The amusement industry has received a lot of national media attention the past few weeks due to a series of tragic and unfortunate accidents (and other non-events completely blown out of proportion). We thought it would be a good time...
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It’s time to vote for your favorite photos in the 2011 Coaster101 Photography Contest! Click here to vote! The voting period will run through July 29, 2011. [button link=”http://coaster101.com/photovote” size=”large”]Vote Here[/button]
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Mini-Golf Construction Update
Universal Orlando announced the addition of a movie-themed miniature golf course that will be incorporated into its Universal CityWalk entertainment district. Construction of Hollywood Drive-In Golf — two, 18-hole courses – is has already begun. The courses are located below the...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida is progressing nicely
Legoland Florida’s opening date is 100 days away, but the park is making great progress already: “Look how far we’ve come! With just 100 days until Grand Opening on October 15, LEGOLAND® Florida has released a new batch of photographs...
Continue reading...Tweeting from Universal Orlando
Throughout the week we will tweeting from the Universal Orlando resort. You can follow our adventures through Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure by following us on Twitter or viewing the live feed below.
Continue reading...Photo Contest deadline extended to July 13th
We are extending the fourth annual Coaster101 Photo Contest submission deadline to Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Click here for more information on the contest. Winners of the contest (as voted on by readers) will receive a prize pack with prizes...
Continue reading...Six Flags Great America 2011 Update
Every summer I take a trip to Six Flags Great America. Although I live in Memphis, Tennessee, Great America is more my “home park” than any other park. I spent four days at the park during my visit this year,...
Continue reading...Riptide Bay Review
I rarely venture into a waterpark, especially when it’s connected to a theme park chock-full of rollercoasters. However, I decided to check out the new-for-2011 Riptide Bay waterpark expansion at Six Flags Great America’s Hurricane Harbor. Now, I must disclose...
Continue reading...Tweeting from Six Flags Great America
Throughout the week we will tweeting from inside Six Flags Great America. You can follow our adventures through the park by following us on Twitter or viewing the live feed below.
Continue reading...Interview with Jonathon England
Have you ever wondered how a roller coaster can operate multiple trains without having a collision? Coaster101 had the opportunity to interview Jonathon England, an amusement industry professional with experience in controls and more. Enjoy! Could you tell us a...
Continue reading...Fourth Annual Coaster101 Photo Contest
Get out your cameras and dust off the lens – it’s time for our fourth annual photography contest! This year’s categories will remain the same from last year: original, edited, and humor. Submissions will be accepted through July 8th, 2011. Voting...
Continue reading...Dollywood Trip Report
I made my first ever visit to Dollywood in May and had a dolly-good time! I highly recommend staying in the Dollywood Vacations luxury cabins. They’re a bit pricey and you need to book well in advance but it is...
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