For decades, Disney has innovated, designed and engineered its way to being an industry leader with some of the most well-themed parks and immersive experiences in the world. Through their many new attractions and innovations, Disney has grown and maintained...
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American Heartland Theme Park and Resort Announced for Northeast Oklahoma
American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a new $2 billion, 1,000-acre theme park and entertainment destination in northeast Oklahoma. The theme park is slated to open in 2026. The theme park component will encompass 125 acres featuring an Americana-themed environment...
Continue reading...Wildcat’s Revenge Hersheypark Review and Reactions
Last week, Hersheypark officially debuted Wildcat’s Revenge, the park’s new-for-2023 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster. Built on part of the structure of the park’s former Wildcat wooden coaster, Wildcat’s Revenge features a slew of impressive stats — a 140-foot-tall...
Continue reading...A First-Timer’s Guide to a Successful Theme Park Summer
It’s that time of year again when many theme parks, amusement parks and water parks are reopening for the season. With that comes the return of park visits and coaster rides. But for those who are new to parks or...
Continue reading...Behind the Scenes of NewJerseyCoasters’ Clementon Park Documentary
Get ready to reel in excitement as we dive into an interview with Jason, the creator of NewJerseyCoasters, a media company that produces marketing materials for amusement parks. Jason recently released a documentary about Clementon Park, a historic amusement park...
Continue reading...Murder at the Amusement Park: Body on the Boardwalk Review
While the 2023 amusement park season is right around the corner, it’s still the off-season here in central Ohio. I was looking for something different to help me through my winter withdrawal when I stumbled upon this immersive murder mystery...
Continue reading...American vs. European Parks – Pros and Cons
It’s no secret that America and Europe are vastly different. Though all theme parks are similar in many ways, the contrast between both regions highlights the differences between their parks. After a recent trip to Europe, which included visits to...
Continue reading...Which Park Can Stake Claim to “Intamin Coaster Capital of the World”
Back in October, we posed the question “Which park is the ‘B&M Capital of the World‘?” After coming up with a semi-arbitrary formula to declare Six Flags Great Adventure as the winner, we thought we were done with declaring parks...
Continue reading...How Universal Continues to Innovate in Theme Park Attraction Design
In September 2021, Universal Studios Beijing — part of Universal Beijing Resort — opened as the seventh theme park within the Universal Parks and Resorts family. Universal Studios Beijing features familiar Universal attractions including Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, Water World...
Continue reading...15 Parks and Zoos in the United States to Get Your Animal & Coaster Fix!
Let’s face it. We hate to admit it, but roller coasters aren’t for every member of the family, and there are people who would rather visit another family attraction like a zoo or aquarium. According to the Association of Zoos...
Continue reading...A Quick Visit to One of the Only Remaining Free Admission Amusement Parks: Waldameer
Four members of the Coaster101 team recently converged on Niagara Falls, Canada before we visited Six Flags Darien Lake and Canada’s Wonderland (more on those parks soon). Instead of flying from Ohio, I decided to drive specifically so I could...
Continue reading...Top 10 One-Coaster Parks in the US
For credit-counting roller coaster enthusiasts around the country, visiting a park with a single credit might not always seem like the most valuable use of time. However, these parks often provide more than just coaster credits to make it worth...
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