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...
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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...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...The Coaster101 Podcast: 2025 Is The Best Year For Coasters in North America Since…?
Deep in the throes of announcement season, the Coaster101 team comes together to talk all things “New for 2025” Coasters in North America. Yes, there are coasters opening elsewhere, but have you looked at our listening audience statistics or where...
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...Review: Penguin Trek at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is on a roll. They have added more roller coasters in recent years than most regional parks, and each coaster is more unique than the last. This year, the park is opening Penguin Trek, their second-in-a-row B&M prototype...
Continue reading...Universal Orlando’s CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular Review
With the opening of Universal’s newest park, Epic Universe, just about a year away, Universal is stepping up their game at their two existing parks. This summer saw the opening of Dreamworks Land, the new kid’s area at Universal Studios...
Continue reading...Iron Menace Review and Reactions at Dorney Park
Being from the Northeast and considering Dorney Park as one of my “home parks,” attending Iron Menace media day brought a wave of pride and happiness for me at Cedar Fair’s park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Iron Menace, a custom Bolliger...
Continue reading...REVIEW: Is “Epcot After Hours” The Best Way to Experience Epcot?
On a recent trip to Orlando for a conference, I had an “open” night which happened to line up with a date for an “Epcot After Hours” event. Having not visited the park since pre-COVID in February of 2020 –...
Continue reading...Lightning Rod Chain Lift Review and Reaction
I recently rode Lightning Rod at Dollywood for the first time since its launched lift was converted into a traditional chain lift for the 2024 season. Here’s what I thought of the new ride experience. First, some backstory. The world’s...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: New Year, New Coasters For 2024
Our new year’s resolution is to be more consistent with podcasting, and we’re back for 2024, ready to ride every new roller coaster opening this year. Andrew is joined by C101 team members Mike (who makes his first ever podcast...
Continue reading...Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review
The holidays are a great time to visit Walt Disney World, and while there are plenty of free and included amenities and events to enjoy during the season, Disney also offers separately ticketed after-hours events. These include Mickey’s Very Merry...
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