Our first story on the cantilevered coaster we interviewed the John Hogg, the inventor of this totally unique coaster concept. This interview inspired me to create a 3D computer model of the ride and I unveiled some screen shots in...
Continue reading...Six Flags Great America Photo Gallery
Here is a large collection of photos from a visit to Six Flags Great America last month. This day was much brighter than our rainy day at the park a few days earlier.
Continue reading...Dollywood Announces Barnstormer for 2011
Sounds like an exciting ride! Dollywood is preparing for a barn raising, quickly followed by the arrival of their newest attraction in 2011 — the Barnstormer. The $5.5 million giant swing will be situated in a barnyard-themed area which will...
Continue reading...Vote for your favorite photo!
It’s time to vote for your favorite photos in the 2010 Coaster101 Photo Contest! We had over 70 incredible photos submitted this year! Click here to vote. The voting period runs through Monday, August 9, 2010. Winners will be announced...
Continue reading...Cantilevered Coaster Concept Model
I found this paragraph in the Cantilever Coaster article to be really interesting to me: I’ve tried creating virtual models several times using the help of friends who are proficient in different 3D software systems. Unfortunately by its nature the...
Continue reading...Nickelodeon Land for Pleasure Beach in 2011
Nickelodeon Land, a 6 acre area of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, will open in 2011 featuring 9 new rides and 5 rethemed rides. Read more: Nickelodeon Land to open at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, is delighted to announce the...
Continue reading...Kentucky Kingdom deal reached
From the Associated Press: “LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Six Flags and the Kentucky State Fair Board have reached a deal in which the amusement park company would surrender its stake in Kentucky Kingdom. The Courier-Journal reports that the deal is...
Continue reading...Follow the Great American Scream Machine removal
With amusement parks now taking full advantage of social media to hype new attractions, they are also doing the same with the removal of attractions. At least the guys at Six Flags Great Adventure are! You can view the Funstruction...
Continue reading...Six Flags Great America from the air!
The Sky Trek Tower at Six Flags Great America provides great opportunities for some spectacular views of the park! Check out these high quality, 1024×768 aerial shots! Superman: Ultimate Flight People are still filing into the park, even by mid-afternoon!...
Continue reading...Trip Report: Rainy Day at Six Flags Great America, Part 2
And now we continue our adventure at Six Flags Great America! Click here to read Part 1 of this trip report. I feel like I should say “Rest In Peace Would-Be Chang.” But that would sound dumb. In other news,...
Continue reading...Trip Report: Rainy Day at Six Flags Great America, Part 1
Today I ventured to Gurnee, Illinois to visit one of my favorite Six Flags parks, Great America. The park always seems to have a good crowd, especially during the month of July. However, I lucked out today as waves of...
Continue reading...Live Tweets from Six Flags Great America
Coaster101 will be at Six Flags Great America Thursday and Friday (July 22 and 23), and we’ll be tweeting our adventures from the park! You can follow us @Coaster101 or view the live feed of our tweets below!
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