The Wisconsin Dells offers more than Mount Olympus to the passing coaster enthusiast. A short drive from Hades 360 stands a smaller wooden roller coaster: Hellcat (or Avalanche, as it was once named). I rode Hellcat just once during my...
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Carowinds 2015 Project Update
Reddit user u/sandmyth has posted several photos of Carowinds’ construction progress on their 2015 Project. Ground cleared near Carowinds’ Entrance Plaza “Please Pardon Our Dust” Footer Construction has begun on the old Go-Kart Track/Rip Cord site, near Hurler Earth also being moved...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Bay Beach Amusement Park
Welcome to the second installment of our Small Park Showcase article series, which highlights the lesser known “hidden treasure” amusement parks that coaster lovers may overlook. Today, we’re covering Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The amusement park, located on...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: Escape from Gringotts Secrets Revealed
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride recently opened at Universal Studios Florida to massive praise, frequent breakdowns, and seven hour plus wait times. The completely immersive experience seamlessly combines giant physical sets with massive projection screens. Edge blending techniques...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Photo Contest 2014: Vote
It’s time to vote for your favorite photos in our 2014 Photo Contest! We received many outstanding submissions. Thanks to all who entered photos this year. The voting period will run through Sunday, July 27, 2014. We will announce the winners shortly...
Continue reading...Review: D23’s Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
Recently I visited Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry to check out the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit. Presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, the exhibit “celebrates Disney imagination, innovation and entertainment with nearly 300 artifacts, many which have not...
Continue reading...TWINterns: An Interview with Dollywood Interns Evan and Landon Sherwood
Recently Coaster101 traveled to Dollywood, and sat down with summer interns Evan and Landon Sherwood, who are rising seniors at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Evan and Landon took some time out of their busy schedules to talk to...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Family Kingdom – Myrtle Beach, SC
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...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Photo Contest 2014: Enter Your Photos
We’re well into the 2014 roller coaster season, so it’s time to dust off those cameras for our annual photography contest! This year’s contest includes three categories: original, edited and, new this year, selfie. See below for more information on entry categories...
Continue reading...5 things we know about Holiday World 2015
It’s no secret Holiday World is building something BIG for 2015. They’ve even gone so far as to make a special website counting down the days until the official announcement that supposedly has been riddled with clues. We’re two-thirds of...
Continue reading...Coasters-101: How the Hogwarts Express Works
After months of anticipation The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida has finally set an official opening date of July 8th. One of the highlights of the immersive new expansion is the ability to ride the Hogwarts Express...
Continue reading...Six Flags Branded Theme Parks to Open in China
Earlier this year, we told you about Six Flags’ plans to expand into Asia with the opening of their Dubai park in 2017. Six Flags has their eyes on expansion again. Six Flags, the world’s largest regional theme park company,...
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