Move over, Kingda Ka. In 2016, a new roller coaster in Orlando will take the “world’s tallest” crown. Today, father-son business duo David and Joshua Wallack announced plans to build the world’s tallest roller coaster, dubbed “The Skyscraper™,” as well...
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Theme Park Studio Preparing for Phase 2
After February’s “Early Access” release, Theme Park Studio developers are unveiling a new update to the simulator today. Theme Park Studio is described as “a powerful suite of tools that allow players to design, build, and experience stunning amusement parks of...
Continue reading...Dad Builds 180-foot-long Backyard Coaster
Many coaster enthusiasts dream of building a roller coaster in their backyard, but few are able to turn the dream into a reality. Meet father-of-two Will Pemble. After 300 hours of work, he built a 180-foot-long, functioning roller coaster, dubbed...
Continue reading...Roller Coaster Tycoon 4 Goes Mobile
Nearly a decade after the release of Roller Coaster Tycoon 3, we may finally have our first glimpse at the highly anticipated followup game, which may be called Roller Coaster Tycoon 4 Mobile. The normally quiet Roller Coaster Tycoon Facebook...
Continue reading...Theme Park Studio Early Release Date Announced
The wait is almost over. Theme Park Studio will arrive for some as early as February 27, 2014! Along with stunning new screen captures, the Theme Park Studio creators also released new details about the game’s forthcoming debut including who...
Continue reading...Porsche Commercial Filmed on Efteling Coaster
Efteling recently tweeted an interesting photo of the park’s Python Vekoma coaster with a strange leading car—a Porsche lookalike: Now that’s a cool ride for a coaster enthusiast. But actually, the picture was taken from a 1980s Porsche commercial shoot....
Continue reading...They Built a Backyard Coaster for Under $50
For less than the cost of a theme park ticket, a group of Idaho teenagers built their own 50-foot roller coaster. For only $49.27, to be exact. Photo © Austin Twede Austin Twede, 19, a mechanical engineering student at Utah...
Continue reading...Take a Trip Down Schwarzkopf Memory Lane
German engineer Anton Schwarzkopf is no doubt a legend in modern roller coaster design. He was responsible for the first weight-drop launched roller coaster in the world, as well as the first modern roller coaster to feature a vertical loop....
Continue reading...Six Flags Great America Planning Coaster for 2014
Six Flags Great America’s 2014 plans include a 165-foot-tall roller coaster, according to this Gurnee, Illinois Planning and Zoning Board meeting agenda. The park is asking for a height variance to build taller than the current 125-foot limit. The excerpt...
Continue reading...Happy National Roller Coaster Day 2013
For as long as I can remember, August 16th has been the day set aside as National Roller Coaster Day, a day for celebrating the ultimate thrill ride: the roller coaster. The holiday’s origins are somewhat murky, but nonetheless coaster...
Continue reading...Enter the 2013 Coaster101 Photography Contest
Welcome to the sixth annual Coaster101 photo contest! This year’s contest includes three categories: original, edited and new this year: mobile. See below for more information on entry categories and contest rules. See last year’s winning photos here. [box type=”note”]The...
Continue reading...650-foot “Polercoaster” Proposed for Las Vegas
The tallest roller coaster in the world could rise from the Las Vegas skyline. In April, Florida-based US Thrill Rides filed an application with the Federal Aviation Administration to build a 650-foot-tall “Polercoaster” on the Las Vegas strip. The coaster would...
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