Despite living in California, Eric has not yet made it to Universal Studios Hollywood to experience Super Nintendo World stateside. He has however, now officially done the next best (and to be honest, probably better) thing: Visited the original land...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: Rocky Mountain, Hi!
Earlier this year, coaster enthusiasts on the east coast were blessed with not one, but two brand-new creations from the wizards at Rocky Mountain Construction – Arie Force One at Fun Spot Atlanta and Wildcat’s Revenge at Hersheypark. Luckily, we...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: DarKoaster101
Andrew has officially unpacked his podcasting equipment after a move. Recently, he had the opportunity to head up to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for Media Day for the park’s 10th roller coaster, DarKoaster. This fun family-friendly roller coaster has a bit...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Champions of the 2023 Theme Park Design Competition
The 2023 TPEG ALUMNI Community Theme Park Design Competition is in the books and the top teams have been announced. On this week’s episode of the Coaster101 Podcast, we welcome the champions of the 2023 competition, members of Team 385:...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Aeronautica Landing Officially Opens
Multiple years in the making, Carowinds’ newest land, Aeronautica Landing, celebrating all things aviation, is officially open. We had the opportunity to attend the media preview for the new land, and we were incredibly impressed. Andrew talks all things Aeronautica...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: The Disney Global Ride Challenge with Nathan Firesheets
Nathan Firesheets is no stranger to Disney Parks-related Challenges. A veteran of both the Parkeology and Ride Every Challenge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, Nathan recently completed a journey that makes us simultaneously jealous and terrified: Every Ride at...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Kids Say The Darndest Things About LEGOLAND Florida
This week’s bonus episode of the Coaster101 Podcast is hosted by returning guests Nora (5) and Henry (9). After giving their thoughts on LEGOLAND New York back in October 2021, my children join me on the show for a third...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Recapping Six Flags 2023 Announcements
Six Flags made a slew of announcements on March 1. From attractions we already knew about like Aquaman Power Wave and the P’Sghetti Bowl Coasters coming to Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Over Georgia, to new attractions that were previously...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Entering The Grid at TRON Lightcycle Run
TRON: Lightcycle Run officially opens at Walt Disney World on April 4, but Shane got to enter the grid a little early, and recounts his experience riding TRON during Cast Member Previews. Shane and Andrew also chat about their recent...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Inside the Franklin Institute’s Disney 100 Exhibition with Chief Experience & Strategy Officer, Abby Bysshe
This past weekend, Disney100: The Exhibition made its debut at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Covering 20,000 square feet of event space, the exhibit covers all things over the century-long history of the Walt Disney Company. Andrew is joined this...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Andrew and His Brother Visit Universal Orlando…Hilarity Ensues
Andrew makes it to his fair share of theme parks, but his younger brother J.T., while a fan of theme parks, isn’t as in depth in the hobby. So when the duo heads to Universal Orlando, you never know what...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: LIVE From the Aeronautica Landing Construction Tour
This week’s show is a little different than usual. Andrew had the opportunity to visit Carowinds for a Construction Tour of the all-new Aeronautica Landing, which opens later this spring. If you missed it on the site, and prefer to...
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