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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Busch Gardens 2011 Announcement Set
The wait is almost over! “Wednesday, Oct. 6 (Tampa, FL) – Next week, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Discovery Cove in Orlando will both announce major new attractions coming to the parks in 2011. But this message will be shared...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: What influences roller coaster speed?
Welcome to the latest episode of Coasters-101, the series where we examine different aspects of roller coaster design in detail. In our first article, we examined all different types of lift hills. The next topic is train speed. Why is...
Continue reading...Holiday World Announces 2011 Additions
Holiday World president, Dan Koch, joins his mom, Pat, in announcing “what’s new” for Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in 2011. “We’re concentrating on children and comfort — oh, and Mom’s 80th birthday!” Watch the announce via YouTube embedded below.
Continue reading...Zippin Pippin Construction Update
The Zippin Pippin Roller Coaster Construction blog is following the construction of the relocated ride very closely and has been making regular photo updates. For the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the foundation work for some of the straight...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Launches New Teaser Campaign
The Busch Gardens team continues to pour its heart into teasing us for 2011: “TAMPA, Fla. (September 16, 2010) – Amidst the latest round of internet rumors as to what Busch Gardens Tampa Bay may be building in Crown Colony Plaza,...
Continue reading...Cantilevered Coaster Update
Here’s the latest video in the development of the cantilevered roller coaster model. You can really see the full range of motion, though it probably is exaggerated a bit. One of the strengths of this design is its ability to...
Continue reading...Six Flags Over Georgia Announces New Coaster
A new Gerstlauer Euro Fighter will open at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2011. Dare Devil Dive’s mission begins as you’re pulled straight up to the sky on a special vertical chain lift, then slowly roll to the top of...
Continue reading...Designing a Virtual Roller Coaster
Eamon Kelly, whom you may remember from our earlier interview, has been writing programs with Matlab and AutoCAD in order to create a virtual roller coaster model. The work is still in the early stages but the eventual goal is...
Continue reading...Catia Coaster Model
Well, it looks like I’m not the only one designing roller coasters in CATIA. Yunus Alapan, a student at Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey, submitted some photos of a roller coaster he created with CATIA V5. I know from...
Continue reading...New Gravity Group Coaster for Grona Lund
2011 is shaping up to be a very busy year for the Gravity Group. Projects announced so far: Zippin Pippin relocation, Quassy family coaster, and a dueling coaster for Happy Valley in China. Today, the Gravity Group announced they will...
Continue reading...Cantilevered Coaster Simulations
Our first story on the cantilevered coaster we interviewed the John Hogg, the inventor of this totally unique coaster concept. This interview inspired me to create a 3D computer model of the ride and I unveiled some screen shots in...
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