2019 is a big year for Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, as both parks will be unveiling new attractions this season; Finnegan’s Flyer, an S&S Screamin’ Swing at Busch Gardens Williamsbug, and Cutback Water Coaster, a “Rocketblast” hybrid...
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Hersheypark Planning New Ride, Food Trucks and Wearable Tech for Summer 2019
While some parks may opt for a quiet year before unveiling a $150 million expansion, Hersheypark is doing anything but as it prepares to open a new ride and introduce new guest amenities this summer. Hersheypark’s massive Chocolatetown expansion —...
Continue reading...Disney Announces Opening Dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
According to the Disney Parks Blog, two of the most anticipated immersive theme park lands in history now have their opening dates. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening on May 31, 2019 at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s...
Continue reading...Tigris Construction Tour at Busch Gardens Tampa
The construction of Tigris at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is well under way! Recently, the Tigris track was completed, and Coaster101 was invited for an exclusive behind-the-scenes construction tour of the Premier Rides Skyrocket II coaster. For background, SeaWorld Parks...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando’s “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” to Open June 13!
Universal Orlando’s newest roller coaster has an opening date and a name! The new attraction, called “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure,” will open at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 13. According to the Universal Orlando Blog, riders will join...
Continue reading...The Lego Movie World Opening March 27!
Legoland Florida announced today that the new “The Lego Movie World” land (which was announced last fall) will be opening at the resort on March 27. “THE LEGO MOVIE WORLD is our largest addition to date and will provide guests...
Continue reading...January 2019 Copperhead Strike Construction Update
Back on New Year’s Eve, we were able to get a good look at the construction of Copperhead Strike with an “unofficial” tour from Steve Jackson, Director of Construction and Maintenance at Carowinds. While there’s no such thing as a...
Continue reading...New Year, New Coaster: A Copperhead Strike Construction Update From New Year’s Eve
Back on New Year’s Eve, prior to Ringing in 2019 on Afterburn, I was in the right place at the right time, as I ran into Steve Jackson, Director of Maintenance and Construction for Carowinds, who happened to be filling in scanning tickets...
Continue reading...Worlds Of Fun’s New Restaurant Rethemed to Cotton Blossom BBQ
Back in August, we reported that a new flagship restaurant, Boathouse Grill, was headed to Worlds of Fun in 2019. The restaurant is still coming, but for those looking for that nautical name on the midways of Worlds of Fun...
Continue reading...Morey’s Piers Adding Runaway Tram Family Coaster in Summer 2019
Morey’s Piers formally announced today plans to open Runaway Tram, a new family coaster, in the summer of 2019. Runaway Tram will stand 40 feet tall and will reach a top speed of about 29 mph during its 922-foot-long course....
Continue reading...Our 2019 Plans and What We’re Most Excited About
In our last round-table discussion, we looked back on 2018. Now it’s time to turn toward the future and discuss our plans for 2019. 2018 was a great year for Coaster101 thanks to our amazing readers and fans. We want...
Continue reading...Adventureland Adding A Maurer Spinning Coaster in 2019
After wowing crowds with the Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster, Monster, in 2016, Iowa’s Adventureland has made the announcement for their next roller coaster: The Phoenix. Phoenix will be a family-style spinning coaster, built by Germany’s Maurer Rides. “It’s a whole new degree...
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