On May 29, 1976, Marriott’s Great America, opened to the public just north of Chicago in Gurnee, Illinois. Now, we are celebrating Six Flags Great America’s 50th anniversary, 50 years to the day on May...
I visited Hersheypark for the first time on a trip that lasted just 36 hours, from wheels down to wheels up. Here’s how it went: Getting to Hersheypark from Kansas City Getting to the East...
Dollywood gave members of the media a behind-the-scenes construction tour on February 24th where they got an up-close look at the progress on the park’s most ambitious attraction yet, NightFlight Expedition. Here’s all the new...
Nightflight Expedition, Dollywood’s new-for-2026 hybrid roller coaster and whitewater river ride, is quickly taking shape at the end of the Wildwood Grove area of the park. On Saturday, attendees of the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE)...
On Sunday, November 9th, I finally stepped into Universal Epic Universe for the first time. I couldn’t wait to explore, but I was also bracing myself for potential issues given the early growing pains of...
Tucked away in Tokyo’s lively Asakusa district—just steps from the famous Sensō-ji Temple—lies Hanayashiki, a charming blend of nostalgia and whimsy that has delighted visitors for over a century. Opened in 1853, Hanayashiki holds the...
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Coaster101 Photo Contest! We received some amazing entries this year. After voting, readers and members of the Coaster101 team have named the best of the...
NightFlight Expedition construction has taken off! Following the announcement of NightFlight Expedition, Dollywood’s new-for-2026 hybrid roller coaster and water ride, members of the media were invited to tour the large construction site, which provided us...
It’s time to cast your votes in the 2025 Coaster101 Photo Contest! We received incredible photos this year from parks across the globe, and we’re leaning on you to help us pick the readers’ choice...
Dust off those cameras — the 2025 Coaster101 Photo Contest is here! Our annual photography contest showcases the best in roller coaster and theme park photography, and we are so excited to kick off another...
It had been eight years since my last visit to Cedar Point, and a lot has changed since 2017. Back then, Valravn was the newest addition to the coaster lineup, and the closure of Mean...
Our resident photographer, Larry (@lareson3 on Instagram) has made some wallpapers to share with our followers from his roller coaster photography collection over the years. These will work on most phones and should work with...
Comparing the Dive Coasters of North America
May 27, 2026
