It’s no secret that California’s Great America has been planning a Great Coasters International wooden coaster for quite some time. After an unfortunate delay, the coaster is back on track (pun intended) and is expected to open next season. A...
Continue reading...Six Flags over Texas Removing Two Rides
On September 3rd, Six Flags over Texas will close two longtime attractions: the Flashback roller coaster and the Texas Chute parachute tower. © Six Flags over Texas A press release from the park reads: “Six Flags Over Texas is inviting...
Continue reading...What’s in Six Flags Great America’s Crate?
Six Flags Great America is beginning to tease what the park has up its sleeves for the 2013 season. The park recently posted the below photo on their Facebook page: While it doesn’t give away much about what the 2013...
Continue reading...Top Seven Parks to See at Night
Some amusement parks undergo a dazzling transformation after the sun sets. Strung lights illuminate the midways, large lightbulbs attached the lifthills of roller coasters turn a black sky into a glowing array of light designs. The below amusement parks transform...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg New Webcam
Busch Gardens Williamsburg has debuted a really spectacular new webcam strategically placed inside the bridge over Verbolten’s final drop over the Rhine River. This is perfect for those long work days where you could really use a theme park escape....
Continue reading...A Day at Dollywood July 2012
I visited Dollywood over the weekend after what seemed like a very long three-year hiatus from visiting the park. During that three years I missed two important additions to the park: Adventure Mountain and Barnstormer. Click here to see my...
Continue reading...Son of Beast to be Removed
The answer to the question “will Son of Beast reopen” has finally been answered. After a lengthy evaluation of all alternatives, Kings Island announced today the decision has been made to remove Son of Beast, the world’s tallest wooden roller...
Continue reading...2012 Photo Contest Results
The results are in! We had 55 incredible photographs entered into the photo contest this year, and you all have chosen the winning photo of each category. Original First place: Steve F. Honorable mention: Brian R. Edited First place: Brian...
Continue reading...Thanks For Talking!
One of the biggest rewards of writing for Coaster101 is seeing people respond to your content. I don’t mean responding directly to what we say either. I enjoy seeing actual conversation take place about the subject matter. Within the past...
Continue reading...My Take on Wild Eagle
After conquering X-Flight earlier this summer, I eagerly awaited my ride on America’s other new-for-2012 (and technically first) wing coaster, Wild Eagle at Dollywood. I followed Wild Eagle from the first sighting of blue track was reported. Needless to say,...
Continue reading...Six Flags to Continue Partnership with Coke
Attention all Coca-Cola and coaster lovers: Six Flags has extended its partnership with The Coca-Cola Company for 10 more years. The partnership between Coke and Six Flags dates back five decades where it began at the chain’s first park, Six...
Continue reading...Toverland Building Mack Spinning Coaster
This green and yellow Mack spinning coaster under construction at Toverland somehow managed to slip under the Coaster101 radar. According to RCDB, the currently-unnamed coaster is expected to open in October of this year. By the looks of these photos posted...
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