A new Disney Resort is coming to the Middle East. Earlier today on the Disney Parks Blog, the Walt Disney Company announced that they would be building the seventh worldwide resort on Yas Island, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab...
Continue reading...Andrew Stilwell
Andrew Stilwell has been writing for Coaster101 for more than a decade after finding a way to combine his seemingly unrelated passions for roller coasters and creative writing. He is also the host and producer of Coaster101.com's weekly-ish podcast, the cleverly titled "The Coaster101 Podcast." A native of North Carolina, his favorite coaster is Carowinds at Fury 325, followed by a list that honestly changes depending on the day.
The Coaster101 Podcast: A Discussion Of All Six Flags Parks But Mostly Six Flags America
In news that was somehow surprising and also not surprising, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced yesterday that the company would be closing Six Flags America at the end of the 2025 Season. Evan and Eric join Andrew to talk all...
Continue reading...National Roller Coaster Museum Organizes Fundraiser To Save Four Unique Ride Vehicles
The culmination of over six months of work, the National Roller Coaster Museum of America is proud to announce it has come to agreements with Carowinds, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Over Texas, and Canada’s Wonderland to donate FOUR...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Coaster101 Goes to Epic Universe
Arguably the most important theme park opening in the United States in more than 25 years, Universal’s Epic Universe officially opens in May. Fortunately, Shane has been able to visit the new park a few times during preview periods, and...
Continue reading...Kings Island Rethemes Backlot Stunt Coaster to Queen City Stunt Coaster
As Kings Island gets ready to open for the 2025 season on Saturday, the amusement park is inviting guests to experience the reimagining of one of its classic roller coasters. Launching today is “Queen City Stunt Coaster”, the renamed Backlot...
Continue reading...Announcing The 2025 Coaster101 Park Mania Champion: Kings Island!
Is Blue Ice Cream A Suitable Victory Meal? In the All-Ohio Final, Only One Park Could Emerge as “King.” We started with 70+ parks from across North America. After more than 73,000 individual votes cast, we’re ready to crown our...
Continue reading...United Kingdom Gives Go Ahead For Universal Park, Scheduled To Open 2031
As Universal’s Epic Universe nears its opening day in the United States, Universal Parks & Resorts has already set its sights on its next full-scale park – in Bedford, United Kingdom. Earlier today, it was announced that UK Prime Minister...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2025: The Finals!
This. Is. March. You know what March means? It’s that time of year at Coaster101 where we typically fill out a college basketball bracket, find ourselves rooting for the Florida Gators on a random Monday and shift our focus to...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2025: The Semi-Finals!
This. Is. March. You know what March means? It’s that time of year at Coaster101 where we typically fill out a college basketball bracket, light it on fire because Duke’s totally going to win, aren’t they? and shift our focus...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Inside “The Stolen Kingdom” with Director Joshua Bailey
As theme park fans who are chronically online, a fascinating story that has always eluded us with a conclusion was the disappearance of Buzzy – an audio-animatronic who was a central character in “Cranium Command” at Epcot’s Wonders of Life...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2025: The Regional Finals
This. Is. March. You know what March means? It’s that time of year at Coaster101 where we typically fill out a college basketball bracket, have our team lose, watch their rival keep playing into the Final weekend, no I’m not...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2025: The Regional Semi-Finals
This. Is. March. You know what March means? It’s that time of year at Coaster101 where we typically fill out a college basketball bracket, have our team lose and enter the transfer portal, and shift our focus to what some...
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