After the success of Wildlights and Unextinct, the Columbus Zoo has introduced yet another must-see nighttime event with the Lantern Festival. On Wednesday, July 31 we got a sneak preview of the new offering. First, Tom Schmid, the President and...

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Holidays in the Sky drone show is back with more drones and now audience participation. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana was one of the first theme parks to utilize drones for nightly performances. Holidays in the...

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At long last, the Hyperia hyper coaster at Thorpe Park opens tomorrow, May 24, 2024. And to tantalize those of us who won’t be riding it on its inaugural day of operation, the UK theme park released the highly anticipated...

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There has been much speculation and discussion on the topic of the world’s first surf coaster since its announcement, and now we finally have some answers. Coaster101 writers Shane and Mike were on the scene for Pipeline’s media day, and...

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To tide fans over until Wildcat’s Revenge opens this summer, Hersheypark has shared an on-ride POV animation of its new-for-2o23 Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) hybrid coaster as well as construction photos and the coaster’s custom-designed trains. Wildcat’s Revenge will be...

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Niagara Falls, Canada is not only home to one of the wonders of the natural world but also to another kind of wonder for roller coaster enthusiasts: The Burger King Coaster. Yes, you read that right. There is a roller...

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The ever-popular Dinosaur Island is back from extinction at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Dinosaur Island transports guests 65 million years in the past on a quest to find more than 17 animatronic dinosaurs via a short walk-through followed by...

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Three roller coasters on our list of most anticipated coasters for 2022 outside of the United States have recently opened. Dino Dash – Tayto Park Location: Ashbourne, Meath, Ireland Manufacturer: Vekoma Length: 833.3 feet Height: 38.4 feet Speed: 28.6 mph...

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The Columbus Zoo’s Zoombezi Bay waterpark has been transformed into ZOMBIEzi Bay, central Ohio’s newest and most expansive Halloween event. If you’ve got it – haunt it! We were invited to a preview to get a sneak peek of all...

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On March 23rd of this year, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announced they were retiring their Redwood Falls log flume, but they teased something new would be coming to replace it. Yesterday, Monday June 28th, just 97 days later (and...

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