After this summer’s D23 Expo, when Disney announced the long-rumored Monsters Inc. “Door” Coaster would be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, fans have wondered where the new attraction would reside – with the internet divided over the “Animation Courtyard” and...
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2025 Coaster101 Calendars Now On Sale, 100% Of Proceeds Benefit Give Kids The World
We’re inching closer and closer to the Holiday Season, which means 2025 will be here before you know it. You need a way to keep track of dates! We know the best possible way! – A 2025 Coaster101 Calendar! We’re...
Continue reading...Funplex Myrtle Beach Closes Permanently
Another Myrtle Beach amusement park has come and gone, as Funplex Myrtle Beach has officially closed its doors for good. The 18,000 square foot “Micro Park” opened in 2021, and featured seven rides along with an in-park restaurant. “Since 2021,...
Continue reading...7(+2) World-Class Coasters in Surprising Locations
As coaster enthusiasts, we’re used to traveling long distances to ride some of the world’s greatest coasters. While countless parks around the globe are known for their coaster collections – there are a number of world class roller coasters that...
Continue reading...SeaWorld San Antonio Announces “Rescue Jr.” Area for 2025
Earlier today, SeaWorld San Antonio unveiled its plans for an ALL-NEW friendly world of discovery, the Rescue Jr. hub, set to open Spring 2025. This immersive, hands-on adventure zone will transport young guests into the heart of SeaWorld’s animal rescue...
Continue reading...Freizeitpark Plohn Opening World’s First Launched Water Coaster in 2026
Earlier today at IAAPA Expo Europe, taking place this week in Amsterdam, it was announced that the first-ever launched water coaster from MACK Rides will open at Freizeitpark Plohn in Germany in 2026. We just revealed more details about the...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Inside Mattel Adventure Park with VP of Attraction Development, Cindy Emerick
One of the more fascinating ongoing stories in the theme park world in the past several years has been the construction of Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, Arizona. Featuring two roller coasters from Chance Rides, including the first-ever launched Hyper...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: 2025 Is The Best Year For Coasters in North America Since…?
Deep in the throes of announcement season, the Coaster101 team comes together to talk all things “New for 2025” Coasters in North America. Yes, there are coasters opening elsewhere, but have you looked at our listening audience statistics or where...
Continue reading...Carowinds Announces New Fall Events, SCarowinds Show & Scare Zone
In the pop culture zeitgeist, were coming to the end of what has been known to many as “brat summer.” At Carowinds, this autumn the park might be transitioning to “brat fall” – but in both cases, “brat” is pronounced...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Our Thoughts on D23
No Blue Sky. Dirt is Moving. We’re getting the long rumored door coaster, the Rivers of America are being replaced by Cars, and the best Disney Parks announcement might be at Hong Kong Disneyland? That can only mean one thing,...
Continue reading...Rapterra Rising at Kings Dominion
On July 31, Kings Dominion announced the park’s newest roller coaster, Rapterra, a launched wing coaster from Swiss coaster designers Bolliger & Mabillard. Located in the park’s “Jungle X-Pedition” area, Rapterra will become the third roller coaster in that area...
Continue reading...Kings Island Announces RiverRacers, Splash River Junction for Soak City in 2025
Kings Island is making a big splash of their own in 2025. Next year, Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park will debut first-of-its-kind thrills and chills with the addition of RiverRacers, the first and only dual-racing water coaster in Ohio,...
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