Now that we’re fully recovered from the 2024 IAAPA Expo, we thought we’d recap all of the announcements, train reveals, and any other new and interesting ride concepts and news we saw at the show. For our broader thoughts and...

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The yearly IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Expo in Orlando, Florida is always a fun time for all facets of the amusement industry to come together all in one place for announcements, innovations and lots and lots...

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Announcement season has officially begun, as Waldameer & Water World has announced their newest attraction – a Zamperla NebulaZ called Time Twister. Replacing the park’s “Spider” (located next to Whacky Shack), Time Twister will provide an incredible experience for guests...

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St. Louis Union Station announced plans this week to open a miniature spinning coaster and two other rides and attractions in 2025. The train-station-turned-entertainment-destination will feature a Zamperla spinning coaster, pirate ship and wave swinger by Memorial Day weekend 2025....

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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...

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On Saturday, February 24 , Winter Chill Out attendees got an exclusive, inside peek at Cedar Point in the middle of winter and helped a great cause. No rides are open during the event (it was twenty-five degrees!) but a...

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Knott’s Berry Farm has announced a series of improvements coming to the park’s Camp Snoopy area, the place where the iconic PEANUTS™ Gang made its first debut outside the comic strip back when it opened in 1983. Guests at Knott’s...

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At Cedar Point, one of the biggest (literally) construction milestones for the upcoming 2024 debut of “Top Thrill 2” was accomplished over the weekend. The coaster’s new 420′ spike has been officially topped off, meaning that the track’s circuit is...

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Earlier today, Zamperla and Cedar Point debuted the groundbreaking Lightning train for Top Thrill 2– launching in 2024. Top Thrill 2 – the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch coaster – will be the most innovative roller coaster to utilize Zamperla’s...

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We visited Cedar Point on Friday, September 22nd to check out all the family fun and frights Halloweekends has to offer. But of course we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get a look at the current construction status of...

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