I still play Rollercoaster Tycoon 3, quite frequently actually. My latest endeavor has been a recreation of the famous Batman: The Ride which can be found at a number of Six Flags parks. I rarely do recreations, but I feel...
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California 2010: Pacific Park & Santa Monica
And so the updates begin! This small boardwalk-park is one of the most famous in the world, having the only roller coaster built fully on a pier out over the ocean! The food is aplenty, the rides are diverse, and...
Continue reading...Universal Guide, new app for iPhone, iPod Touch
The Universal Guide app recently released by Theme Park Nerd Ltd. is the perfect app to use when visiting the Universal Orlando resort. The app’s creator, Mark Locker, describes the app as a “park map on steroids.” Universal Guide gives users instant notifications...
Continue reading...The Cantilevered Coaster
In celebration of Coaster101’s birthday, I’d like to welcome you to another Coaster101 Special Feature. This time we talk with John Hogg, inventor of the totally amazing and unique cantilevered roller coaster concept. When I ride roller coasters today I...
Continue reading...Remembering Freedomland: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our Remembering Freedomland special feature. Today, we will be continuing our interview with Ben Rossi, a former entertainer of the now defunct park. If you missed Part 1 then be sure to read it here....
Continue reading...California 2010: Six Flags Magic Mountain from the air
Here are some excellent shots of Six Flags Magic Mountain from the Sky Tower: Viper and X2, with a little Sky Tower shadow thrown in there. Tatsu weaves around the mountain like it’s no big deal. Now that’s a giant...
Continue reading...Coaster101 goes to California
Coaster101’s Tyler is venturing to the great California where he will be visiting Disneyland, California Adventure, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Trip reports will come soon but for the time being enjoy live updates from...
Continue reading...Organizing 5 years worth of coaster memorabilia
I decided to break down and finally organize 5 years worth of coaster “stuff” that has been piling up in a filing cabinet in my room. There’s nothing else better to do during the summer, right? Since I’m slighly lazy...
Continue reading...Orlando 2010: Animal Kingdom Trip Report
The last day of a vacation is usually bittersweet for me. I’m ready to return home and see friends and family, but leaving your getaway destination is always difficult, especially when that destination is the Walt Disney World resort. Our...
Continue reading...Remembering Freedomland: Part 1
Welcome to another Coaster101 Special Feature. Today, through the incredible experiences of one of its entertainers, we will be remembering Freedomland, a U.S. history inspired theme park in New York that existed from 1960 through 1964 . I had never...
Continue reading...Orlando 2010: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Trip Report
Our next stop on our Orlando trip is Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The crowds were moderate throughout the day. I don’t believe lines for Rock n’ Rollercoaster or Tower of Terror were longer than 30 minutes at any point of the...
Continue reading...Orlando 2010: Epcot Trip Report
While there aren’t many attractions at Epcot to keep thrill-seekers’ adrenaline pumping, a day at Epcot is sure to be an entertaining one. Today was no different. I like Spaceship Earth a lot more without the goofy signage. I also thoroughly...
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