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...
Continue reading...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...Worlds of Fun 2025 Opening Weekend Recap
Worlds of Fun opened its 2025 season with unexpected energy and a lot of positivity. This is the first time in recent memory that we visited the park on opening day and felt that it was full and buzzing. We...
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...Six Flags America Closing After 2025 Season
Six Flags America will close after the 2025 season, Six Flags announced today. The property, which totals roughly 500 acres, will be “marketed for redevelopment as part of Six Flags’ ongoing portfolio optimization program.” The park’s final operating day will...
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...
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