Coaster101 Goes To Alton Towers • The Coaster101 Podcast Coaster101.com 2026-09-17 | Coaster101 Goes To Alton Towers • The Coaster101 Podcast
Steel Curtain Update! October 2024 Coaster101.com 2024-10-04 | This morning we received an update from Kennywood on the status of Steel Curtain:“Throughout the season, our team has been hard at work toward the reopening of the Steel Curtain in 2025.When you visit the park this weekend, you will notice we have begun the next phase of work on this project, which includes adding additional columns to the structure. These enhancements and others will increase the coaster’s reliability and longevity, maintaining it for generations of riders to come.We are excited to continue progress on the coaster over the next several months and we can’t wait to welcome riders back to the Steel Curtain in 2025.” - Ricky Spicuzza, General Manager#steelcurtain #kennywood
Monster Mansion Ride Through - Six Flags Over Georgia Coaster101.com 2024-10-03 | Take a ride on the iconic Monster Mansion at Six Flags Over Georgia!#sixflagsovergeorgia #monstermansion #darkrides
Bams first ride on Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa Coaster101.com 2024-09-23 | Continuing my son's roller coaster tour at Busch Gardens Tampa. Next up was a ride on this classic B&M coaster, Kumba!#kumba #buschgardenstampa
Our last (and Bams first) ride on Scorpion at Busch Gardens Tampa Coaster101.com 2024-09-23 | With Busch Gardens Tampa announcing the closure of Scorpion, I took my son to get his first and last ride on the classic Schwarzkopf coaster. Scorpion, you will be missed!#scorpion #bushgardens #schwarzkpof
Bams First Ride on Iron Gwazi! Coaster101.com 2024-09-23 | My son recently realized that he actually LIKES all of the big coasters at the theme parks. Now we're making our rounds on all the rides that he's missed out on so far. First up at Busch Garden Tampa, Iron Gwazi!#irongwazi #buschgardenstampa #firstrollercoasterride
SeaWorld Orlando 2025 Flying Theater Teaser Coaster101.com 2024-09-19 | Get ready for a whole new kind of adventure at SeaWorld Orlando! 🌊 In Spring 2025, the park will unveil the world's first-ever Arctic flying theater—a groundbreaking experience that takes you soaring over icy landscapes, diving beneath frozen waters, and coming face-to-face with majestic belugas, orcas, and walruses. 🐋❄️Rain or shine, this indoor, family-friendly ride guarantees a thrilling escape for everyone. With stunning visuals of the Arctic's remote wilderness and breathtaking marine life, this 4:30 minute journey will transport you to places few have ever seen. 🌌🐧Stay tuned for more details on this epic new attraction—you won't want to miss it! 🎥 Video courtesy of SeaWorld Orlando. #SeaWorld2025 #ArcticAdventure #FlyWithSeaWorld
Have you ridden Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America? Coaster101.com 2024-09-14 | Experience Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America. 🎢 launches you from 0 to 78mph in just 1.8 seconds! 😱 Comment💬 if you’ve felt the rush! 🚀 #MaxxForce #Coaster #SixFlags #ThrillRide #EpicLaunch #GurneeIL #RollerCoaster #AdventureTime #FeelTheRush#AdrenalineRush #ThemePark #GurneeIllinois #FastestCoaster #CoasterAddicts
Inside Mattel Adventure Park With VP of Attraction Design Cindy Emerick Coaster101.com 2024-09-09 | One of the more fascinating ongoing stories in the theme park world in the past several years has been the construction of Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, Arizona. Featuring two roller coasters from Chance Rides, including the first-ever launched Hyper GT-X coaster, the Mattel Adventure park is scheduled to open in the next few months. This week on the podcast, Andrew is joined by Cindy Emerick, Vice President of Attraction Design for Mattel Adventure Park to talk all things about the new Arizona park, as well as its sister park, scheduled to open in the Kansas City metro in 2026. We learn more about the coaster design, family rides, go-karts, and more for this unique family friendly indoor-outdoor theme park!You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/coaster101) | Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/coaster101) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/coaster101) . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com (http://www.coaster101.com) Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast (http://www.coaster101.com/podcast) so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic (http://c101.co/teepublic) !Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com (http://jmmusicdesigns.com) .
Joker at Six Flags Great America is an S&S 4D free spins that opened in 2017 Coaster101.com 2024-09-06 | Joker at Six Flags Great America is an S&S 4D free spin that opened in 2017. Nine free spins were opened prior to 2020. Since then, only three more have been built. When and where do you think we'll see the next free spin?
2025: The Best Coaster Year in North America Since...? Coaster101.com 2024-08-28 | 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?What's our favorite coaster? What will be the sleeper hit? How do you pronounce Rakshasa? All these questions and more answered by Andrew, John, Larry and Evan on this week's Coaster101 podcast! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/coaster101) | Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/coaster101) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/coaster101) . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com (http://www.coaster101.com) Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast (http://www.coaster101.com/podcast) so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic (http://c101.co/teepublic) !Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com (http://jmmusicdesigns.com) .
Coaster101s Thoughts on D23 Coaster101.com 2024-08-19 | No Blue Sky. Dirt is Moving. We're getting the long rumored door coaster, the Rivers of America are being replaced by Cars, and the best Disney Parks announcement might be at Hong Kong Disneyland? That can only mean one thing, it's D23 time. Nick, John, Shane and Andrew join the podcast, sans musical interludes, to discuss everything that came out of the Disney Experiences Panel at D23. No stone is left unturned. We'll warn you, this one gets passionate - especially if you happen to be a fan of the Navi River Journey. You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/coaster101) | Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/coaster101) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/coaster101) . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com (http://www.coaster101.com) Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast (http://www.coaster101.com/podcast) so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic (http://c101.co/teepublic) !Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com (http://jmmusicdesigns.com) .
