Why Every Theme Park Operator MUST Read Absolute Efficiency by Neil Wilson
One of the biggest factors that can make or break a theme park visit is the length of the queues. Nobody likes queues, not even the theme park operators. But how...
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Book Review + Giveaway: The Independent WDW Encyclopedia – Magic Kingdom
The Independent Walt Disney World Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Magic Kingdom by Kevin Yee and George Taylor is an extensive, all-encompassing listing of attractions, restaurants, shops and other points of interest in...
Giveaway and Interview: “Making Thorpe Park” Author Chris Atkinson
Making Thorpe Park: The Complete Unofficial Story of the Theme Park dives into the history of one of the UK’s largest and most popular theme parks. Written by lifelong Thorpe Park...
The Coaster101 Podcast, Episode 31: The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando with Seth Kubersky
For the next few weeks, we’re going to focus on interviews of people, both in and out of the industry, with the key linking factor that they have great stories to...
Book Review + Giveaway: The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World
In the recently released 3rd edition of The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World, penned by Susan Veness, you’ll find more than 600 secrets and fascinating tidbits about Magic Kingdom, Epcot,...
Giveaway: National Roller Coaster Day 2020
Happy National Roller Coaster Day! While this has been a different year for coaster rides and theme park visits, we won’t let that dampen our roller coaster celebration. Keep reading to...
Book Review + Giveaway: Imagineering an American Dreamscape
The concept of a theme park — although popularized by Walt Disney — extends far beyond the boundaries of Mickey Mouse and big-shot movie studios. Imagineering an American Dreamscape: Genesis, Evolution,...
15 to 15: Our 15 Most-Read Posts of All Time
Welcome to the second-to-last installment of our “15 to 15” series, where we’re looking back on our first 15 years online. We’re nearing the end, and today we’re sharing our top-15...
15 to 15: 15 Roller Coasters We Haven’t Ridden…Yet.
A coaster count in the mid-to-high hundreds is a staple for many coaster enthusiasts. While many members of the Coaster101 team have respectable coaster counts (I’m presently sitting at 240 and...
15 to 15: Our 15 Favorite Coaster Construction Tours
Over the last 15 years, the Coaster101 team has had the opportunity to tour numerous roller coaster construction sites. These tours have given us up-close looks at a new coasters’ shiny...
15 to 15: Our 15 Most Memorable First Ride Events
We continue the lead-up to Coaster101’s 15th birthday by reminiscing about the most memorable media previews or other coaster-related events we’ve attended. We’ve been very fortunate to have been invited to...
15 to 15: 15 of Our Favorite Non-Coaster Rides in North America
The name of our website is Coaster101, so obviously, we love a good roller coaster. However, we know that at the end of the day, there are plenty of non-roller coaster...
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