The concept of a theme park — although popularized by Walt Disney — extends far beyond the boundaries of Mickey Mouse and big-shot movie studios. Imagineering an American Dreamscape: Genesis, Evolution, and Redemption of the Regional Theme Park, by Barry...
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What’s Left of Coney Island? Part 2: Rust and Relaxation
Note: This is the second part of a two-part series contrasting Coney Island’s Golden Age and its present-day state. You can read the first part here. Part II: Rust & Relaxation A piece of advice: if you visit Coney Island,...
Continue reading...10 Best LEGO Sets for Amusement Park Fans
If you love roller coasters and amusement parks, then these are the top ten best LEGO sets for you! Two out of the ten are not actually made by LEGO but are compatible with them. You’ll see a few of...
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...Coaster101 10-Year Throwback Giveaway: 2011
Coaster101 turned 10 years old on Monday, and to celebrate, we’re looking back at our favorite posts from the past decade and by giving away TEN Coaster101 Prize Packs! Today we’re flashing back to 2011. After frequent design changes during the late 2000s and...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2014
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...Visit Santa’s Workshop, a Groundbreaking Theme Park
Tucked into the rolling landscape of Adirondack Park in upstate New York, Santa’s Workshop may not appear to be the most pioneering theme park in the world. But this family friendly, Santa-themed park is anything but average. Upon its opening in...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2013
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...DCA Week: A Trip Down Buena Vista
This week we are celebrating Friday’s grand reopening of Disney California Adventure (DCA), which has undergone a five-year re-imagining that has included both new and renovated attractions. First up we will take a look at the brand new Buena Vista Street,...
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