The holiday season is upon us! It’s time to start thinking about what’s on your shopping list. If you are shopping for a theme park nut or coaster nerd here are a few ideas: Here’s probably the best bang for...
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Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom Interview
Coaster101 recently had the opportunity to talk with Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom. Phil has worked on a variety of projects for many different amusement parks around the globe. His vast experience includes working with creative teams at Disney and...
Continue reading...Cantilevered Coaster Announces Alliance with Setpoint
Cantilevered Coaster Systems (CCS) announced an alliance with Setpoint Inc. to commercialize the Cantilevered Roller Coaster system through the introduction of a small to medium-size ride package. This initial ride system will have a capacity of 1000 guests/hour utilizing two-place...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Coaster Physics Calculations
Welcome to another session of Coasters101! Have you always wondered what type of calculations and mathematics engineers must do to design a roller coaster? Today, we are going to talk about the physics of roller coasters and run a few...
Continue reading...Cantilevered Coaster Update 11.14.2010
Just a brief update on my computer models of the cantilevered roller coaster system. I have recently constructed a longer track in order to showcase some of the head and side knocker effects the coaster would utilize. The track isn’t...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Exclusive Interview
Below is our exclusive interview with Jill Revelle, communications manager at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. We would like to thank Jill for taking the time to talk with us. How does Busch Gardens use social media to...
Continue reading...The Importance of Lock Out Tag Out Procedures
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) is a practice or procedure used to safeguard employees from unexpected start up of machinery, rides and attractions, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance. OSHA 1910.147 requires that only an authorized...
Continue reading...Dare Devil Dive’s Capacity: It’s not that bad!
The Dare Devil Dive coaster was recently accounted as Six Flags Over Georgia addition for the 2011 season. The ride is a Gerstlauer Euro-fighter model featuring a 95 degree drop. The latest version of the Euro-fighters have featured cars which...
Continue reading...Wilderness Adventure Log Ride at Ontario Place
There’s been a lot of talk this season if you would consider Shoot the Rapids at Cedar Point a log flume or not and whether or not it is a worthy replacement for White Water Landing. Many have described the...
Continue reading...Cheetah Hunt speeds into Busch Gardens in 2011
The wait is finally over as Busch Gardens Tampa announces “Cheetah Hunt” for the 2011 season! Read more below: Wednesday, Oct. 13 ( Tampa , FL ) – For more than five decades, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has found inspiration...
Continue reading...Halloweekends at Cedar Point 2010
Coaster101 took advantage of the fabulous weather on Sunday to visit Halloweekends at Cedar Point! This was my first time back for Halloweekends since 2005. We did two of the haunted houses and walked through four of the outdoor walk...
Continue reading...Interview with Scott Lukas, author of Theme Park
Welcome to another Coaster101 special feature. Earlier this year, I read and reviewed an excellent book called Theme Park. After reading the book, I wanted to learn more so I thought why not go straight to the source? I’d like...
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