It had been eight years since my last visit to Cedar Point, and a lot has changed since 2017. Back then, Valravn was the newest addition to the coaster lineup, and the closure of Mean...
Some roller coasters are so intense, so incredible, so breathtaking, that when all is said and done and the train returns to the station — there are no words to describe what just happened. You’re...
Last week on social media, we asked our audience the question “What is your most unpopular controversial theme park hot take?” Spoiler alert: The responses didn’t disappoint. While there were too many to cover in...
The 21st annual Golden Ticket Awards, presented by Amusement Today, were held last night at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. These awards represent the “best of the best” in unique theme park categories. The Golden...
For the last several years, several of the U.S.-based members of the Coaster101 team have gotten together at a few different parks once a year. In 2015, it was Holiday World. In 2016, all seven of...
Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point’s record breaking hyper-hybrid coaster, is receiving rave reviews with some even calling it the best ride ever. Rocky Mountain Construction transformed the 161-foot-tall wooden monstrosity formerly known as Mean Streak by adding...
This week, Coaster101 writers Kyle and Larry had the privilege of attending media day for Cedar Point’s new coaster Steel Vengeance! This coaster has driven the coaster community bonkers over the past year and now...
Cedar Fair, the company that owns parks such as Cedar Point, Carowinds, King’s Dominion, and Knott’s Berry Farm, used National Roller Coaster Day (August 16th) to announce their major new attractions opening in 2018. The...
Cedar Point today announced plans to open Steel Vengeance in 2018, a “hyper-hybrid,” record-breaking steel coaster built from the remnants of the former Mean Streak wooden coaster. Steel Vengeance, a product of Rocky Mountain Construction...
