Leviathan, B&M’s first giga coaster, was announced today by Canada’s Wonderland, to debut in 2012. “In 2012, Canada’s Wonderland will unveil one of the biggest and tallest roller coasters in the world: Leviathan. When the Park opens in May 2012,...
Continue reading...Vintage Park Photos: Walt Disney World 1979
This is the start of a new feature on Coaster101 called Vintage Park Photos! While digging through a bunch of my parents old photo albums I came across a number of old pictures from a bunch of different theme parks....
Continue reading...Alabama Adventure and Clementon Park up for sale?
Adrenaline Family Entertainment, the company that manages both Clementon Park & Splash World in Clementon, New Jersey, and Alabama Adventure Water & Theme Park in Birmingham, Alabama, is reportedly considering selling the two parks. The company manages operations of...
Continue reading...September 1 is a big day for Six Flags
Six Flags has hinted through the company’s blog that September 1, 2011 will likely be the day for announcements regarding new-for-2012 attractions. Read for yourself: “And the only thing more exciting than the past 50 years? Looking forward to the...
Continue reading...Zoombezi Bay’s Two New Waterslides
Zoombezi Bay, the waterpark located inside the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Columbus, Ohio, opened two new waterslides this year. Python Plunge is a master blaster slide with an uphill section and a double down. Big Boa Falls contains a...
Continue reading...Iron Wolf leaving Six Flags Great America
Six Flags today posted the following message on their Facebook page: “After a long 21 year history at the park, we will be removing Iron Wolf. Make sure to get your last rides in – Iron Wolf’s Last Stand is...
Continue reading...Mammoth news for Holiday World
In case you missed it, today on their 65th Anniversary, President Dan Koch announced the largest single-ride investment in Holiday World’s park history. The World’s Longest Water Coaster will open in Splashin’ Safari next May, taking the record from their...
Continue reading...HersheyPark unveils SkyRush in 2012
Announcement week continues with the unveiling of HersheyPark’s new 2012 attraction, SkyRush, 200-foot tall roller coaster. This $25 million wing rider coaster, built by Intamin, will bring new thrills to the Comet Hollow area of the park. The ride will have...
Continue reading...Announcement Week – Day One Summary
This week is announcement week in the amusement park industry and we’ve had several exciting news items today already. Thorpe Park – The Swarm First up, Thorpe Park officially announced The Swarm today, a B&M Wing Rider coaster, similar to...
Continue reading...Poll: What Six Flags park needs a coaster?
There has been a significant amount of talk lately about which Six Flags parks will receive coasters (new or used) in 2012. My question to you is: what Six Flags U.S. park do you think is most deserving of a...
Continue reading...2011 Photo Contest Results
The results are in for the 2011 Coaster101 Photo Contest! See below for this year’s winners and honorable mentions: Original Category First Place, Brian B. Honorable Mention, Donald W. Edited Category First Place, Steven B. Honorable Mention, Brian B. Humor Category...
Continue reading...Theme park coming to Poland in 2014
Poland will finally receive a reputable theme park in 2014 by the name of Adventure World Warsaw, to be located outside the city of Warsaw. The resort will include the theme park, a waterpark, two hotels, and an entertainment area. Read more...
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