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....
Feb 8, 2011
Interviews
2011
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...
Jan 25, 2011
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,...
Jan 9, 2011
2010
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...
Dec 12, 2010
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...
Nov 24, 2010
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...
Nov 9, 2010
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...
Oct 6, 2010
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...
Mar 29, 2010
2009
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...
May 28, 2009
2008
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...
Dec 18, 2008
Waldameer Interview
Coaster101 interviewed Steve Gorman, the general manager of Waldameer which is adding Ravine Flyer II to its lineup this year. Here’s what he had to say: Why did the park decide to go with Gravity...
Jan 29, 2008
2005
Gravity Group Interview
We had the opportunity to ask Chad Miller of The Gravity Group some questions about what all they do. Read what he said below: When designing a coaster, do you help guide the park in...
Aug 3, 2005
