If you’re in search of a gift for a roller coaster enthusiast friend or family member this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been publishing our annual gift guide since 2011 and our 2019 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide...
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2019 IAAPA Expo Recap: Sights And Sounds From The Show Floor
Last week, we were down in sunny central Florida to cover the 2019 IAAPA Expo, the global conference and trade show for the attractions industry, and our second time attending the event. We’ll have plenty of content coming up on...
Continue reading...Skyline Attractions Debuts Skywarp Orbit Ride
Skyline Attractions today unveiled plans for a new ride concept dubbed “Skywarp Orbit.” It’s the newest addition to Skyline’s growing collection of Skywarp models, including the “Classic” and “Horizon.” The Skywarp Orbit model stands 30 feet tall with a track...
Continue reading...Dorney Park’s Coasters Ranked By A First-Time Visitor
Dorney Park, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is one of the smaller parks owned by Cedar Fair and is one of the many notable parks in Pennsylvania. Since this is one of the smaller Cedar Fair parks that doesn’t get as...
Continue reading...New “Axis” Roller Coaster Model Teased By S&S Sansei Technologies
Roller coaster manufacturer S&S Sansei Technologies released a video teasing a new model of roller coaster they’re working on. The new coaster model, named axis, involves pairs of seats that can swing left and right hanging off of a support...
Continue reading...Worlds of Fun’s Coasters Ranked By A First-Time Visitor
Last weekend, I made my first-ever visit to Worlds of Fun. Operating since 1973, the park has seven roller coasters that range from “tame” to “incredibly thrilling.” With this in mind, I wanted to rank the seven roller coasters at...
Continue reading...Coaster101’s Thoughts on Six Flags’ 2020 Announcements
Six Flags made their New For 2020 announcements last week. As always, the chain had something new for (almost) every park. The major news was the new custom RMC Raptor coaster coming to Six Flags Great Adventure, Jersey Devil Coaster....
Continue reading...How Aquaman Power Wave Works
Six Flags Over Texas recently announced their 2020 addition will be Aquaman Power Wave, the first Mack Rides Power Splash – a launched shuttle water coaster – to be built in the US. The ride will launch riders backwards, forwards,...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Takes on Six Flags Great America
For only the second time in history, all seven of the U.S.-based Coaster101 writers met for a day full of coaster-riding — this time at Six Flags Great America. Since I’ve spent more time at this park than any other,...
Continue reading...19 for ’99: Face/Off at Paramount’s Kings Island
The final year of the 90’s brought Paramount’s Kings Island the second Vekoma Invertigo to the US: Face/Off. Named for the Paramount film of the same name, this Vekoma Invertigo brought the park its first inverted roller coaster. With its...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Coasters Ranked by a First-Timer
I recently visited Knott’s Berry Farm for the first time as part of a Southern California theme park marathon. While I was aware of the park’s diverse coaster offerings, several of them exceeded my expectations. On paper, Knott’s Berry Farm’s...
Continue reading...Batman the Ride Flips Into Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom officially opens to the public tomorrow, Saturday May 25 in the afternoon, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The park celebrated the opening with a media preview event this morning, letting...
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