The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium continues to add to its impressive lineup of non-animal attractions with the addition of a 4D theater to open in 2016. If you count Jungle Jack’s Landing, which is free to enter with zoo admission...
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Coasters-101: Why are roller coasters removed?
Roller coasters are multi-million dollar investments that amusement parks spend countless dollars and time in designing, building, and maintaining. But lately it seems like we’ve seen more roller coasters and classic thrill rides closed and dismantled than ever before. Why...
Continue reading...Smoky Mountain Alpine Coasters Comparison
If you’re going to be in the Pigeon Forge area this coming spring for the premiere of Lightning Rod at Dollywood, you might also want to take a ride on one of the four alpine coasters in the region. What...
Continue reading...Book Review: Dick Kinzel Biography
Dick Kinzel: Roller Coaster King of Cedar Point Amusement Park is a new biography by Tim O’Brien about one of the most polarizing legends in the amusement industry. He is responsible for creating the first 200, 300, and 400 foot tall roller...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday #216
It’s time again for Mystery Coaster Monday! Welcome to the 16th edition of our Mystery Coaster Monday series, our weekly guess-that-coaster game. How to Play To enter, simply post your guess below in the comment section. You can also tweet...
Continue reading...5 MORE Fun Things to do at The Island in Pigeon Forge
After visiting the new but incomplete entertainment center in Pigeon Forge known as The Island, I wrote about the Top Five Things To Do there at the time. After going back more than a year-and-a-half later, it was exciting to...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2015
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a friend or family member who happens to be a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place! The...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday #213
Welcome to the 13th edition of our Mystery Coaster Monday series, our weekly guess-that-coaster game. How to Play To enter, simply post your guess below in the comment section. You can also tweet us: @Coaster101 or on the post on our Facebook page....
Continue reading...Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort Review and Tour
Before I begin this review of Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort I would like to issue an apology: Dear Dolly, I am sorry my kid threw up all over your brand new hotel. I am really appreciative of how nice your staff was...
Continue reading...2015 Limited Edition Coaster101 Ugly Christmas Sweater
Do you have an affinity for roller coasters and ugly sweaters? If so, then you’re in luck! For the first time ever, we’re releasing a limited Edition Coaster101 Ugly Christmas Sweater! Designed by Kyle Lindner, this shirt is the perfect holiday...
Continue reading...Dollywood’s Lightning Rod POV Unveiled
Dollywood is giving coaster fans a chance to jump aboard Lightning Rod, its newest record-breaking offering, before the final pieces of track are even in place. Thanks to Los Angeles-based 3D Live, anyone with a smartphone can stream via YouTube 360...
Continue reading...Cobra’s Curse Layout Revealed
Busch Gardens Tampa provided additional details about the latest thrill ride project coming in 2016, including a detailed model revealed at the International Amusement Parks and Attractions show in Orlando. Cobra’s Curse is a family roller coaster with freely spinning ride...
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