Growing up as a young coaster enthusiast in the pre-to-early internet era, I would try to get my hands on any form of roller coaster media that I could – those usually were coffee table books from the sale section...
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Inside Aeronautica Landing Construction at Carowinds
Back in August 2022, when Carowinds announced that “Crossroads” would close and become the all-new Aeronautica Landing in 2023, it’s been very exciting following the progress of the new aviation-themed land. Featuring five all-new (and one reimagined) attractions, Aeronautica Landing...
Continue reading...Kennywood Announces Spinvasion for 2023
An all-new, first-of-its kind spinning ride is coming to Kennywood in 2023. Spinvasion puts you in the middle of the Battle for the ‘Burgh! Board your spacecraft for a thrilling flight on the first multi-action spin ride of its kind...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Adam Sandy Returns!
Ahead of next week’s IAAPA Expo We’re joined on the podcast this week by Zamperla’s Director for Roller Coaster Sales and Marketing (as well as “Friend of the Pod” and all around good-guy) Adam Sandy. Zamperla is in the midst...
Continue reading...Vancouver’s PNE Playland Opening Zamperla LSM Launch Coaster in 2024
Today, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), owners of Playland Amusement Park in Vancouver, announced the purchase of Canada’s fastest launch coaster, and the first LSM coaster from Zamperla. The coaster will open at Playland in 2024. The $9 Million (CDN)...
Continue reading...My Chaotic First Coney Island Visit and Cyclone Ride
On my 48-hour inaugural trip to New York City, visiting the historic Coney Island was a non-negotiable when planning the trip itinerary. I knew I would only have a few hours at the stretch of shore home to the two...
Continue reading...Zamperla Unveils Two New Junior Coasters at London’s IAAPA Expo Europe
If you’ve listened to previous episodes of the Coaster101 podcast, you’ll know that Zamperla’s roller coaster division is in a state of constant evolution. There’s no better way to demonstrate this growth than with two new roller coaster models, debuting...
Continue reading...Sidewinder Safari Opens at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, And It’s Their Best Themed Coaster
Sidewinder Safari, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s newest coaster, opens today! We joined the park for a media preview yesterday to take in the new ride, as well as the all new snake exhibits opening with it. Drops and Spins The...
Continue reading...Zamperla Debuts Family Thrill Launch Coaster at IAAPA Expo
It’s been a big year for Zamperla’s roller coaster division. Not only did they debut five new roller coasters — including two in the United States; Tidal Twist at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Dragon’s Apprentice at LEGOLAND New York...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA Mini-sode #3: Adam Sandy and Zamperla Coasters
Happy IAAPA Week! You’ve made it to our third of four interviews with companies exhibiting at IAAPA, and today, we’re joined by past podcast guest Adam Sandy of Zamperla’s Roller Coaster Division. It’s been a busy year for Zamperla with...
Continue reading...Brick-by-Brick Legoland New York Review
I recently surprised my Lego loving kids with a trip to the first major theme park to open in the northeast in over forty years – Legoland New York. The brand new park is located in Goshen, New York, about...
Continue reading...Tidal Twist Spins into the Columbus Zoo
On March 23rd of this year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced they were retiring their Redwood Falls log flume, but they teased something new would be coming to replace it. Yesterday, Monday June 28th, just 97 days later (and...
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