When people think of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, amusement parks aren’t necessarily at the top of their to-do list. Many people think of the mini-golf courses, pancake houses, and generic beach stores on every corner that all advertise “EVERYTHING UNDER...
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All About Alpine Coasters
After having a blast on the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster in Pigeon Forge I just had to know more about alpine coasters. Where better to go than straight to the experts? With over 200 installations world-wide, Wiegand is the leader...
Continue reading...Q/A with Wil Armstrong of Starneth
Giant observation wheels are popping up all over the world as the race to build the biggest is heating up. We recently had the opportunity to interview Wil Armstrong, President of Starneth. Starneth is an engineering company that specializes in...
Continue reading...Q&A With Cole Lindbergh of “For Your Amusement”
Recently, we stumbled upon a Kickstarter Project entitled “For Your Amusement,” which is an Amusement Park Travel Show, highlighting more than just rides, but overall theme park history. Their goal is to raise $37,000 by April 4 in order to...
Continue reading...Q&A with Evan Souliere of Great Coasters International
A few weeks ago, Coaster101 posted photos of the progress of Great Coasters International’s refurbishment of Hurler at Carowinds, located in Charlotte, NC. We recently had the opportunity to interview Evan Souliere, Design Engineer at Great Coasters International about the Hurler...
Continue reading...Q&A With Jeff Hornick, Director of Design and Engineering at Busch Gardens Tampa
Recently, I traveled to Busch Gardens Tampa, and had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Hornick, Director of Design and Engineering at Busch Gardens, to talk with him about the new Pantopia area, as well as the new Falcon’s Fury drop tower attraction. C101:...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando: The Unofficial Story
Universal Orlando: The Unofficial Story is the ultimate book about the creation and development of the Universal Orlando Resort. Relive the history of the resort from conception through the present day including all the bumps in the road along the...
Continue reading...Maximizing Holiday-Season Theme Park Visits
The holiday season can be the busiest time of year for the parks that remain open, especially the larger ones in Florida and Southern California. I recently talked to About.com Theme Parks expert Arthur Levine who shared some insightful tips...
Continue reading...Coaster-Lab Interview
I recently stumbled across a website with some incredible looking theme park concepts and I just had to know more! The inventor and owner of the website agreed to answer a few of our questions. C101: Can you please introduce yourself –...
Continue reading...Virtual Coaster Modeling with Patrick
Before a roller coaster is built it is often conceptualized on the computer using a digital model. Patrick McGarvey is an experienced modeler who has created some remarkable coaster renderings. Continue reading to hear more about his design process and...
Continue reading...Recreating the Rye Airplane Coaster
We recently had the opportunity to talk to Tim Cole, a roller coaster enthusiast who is currently building a model of the infamous Airplane Coaster that thrilled riders at Rye Playland from 1928 to 1957. We discuss the coaster’s history,...
Continue reading...Things To Do in Theme Park Queues
Do you ever get bored while waiting in line for your favorite roller coaster? You’re not the only one and at least one person has decided to do something about it! We recently caught up with the creative multi-award winning...
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