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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...

Nov 17, 2009

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...

Nov 17, 2009

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...

Nov 16, 2009

Will Son of Beast ever reopen?

Here’s an interesting article from Cincinnati.com that questions the current status of the Son of Beast at Kings Island and if it will ever reopen. The ride as you know has been plagued with problems...

Nov 16, 2009

Harry Potter Construction Update

Coaster101 recently visited Universal’s Island of Adventure Theme Park and we caught a glimpse of construction on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter land debutting in 2010. The new major attraction takes place inside Hogwarts...

Nov 12, 2009

Antique Coaster Items

I recently somehow managed to find myself at an antique gallery.  As I was looking at some of the old items the store had to offer, I came across a few interesting items:  Rebel Railroad Tickets  Before Dollywood...

Nov 12, 2009

Nickelodeon Pulls Out of New Orleans

From The Times-Picayune: Nickelodeon ends licensing agreement with Southern Star Not quite three months after announcing the alliance, cable television giant Nickelodeon said Monday that it has ended its relationship with Southern Star Amusement, the...

Nov 11, 2009

Timberliner Trains for The Voyage

Holiday World’s Voyage Gravity Group coaster will become the first coaster in the world to feature The Gravity Group’s new Timberliner trains. Check out Holiday World’s website for more cool renderings of the train! “The...

Nov 9, 2009

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Photos

Forum member “CreditCrazy” took a trip to the very colorful Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and brought back some amazing photos from the park.

Nov 9, 2009

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

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...

Nov 4, 2009

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...

Nov 4, 2009