I’m sure many if not most of you no longer play any version of Rollercoaster Tycoon. Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 was released in October 2004 and was met with mixed reviews from players. The game’s 3D graphics were not a match...
Continue reading...Busch Entertainment becomes SeaWorld
I think we all knew something like this was coming sooner or later… It’s going to take some getting used to, but I can see their logic in the decision. BUSCH ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION CHANGES NAME TO “SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT”...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando Trip Report
As you may have read, Coaster101 recently returned from a trip to Florida where we visited Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Theme Parks. Here are a few pictures from the parks along with some of my random thoughts about...
Continue reading...Delgrossos Park Photos
Here are some photos from a while back from Delgrossos, a beautiful family-owned park in Pennsylvania. They purchased the Revolution from Libertyland in Memphis, Tennessee but have yet to install it… best of luck to them! Enjoy the pictures:
Continue reading...Coaster Enthusiast Gift Ideas
It’s black Friday and the Christmas season has officially begun! I’ve been surfing the web lately for some good gift ideas for the coaster enthusiast in your life (or perhaps yourself!). Here are some of my favorites: Theme Park Review’s...
Continue reading...Beijing WaterCube to become waterpark
We usually don’t report on waterpark news, but this news item really took my interest. It seems that the “WaterCube” aquatic venue which was used during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics will soon be converted into a waterpark. Now that’s a...
Continue reading...Kiddieland Coaster to Great America?
According to multiple sources including RCDB, Kiddieland’s Little Dipper wooden family coaster has been sold to Six Flags Great America. I’m at a total loss of words – this is so unlike Six Flags. However, it’s very encouraging – this should...
Continue reading...Leap the Dips photos
Since we’re heading into that dull off season time of the year, I thought we’d take a look at the oldest operating coaster in America, Leap the Dips at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The coaster opened in 1902 and,...
Continue reading...Are you the Ultimate Coaster Geek?
We are holding a video contest in order to find the Ultimate Coaster Geek. Think you might be interested? Click here! The winner will receive two complimentary tickets to Wild Adventures and two souvenir hats!
Continue reading...Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Review
Coaster101 recently visited Universal Studios Florida where we rode the new Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster. This beast takes you straight up 167 feet before dropping you through a course full of nifty elements all to the tune of a...
Continue reading...Libertyland Demolition Begins
This is a photo I was hoping I would never have to see, but in the back of my mind I always knew it was inevitable. It’s a sad day in the city of Memphis to see that this is...
Continue reading...Best Wood Coaster Poll
It’s that time of year. What time you ask? Poll season! Voting has once again started in the “Best Roller Coaster Poll” . Created by Mitch Hawker, this poll is considered as the most accurate portrayal of the enthusiast community’s...
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