As we approach the beginning of “Spooky Season,” a number of legacy Cedar Fair (now Six Flags) parks released details earlier this week about the goings-on at their respective Halloween Haunt events. While the usual...
Yes, we know. It’s been a while. (You try having any free time with a 3 month old puppy.) But we are back with a vengeance with an INCREDIBLE guest – the perfect person to...
During this past weekend’s American Coaster Enthusiasts Spring Conference at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion, ACE Members had the opportunity to go “behind the scenes” at one of Kings Dominion’s most iconic roller coasters...
When Kings Dominion opens for their 50th season on March 29, they will also unveil their brand-new roller coaster, Rapterra! Coaster101’s Kyle and his son Andrew were there to preview the record-breaking coaster and are...
Today, Kings Dominion announced a robust lineup of special events for the 2025 season to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary. The golden anniversary begins with the spring launch of the park’s newest roller coaster, Rapterra, and...
It’s been a few years, but we’re back with another one of our highly scientific “capital of the world” questions. First, we wanted to determine which park had the most B&M track. Then, we were...
Kings Dominion announced today that the park’s “Project 305” Intamin giga coaster (formerly known as Intimidator 305) will be rethemed and renamed “Pantherian” in 2025. The coaster will sport a new color scheme of orange...
On July 31, Kings Dominion announced the park’s newest roller coaster, Rapterra, a launched wing coaster from Swiss coaster designers Bolliger & Mabillard. Located in the park’s “Jungle X-Pedition” area, Rapterra will become the third...
With the recent announcement of Rapterra, Kings Dominion’s “new-for-2025” launched Wing Coaster, there was, of course, some discourse online about which Virginia park had the best coaster lineup. Debuting less than two weeks apart in...
Kings Dominion announced plans today to open Rapterra, a Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) launched wing coaster, in 2025 for the park’s 50th anniversary season. Touted as the world’s tallest and longest launched wing coaster, Rapterra...
One of the best times of the year to be a fan of amusement parks in the United States is the late summer and early fall, probably better described as “Announcement Season.” During this period...
When you have the opportunity to connect with a long-time industry veteran, you’re bound to get some incredible stories. When that industry veteran is Dennis Speigel, the stories are even better. A former Kings Island...
