In continuing my posts on movies that could be turned into coasters, I recently saw the trailer for the upcoming movie 2012. If you haven’t heard of the year 2012, it is predicted by some ancient Mayan civilization stuff that...
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CAD Waterslide Model
CATIA is a powerful computer modeling and simulation software. I have recently started on a couple projects that you can watch the progress on right here at Coaster101! The first batch of photos are of my water slide model, seen...
Continue reading...Ghost Town’s Cliffhanger reopens!
Update: The ride has closed again. This is an exciting piece of news! After years of delay, the unique “Cliffhanger” rollercoaster, formerly known as the Red Devil, at Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, has reopened!...
Continue reading...Transformers… the coaster.
By now you might have heard of the two Transformers rides that are going into Universal Studios (Hollywood and Singapore) over the next few years. The 3D ride should be incredible, but what if Universal decided to take it up...
Continue reading...Kings Dominion is getting a Giga?
This one’s really surprised me. It seems as if Kings Dominion will be receiving an Intamin Giga coaster next year. This will be interesting to watch develop over the next few months.
Continue reading...Variable Ticket Prices
Here’s how it would work : The initial ticket prices would assume perfect weather and all rides fully functional for the year. That way rates could be adjusted down based on the actual daily conditions. If the weather looks to...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Interview
We recently asked Tony Clark of Cedar Point’s On Point! blog some questions about the park. Here’s what he had to say: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with us! So what exactly does...
Continue reading...Be a Good Neighbor
A few weeks ago Alton Towers changed the wheels on Nemesis, their B&M inverted coaster. The local district council was soon flooded with complaints from nearby residents that the rumbling noises from the coaster made their lives “unbearable.” Unbearable? I’m...
Continue reading...Manta Opening Photos
Manta, a B&M Flyer recently opened at Seaworld Orlando and Nick Chandler got us some great shots of the new ride in action.
Continue reading...Pro-Amusement Park
If you’ve read some of my blogs or forum posts you may think that I am anti-Cedar Point/Cedar Fair. That is not the case. Far from it. I feel very fortunate to live so close to such an amazing amusement...
Continue reading...Expectations this summer?
With the economy in a deep recession amusement parks are going to have to do what they can to save money. This includes not building expensive, mega-attractions. However, major new rides still need to be built in order to keep...
Continue reading...Disney and Interactivity
A new blog that’s not about food or drinks! The amusement park visitor of today is vastly different than the visitor of yesteryear. Visitors, especially the younger generations, are expecting more and more customized entertainment experiences. The days of the...
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