After visiting the new but incomplete entertainment center in Pigeon Forge known as The Island, I wrote about the Top Five Things To Do there at the time. After going back more than a year-and-a-half later, it was exciting to...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2015
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a friend or family member who happens to be a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place! The...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday #214
Just six weeks left. Anyone gone 13/13 yet? Try to correctly guess the coaster in the edited picture. We’re keeping track of who guesses correctly and the person that gets the most correct answers at the end of the feature will...
Continue reading...6 Ways for West Coast Thrill RIde Lovers to Enjoy the Holidays
One of the best things about living in California is that most West Coast amusement parks are open year ’round, and they pretty much all add new attractions and decorations for the holidays, along with special events. So if you’re...
Continue reading...An Interview with Josh Reichlin of Made to Thrill
Recently, I stumbled upon a relatively new lifestyle brand geared towards theme park enthusiasts, Made To Thrill. Made To Thrill describes themselves as a lifestyle brand that celebrates the sharp turns, fast drops, and unbridled joy of thrill rodes and theme parks. I wanted...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday #213
Welcome to the 13th edition of our Mystery Coaster Monday series, our weekly guess-that-coaster game. How to Play To enter, simply post your guess below in the comment section. You can also tweet us: @Coaster101 or on the post on our Facebook page....
Continue reading...Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort Review and Tour
Before I begin this review of Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort I would like to issue an apology: Dear Dolly, I am sorry my kid threw up all over your brand new hotel. I am really appreciative of how nice your staff was...
Continue reading...Storm Chaser Grows at Kentucky Kingdom
With temperatures dropping and many parks closed for the season, the focus turns to the many exciting coaster construction projects underway. One of the most interesting to watch has been the Twisted Twins coaster at Kentucky Kingdom — or what’s left...
Continue reading...Legoland and Triotech Reveal Interactive New Technology
At IAAPA this week Legoland California and Triotech, the company behind Wonder Mountain’s Guardian at Canada’s Wonderland and Voyage to the Iron Reef at Knott’s Berry Farm, revealed details about the new Ninjago dark ride coming in 2016, including the awesome...
Continue reading...Wizarding World of Harry Potter Preview Video Debuted by Universal Studios Hollywood
Early today Universal Studios Hollywood released the first in a series of videos giving fans a virtual tour of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter coming to the park this Spring. This first video features the Hogwarts Express conductor...
Continue reading...Star Wars Season of the Force Is Now At Disneyland!
Not quite Star Wars land, but the Season of the Force has now officially started at Disneyland, with new attractions, and some attraction updates, having arrived in Tomorrowland. The start of the Season of the Force comes just about a...
Continue reading...2015 Limited Edition Coaster101 Ugly Christmas Sweater
Do you have an affinity for roller coasters and ugly sweaters? If so, then you’re in luck! For the first time ever, we’re releasing a limited Edition Coaster101 Ugly Christmas Sweater! Designed by Kyle Lindner, this shirt is the perfect holiday...
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