…but for how long? Someone from Six Flags Great Adventure posted this picture on the park’s Facebook page along with the caption “Look what I took a picture of today… and it’s RUNNING! Guess that rumored date was wrong huh?” This entire...
Continue reading...Two coasters for Thorpe Park within 6 years.
It’s not common to hear of parks releasing 6-year development plans, so I thought it was very interesting that Thorpe Park announced that it would build two rollercoasters among 5 “round” rides within the next six years. You can read more...
Continue reading...Sky Rocket Launches at Kennywood
Airtime while upside down?! Monday, June 28th was media day for Sky Rocket at Kennywood and Coaster101 was invited to attend. The clouds were threatening rain but, thankfully, it held off for the duration of the event. After some opening...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens will be fast in 2011
Busch Gardens is pulling out all the marketing tricks as they begin to promote their 2011 addition which hasn’t been announced as of this posting. The park has created a website for those interested to follow the clues released as...
Continue reading...Holiday World Trip Report
I was going to post this earlier but then tragedy struck the park and it just didn’t feel right so I held off on it until now. I visited Holiday World the day before president Will Koch passed away. First,...
Continue reading...Sky Rocket Onride Video
Kennywood has released an on ride video of their new coaster, Sky Rocket, which is expected to open next week. You can view the video below or watch it on their Facebook page.
Continue reading...California 2010: Six Flags Magic Mountain, From the Sky
I know that John already posted a lot of these photos up while I was gone, but these ones are cropped and touched-up, and therefore deserve for your eyes to see them again! Anyways, Six Flags Magic Mountain was our...
Continue reading...Batman: The Ride recreated with Roller Coaster Tycoon 3
I still play Rollercoaster Tycoon 3, quite frequently actually. My latest endeavor has been a recreation of the famous Batman: The Ride which can be found at a number of Six Flags parks. I rarely do recreations, but I feel...
Continue reading...California 2010: Pacific Park & Santa Monica
And so the updates begin! This small boardwalk-park is one of the most famous in the world, having the only roller coaster built fully on a pier out over the ocean! The food is aplenty, the rides are diverse, and...
Continue reading...Chang to Six Flags Great Adventure?
We’ve heard Chang might not be heading to Six Flags Great America afterall. Some are now saying that Chang will replace Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags Great Adventure. We are currently looking into these claims and will bring...
Continue reading...Universal Guide, new app for iPhone, iPod Touch
The Universal Guide app recently released by Theme Park Nerd Ltd. is the perfect app to use when visiting the Universal Orlando resort. The app’s creator, Mark Locker, describes the app as a “park map on steroids.” Universal Guide gives users instant notifications...
Continue reading...The Cantilevered Coaster
In celebration of Coaster101’s birthday, I’d like to welcome you to another Coaster101 Special Feature. This time we talk with John Hogg, inventor of the totally amazing and unique cantilevered roller coaster concept. When I ride roller coasters today I...
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