Eight years after The Legacy of Arrow Development, the documentary team from the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) is back with The Legacy of Schwarkopf. The new documentary — which had its world premier last Fall and is set to premier...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: The Legacy of Schwarzkopf with Kris Rowberry & Robert Ingle
Following the success of their “Legacy of Arrow” Documentary, the team behind shorts and films including the “Lost Parks of California” and “The Path to Railblazer” is back again with a new documentary, “The Legacy of Schwarzkopf,” debuting this fall....
Continue reading...The “Hidden” Details of Lost Island’s 2024 Tease
After a whirlwind first two years of operation, which saw the park’s annual attendance double from year one to year two, people are wondering what’s next at Iowa’s Lost Island Theme Park. We might now have an answer, or we...
Continue reading...Columbus Zoo’s Sea Dragon Becomes 47th ACE Roller Coaster Landmark
The Sea Dragon at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was recently recognized as the 47th ACE Roller Coaster Landmark. On Saturday July 16th, the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) unveiled an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark plaque for the oldest operating roller...
Continue reading...ACE Roller Coaster Landmark Blue Streak Catches Fire
Conneaut Lake Park’s Blue Streak wooden roller coaster caught fire earlier today as it was being removed. The coaster was recognized by American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark, a designation reserved for rides of historical significance. The coaster...
Continue reading...A Tale of Two Mine Trains: Interview with Jay Jacobs
35 feet tall, 2,485 feet of track, and special in every way. I’m of course talking about the Runaway Mine Train. Opened in July of 1966 and located at Six Flags Over Texas, this family coaster was the first mine...
Continue reading...ACE Winter Warm Up 2019 Recap (& Copperhead Strike Construction Update!)
One of the best way to beat the theme park off-season blues is to attend a coaster enthusiast event. This past weekend, I joined 187 fellow coaster enthusiasts at the southeastern chapter of the American Coaster Enthusiasts‘ Winter Warm Up...
Continue reading...Lost Parks of Northern California: 1915 World’s Fair
Have you ever heard of an an amusement park that was meant to be lost? Great American Thrills and the American Coaster Enthusiasts (Northern California Region) have released another exciting installment of their popular “Lost Parks of Northern California” web series, hosted...
Continue reading...Historic Vidámpark in Hungary to Close
Vidámpark in Budapest, Hungary, which has been in operation since 1896, will soon be closing its doors, a news story reports. © Vidámpark The park is home to Hullámvasút, a wooden roller coaster that has been in operation since 1922/1926...
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