There’s been a big controversy at Kings Island surrounding a Halloween display that depicted the deaths of celebrities including former NFL quarterback Steve McNair. A promo video for the “Halloween Haunt” shows McNair sitting up on a couch with Kazemi lying across...
Continue reading...Cypress Gardens has closed.
This is some sad news out of Florida, from the Cypress Gardens website: Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Waterpark Now Closed WINTER HAVEN, FL, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009: From the earliest moment that our firm purchased Cypress Gardens and Splash Island...
Continue reading...Six Flags over Georgia flooding!
While this is not an unusual sight to see – it is still very shocking to see some of the park’s coasters underwater. From ajc.com: Pay no attention to the photos of the Scream Machine almost completely submerged in...
Continue reading...Chang Move Confirmed
The rumors of the stand-up roller coaster Chang at Six Flags Kentucky Kentucky being relocated have been confirmed, although officials have not said which park yet. The rumors we report earlier would suggest not to be surprised to see it...
Continue reading...Taking the Plunge: Holiday World 2009
Check out Coaster101’s video of our trip to Holiday World. The video features Pilgrims Plunge (the world’s tallest water ride), the Voyage roller coaster, and more!
Continue reading...Really? Serial Thriller at La Ronde?
Once again, a Six Flags park is featured in the second article of our Really!?! series. This time it involves another coaster move – one that’s already taken place. Many of you probably know that Astroworld shut its doors in...
Continue reading...Libertyland: Abandoned Amusement Park
With the news surrounding Libertyland lately and my professor asking me for an observational essay, I pictured Libertyland being the perfect place to visit. As usual, I would walk the perimeter of the park as I usually did. But this trip...
Continue reading...Xcelerator Accident Caught on Video
Yesterday on Xcelerator at Knott’s Berry Farm the cable snapped during a launch and was captured by an on-ride video camera. The riders get sprayed with the cable bits near the end of the launch. While coming back down it...
Continue reading...Poll: Who do you want to buy Busch?
Another new feature for Coaster101: polls! In this poll, we ask: who would you like to see purchase the Busch “Worlds of Discovery” parks including Busch Gardens, Seaworld, etc.?
Continue reading...Harry Potter Details Released
Universal Orlando has released some new details about the highly-anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I’ve never been to big of a Harry Potter fan so I can’t make much of all the names and terms but the new concept...
Continue reading...Really? Chang at Great America?
This is a new series in which we ask certain parks… REALLY!?! What were you guys thinking? With the rumors of Six Flags possibly moving Chang from Kentucky Kingdom to Great America in the coming years, I thought this would...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2007
Here are nearly 100 photos from way back in 2007 when the park was called Busch Gardens Europe. There’s a history lesson for you! These photos include Griffon, Apollo’s Chariot, Loch Ness Monster, Big Bad Wolf (RIP), Alpengeist, and even...
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