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Dare Devil Dive’s Capacity: It’s not that bad!

The Dare Devil Dive coaster was recently accounted as Six Flags Over Georgia addition for the 2011 season. The ride is a Gerstlauer Euro-fighter model featuring a 95 degree drop. The latest version of the Euro-fighters have featured cars which...

Wilderness Adventure Log Ride at Ontario Place

There’s been a lot of talk this season if you would consider Shoot the Rapids at Cedar Point a log flume or not and whether or not it is a worthy replacement for White Water Landing. Many have described the...

Texas Giant teaser video

Six Flags over Texas recently released the following teaser video promoting the reopening of Texas Giant, which will reopen as a steel/wooden hybrid coaster in 2011. The turns and drops on this ride look insane! Is it 2011 yet?

Oct 9, 2010 by John Stevenson Features 0

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...

Oct 6, 2010 by Nick Weisenberger Features Interviews 0

Guess the Coaster: It’s had a change of hands

Since no one was able to guess last week’s mystery coaster (it was Georgia Scorcher at Six Flags over Georgia), I’ll make this week’s a little easier: Good luck!

Oct 5, 2010 by John Stevenson Features 1

Guess the Coaster: It’s not a big one!

In this round of Guess the Coaster, you’ll need to put your detective eyes to work to uncover the mystery coaster in this photo: Hint: There is more than one coaster in this photo! Answer: It’s Georgia Scorcher at Six Flags...

Sep 30, 2010 by John Stevenson Features 1

Discuss: Who needs a park?

The United States is home to 267 operating amusement parks and entertainment centers with at least one coaster (according to rcdb). The website coast2Coaster displays a map with every amusement park or entertainment center in the country represented by a...

Sep 30, 2010 by John Stevenson Features 1

Coasters-101: What influences roller coaster speed?

Welcome to the latest episode of Coasters-101, the series where we examine different aspects of roller coaster design in detail. In our first article, we examined all different types of lift hills. The next topic is train speed. Why is...

Sep 27, 2010 by Nick Weisenberger Coasters-101 Features 10

Cantilevered Coaster Update

Here’s the latest video in the development of the cantilevered roller coaster model. You can really see the full range of motion, though it probably is exaggerated a bit. One of the strengths of this design is its ability to...

Sep 9, 2010 by Nick Weisenberger Features 1

Blue Streak ride review

Forum member “FeelTheFORCE” took a ride on the newly-reopened Blue Streak roller coaster at Conneaut Lake Park and shared his thoughts about the ride with us on the forums: “I’d like to start with saying that there are NO SEAT...

Sep 5, 2010 by John Stevenson Reviews 0

Zippin Pippin construction begins

Work recently began on rebuilding the historic Zippin Pippin coaster at the Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This website has been set up in order to allow you to follow the construction of this ride. We’ll keep you...

Aug 30, 2010 by John Stevenson Features News 0

Park People: Underage Drinking at the Park

As stated earlier, Park People is a new series we’ll be posting. In a nod to People of Walmart, we’ll be showcasing the interesting creatures that walk the midways of your favorite amusement parks. We’re guessing this is Six Flags’ newest endeavor...

Aug 29, 2010 by John Stevenson Features 0