During a recent work trip, I had the chance to spend a few evenings exploring Nickelodeon Universe, the indoor theme park inside the Mall of America. Since I was staying just across the street, I was able to pop over...
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Disney Announces Future Resort for Abu Dhabi
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...Review: Monsters Unchained – The Frankenstein Experiment at Epic Universe
It has been over a decade since Universal debuted Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and brought the Kuka arm dark ride to life, redefining what an attraction can do. As theme park fans, we have been eagerly waiting for...
Continue reading...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...What If? – Finding New Homes for the Coasters from Six Flags America
After the big announcement that Six Flags America will be closing after the 2025 season, most of us are probably thinking, “where are the coasters from Six Flags America going to go?” after the park closes its gates forever in...
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...Did the Infamous Flip Flap Railway Truly Hit a Neck-Snapping 12 Gs?
The Flip Flap Railway was the first roller coaster to go upside down in the United States and was notorious for being so extreme it broke rider’s necks. But was it truly that intense or was it an urban legend...
Continue reading...A Taste of Silver Dollar City’s New Spring Exposition Festival
We had the privilege of visiting Silver Dollar City for the start of their newest festival, the Spring Exposition Festival. This new springtime festival invokes the color and energy of the season through its entertainment offerings, specialty menu items and...
Continue reading...Review: Mine Cart Madness at Epic Universe
Universal’s “boom coaster” has been a concept for over a decade now, just see our older article. When it finally materialized for Mine Cart Madness in Donkey Kong Country, it seemed like there couldn’t be a more perfect theme for...
Continue reading...Updated List of New for 2026 Roller Coasters
We’re keeping a running list of all the new-for-2026 roller coasters as they’re announced. Even though the 2025 season has only just begun for many parks, we are already learning details about the roller coasters that are slated to open...
Continue reading...Roller Coasters of the Dominican Republic
Roller Coasters can be found in almost every corner of the world. The Dominican Republic likely isn’t the destination that comes to mind. As the most-visited island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is navigating a golden age of economic...
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...
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