My Chaotic First Coney Island Visit and Cyclone Ride
On my 48-hour inaugural trip to New York City, visiting the historic Coney Island was a non-negotiable when planning the trip itinerary. I knew I would...
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My Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Experience
Earlier this month, my wife bought us tickets to attend the DIS Con 2022 EPCOT After Hours Party. DIS Con is a fundraising expo for Give...
Universal Studios Hollywood Attractions Ranked!
It’s been a couple of years since any of the Coaster101 team visited Universal Studios Hollywood, but several of us fixed that recently. So before Super...
The Coaster101 Podcast: Ghoster101 – The C101 Team Takes on HHN, SCarowinds, and ZOMBIEzi Bay!
With one week until Halloween, we’re taking the time to talk Haunts — from the small ZOMBIEzi Bay at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, to SCarowinds at...
Ranking All Ten Houses at Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 31
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is legendary in the theme park community for being the scariest, most immersive Halloween event in the game. As a big fan...
Kings Island Adding New Adventure Port Area in 2023
Kings Island announced plans today for Adventure Port, a new themed area to debut for the 2023 season with two new rides, upgrades to the Adventure...
Which Park Can Stake Claim to “B&M Capital of the World?”
With SeaWorld Orlando’s recent announcement of Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, it will now give the park four roller coasters from the esteemed Swiss ride manufacturers Bolliger...
SeaWorld Orlando Announces “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” for 2023
Ready to “shred the gnar?” After months of teasing a #HighSurfAdvisory, SeaWorld Orlando has announced the parks seventh roller coaster, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, scheduled to open...
Carowinds and Kings Dominion Announce Year-Round Operations in 2023
Carowinds and Kings Dominion will not go into hibernation after the holidays. The parks will expand to year-round operations beginning January 1, 2023. The scheduling change...
The Coaster101 Podcast: Redeeming Coaster Moments
Last week on Twitter, we posed the question: What’s a coaster that is overall not great but has *one* redeeming element or moment? The Coaster101 audience...
How Universal Continues to Innovate in Theme Park Attraction Design
In September 2021, Universal Studios Beijing — part of Universal Beijing Resort — opened as the seventh theme park within the Universal Parks and Resorts family....
15 Parks and Zoos in the United States to Get Your Animal & Coaster Fix!
Let’s face it. We hate to admit it, but roller coasters aren’t for every member of the family, and there are people who would rather visit...
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