With the recent announcement of Rapterra, Kings Dominion’s “new-for-2025” launched Wing Coaster, there was, of course, some discourse online about which Virginia park had the best coaster lineup. Debuting less than two weeks apart in May 1975 and separated by...
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Which Countries Have More Roller Coasters Than 2024 Olympians?
Every four years, the world comes together to celebrate the Summer Olympic Games, held this year in Paris, France. While watching the Olympic Opening Ceremony over the weekend, which saw the more than 10,000 global athletes float down France’s Seine...
Continue reading...Are we in the Middle of a Family Coaster Renaissance?
While many coaster enthusiasts long for every new roller coaster built to be more of the tallest, fastest, longest, and “most extreme” creations (and in several cases, they get what they want!), in recent years, a number of more “family...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: New Year, New Coasters For 2024
Our new year’s resolution is to be more consistent with podcasting, and we’re back for 2024, ready to ride every new roller coaster opening this year. Andrew is joined by C101 team members Mike (who makes his first ever podcast...
Continue reading...Ranking The Top 20 New For 2023 Roller Coasters in the United States
With the 2023 Roller Coaster season coming to a close, we rank the top 20 roller coasters that opened in the United States this year.
Continue reading...Rocky Mountain Construction & Larson International Announce Merger
Rocky Mountain Construction and Larson International have announced a merger, with the promise to create a “powerhouse in the amusement industry.” Effective immediately, RMC and Larson have partnered to form a single operating entity. The new organization will provide a...
Continue reading...Which Park Can Stake Claim to “B&M Capital of the World?”
(Author’s Note: This post has recently been updated to include “New For 2024” Additions.) With SeaWorld Orlando’s 2022 announcement of Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, it gave the park four (now five with the addition of Penguin Trek!) roller coasters from...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: A History of Roller Coaster Video Games
We all recognize the name Roller Coaster Tycoon, or No Limits. But did you know that “Roller Coasters in Video Games” date back nearly 40 years? From 1983’s 3D Crazy Coaster for the Vectrex, to this year’s release of Park...
Continue reading...Eight Unusual Roller Coaster Types Around The World
From the generic Wacky Worm to the tallest and fastest roller coasters at parks around the world, there is often a pre-conceived notion of what a roller coaster should be, but in reality, there are some unusual roller coasters around...
Continue reading...My Crazy Quick Trip to Six Flags America
Recently I had a chance to make a trip to our nation’s capital and visit Six Flags America for the first time. I’ve always wanted to check out the park, especially Joker’s Jinx. Despite many people telling me it wasn’t...
Continue reading...From Tame To Thrilling: The Roller Coasters of Universal Orlando
For its first decade of operation, Universal Studios Florida was a park where guests could “ride the movies,” but roller coasters at the park were non-existent. Over the years, Universal Orlando has grown from just one park with some film-based...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: The Roller Coasters of Zamperla with Adam Sandy
When thinking about the “Power Players” in the roller coaster world, Zamperla isn’t typically a name that most people think of first. Adam Sandy has a goal to change that. This week on the Coaster101 podcast, Andrew and Nick are...
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