According to this article in the Charlotte Observer, Carowinds is planning a giga coaster, a coaster that stands at least 300 feet tall. The new 300-foot-tall coaster will cost $30 million. These details were released in a closed-session transcript the...
Continue reading...Abyss, Australia’s First Euro-Fighter
Later this year, Adventure World in Australia will open Abyss, custom Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter coaster, the first of its kind in the country. Riders will plunge 100 feet at speeds exceeding 52 mph during the ride’s 2,066-foot-long course. Abyss will feature...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday 007
It’s time for the seventh edition of Mystery Coaster Monday! Try to correctly guess the edited photo for a chance to win a Coaster101 Prize Pack! We’re keeping track of correct answers and the person with the most at the...
Continue reading...Six Flags St. Louis 2013 Update
The weather could not have been better for my trip to Six Flags St. Louis yesterday. The sky was clear and blue; and the temperatures were mild. I had not been to the park since April 2012, so I was...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion Celebrates 40 Years in 2014
Kings Dominion will celebrate 40 years of operation next season. “This once in a lifetime event will include many surprises, the return of classic park icons and a chance to create new traditions and memories with your family. The celebration...
Continue reading...Fire at Seaside Park, NJ
Just months after rebuilding the boardwalk from the damages received during Hurricane Sandy, Seaside Park, in New Jersey fell victim to a huge fire. The fire started this afternoon around 2:00pm at a frozen custard stand and eventually spread far...
Continue reading...Video Tour of Banshee Construction Site
Kings Island sent us a video detailing the active construction site for Banshee, the under-construction Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster which is due to open next spring. Watch the video below: As shown in the video, most of the work...
Continue reading...New Texas Giant to Reopen
The New Texas Giant coaster at Six Flags over Texas will reopen this weekend (September 14-15, 2013) following a July 2013 accident that resulted in the death of one rider. An investigation after the accident involved multiple entities including Gerstlauer (the...
Continue reading...Alton Towers – Quick Update for 2014
Alton Towers have recently submitted plans to upgrade the ‘Old MacDonald’s Farmyard’ area in time for the 2014 season. Even though there will not be any new rides, it is once again good to see UK parks investing in existing...
Continue reading...Mystery Coaster Monday 006
It’s time for week 6 of Mystery Coaster Monday! Try to correctly guess the edited photo for a chance to win a Coaster101 Prize Pack! We are keeping track of correct answers and the person with the most at the...
Continue reading...Golden Ticket 2013 Winners
Amusement Today revealed the recipients of the 2013 Golden Ticket Awards yesterday at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. While the list of winners contains many familiar names, some new-for-2013 attractions were recognized. The entire park and ride winner list is copied...
Continue reading...Holiday World 2014 Plans Announced
Holiday World announced their plans for the 2014 season today. The $8 million dollars worth of improvements include a swinging ship ride named Mayflower. “Since 2006, when we expanded Holiday World to include a Thanksgiving-themed section, we’ve received hundreds of...
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