In a great ending to 2013, the No Limits team formally announced the release date of the heavily-anticipated No Limits 2 simulator: After over 8 years of development, numerous burnouts, adding of countless features that were originally not planned, and...
Continue reading...Our Favorite Moments from 2013 – Part 2
This is part two of our two part series about our favorite moments from 2013 and what we’re looking forward to in 2014. Read part one here. John’s Year in Review 2013 was another interesting year of roller coaster riding....
Continue reading...Looking Ahead to 2014: SeaWorld Entertainment
The next installment of our “Looking Ahead to 2014” series focuses on the Blackstone-owned “SeaWorld Entertainment” division, which was formerly Busch Entertainment. SeaWorld Entertainment manages 12 parks around the country; SeaWorld parks in San Diego, CA, Orlando, FL, and San...
Continue reading...Our Favorite Moments from 2013 – Part 1
It’s that time of year – 2013 is coming to a close and 2014 is just around the corner. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. In this two part series, each of us...
Continue reading...Amazing No Limits 2 Teaser Video
Prepare yourself for this incredible recently released No Limits 2 teaser video. The video shows the simulator’s “film quality motion blur” in action, as well as the new 4D coaster, dive coaster, suspended coaster and flying coaster models. Watch it...
Continue reading...Introducing Coaster101 V5
I would like to welcome you to Coaster101 V5, a complete rethinking of the Coaster101 viewing experience…made with you in mind. We’re not advocates of “change for change’s sake.” After eight years, our rich library of content has grown to...
Continue reading...“Mr. Banks” Film Depicts 1961 Disneyland
Earlier this month, official Disney fan club D23 posted a great piece detailing Disneyland’s role in the critically acclaimed new film, Saving Mr. Banks. The movie follows the development of the 1964 Walt Disney Studios film, Mary Poppins. It stars...
Continue reading...Happy Holidays from Coaster101
The Coaster101 team would like to wish everyone celebrating a very happy holiday season. As a reader, you are a member of the extended Coaster101 family. Please know that Coaster101 would not be possible without the gracious support of our readers....
Continue reading...Disney Parks’ Many Christmas Trees
The Disney Parks Blog recently posted about the many Christmas trees found at Disney properties across the globe. Hong Kong Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle seems dwarfed by the park’s giant Christmas tree. However, some of the smaller castles feature appropriately...
Continue reading...First Shanghai Disney Building Topped Out
Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China, isn’t scheduled to open until late 2015, but construction crews have already topped out the first building at the under-construction resort. Disney reports: “The first topping out of a front...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Teases Diagon Alley Details
Universal Orlando has begun to release more details about Diagon Alley, the sequel land to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, which opened in the summer of 2010 at Islands of Adventure. Diagon Alley is expected to open...
Continue reading...Video Construction Tour of Liseberg’s Helix
Construction is rapidly progressing on Liseberg’s new Mack launched coaster, Helix. When completed, the coaster’s track will stretch just over 4,530 feet in length and will stand 134-feet tall. Riders will reach a top speed of 62.1 mph, thanks to two Linear...
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