Coming in 2024, brave guests at Dorney Park will be able to ride the northeast’s first dive coaster, Iron Menace. The seven-across, three row deep trains will be hauled up a 160 foot hill where you’ll be held suspended for...
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Cedar Point Officially Announces “Top Thrill 2”
For years, riders of Top Thrill Dragster often wanted just one thing – a rollback off the coaster’s signature 420′ tall tower. Now, every rider will get their chance with the spiritual successor to Top Thrill Dragster, Top Thrill 2, coming...
Continue reading...American Heartland Theme Park and Resort Announced for Northeast Oklahoma
American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a new $2 billion, 1,000-acre theme park and entertainment destination in northeast Oklahoma. The theme park is slated to open in 2026. The theme park component will encompass 125 acres featuring an Americana-themed environment...
Continue reading...Fast & Furious Coaster Construction Begins at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced the start of construction on its long-awaited roller coaster themed to the Fast & Furious film franchise. In a news release from the park, the Fast & Furious coaster will be “equipped with a state-of-the-art...
Continue reading...Warner Bros. Movie World Announces Flash: Speed Force
Warner Bros. Movie World in Australia today announced “The Flash: Speed Force,” a multi-launch Intamin halfpipe shuttle coaster that will open in 2024. The coaster is an Intamin “Surfrider” model. The halfpipe-shaped shuttle coaster features a roughly 220-foot-long span of...
Continue reading...Skyline Attractions’ SKYNext Event Returns: The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How to Attend
SkyNEXT is back! Skyline Attractions recently revealed the highly anticipated return of SKYnext, an annual event catered to future theme park industry professionals with exclusive speakers, behind-the-scenes tours, and networking opportunities. Below is a rundown on the who, what, when,...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Turns 18 Prize Pack Giveaway
Happy birthday to us! Coaster101 turns 18 years old today, and to celebrate, we’re giving away Coaster101 Prize Packs. Keep reading to learn how to enter to win. Coaster101 Over the Years As you can imagine (and see below), the...
Continue reading...Kings Island Debuts New Adventure Port Area
King’s Island’s officially opened its new Adventure Port area over the weekend. The new themed section features two new rides, the existing Adventure Express coaster enhanced with new theming as well as two food and beverage locations. The area is...
Continue reading...Maurer Employees Test Out Spike Fun Tilting-Seat Coaster Prototype
Maurer Rides employees recently had the chance to try out the company’s new Spike Fun train prototype at Skyline Park in Germany. The prototype was installed on the track of Skyline Park’s Sky Dragster coaster, which opened in 2017 and is...
Continue reading...Santa’s Village Announces Rudy’s Rapid Transit Coaster’s Retirement
After 35 years, Santa’s Village located in New Hampshire announced the popular Rudy’s Rapid Transit Coaster, will close during the 2023 fall season. The park hinted their beloved family coaster would be replaced by a new ride in the...
Continue reading...SeaWorld San Diego Announces New Interactive Play Area for 2023
SeaWorld San Diego is making learning fun with their newest interactive play area, Rescue Jr., which is slated to open this spring. This first-of-its-kind, kid-friendly area will be dedicated to marine animal rescue and conservation. The park stated in a press...
Continue reading...California’s Great America Plans to Open Rethemed Section With New Ride
California’s Great America on Thursday announced a new ride and themed section for the park’s 2023 season. What was formerly the Action Zone area of the park, will be rethemed as NorCal County Fair, a “Bay Area backyard-inspired” section that...
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