For only the second time in history, all seven of the U.S.-based Coaster101 writers met for a day full of coaster-riding — this time at Six Flags Great America. Since I’ve spent more time at this park than any other,...
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Knott’s Berry Farm Coasters Ranked by a First-Timer
I recently visited Knott’s Berry Farm for the first time as part of a Southern California theme park marathon. While I was aware of the park’s diverse coaster offerings, several of them exceeded my expectations. On paper, Knott’s Berry Farm’s...
Continue reading...Wildwood Grove Opens at Dollywood
Years in the making, Wildwood Grove at Dollywood is now open! With a price tag of $37 million, it marks the park’s largest capital investment since it opened in 1986, and it’s the first new area added to the park...
Continue reading...Visiting Malibu Jack’s Indoor Theme Parks
Before riding Kentucky Flyer at Kentucky Kingdom’s media day, Coaster101 writers Nick and Kyle visited Malibu Jack’s, self pro-claimed “indoor theme parks” located in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky. Read on to find out what attractions can be found at both...
Continue reading...Review: Kentucky Flyer Takes Off at Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Flyer is ready for takeoff at Kentucky Kingdom, and a few members of the Coaster101 team were at the media preview event to take flight on the park’s new-for-2019 wooden coaster. Kentucky Flyer is a Gravity Group-designed wooden coaster...
Continue reading...My Favorite Quotes from John Hildebrandt’s “Always Cedar Point”
I recently finished reading John Hildebtandt’s fantastic book, Always Cedar Point: A Memoir of the Midway. As John himself says, his book is not a history of Cedar Point nor a corporate history of the park, but rather his personal...
Continue reading...Book Review + Giveaway: Walt Disney World Hacks
As someone who is planning a trip to Walt Disney World trip, I have to admit that I’m a little intimidated. I haven’t visited a Disney park in nearly 10 years, and I know a lot has changed — new...
Continue reading...Coaster101’s 2018 Year in Review
Where did the time go? It’s that time of year again — 2018 is coming to a close and the calendar is turning to 2019. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. Each member...
Continue reading...Is Sunset Seasons Greetings a Worthy Replacement for the Osborne Family Lights?
For twenty-one years, it was a tradition of families around the world to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the holiday season, all to see The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Originally imported from an Arkansas family in 1995, the display moved...
Continue reading...What Makes Avatar: Flight of Passage So Immersive
A year in a half after opening, I finally made it on Avatar: Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I immediately asked myself, why did I wait so long? More than four million people have ridden Flight of Passage since...
Continue reading...Toy Story Land’s Slinky Dog Dash Review
This year we’ve been fortunate to review multiple “new for 2018” roller coasters, from the incredible Steel Vengeance, to the kid friendly Merlin’s Mayhem. Last week I was able to ride Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with my...
Continue reading...What’s Our Favorite Coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
Eric: So I finally made it to Busch Gardens Williamsburg on my recent coaster trip, and I think of any park I’ve ever been to it may have my favorite top to bottom coaster lineup. I’ve been struggling to decide which...
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