While many coaster enthusiasts long for every new roller coaster built to be more of the tallest, fastest, longest, and “most extreme” creations (and in several cases, they get what they want!), in recent years, a number of more “family...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Seth Kubersky Returns!
In the early days of the podcast, (episode 31, to be exact) author Seth Kubersky joined us to talk about his book – the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, then in its sixth edition. Luckily he’s back (105 episodes later!)...
Continue reading...An Evening Aboard the Showboat Branson Belle
A trip to Branson, Missouri wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Silver Dollar City. Between the rides, food, shows, and Marvel Cave, there is so much to do. But did you know that the company behind the 1880s-themed park,...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: New Year, New Coasters For 2024
Our new year’s resolution is to be more consistent with podcasting, and we’re back for 2024, ready to ride every new roller coaster opening this year. Andrew is joined by C101 team members Mike (who makes his first ever podcast...
Continue reading...Updated List of 2024 Opening Dates for Amusement and Theme Parks
2024 is here, which means amusement park and theme park opening dates for the 2024 season are upon us. Parks across the US are posting their 2024 opening dates, so we’re compiling those dates and operating calendars into one list...
Continue reading...Coaster101’s 2023 Year in Review
Believe it or not, we’ve finally reached the end of the roller coaster of a year that was 2023. Every December we take a look back and reflect on the past year. Members of the Coaster101 team will share a...
Continue reading...2023 College Football Bowl Game Theme Park Trips
Last year, I wrote about how, as a college football fan, Bowl Game Season is one of my favorite times of the year. Throughout December and January, football teams from 86 colleges and universities across the country travel to a...
Continue reading...10 Ridiculous Roller Coaster Maps No One Asked For
We love a good, informative map here at Coaster101. Terrible Maps is one of our favorite Facebook pages. In fact, it inspired us to make a few of our own theme park related maps with the help of MapChart.net and...
Continue reading...What Cedar Fair Can Bring to the New Six Flags
On November 2, 2023, Six Flags and Cedar Fair made an announcement that sent shockwaves through the amusement industry. The two companies announced an equal merger, creating a Goliath (pun intended) of a company that would control 42 properties across...
Continue reading...The Top 5 Must-Dos at Kings Island’s Winterfest
Like all of you, my need for a theme park fix doesn’t just go away when the cold weather rolls in. That’s why I love the fact Kings Island stays alive a little longer the last few years with their...
Continue reading...An Old Time Christmas 2023 at Silver Dollar City
Recently voted USA Today’s “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” of 2023, An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City is in full swing, offering festive and family-friendly experiences in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. I visited the park with...
Continue reading...10 Coasters We Wish Were 1,000 Feet Longer
We’ve all experienced it — you reach the end of an amazing coaster that ended too soon. Maybe it still had enough momentum for one more element. Or it was simply so fun that you didn’t want it to end....
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