5 Reasons Why (I Think) Thunderhead is Better than Lightning Rod
Yes, you read that headline correct, I think Thunderhead is a better ride than Lightning Rod. Let me tell you why. Last year when I visited Dollywood, it was the first...
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The World’s Oldest Operating Coasters by Each Letter of the Alphabet
It was Dame Judi Dench who once said, “Remember how easy it was to learn your ABC’s? Thank the Phoenicians, they invented them.” Spaceship Earth references aside, inspired by a social...
A Comprehensive Guide to the Alpine Coasters of the Smoky Mountains – Updated 2021
If you are like me, the thought of tackling all of the alpine coasters in the Smoky Mountains is overwhelming. Where do you start? Which one is the best? Over the...
Vekoma Debuts “TopGun” Coaster Concept
Cue the Kenny Loggins music! Earlier today, Vekoma announced their newest coaster concept on the company’s Facebook page; a steel launched coaster named “Top Gun.” It is the first concept announced...
SeaWorld San Antonio Adding “Wave Breaker” Coaster in 2017
Late last week, SeaWorld San Antonio began teasing that “something big” was coming to the park. Looks like something big is coming… pic.twitter.com/Xvs3hrKOmM — SeaWorld San Antonio (@SeaWorldTexas) September 22, 2016...
Mako Pass Member Event At SeaWorld Orlando
Orlando Gets Its First Hyper Coaster Known as the “Theme Park Capital of the World”, Central Florida has its pick of world class coasters, from loopers, to launched coasters, to flying...
Orlando Skyscraper Coaster Animation Released
Animation of the Skyscraper coaster surrounding the 570-foot-tall Skyplex tower in Orlando was released today at the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA) Expo which is underway in Orlando....
Coaster101 Featured on HuffPost Live
I had the pleasure of appearing on HuffPost Live’s “Tell Me How” segment today where I talked with future roller coaster designer Hayden about his passion for roller coaster design and...
Hersheypark Announces 2015 Indoor Spinning Coaster
Hersheypark today unveiled plans for Laff Trakk, which the park is touting as the first “indoor, spinning glow-coaster” in the United States when it opens in May 2015. The park’s 13th...
Carowinds 2015 Coaster May Look Something Like This
It’s no secret that Carowinds is planning something for the 2015 season. After all, Cedar Fair announced in 2013 that it would be investing $50 million in the park over a three-year...
Carowinds Teasing 2015 Project
We’re halfway into the 2014 coaster season, and that means that many parks are already dropping hints about what is coming in 2015. Yesterday, Carowinds posted the following photo on the...
Goliath Construction Continues Around the Clock
Construction crews are working at all hours of the day to make sure that Goliath is ready for riders soon — hopefully by next Thursday’s scheduled media day event. I stopped...
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