On Sunday night, November 20th, 2022, the shocking news dropped that Bob Chapek, CEO of the Walt Disney Company since February 2020, had been fired and would be replaced by former CEO Bob Iger. The initial reaction from Disney theme...
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2023 TPEG ALUMNI Community Theme Park Design Competition Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2023 TPEG ALUMNI Community Theme Park Design Competition is now open. This year’s challenge is to turn a defunct mall into a themed entertainment attraction: Malls were once the cultural epicenter of cities and towns across America....
Continue reading...Set Sail on the New Pirate River Quest at Legoland Florida Resort
Ahoy Mateys! All aboard the new Pirate River Quest at LEGOLAND Florida Resort! Weigh anchor and set sail on a journey through the natural canals of historic Cypress Gardens in search of Captain Redbeard’s treasure, snatched by a band of...
Continue reading...LEGO Loop Coaster vs CDX Blocks Sidewinder: Pros and Cons of Each Looping Coaster Model
In June 2022, LEGO unveiled their second official roller coaster set and the first to go upside down: The LEGO Loop Coaster. Initially, I wasn’t too impressed and was fixated on how much energy the cars lose in such a...
Continue reading...Coaster101’s 2022 Year in Review
Believe it or not, we’ve finally reached the end of the roller coaster of a year that was 2022. Every December we take a look back and reflect on the past year. Members of the Coaster101 team will share a...
Continue reading...One Thing I Hate About Winterfest at Kings Island
Last weekend I took my family to Winterfest at Kings Island for the first time in five years. We drove down from Columbus on a Saturday afternoon to make sure we were one of the first guests to enter when...
Continue reading...Orlando Coasters Rising Quickly
The theme park capital of the country is about to get even better. Several major roller coasters are under construction in Orlando. Let’s check in and take a look at their progress and recent status. Tron – Magic Kingdom The...
Continue reading...Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2022
If you’re in search of a gift for a roller coaster enthusiast this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been publishing our annual gift guide since 2011, and our 2022 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide features a diverse selection...
Continue reading...Lagoon Announces State-of-the-Art Attraction “Over 7 Years in the Making”
After a six day countdown of teases, Lagoon Park officially announced their new-for-2023 state-of-the-art attraction, Primordial. This interactive coaster has been under development and construction for over seven years. After waiting so long, the anticipation couldn’t be higher, especially as...
Continue reading...Kennywood Announces Spinvasion for 2023
An all-new, first-of-its kind spinning ride is coming to Kennywood in 2023. Spinvasion puts you in the middle of the Battle for the ‘Burgh! Board your spacecraft for a thrilling flight on the first multi-action spin ride of its kind...
Continue reading...TPEG Alumni Community Design Competition Returns in 2023
After a one year hiatus, the TPEG Alumni Community Design Competition will return in 2023. When the COVID-19 global pandemic hit in early 2020, hundreds of college students with lifelong dreams of working in the themed entertainment industry saw summer...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Serengeti Flyer; Universal Throws Shade
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced Serengeti Flyer, an S&S Screamin’ Swing, as the park’s all-new 2023 attraction. Serengeti Flyer will be the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind upon opening in spring 2023. With each swing, riders...
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