It’s not often that I visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg twice in a 12-day period, but when the opportunity to cover Tempesto’s media day arose, I jumped at the chance. Named after the fictional Italian Daredevil, Tempesto, this Premier Rides coaster features...
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Book Review & Giveaway: The Disneyland Book of Lists
I’m a sucker for interesting tidbits, trivia and historical facts, especially when compiled in list form. Within minutes of opening “The Disneyland Book of Lists” by Chris Strodder, I was hooked. Keep reading to find out how you can win...
Continue reading...Fury 325 Media Day Report
From announcement to track completion, and everywhere in between, Coaster101 has been on top of Fury 325 construction at Carowinds Amusement Park in Charlotte, NC. On Wednesday, March 25, (3/25, get it?) a mere 217 days after I attended the announcement for...
Continue reading...Trip Report: SeaWorld Orlando 1/19/2015
For the first ten years of my life, I lived in South Florida. A drive up Florida’s turnpike made SeaWorld Orlando a very reasonable and easy day trip. We regularly visited SeaWorld once or twice a year. Then I moved away....
Continue reading...Our Favorite Moments from 2014, Part 2
The 2014 coaster season was a stellar one for the Coaster101 team, and we’re highlighting a few of our favorite moments from the year in this two-part series. Read “Part 1” of our Favorite Moments from 2014 feature here. Kyle Coming...
Continue reading...Guest Blog: A History and Review of Falcon’s Fury
At Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida, Falcon’s Fury has begun taking fearless riders up the 335 foot tower. That’s right, Falcon’s Fury is now open. After months of anticipation, I was able to experience Falcon’s Fury twice on its second...
Continue reading...Review: Falcon’s Fury
When Falcon’s Fury was announced to open in late 2013 at Busch Gardens in Tampa, it was expected to open in spring of 2014. Unfortunately a part was missing, and they had to insure that it came in and that...
Continue reading...Review: Hellcat at Timber Falls Adventure Park
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...
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...Goliath Review and Media Day Coverage
Murky skies, fat rain drops and a wheel malfunction didn’t dampen the mood at Six Flags Great America as the coaster enthusiast and media masses gathered for a preview of Goliath, the park’s triple world-record-breaking wooden roller coaster. After months of...
Continue reading...Top Five Must-Dos at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Number 2 is My Favorite
The Island in Pigeon Forge is a relatively new retail and entertainment center located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Situated on an “island” in the middle of the Little Pigeon River, The Island is like a mini newer, nicer, and cleaner...
Continue reading...Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster Review
One of the newest attractions in the Pigeon Forge area is the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, the longest ride of its type in the US. Personally, it’s only the second alpine coaster I’ve rode after the one in Park City,...
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