While ghost-busting fever sweeps the globe with this weekend’s release of the Ghostbusters film reboot, the Motiongate Dubai theme park announced it will open the world’s first Ghostbusters-themed dark ride later this year. According to the theme park, Ghostbusters: Battle for New York...
Continue reading...12 Reasons Why Marineland is Equally Awesome and Disappointing
Marineland of Niagara Falls, Canada is one of the most unique, bizarre, and polarizing amusement parks in North America. Opened in 1961 by John Holer with just three sea lions, Marineland now boasts sixteen rides, including two roller coasters, and...
Continue reading...Trip Report: Six Flags Great America July 2016
I visited Six Flags Great America earlier this month — my first trip to the park in 2016. The park’s Fourth of July weekend celebrations were sponsored by Coke. One of the perks was the hour of early ride time...
Continue reading...Carowinds to Debut “KidsFest” This Weekend
Over the past several years, Carowinds has created several new special events to showcase the park’s offerings. Last year, the park introduced the “Taste of the Carolinas” food festival that showcased regional cuisines from North and South Carolina, as well as “Bands, Brews & BBQs,” which...
Continue reading...Review: Justice League at Six Flags Great America
The new-for-2016 Justice League: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags Great America introduces a much-needed 4D interactive dark ride to the Chicagoland amusement park’s arsenal of attractions. The ride opened to the public in late May, and I had the chance to...
Continue reading...Star Trek Coaster Coming to Movie Park Germany in 2017
A Star Trek coaster is landing at Movie Park Germany — the theme park announced this week that a Star Trek-inspired launched steel roller coaster will open in 2017. The roller coaster, officially named Star Trek: Operation Enterprise, will be a Mack...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Photo Contest 2016: Enter Your Photos
Break out those cameras, it’s time to enter your best coaster photos in Coaster101’s annual roller coaster photo contest! We have three categories to enter this year: original, edited and Instagram. See below for more information on entry categories and contest...
Continue reading...Amazing Taron Photos, On-Ride POV Video Released
Phantasialand’s rather secretive new-for-2016 Taron coaster opens tomorrow, and the park has released some incredible visuals in advance of its debut. The Intamin Blitz coaster stretches nearly 4,600 feet long and features two launches. Watch an on-ride POV video of...
Continue reading...Polercoaster Developers Go Public, Pursue Investors via Crowdfunding
The developers behind the Polercoaster project in Orlando and other tower-based attractions have formed a new company, ThrillCorp, Inc., and are going public. The group is now searching for “thrill-loving investors to ‘own the thrill’ by investing in its…Polercoaster vertical...
Continue reading...Should You Eat Before Riding a Roller Coaster?
Before you head out for a day at your favorite amusement park, you may find yourself asking: “Should I eat before riding a coaster?” For some, the phrase “losing your lunch” is synonymous with “roller coaster ride.” Getting sick on a ride...
Continue reading...Secrets Behind Frozen Ever After
Epcot’s new Frozen Ever After attraction opened to huge lines this week. According to the Twitterverse, the line was over five hours long within an hour of opening. 09:41 am and it is 300 minutes for #frozeneverafter @TouringPlans pic.twitter.com/T1avD2Ldc5 —...
Continue reading...The Art of On-ride Video with Upstop Media’s Scott Schaffer
It’s amazing how many different ways there are to get involved in the amusement park industry. Everyone from engineers to marketers to art designers to videographers can play a role in the industry. And we love meeting the people in each...
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