Waldameer Interview

Coaster101 interviewed Steve Gorman, the general manager of Waldameer which is adding Ravine Flyer II to its lineup this year. Here’s what he had to say: Why did the park decide to go with Gravity...

Jan 29, 2008

SheiKra Review

I recently returned from a week-long trip in Florida. We decided to take a break from Disney for one day and travel over to Tampa to check out what Busch Gardens Africa had to offer....

Mar 25, 2007

Dollywood announces Mystery Mine

Dollywood’s new ride for the 2007 season is a mystery no more with the theme park’s announcement of the $17.5 million Mystery Mine steel roller coaster. Marking the largest capital investment in the company’s history,...

Jul 7, 2006

Georgia’s Goliath Opening Photos

Mark Cross was kind enough to allow us to use some of his photos from Goliath’s recent opening at Six Flags over Georgia. It’s an impressive coaster!

Apr 21, 2006

Orlando 2006

I was a young lad of only 14 years. I remember my parents telling me that we were taking our first family vacation to Disney World and Universal Studios. I don’t remember much after that...

Mar 28, 2006

Expedition Evacuation

I was fortunate enough to experience an emergency stop on Expedition Everest earlier this week! The ride was going along greatly, we went up the first lifthill with no problems, completed the first part of...

Mar 18, 2006

Six Flags Great America Fright Fest

Hey everyone, I’m back from my trip up to Chicago and I’ve got my first official TR! First I’ll just set the scene for Saturday: It was a SATURDAY, it was 90 degrees plus, and...

Oct 10, 2005

El Toro debuting at Six Flags Great Adventure in 2006!

In 2006, thrill seekers at the World’s largest regional theme park will challenge El Toro, an enormous, new wooden roller coaster under construction at Six Flags Great Adventure. The thrill ride, which incorporates the most...

Sep 28, 2005

Patriot coming to Worlds of Fun in 2006

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The American Dream becomes the American Scream at Worlds of Fun for thrill seekers grasped in the clutches of the new PATRIOT roller coaster. In spring 2006, guests at Worlds of...

Sep 9, 2005

Gravity Group Interview

We had the opportunity to ask Chad Miller of  The Gravity Group some questions about what all they do. Read what he said below: When designing a coaster, do you help guide the park in...

Aug 3, 2005

Voyage coming to Holiday World in 2006!

Your family will want to gather together for a feast of fun next season! The world’s top “air-time” wooden coaster will be the main course at Holiday World’s new Thanksgiving section in 2006! “The Voyage...

Jul 13, 2005

Six Flags Great America

Hello, I’m back from my trip up to Chicago and I’ve got my first official TR! First I’ll just set the scene for Saturday: It was a SATURDAY, it was 90 degrees plus, and it...

Jun 26, 2005