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Nominate for the Attraction Awards!

Hello! If you are a long-time Coaster101 reader, you know that we hold the annual Attraction Awards in the beginning of each year. We have decided to mix it up this year by offering the Attraction Awards of the Decade....

Dec 29, 2009 by John Stevenson Features 0

Compact Coaster: Tivoli’s Dæmonen

One thing that will get me interested in a coaster is if it is situated in a compact space. I find it fascinating how a rollercoaster can often be squeezed into a small plot of land or worked into the surroundings of...

Dec 23, 2009 by John Stevenson Features 1

New Harry Potter Construction Pictures

The Orlando Theme Parks News Blog has posted some new and truely amazig pictures of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter under construction at Islands of Adventure theme park. Hogwarts is huge and extremely detailed. A lot of progress has...

Wicked Twister CAD Model Tutorial

If you are a frequent visitor to Coaster101, you may have seen some of my CATIA amusement park ride computer models, like this. You may also have been asking yourself or wondering how I created those computer models. Well today...

Dec 9, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos 1

Very Cool No Limits Tool

Forum member “entropy” recently introduced us to his very fascinating tool that he has developed for the No Limits coaster simulation game. As “entropy” himself states, “I’m the creator of a tool called newton2 that allows you to (more or...

Dec 8, 2009 by John Stevenson Features 1

S&S Screamin’ Swing CATIA Model

Today I decided to attempt to model an S&S Screamin Swing thrill ride in CATIA V5 R19. Here are two pictures and the 3D xml of what I made today. It’s a little rough around the edges but you get...

Dec 7, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos 0

Magic Kingdom Trip Report

This is a continuation of Coaster101’s recent trip to Florida. This time I will be showing some pictures and sharing some thoughts about our visit to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. You can also read my Hollywood Rip Ride...

Dec 6, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos 0

The New Era of Rollercoaster Tycoon 3

I’m sure many if not most of you no longer play any version of Rollercoaster Tycoon. Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 was released in October 2004 and was met with mixed reviews from players. The game’s 3D graphics were not a match...

Dec 5, 2009 by John Stevenson Features 2

Coaster Enthusiast Gift Ideas

It’s black Friday and the Christmas season has officially begun! I’ve been surfing the web lately for some good gift ideas for the coaster enthusiast in your life (or perhaps yourself!). Here are some of my favorites: Theme Park Review’s...

Nov 27, 2009 by John Stevenson Features 0

Are you the Ultimate Coaster Geek?

We are holding a video contest in order to find the Ultimate Coaster Geek. Think you might be interested? Click here! The winner will receive two complimentary tickets to Wild Adventures and two souvenir hats!

Nov 18, 2009 by John Stevenson Features 0

Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Review

Coaster101 recently visited Universal Studios Florida where we rode the new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster. This beast takes you straight up 167 feet before dropping you through a course full of nifty elements all to the tune of a...

Nov 17, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos 6

Best Wood Coaster Poll

It’s that time of year. What time you ask? Poll season! Voting has once again started in the “Best Roller Coaster Poll” . Created by Mitch Hawker, this poll is considered as the most accurate portrayal of the enthusiast community’s...

Nov 16, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features 0