Shane

Shane has been writing for Coaster101 since 2019 and has lived in New England, California and Central Florida, chasing all of the theme parks and roller coasters along the way. He is currently based in Orlando, pursuing a career in writing and themed entertainment. Shane is interested in the storytelling side of attractions but is also a thrill seeker. His favorite coasters include Intimidator 305, VelociCoaster and Steel Vengeance.

2026

Review: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

Walt Disney World is on a roll with their recent refurbishments and updates, including Frozen Ever After, Soarin’, Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Test Track, Country Bear Jamboree, Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters,...

Jun 11, 2026

Top 10 Immersive Theme Park Lands

The word “immersive” has been used and over-used in the amusement industry for over a decade now, so I wanted to take a look and really investigate what it means for a theme park land...

May 9, 2026

2025

Review: Dark Universe at Epic Universe

One of the most exciting things about Epic Universe was the idea of the Universal Monsters getting their own horror-themed land. It’s a decision that is bold, risky and unlike anything in a major US...

Aug 30, 2025

Epic Universe Opening Day Q&A And Trip Report

Epic Universe is the first major theme park to open in the United States in decades. Universal Orlando’s third park has gotten a lot of attention over the past five years of construction, and finall...

Jun 14, 2025

Review: Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe

If you told me I would walk into Epic Universe having a new favorite theme park land, I don’t know that I would’ve said Nintendo. However, as soon as I stepped out of the warp...

May 14, 2025

Review: Mine Cart Madness at Epic Universe

Universal’s “boom coaster” has been a concept for over a decade now, just see our older article. When it finally materialized for Mine Cart Madness in Donkey Kong Country, it seemed like there couldn’t be...

Apr 25, 2025