2010 was a great year for us here at Coaster101. From attending our very first media day event to the record number of interview features, it was a groundbreaking year. 2011 should be even better! Here are some of the...
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Coaster Enthusiasts
The holiday season is upon us! It’s time to start thinking about what’s on your shopping list. If you are shopping for a theme park nut or coaster nerd here are a few ideas: Here’s probably the best bang for...
Continue reading...IAAPA 2010: Dollywood wins Applause Award
Congratulations to Dollywood for winning the biannual Applause Award, one of the most presigous awards in the industry this week at the IAAPA Attractions Expo on Tuesday. Dolly Parton was on hand to receive the award. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Universal...
Continue reading...Halloweekends at Cedar Point 2010
Coaster101 took advantage of the fabulous weather on Sunday to visit Halloweekends at Cedar Point! This was my first time back for Halloweekends since 2005. We did two of the haunted houses and walked through four of the outdoor walk...
Continue reading...2010 Golden Ticket Awards Results
The results are in for the 2010 Golden Ticket Awards! View the press release below to see who this year’s winners are! “ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 11, 2010 – The envelope, please … and the Golden Ticket Award goes to …...
Continue reading...Sky Rocket Launches at Kennywood
Airtime while upside down?! Monday, June 28th was media day for Sky Rocket at Kennywood and Coaster101 was invited to attend. The clouds were threatening rain but, thankfully, it held off for the duration of the event. After some opening...
Continue reading...Mr. Six’s DanceCoaster Construction
Forum member “CreditCrazy” got some shots of the construction… or “funstruction” going on at Six Flags Magic Mountain for their 2010 Mr. Six’s DanceCoaster, formerly Road Runner’s Express at Six Flags New Orleans. I think I spot a footer! This...
Continue reading...Kings Island Opening Day Photos
I spent the day at Kings Island today and had a great time at the park. While the first day of the season brought a decent crowd, I was fortunate enough to be able to ride nearly everything in the...
Continue reading...New waterpark coming to Orlando
A new CoCo Key waterpark resort will open in Orlando in 2010. Construction on the newest and most exciting addition to CoCo Key Water Resort’s portfolio of water resorts and hotels is set to open in April of 2010. Located...
Continue reading...New Luna Park at Coney Island
The Zamperla-run amusement park dubbed “Luna Park” will open this summer at Coney Island. The project will take place in two phases. By 2011, 23 new rides will open including two custom roller coasters. Below is concept art for some of the new...
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...Alton Tower to open TH13TEEN
From MSN News: Alton Towers Resort is to launch “the scariest ride in the UK” next year. Thirteen, built on the site of the old Corkscrew rollercoaster, aims to combine physical and psychological fear and will be dubbed a “psychoaster”....
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