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...
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8 Times A Roller Coaster Demolition Was Caught On Camera
Earlier today, Kingda Ka, formerly the world’s tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, was officially demolished for good. In the footage, best captured by a local FOX affiliate’s helicopter, you see the coaster’s iconic 456′ tall top hat – all that...
Continue reading...7(+2) World-Class Coasters in Surprising Locations
As coaster enthusiasts, we’re used to traveling long distances to ride some of the world’s greatest coasters. While countless parks around the globe are known for their coaster collections – there are a number of world class roller coasters that...
Continue reading...Carowinds Adding New Family Coaster & Water Ride in 2025
In recent years, many parks around the world have placed a focus on family-friendly entertainment, and the latest is Carowinds, who will add two “Bigger. Better. Snoopy-er.” family-friendly attractions next season, including Snoopy’s Racing Railway, the park’s 15th roller coaster,...
Continue reading...Good Gravy! at Holiday World Review: It’s All Gravy in Southern Indiana!
It’s not Thanksgiving without gravy on the table and now it’s not Holiday World without Good Gravy! in your day! The first Vekoma Family Boomerang coaster has opened in southern Indiana and Coaster101 was on hand to pour over the...
Continue reading...Top 10 Superhero Themed Roller Coasters
With National Superhero Day coming up on April 28th, it got me thinking about how many superhero themed roller coasters there are around the country and the world. I’ve never thought to compare them on the sole basis of being...
Continue reading...Rides and Attractions Revealed for Texas’ Peppa Pig Theme Park
Five rides, seven themed playscapes, a water play area and even more oinktastic experiences have been revealed for the Peppa Theme Park in North Texas, now under construction. Following the successful launch of the Peppa Pig Theme Park in Florida...
Continue reading...Seven Times A Roller Coaster Made a Music Video Cameo
Recently, MTV held their 39th annual Video Music Awards. You may read this sentence and think one of three things. First, “39?!” Second, “Music videos are still a thing?” and third, “MTV is still a thing?” (We agree on all...
Continue reading...The Roller Coasters of Adventureland Resort, Ranked by a First-Time Visitor
Living in North Carolina, I typically find the amusement parks of the midwest as places that are best described as “inconvenient to travel to.” Of course, that makes me want to visit them even more, and when I found myself...
Continue reading...5 Reasons to Visit The Boardwalk at Cedar Point this Summer
This week we had the chance to get a sneak-peek at Cedar Point’s brand new themed area, The Boardwalk! Every couple years or so, parks generally add a new ride or coaster and spruce up the area around it, but...
Continue reading...15 Parks and Zoos in the United States to Get Your Animal & Coaster Fix!
Let’s face it. We hate to admit it, but roller coasters aren’t for every member of the family, and there are people who would rather visit another family attraction like a zoo or aquarium. According to the Association of Zoos...
Continue reading...A Quick Visit to One of the Only Remaining Free Admission Amusement Parks: Waldameer
Four members of the Coaster101 team recently converged on Niagara Falls, Canada before we visited Six Flags Darien Lake and Canada’s Wonderland (more on those parks soon). Instead of flying from Ohio, I decided to drive specifically so I could...
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