Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, revealed the themed lands kids and families will experience at Universal Kids Resort – a first-of-a-kind resort specifically designed and developed for families with young children. Opening in 2026 in Frisco,...
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Texas’ First Alpine Coaster Cliff Carver Finally Opens
Cliff Carver — the first alpine coaster in Texas — is finally open. Located in Texas Hill Country at Camp Fimfo (the name stands for “Fun Is More Fun Outside”), the Wiegand Sports alpine coaster can hit a max speed...
Continue reading...Universal Announces Plans for New Projects in Texas, Las Vegas
Universal Parks & Resorts division has announced that they are planning two new regional developments, a family-focused resort in Frisco, Texas, and a horror-focused destination that will anchor an expansion of Las Vegas‘ Area 15. JUST ANNOUNCED: Universal Parks &...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Kemah Boardwalk
During a recent trip to Houston for work, I had some extra time to check out a few “new-to-me” parks in the Lone Star State. While they say “Everything’s Bigger in Texas,” after visiting the compact Galveston Island Historic Pleasure...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Deep In The Heart of Texas
Andrew is traveling for work this week, and hotel internet is less than ideal for recording a podcast. But, the show must go on. Luckily, the work trip brought him to Houston, and there are two roller coasters within a...
Continue reading...Small Park Showcase: Galveston Historic Pleasure Pier
The classic seaside amusement park is becoming more and more of a rarity in the United States, so when you have the opportunity to visit, you absolutely should. On this edition of our Small Park Showcase series, we’re headed to...
Continue reading...COTALand Planning to Add Circuit Breaker, North America’s First Tilt Coaster, in 2023
Austin, Texas’ Circuit of the Americas (COTA), known primarily for racing, is about to pop up on the radar of more roller coaster enthusiasts (or at least your crazy relatives who tag you in Facebook posts asking “Would you ride...
Continue reading...SkyBlazer Coming to COTALAND in 2022
Part SkyCoaster, Part Giant Frisbee, All Fun. Skyline Attractions is thrilled to announce its partnership with US Thrill Rides on the design, engineering, and delivery of a one-of-a-kind thrill ride coming to COTALAND amusement park at the Circuit of the Americas...
Continue reading...Palindrome, Gerstlauer Infinity Shuttle Coaster Coming to to Cotaland
Gerstlauer is off to the races, with the announcement of Palindrome, a new roller coaster at Cotaland, adjacent to Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Named after a word, phrase or sequence that reads the same backwards as forward,...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: All Things Schlitterbahn with Aaron Martinez
It’s the second week of November. The first chill is in the air, so what better time to think warm thoughts of water parks than with a podcast devoted to Schlitterbahn Water Parks, arguably the water park mecca of the...
Continue reading...SeaWorld San Antonio Announces Tidal Surge, World’s Tallest & Fastest Screamin’ Swing
We’re really getting into the “swing” of things during theme park announcement season, and it looks like SeaWorld San Antonio is doing the same. Today the park announced the addition of Tidal Surge, the World’s Tallest and Fastest “Screamin’ Swing”...
Continue reading...Explore “Under The Sea” with SeaWorld with Virtual Learning
It seems like its been forever since we’ve ridden a world-class coaster at Seaworld. From their rides to their animal conservation to their overall gorgeous parks, this is one theme park company we cannot wait to open back up. But,...
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