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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

Trip Report: Fright Fest at SFOG

I spent the day at Six Flags over Georgia yesterday and was somewhat disappointed in the park’s Fright Fest compared to my last Fright Fest visit at Six Flags Great America. While the two parks are very different, I felt...

Oct 19, 2009 by John Stevenson Photos 0

Midwest Mania, Part V: Holiday World

To conclude this Midwest Mania expedition, what’s a better park for the month of October than Holiday World? Check out this Halloween-themed finale of our Midwest Mania trip!

Oct 15, 2009 by John Stevenson Photos 1

New Ride Simulator at Epcot

Epcot’s newest thrill ride attraction allows guests to design and ride their own coaster! From CNN: Any kid can dream up a roller coaster. But those who visit a new exhibit at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park can actually...

Oct 14, 2009 by John Stevenson News 0

Disney Store Revamp

The Walt Disney Company announced today that, with the help of Steve Jobs and his retailing team at Apple, they intend to drastically overhaul its approach to the shopping mall. Disney Stores, which the media giant is considering rebranding Imagination...

Oct 13, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger News 0

Midwest Mania, Part IV: Kentucky Kingd.

We continue our midwest conquest at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. We were lucky enough to ride Chang one last time before it was closed and dismantled.

Oct 13, 2009 by John Stevenson Photos 1

Midwest Mania, Part III: Kings Island

We continue our journey across the midwest as we make a stop at Kings Island in Ohio! The park is home to the new B&M hyper, Diamondback, Firehawk, The Beast, and many other top notch rides. This gallery features nearly...

Oct 11, 2009 by John Stevenson Photos 0

GCI Dueler/Racer Layout

Joris en de Draak (George and the Dragon) is a new GCI racing/dueling coaster being built at Efteling park . In 2010 the wooden coaster will be open in the Ruigrijk part of the Efteling. It’s the first racer-coaster...

Oct 11, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features 0

Alton Towers new coaster: Surrender?

Alton Towers has released another teaser with the name: Surrender. Could this be the official name of the coaster or just another tease? Click here to see the website!

Oct 9, 2009 by John Stevenson News 0