With the recent addition of The Funplex’s Fun in the Sun, the newest roller coaster in Myrtle Beach, we got to thinking about the history of roller coasters in the area. While amusement parks have traditionally been an “afterthought” for...
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20 in 2020: Hurricane: Category Five at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion
While researching the 20 coasters on our list that would turn (or would have turned) 20 in 2020, I wanted to do a deep dive on several coasters in my region that were no longer with us, but that I...
Continue reading...Casino Pier Reopens After Hurricane Sandy
Casino Pier, the seaside amusement park that was partially destroyed in late October 2012 by Hurricane Sandy, reopened late last week. While all of the pier’s rides are not yet functional, the reopening represents significant progress made by countless people...
Continue reading...How does weather affect coasters?
The Weather Channel recently posted an excellent article explaining how various weather conditions affect rollercoasters and how both coaster designers and amusement park management deal with weather. Below is a snippet of the article: “We talked to Great Coasters International,...
Continue reading...Trip Report: Indiana Beach
Coaster101 forum member “DropZone99” takes on a tour through a tour of Indiana Beach in… you guessed it: Indiana. This park features rides like Steel Hawg, Cornball Express, and Hoosier Hurricane.
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