There has been much speculation and discussion on the topic of the world’s first surf coaster since its announcement, and now we finally have some answers. Coaster101 writers Shane and Mike were on the scene for Pipeline’s media day, and...
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New Wildcat’s Revenge Construction Photos and On-Ride POV Animation
To tide fans over until Wildcat’s Revenge opens this summer, Hersheypark has shared an on-ride POV animation of its new-for-2o23 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster as well as construction photos and the coaster’s custom-designed trains. Wildcat’s Revenge will be...
Continue reading...Is the “Burger King” Coaster Worth Experiencing?
Niagara Falls, Canada is not only home to one of the wonders of the natural world but also to another kind of wonder for roller coaster enthusiasts: The Burger King Coaster. Yes, you read that right. There is a roller...
Continue reading...Dinosaur Island Roars Back at the Columbus Zoo
The ever-popular Dinosaur Island is back from extinction at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Dinosaur Island transports guests 65 million years in the past on a quest to find more than 17 animatronic dinosaurs via a short walk-through followed by...
Continue reading...Trio of New European Coasters Now Open
Three roller coasters on our list of most anticipated coasters for 2022 outside of the United States have recently opened. Dino Dash – Tayto Park Location: Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland Manufacturer: Vekoma Length: 833.3 feet Height: 38.4 feet Speed: 28.6 mph...
Continue reading...Zoombezi Bay Review: Ranking the Haunted Houses
The Columbus Zoo’s Zoombezi Bay waterpark has been transformed into ZOMBIEzi Bay, central Ohio’s newest and most expansive Halloween event. If you’ve got it – haunt it! We were invited to a preview to get a sneak peek of all...
Continue reading...Tidal Twist Spins into the Columbus Zoo
On March 23rd of this year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced they were retiring their Redwood Falls log flume, but they teased something new would be coming to replace it. Yesterday, Monday June 28th, just 97 days later (and...
Continue reading...Models Give a Glimpse of New Fantasy Springs Port at Tokyo DisneySea
Fans of theme park models, rejoice — Disney recently shared video of a detailed model of the Tokyo DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs port, which is slated to open in 2023. Disney announced plans for the Tokyo DisneySeas expansion in 2018 and...
Continue reading...Sneak Peek at Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster at Epcot
Yesterday, Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, shared at the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference an update on some of the attractions coming to Disney parks over the next couple of years. That update included an exciting...
Continue reading...Intamin Unveils Four “New” Coaster Concepts
Earlier today, Intamin Rides, creators of iconic roller coaster such as Millennium Force and Intimidator 305, unveiled videos for four new roller coaster models. Let’s take a look and break each one of them down. Ultra Splash First up is...
Continue reading...Orion Begins Testing at Kings Island
Kings Island dropped some exciting news yesterday when it released a video of Orion completing its first test run. “After months of construction, Kings Island’s new Orion roller coaster completed its first test run at 5:29 p.m. on Saturday,” said...
Continue reading...Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo Return for 2019 Holiday Season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Wildlights season at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium! One of Central Ohio’s most cherished holiday traditions, Wildlights, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, opens to the general public this week on Friday, Nov. 15,...
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