The world of regional amusement parks is one that rarely sees a story as captivating or as tragic as that of Geauga Lake amusement park. Located in Aurora, Ohio, Geauga Lake saw more owners, operators and went through more name...
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Coasters and Social Media: An Interview with Dan from Midway Mayhem
In the large social media world of today, there is an abundance of Instagram accounts, websites and YouTube channels that make up the coaster community. Of these thousands of accounts and channels, few stand out above the rest. One of...
Continue reading...Coaster101’s Six Flags 2020 Predictions
Every year, coaster enthusiasts wait eagerly for July and August to finally arrive after months of scouring over planning documents, town meeting notes, land clearings, and online teaser campaigns. Why? Because announcement season is finally here. And perhaps the most...
Continue reading...What’s Next for Disney and Universal?
It has been nearly impossible to escape news about Disney and Universal in the past weeks, due to Galaxy’s Edge debuting at Disneyland and Universal Orlando unveiling Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. Even major mainstream news outlets have been reporting...
Continue reading...Has the Second Coaster War Begun?
Tallest. Fastest. Longest. Steepest. All of these terms are now common lingo in the world of theme parks and amusement parks. However, even though these claims for world records may now be prominent, they are not new. Most coaster records...
Continue reading...So, What Ever Happened to Virtual Reality?
In the amusement industry today, the most important thing that parks must do is attract new guests—that’s just what the industry is about. With the plethora of activities now available, it is getting increasingly difficult to increase park attendance. Sure,...
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