburg has given us the first tease of what’s coming to the park in 2020, or #MMXX, as the park is referring to it. On their social media...
Continue reading...Alabama Adventure to Host 2nd Annual Donate Life Coasterthon
Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure is teaming up with Legacy of Hope and our friends at Coaster Addict to host the 2nd Annual Donate Life Alabama Coasterthon, benefiting organ, eye, and tissue donation education. This eight-hour charity Coasterthon event, held...
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