Beech Bend Park was very excited when the Sea Dragon was purchased from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. While Michael’s life was controversial at times, his contribution to the music world is legendary.
Continue reading...Kings Dominion is getting a Giga?
This one’s really surprised me. It seems as if Kings Dominion will be receiving an Intamin Giga coaster next year. This will be interesting to watch develop over the next few months.
Continue reading...A Day at Dollywood Photos
Check out the new photos of our most recent trip to Dollywood! Dollywood always runs top-notch operations, and today was no different!
Continue reading...Coaster101 turns 4 today
It’s hard to believe that Coaster101.com has been online since June 15th, 2005. Four years ago, I saw a link to a Freewebs website… at that moment I realized how simple it was to create a website – something I...
Continue reading...Six Flags files for Bankruptcy
Six Flags, the theme park operator, filed for bankruptcy early Saturday in Delaware after failing to reach an agreement with lenders to reorganize its debt. Six Flags is the latest company to prove unable to cope with its debt load...
Continue reading...A Day at Busch Gardens Africa
I was at Busch Gardens Africa on June 4th and I have to say this park never fails to disappoint. All of the operations were excellent which kept the lines nonexistent. The staff is helpful and friendly, for the most...
Continue reading...Variable Ticket Prices
Here’s how it would work : The initial ticket prices would assume perfect weather and all rides fully functional for the year. That way rates could be adjusted down based on the actual daily conditions. If the weather looks to...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Interview
We recently asked Tony Clark of Cedar Point’s On Point! blog some questions about the park. Here’s what he had to say: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with us! So what exactly does...
Continue reading...Be a Good Neighbor
A few weeks ago Alton Towers changed the wheels on Nemesis, their B&M inverted coaster. The local district council was soon flooded with complaints from nearby residents that the rumbling noises from the coaster made their lives “unbearable.” Unbearable? I’m...
Continue reading...Manta Opening Photos
Manta, a B&M Flyer recently opened at Seaworld Orlando and Nick Chandler got us some great shots of the new ride in action.
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm in April
Coaster101 visited Knott’s Berry Farm recently. The park has a great history, but you can tell where Cedar Fair has come and changed some things up. Thankfully, though, a large part of the park has been kept in its original...
Continue reading...Pro-Amusement Park
If you’ve read some of my blogs or forum posts you may think that I am anti-Cedar Point/Cedar Fair. That is not the case. Far from it. I feel very fortunate to live so close to such an amazing amusement...
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