I recently had the opportunity to talk with Brad Borgman, an engineering consultant and director of project engineering for the TWT Group. Brad has over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry and has worked on a variety of...
Continue reading...Cedar Point to attempt two world records
An amusement park is the perfect place to attempt to break a world record. You’ve got rides, foods, shows, and a lot of people. And Cedar Point is taking advantage of that opportunity. On Sunday, July 31, 2011, Guinness World Record...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Trip Report July 2011
Coaster101 visited the Universal Orlando Resort from July 5th through the 9th. This was my first time staying onsite at one of Universal’s three hotels. Though pricey and not as nice as the four diamond rating would suggest, it was...
Continue reading...Poll: Announce it or drag it out?
Over the past few years, many parks have utilized viral marketing campaigns to build hype for their forthcoming attractions. Some of these campaigns are rather simple, while others (i.e. Hersheypark) are long and drawn out. Other parks still opt to...
Continue reading...Theme Park Safety with Randy King
The amusement industry has received a lot of national media attention the past few weeks due to a series of tragic and unfortunate accidents (and other non-events completely blown out of proportion). We thought it would be a good time...
Continue reading...Vote for your favorite photo!
It’s time to vote for your favorite photos in the 2011 Coaster101 Photography Contest! Click here to vote! The voting period will run through July 29, 2011. [button link=”http://coaster101.com/photovote” size=”large”]Vote Here[/button]
Continue reading...Takabisha Onride Video
Below you’ll find a full-length POV video of Takabisha, one of the steepest coasters in the world. The ride is unique in that the ride utilizes both a launch and lifthill system. It’s a very interesting coaster!
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Mini-Golf Construction Update
Universal Orlando announced the addition of a movie-themed miniature golf course that will be incorporated into its Universal CityWalk entertainment district. Construction of Hollywood Drive-In Golf — two, 18-hole courses – is has already begun. The courses are located below the...
Continue reading...Takabisha insane testing video
Below is a video of the insane Takabisha Euro-Fighter coaster at Fuji-Q Highland. The unique coaster features a launch and a beyond vertical drop (121 degrees, to be exact). The coaster stands 141 feet tall and features speeds of 62...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida is progressing nicely
Legoland Florida’s opening date is 100 days away, but the park is making great progress already: “Look how far we’ve come! With just 100 days until Grand Opening on October 15, LEGOLAND® Florida has released a new batch of photographs...
Continue reading...Tweeting from Universal Orlando
Throughout the week we will tweeting from the Universal Orlando resort. You can follow our adventures through Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure by following us on Twitter or viewing the live feed below.
Continue reading...Photo Contest deadline extended to July 13th
We are extending the fourth annual Coaster101 Photo Contest submission deadline to Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Click here for more information on the contest. Winners of the contest (as voted on by readers) will receive a prize pack with prizes...
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