I was fortunate enough to ride Skyrush, Hersheypark’s Intamin hypercoaster, on opening day and got my first ride of the 2024 season with its brand-new upgraded seats and restraints. I’m sure many people are wondering if the ride feels more...
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Lake Compounce 2024 Season Includes Retrack of Wildcat and More
Lake Compounce is getting ready to kick off a new season in 2024, which includes a retracking of their classic Wildcat. According to the park this year, its growl is about to become louder than ever. The era of the...
Continue reading...VISACOASTERS Launches New Website & New Coaster Concepts
Earlier this year, Italian amusement ride manufacturer, SBF Visa Group launched their new coaster-focused division called VISACOASTERS. Even more recently the new division launched its website filled with new details and coaster models. SBF Visa is known for its large...
Continue reading...Santa’s Village Unveils New Midnight Flyer Details
In June, Santa’s Village in Jefferson, New Hampshire announced that they would be adding Midnight Flyer, a new family roller coaster from Vekoma coming in 2024. This coaster was described to be slightly faster and taller compared to Rudy’s Rapid...
Continue reading...10 Roller Coasters We Didn’t See Coming
If you’re reading this article, chances are you follow rumors, announcements, and construction updates on new coasters. Announcements usually fall into one of three buckets: a coaster that “makes sense” given a park’s current line-up and size, exciting new coaster...
Continue reading...Top 10 One-Coaster Parks in the US
For credit-counting roller coaster enthusiasts around the country, visiting a park with a single credit might not always seem like the most valuable use of time. However, these parks often provide more than just coaster credits to make it worth...
Continue reading...Beyond the Track: Galactic Twist, a Synthesis of Three Roller Coasters
Welcome to the final installment in a four-part “Beyond the Track” series by Coaster101 guest writer Ryan Cataldo. There is more beyond the surface of a roller coaster than just hills and drops. Every functional coaster on earth has scrutinous...
Continue reading...Beyond the Track: Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa In-Depth Analysis
Welcome to the third installment in a four-part “Beyond the Track” series by Coaster101 guest writer Ryan Cataldo. There is more beyond the surface of a roller coaster than just hills and drops. Every functional coaster on earth has scrutinous...
Continue reading...Beyond the Track: The Smiler at Alton Towers In-Depth Analysis
Welcome to the second installment in a four-part “Beyond the Track” series by Coaster101 guest writer Ryan Cataldo. There is more beyond the surface of a roller coaster than just hills and drops. Every functional coaster on earth has scrutinous...
Continue reading...Beyond the Track: Dueling Dragons In-Depth Analysis
There is more beyond the surface of a roller coaster than just hills and drops. Every functional coaster on earth has scrutinous engineering and special principles behind it. Not all coasters are built equally, though. A handful of manufacturers from...
Continue reading...Six Flags America 2020 Trip Report
Six Flags America (SFA) has the unfortunate reputation of being one of the lower-end Six Flags parks, if not the lowest — either due to staffing, unreliable and uninspiring rides, or generally being left behind as its corporate parents figure...
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