Nick Weisenberger

Nick Weisenberger has been writing about theme parks and roller coasters since 2007. His fascination for how roller coasters work led to researching and self-publishing Coasters 101: An Engineers Guide to Roller Coaster Design.

2026

Silver Dollar City Announces Miner’s Mountain Express

Silver Dollar City today unveiled Miner’s Mountain Express, America’s Most Legendary Family Coaster, opening in 2027. Based on a true Ozarks story, families will embark on an expedition more than a century in the making, racing through the...

Aug 14, 2026

Inside the Rescue to Save Marineland’s Forgotten Beluga Whales

Since 1961, Niagara Falls’ Marineland of Canada was known for its up-close animal encounters, controversial shows, and thrilling rides, including the legendary Dragon Mountain steel coaster, until it effectively shut down in 2023. But behind...

Jul 23, 2026

Columbus Zoo’s New Aquarium Vision Explained

The Columbus Zoo today unveiled plans for the John F. Wolfe Aquarium, a monumental new destination that will redefine aquatic wildlife experiences in the Midwest and mark the most ambitious project in the organization’s history. Made...

Jun 20, 2026

I Built a K’NEX Coaster… Down My Basement Stairs

During his week off between school and summer camp, 12-year-old Henry built a K’nex roller coaster up and down our basement staircase. The lift hill is around 12 feet long, takes the coaster up 9...

Jun 16, 2026

All New Barracuda Strike Opens at SeaWorld San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio is making waves once again with the grand opening of Barracuda Strike, the park’s newest attraction and the tallest inverted family coaster in North America. Opening to the public today, Barracuda Strike...

Mar 7, 2026