In a press release today, Universal Orlando Resort announced a project of remarkable vision: to bring to life an entirely new water theme park experience in 2017. Called Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort, it will join Universal Studios Florida...
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Busch Gardens Tampa Announces “Cobra’s Curse” for 2016
It’s no longer just a K’Nex set. Just one day after SeaWorld Orlando announced their “Mako” hyper coaster for 2016, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment’s Tampa park, Busch Gardens, announced plans for their own new coaster, Cobra’s Curse, also to open...
Continue reading...Universal Parks and Resorts Announces Partnership with Nintendo
You thought one big Universal announcement was enough for this week? Think again. In a post on the Universal Parks Blog, Tom Schroder had the following to say about the partnership. “Universal Parks and Resorts have announced plans to bring the...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Announces “Skull Island: Reign of Kong”
Construction is Universal. Fresh off the success of attractions including Transformers: The Ride, a revamped Springfield, themed to the Simpsons, and Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter Universe (including a working Hogwarts Express), all opening in the last two years,...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion Create Joint Ticket for 2015
When theme parks from two rival companies are in such close proximity, you may think there could be some animosity and rivalry between the two. But Virginia’s two major theme parks, Busch Gardens Williamsburg (owned by SeaWorld Entertainment) and Kings...
Continue reading...Tempesto Media Day Report
It’s not often that I visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg twice in a 12-day period, but when the opportunity to cover Tempesto’s media day arose, I jumped at the chance. Named after the fictional Italian Daredevil, Tempesto, this Premier Rides coaster features...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg Photo Update
On Sunday, April 12, I visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It was still two weeks before the opening of Tempesto, the park’s new Premier Rides launched coaster, but with my work calendar busy for the next few weekends, I wanted to...
Continue reading...Walt Disney World’s 5th Gate To Be “Frozen” Theme Park
For years, there have been rumors of a “fifth gate” at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Everything from a Discovery Cove-esque park only open at night to a park where Disney Villains ran the show....
Continue reading...An Interview With Penn State Blue, 2015 Cornell TPEC Champions
Recently, several members of the Coaster101.com team had the opportunity to judge the Cornell University Theme Park Engineering Group’s inaugural Theme Park Entrepreneurship Competition (TPEC). 17 teams from Universities across the country were tasked with taking the land formerly occupied...
Continue reading...Fury 325 Media Day Report
From announcement to track completion, and everywhere in between, Coaster101 has been on top of Fury 325 construction at Carowinds Amusement Park in Charlotte, NC. On Wednesday, March 25, (3/25, get it?) a mere 217 days after I attended the announcement for...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Entertainment Names Joel Manby as President and CEO
According to this press release, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joel Manby as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 7, 2015. At that time, Manby, 55, will also join the Company’s Board of Directors....
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