We’ve reached the point of the year where new roller coasters are opening all across the country – and fortunately for us, we have some “boots on the ground” taking first rides! Andrew is joined this week by Coaster101’s newest...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Top Thrill 2: Electric Boogaloo
Baby, we’re ready to go! Coaster Enthusiast eyes around the world were fixated on Sandusky, OH for the debut of Top Thrill 2, the spiritual successor to Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster. Fortunately for us, two C101 team members were...
Continue reading...Top Thrill 2 Review: Back and Better Than Ever
One of the most highly anticipated roller coasters of 2024 has finally arrived – Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point opens to the public on Saturday, May 4th. Two members of the Coaster101.com team had the chance to preview the...
Continue reading...Phoenix Rising: New Details and Photos From Our Hard Hat Tour
This year, Busch Gardens is adding its 10th roller coaster, a B&M suspended family coaster named Phoenix Rising. Today, Busch Gardens was nice enough to invite us to the hard hat tour of their newest coaster, and during the event...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Disney Spring Break on Both Coasts
Spring Break at Disney…but make it a double! C101 writer Nick joins Andrew on the podcast to talk about their respective Spring Break Disney Trips – Nick with a traditional family vacation with his wife and two kids on a...
Continue reading...Best and Worst Value Rides at Disneyland
What’s the best and worst value rides at Disneyland? I asked myself this question after spending four days at the Disneyland Resort and Pixar Place Hotel over spring break: what rides at Disneyland are worth waiting in line for? Which...
Continue reading...Iron Menace Review and Reactions at Dorney Park
Being from the Northeast and considering Dorney Park as one of my “home parks,” attending Iron Menace media day brought a wave of pride and happiness for me at Cedar Fair’s park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Iron Menace, a custom Bolliger...
Continue reading...3 Reasons to Get Excited for Kings Island’s Camp Snoopy in 2024
It’s that time of the year again! Regional parks are awakening out of their winter slumber and opening their doors to what has been going on behind the scenes over the off-season.We had the privilege to visit Kings Island this...
Continue reading...Review: New Skyrush Seats and Restraints at Hersheypark
I was fortunate enough to ride Skyrush, Hersheypark’s Intamin hypercoaster, on opening day and got my first ride of the 2024 season with its brand-new upgraded seats and restraints. I’m sure many people are wondering if the ride feels more...
Continue reading...Announcing the 2024 Coaster101 Park Mania Champion: Indiana Beach
At least one team from Indiana will win a Championship this Spring! We started with 70+ parks from across North America. After more than 65,000 individual votes cast, we’re ready to crown our 2024 Champion – and the first ever...
Continue reading...Lake Compounce 2024 Season Includes Retrack of Wildcat and More
Lake Compounce is getting ready to kick off a new season in 2024, which includes a retracking of their classic Wildcat. According to the park this year, its growl is about to become louder than ever. The era of the...
Continue reading...Top 10 Superhero Themed Roller Coasters
With National Superhero Day coming up on April 28th, it got me thinking about how many superhero themed roller coasters there are around the country and the world. I’ve never thought to compare them on the sole basis of being...
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