We recently had the opportunity to ask Wild Waves’ new manager, Jeff Stock. But Jeff is not new to the Washington state theme park. Read the interview to learn more about his interesting story: Can you briefly explain how you...
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The Roller Coaster Media Library
We recently had the opportunity to interview Simon Baynham of the Roller Coaster Media Library. Thanks to Simon for taking the time to answer our questions. To begin with, for those who don’t know, what is the Roller Coaster Media...
Continue reading...Meet the Theme Park Guy
Meet Stefan Zwanzger, the Theme Park Guy! Born in Germany, Stefan now spends his time traveling all corners of the globe to experience the world’s best theme parks while wearing a crazy roller coaster hat. What can a person who...
Continue reading...Interview with author Steve Alcorn
I recently read and reviewed the wonderful book Theme Park Design: Behind the Scenes with an Engineer, a great read full of fascinating tidbits about what actually goes on during the development of a themed ride. The book was great...
Continue reading...Catching up with the Gravity Group
It’s been quite a long time since we last checked in with them but we were able to catch up with Mike Graham of the Gravity Group and discussed a few of their current projects, including the new Timberliner trains....
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Update and Interview
One of the most exciting new projects for 2011 is the transformation of the former Cypress Gardens amusement park into Legoland Florida. Jackie Wallace, media relations representative for the park, was nice enough to share some new information with us....
Continue reading...Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom Interview
Coaster101 recently had the opportunity to talk with Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom. Phil has worked on a variety of projects for many different amusement parks around the globe. His vast experience includes working with creative teams at Disney and...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Exclusive Interview
Below is our exclusive interview with Jill Revelle, communications manager at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. We would like to thank Jill for taking the time to talk with us. How does Busch Gardens use social media to...
Continue reading...Interview with Scott Lukas, author of Theme Park
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...
Continue reading...Q/A with GCI Intern Eamon Kelly
We have a special treat for you today here at Coaster101. We recently had the opportunity to talk to Eamon Kelly, currently an intern at Great Coasters International and a member of the Ohio State Theme Park Engineering Group. Originally...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Interview
We recently asked Tony Clark of Cedar Point’s On Point! blog some questions about the park. Here’s what he had to say: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with us! So what exactly does...
Continue reading...Wild Adventures Interview
We got the chance to ask Bob Montgomery, the general manager of Wild Adventures, some questions about they plan to do with the park in the future: How is it working with the “African” theme that you don’t see in...
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