Our first story on the cantilevered coaster we interviewed the John Hogg, the inventor of this totally unique coaster concept. This interview inspired me to create a 3D computer model of the ride and I unveiled some screen shots in...
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No Chang for Six Flags Great America
It’s been widely rumored for some time now, but Six Flags Great America has finally confirmed that Chang will not move to Six Flags Great America in 2011: “Six Flags Great America appears to have abandoned, at least for now,...
Continue reading...The Cantilevered Coaster
In celebration of Coaster101’s birthday, I’d like to welcome you to another Coaster101 Special Feature. This time we talk with John Hogg, inventor of the totally amazing and unique cantilevered roller coaster concept. When I ride roller coasters today I...
Continue reading...New projects from Maurer Söhne
Maurer Söhne has released a newsletter which details some of their upcoming projects, one of which will supposedly feature the most inversions in the world. Two Maurer Söhne coasters will open in China – one a SkyLoop model and the other...
Continue reading...Q/A with GCI Intern Eamon Kelly
We have a special treat for you today here at Coaster101. We recently had the opportunity to talk to Eamon Kelly, currently an intern at Great Coasters International and a member of the Ohio State Theme Park Engineering Group. Originally...
Continue reading...New Six Flags Magic Mountain Coaster
For the 2010 season, Six Flags Magic Mountain will debut Mr. Six’s Dance Coaster, a Vekoma rollerskater model from Six Flags New Orleans, which has been closed since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005. The ride stands at just under 28 feet tall and features family-friendly...
Continue reading...Legoland California Pictures
With the recent announcement of Legoland Florida I thought it would be a good time to look back at some pictures I took from Legoland California in 2006. Most of these pictures are of “Miniland,” a giant display of Lego...
Continue reading...Post-Holiday Coaster Gifts
So the holidays are over and we enter that period of time where students are counting down the days until spring break and everyone else is awaiting the opening of amusement parks. What are you going to do to pass...
Continue reading...Cedar Fair sold to Apollo
As we hinted at earlier, the Cedar Fair sale is now official. From Cedar Fair’s website: CEDAR FAIR UNITHOLDERS TO RECEIVE $11.50 PER UNIT SANDUSKY, OHIO, December 16, 2009 — Cedar Fair, L.P. (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement...
Continue reading...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 ever since it opened, even...
Continue reading...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...
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