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...
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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...Review: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Universal Epic Universe
Universal Orlando Resort’s current status as a theme park giant can largely be traced back to the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The original land is one of the first fully immersive theme park lands, and the...
Continue reading...Review: Stardust Racers at Epic Universe
Epic Universe is now in previews, and the reviews are rolling out all over social media. We were lucky enough to get a preview of the whole park, but this article will focus solely on Stardust Racers. We will have...
Continue reading...Review: Terra Luna Resort at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando’s second Epic Universe hotel is now open. Terra Luna is the sister hotel to Stella Nova (which we reviewed back in January) and just opened on March 25th. Terra Luna is “inspired by the thrill of exploring the...
Continue reading...Rapterra Review: Soar the Skies at Kings Dominion
When Kings Dominion opens for their 50th season on March 29, they will also unveil their brand-new roller coaster, Rapterra! Coaster101’s Kyle and his son Andrew were there to preview the record-breaking coaster and are ready to share their take...
Continue reading...Georgia Gold Rusher Review: Six Flags Over Georgia Strikes Gold
Georgia Gold Rusher at Six Flags Over Georgia — the world’s first Intamin Ultra Surf Coaster — opens to the public on March 15, 2025. Coaster101’s Andrew Stilwell and John Stevenson had the opportunity to preview the forward- and backward-launching,...
Continue reading...Review: Stella Nova Resort at Universal Orlando
The first phase of the Epic Universe era at Universal Orlando has begun with the opening of Universal’s Stella Nova Resort. Located directly across the street from Epic Universe, Stella Nova is considered a Prime Value resort, which is the...
Continue reading...Halloween Horror Nights 33: Final Rankings and Review
While many people consider October to be the start of the Halloween season, for us here in Orlando it starts much earlier. The haunt events in the theme parks seem to begin earlier every year, and with Halloween Horror Nights...
Continue reading...Review: Universal Orlando’s Mega Movie Parade
Universal Orlando is bringing the 80s back big. Between the wonderfully detailed tribute store and the absolutely incredible Cinesational, which we reviewed here, Universal is embracing its roots and putting the company’s fan favorite franchises back in the spotlight. The...
Continue reading...75 Years of America’s First Theme Park
While on a recent visit to the park, I picked up a copy of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari: 75 Years of America’s First Theme Park book by Jim Futrell, Ron Gustafson, Dave Hahner, Nell Hedge, Leah Koch. It celebrates the...
Continue reading...Cedar Point: A First Timer’s Trip Report
After being in the coaster community for over ten years and riding 150+ coasters, there was one park —the park– that somehow slipped through my fingers every year: Cedar Point. This summer, I decided it was finally time to take...
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