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California’s Great America Photos

Forum member “CreditCrazy” was at California’s Great America over the summer (before Invertigo had its malfunction) and brought us back alot of great pictures from the park including some great aerials.

Nov 8, 2009 by John Stevenson Photos 0

RiverBlast for Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City will debut “America’s biggest water battle” next year when they open Tom and Huck’s RiverBlast adventure ride. From their website: It’s still a mystery just how those riverfront rascals, Tom Sawyer and his sidekick Huckleberry Finn, got lost...

Nov 4, 2009 by John Stevenson News 0

New Coaster for Magic Mountain in 2010

Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has announced that it will add a new family-oriented roller coaster to its offerings in 2010, bringing the total number of roller coasters at Magic Mountain to 17. This will keep them tied for the title of...

Nov 4, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger News 5

New Disney Park?

Could Disney be on the verge of announcing a brand new park in China? If all goes according to plan, and remember it don’t always, but come next week we should finally hear some news about that mythic sixth Magic...

Nov 3, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features 0

Closing day at Kings Island

With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, many parks final day of operation for the season was Sunday, Novemeber 1st. Forum member DropZone99 got some great pictures from the last day.

Nov 3, 2009 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Two Years of Herschend at Wild Adventures

Wild Adventures Marks Two Years Under Herschend Family Entertainment Leadership Company Plans More Investment in the Future Valdosta, GA – Wild Adventures Theme & Water Park (WA) marked its two year anniversary under Herschend Family Entertainment’s (HFE) ownership this fall,...

Nov 2, 2009 by John Stevenson News 0

A Recap of My 2009 Season

This was surely one of my biggest surprise seasons of all time. In February I was looking at visiting two parks at the most but by the end of October I’ve been to a total of four parks and one...

Oct 30, 2009 by John Stevenson Trip Reports 0

Cedar Point Halloweekends Videos

Coaster101 recently returned from a trip to check out Cedar Point’s Halloweekends event and shot some videos! Included are Wicked Twister, a Demon Drop tribute, and a general Halloweekends video. Wicked Twister Demon Drop Tribute Cedar Point Halloweekends

Oct 27, 2009 by John Stevenson Videos 0

Power Up

We take a lot things for granted when we visit an amusement park and that’s usually okay because the point of going to a park is to have fun. There are many factors that are vitally important to keep the...

Oct 26, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger News 0

Gilroy Garden Photos

Coaster101 recently returned from a trip to the beautiful Gilroy Gardens – formerly known as Bonfante Gardens. The park is home to a wide variety of family attractions and a lush landscape full of exotic plants.

Oct 25, 2009 by John Stevenson Photos 0

The Future in 3D

If you’ve been following Coaster101 you may have seen some of the amusement park ride 3D computer models we have been working on in our spare time. In those earlier posts, all we presented you with were 2D pictures of...

Oct 22, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features 1

Walt Disney World Videos

Here are some videos that never made it over from the former version of Coaster101. POV videos of The Seas with Nemo and Friends, Goofy’s Barnstormer, and Maelstrom at Epcot are featured. The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot...

Oct 20, 2009 by John Stevenson Videos 0