Roller Coasters can be found in almost every corner of the world. The Dominican Republic likely isn’t the destination that comes to mind. As the most-visited island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is navigating a golden age of economic...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Coaster101 Goes to Epic Universe
Arguably the most important theme park opening in the United States in more than 25 years, Universal’s Epic Universe officially opens in May. Fortunately, Shane has been able to visit the new park a few times during preview periods, and...
Continue reading...Kings Island Rethemes Backlot Stunt Coaster to Queen City Stunt Coaster
As Kings Island gets ready to open for the 2025 season on Saturday, the amusement park is inviting guests to experience the reimagining of one of its classic roller coasters. Launching today is “Queen City Stunt Coaster”, the renamed Backlot...
Continue reading...Review: Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Universal Epic Universe
Universal Orlando Resort’s current status as a theme park giant can largely be traced back to the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The original land is one of the first fully immersive theme park lands, and the...
Continue reading...Announcing The 2025 Coaster101 Park Mania Champion: Kings Island!
Is Blue Ice Cream A Suitable Victory Meal? In the All-Ohio Final, Only One Park Could Emerge as “King.” We started with 70+ parks from across North America. After more than 73,000 individual votes cast, we’re ready to crown our...
Continue reading...United Kingdom Gives Go Ahead For Universal Park, Scheduled To Open 2031
As Universal’s Epic Universe nears its opening day in the United States, Universal Parks & Resorts has already set its sights on its next full-scale park – in Bedford, United Kingdom. Earlier today, it was announced that UK Prime Minister...
Continue reading...Review: Stardust Racers at Epic Universe
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...
Continue reading...Does Dolly Parton Ride Roller Coasters?
Dolly Parton is the co-owner of Dollywood, one of the most popular theme parks in the US. Her influence and presence are felt and seen throughout the Smoky Mountain theme park (literally and figuratively), including its collection of award-winning roller...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2025: The Finals!
This. Is. March. You know what March means? It’s that time of year at Coaster101 where we typically fill out a college basketball bracket, find ourselves rooting for the Florida Gators on a random Monday and shift our focus to...
Continue reading...“World-First” Slides Under Construction at Zoombezi Bay
Zoombezi Bay waterpark, located next to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is building a ground-breaking new waterslide complex and we were invited to get an up-close look at the construction progress. Conservation Tower will hold three new waterslides by ProSlide...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Park Mania 2025: The Semi-Finals!
This. Is. March. You know what March means? It’s that time of year at Coaster101 where we typically fill out a college basketball bracket, light it on fire because Duke’s totally going to win, aren’t they? and shift our focus...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Inside “The Stolen Kingdom” with Director Joshua Bailey
As theme park fans who are chronically online, a fascinating story that has always eluded us with a conclusion was the disappearance of Buzzy – an audio-animatronic who was a central character in “Cranium Command” at Epcot’s Wonders of Life...
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