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Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom Interview

Coaster101 recently had the opportunity to talk with Phil “The Ride Guru” Bloom. Phil has worked on a variety of projects for many different amusement parks around the globe. His vast experience includes working with creative teams at Disney and...

Coaster101 goes to California

Coaster101’s Tyler is venturing to the great California where he will be visiting Disneyland, California Adventure, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Trip reports will come soon but for the time being enjoy live updates from...

Jun 6, 2010 by John Stevenson Features 0

Harry Potter Construction Update

Coaster101 recently visited Universal’s Island of Adventure Theme Park and we caught a glimpse of construction on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter land debutting in 2010. The new major attraction takes place inside Hogwarts Castle which is a massive...

Nov 12, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger Features Photos Videos 3

Busch Entertainment SOLD!

After months of negotiations, Anheuser-Busch InBev announced this morning that it will sell Busch Entertainment Corp. to the Blackstone Group for as much as $2.7 billion. Blackstone, the New York-based private-equity giant, will pay AB InBev $2.3 billion in cash...

Oct 7, 2009 by Nick Weisenberger News 0

Harry Potter Details Released

Universal Orlando has released some new details about the highly-anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I’ve never been to big of a Harry Potter fan so I can’t make much of all the names and terms but the new concept...

Sep 16, 2009 by John Stevenson News 0

Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit open!

I think the on ride photos confirm it – Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit at Universal Studios Orlando has soft opened. So far reviews for the coaster seem decent – hopefully we’ll be able to get out there soon to give...

Aug 15, 2009 by John Stevenson News 1

Revenge of the Mummy Review

Has anyone ever told you that you wouldn’t make it, that you wouldn’t be there at the end? Let me tell you right now, Imhotep isn’t the most optimistic person you’ll ever meet. So if you don’t want to be...

Mar 18, 2008 by John Stevenson Reviews 1

Orlando 2006

I was a young lad of only 14 years. I remember my parents telling me that we were taking our first family vacation to Disney World and Universal Studios. I don’t remember much after that moment, but judging by these...

Mar 28, 2006 by John Stevenson Features Photos 0