With the 2023 Roller Coaster season coming to a close, we rank the top 20 roller coasters that opened in the United States this year.
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Circus Circus Adventuredome Adding First-Ever Interactive SpongeBob SquarePants Dark Ride
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but this news is too good not to share. SpongeBob SquarePants is getting his first-ever interactive dark ride, and it’s coming to Las Vegas’ Circus Circus Adventuredome by the end of...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: DarKoaster101
Andrew has officially unpacked his podcasting equipment after a move. Recently, he had the opportunity to head up to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for Media Day for the park’s 10th roller coaster, DarKoaster. This fun family-friendly roller coaster has a bit...
Continue reading...Pipeline at SeaWorld Orlando: Our Review and Reactions
There has been much speculation and discussion on the topic of the world’s first surf coaster since its announcement, and now we finally have some answers. Coaster101 writers Shane and Mike were on the scene for Pipeline’s media day, and...
Continue reading...Review: DarKoaster “Storms” Into Busch Gardens Williamsburg
From 2005-2017, visitors to Busch Gardens Williamsburg were able to tour the castle of King Ludwig during the classic 3D dark ride “Curse of DarKastle.” While the attraction ultimately (much like King Ludwig) met its demise in 2017, Busch Gardens...
Continue reading...Big Bear Mountain Initial Reactions to Dollywood’s 2023 Coaster
Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s new-for-2023 multi-launch coaster, is now open! Coaster101 writers John and Kyle attended the media preview event last week and returned with thoughts about Dollywood’s 10th and longest coaster (as well as a few bear puns). Keep...
Continue reading...SeaWorld San Diego Announces New Interactive Play Area for 2023
SeaWorld San Diego is making learning fun with their newest interactive play area, Rescue Jr., which is slated to open this spring. This first-of-its-kind, kid-friendly area will be dedicated to marine animal rescue and conservation. The park stated in a press...
Continue reading...California’s Great America Plans to Open Rethemed Section With New Ride
California’s Great America on Thursday announced a new ride and themed section for the park’s 2023 season. What was formerly the Action Zone area of the park, will be rethemed as NorCal County Fair, a “Bay Area backyard-inspired” section that...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Aeronautica Landing Officially Opens
Multiple years in the making, Carowinds’ newest land, Aeronautica Landing, celebrating all things aviation, is officially open. We had the opportunity to attend the media preview for the new land, and we were incredibly impressed. Andrew talks all things Aeronautica...
Continue reading...Aeronautica Landing Officially Opens at Carowinds
Get ready to take flight, as Carowinds‘ newest area, Aeronautica Landing, opened to the public earlier today. Located in between Copperhead Strike and Afterburn in an area that was previously known as Crossroads and the original County Fair, Aeronautica Landing...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Recapping Six Flags 2023 Announcements
Six Flags made a slew of announcements on March 1. From attractions we already knew about like Aquaman Power Wave and the P’Sghetti Bowl Coasters coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Over Georgia, to new attractions that were previously...
Continue reading...Texas’ First Alpine Coaster Cliff Carver Finally Opens
Cliff Carver — the first alpine coaster in Texas — is finally open. Located in Texas Hill Country at Camp Fimfo (the name stands for “Fun Is More Fun Outside”), the Wiegand Sports alpine coaster can hit a max speed...
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