Six Flags Great America 2025 Dive Coaster Wrath of Rakshasa Coaster101.com 2024-08-15 | Six Flags Great America has announced Wrath of Rakshasa for 2025. Three sleek trains with three rows of passengers seated seven across. 3,239 feet of soaring track. Thrilling anticipation while the ride vehicle pauses in a face-first cliffhanger hold before plummeting 171 feet. A beyond-vertical 96-degree drop. Five inversions. Speeds of nearly 67 miles per hour. Wrath of Rakshasa is a custom-designed dive roller coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard.
Carowinds Announces Two New Family Attractions for 2025! Coaster101.com 2024-08-07 | We take a look at Carowinds' Two New-For-2025 Family Attractions, Snoopy's Racing Railway & Charlie Brown's River Raft Blast. For more information, visit coaster101.com/2024/08/07/carowinds-adding-new-family-coaster-water-ride-in-2025
The Legacy of Schwarzkopf with Kris Rowberry & Robert Ingle Coaster101.com 2024-08-05 | Following the success of their "Legacy of Arrow" Documentary, the team behind shorts and films including the "Lost Parks of California" and "The Path to Railblazer" is back again with a new documentary, "The Legacy of Schwarzkopf," debuting this fall. Andrew is joined this week by Producer Kris Rowberry and Cameraman Robert Ingle to talk all things about the new documentary, which will be premier this November at COTALand. You're not going to want to miss it! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/coaster101) | Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/coaster101) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/coaster101) . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com (http://www.coaster101.com) Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast (http://www.coaster101.com/podcast) so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic (http://c101.co/teepublic) !Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com (http://jmmusicdesigns.com) .
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival Coaster101.com 2024-08-03 | 🌟✨ Experience the magic at the Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival! 🌟✨ Over 30,000 hours spent crafting 1200+ lanterns from Sichuan, China 🇨🇳 🎨✨ Dive into a kaleidoscope of colors and rides 🌈🎢 Every Thu-Sun 7-10 PM, Aug 1-Sept 29 🚀🌟 Don't miss this cultural spectacle! 🎟️#LanternFestival #ColumbusZoo #CulturalCelebration #SichuanLanterns #FamilyFun #ZooEvents #OhioFestivals #LEDMagic #UnforgettableMoments
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival 2024 Coaster101.com 2024-08-02 | The Lantern Festival is set to illuminate the Zoo with more than 60 sets of stunning LED lantern displays consisting of over 1,200 individual lanterns, featuring brilliantly lit animal scenes that captivate and inspire. Multicolored LED animal lanterns will illuminate paths throughout various areas of the Zoo, creating an unforgettable experience. In addition to the breathtaking lanterns, guests can explore various aspects of Asian culture by enjoying two incredible shows each evening, which may include martial arts demonstrations and shadow puppetry.Starting August 1 through September 29, guests can experience this colorful celebration of Asian culture every Thursday through Sunday, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.#columbuszoo #lanternfestival
Activating with Carowinds Brand Activation Manager Chris Keith Coaster101.com 2024-07-30 | It's no surprise that we talk about Carowinds a lot on this podcast, but this week, we're joined by one of the people whose job it is to make Carowinds look and sound good, both in and outside of the park. A longtime friend of the podcast and industry veteran, Carowinds' Brand Activation Manager Chris Keith joins the podcast to talk all things Carowinds, his career in the industry, tangents, the return of the Cash Coaster FunTV (if you know, you know) spots, and more! You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/coaster101) | Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/coaster101) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/coaster101) . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com (http://www.coaster101.com) Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast (http://www.coaster101.com/podcast) so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic (http://c101.co/teepublic) !Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com (http://jmmusicdesigns.com) .
Scenes from Holiday World 2024 Coaster101.com 2024-07-23 | A quick look at some of the rides and attractions at Holiday World, filmed July 2024.coaster101.com/2024/07/12/75-years-of-americas-first-theme-park#holidayworld
Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Off-ride and POV Coaster101.com 2024-07-17 | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced the grand opening of Phoenix Rising, the new B&M family suspended coaster for 2024. Pass Members will be the first to soar high above the Serengeti Plain during previews, July 17 - 20, 2024. The ride will open to the public on July 21, when guests will have the chance to ride on the wings of the legendary phoenix aboard North America’s tallest and longest inverted family coaster, only at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Phoenix Rising is the park’s tenth roller coaster and the park’s first roller coaster to feature on board audio and lighting.“We are excited to unveil Phoenix Rising to our pass members and guests,” said Stewart Clark, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. "Our pass members are in for a special treat as they get to be among the first to ride this incredible coaster. With a height requirement of just 42 inches, it's an adventure the whole family can enjoy together."Aboard Phoenix Rising, riders will be immersed in an exciting, family-friendly adventure as they soar above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Serengeti Plain and navigate through thrilling twists and turns above the skies of Pantopia. Inspired by the legend of the phoenix, this suspended roller coaster offers surprises and speeds reaching 44 miles per hour. With a height requirement of just 42 inches, guests of all ages can let their imagination—and their adrenaline—soar as they feel the rush of the wind and the thrill of flight.Video courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa.#buschgardenstampa
Palindrome, Circuit Breaker, and All Things COTALand with Park VP Matt Hughey Coaster101.com 2024-07-15 | What if we told you that over the past few years, a major project that has been on the minds of coaster enthusiasts isn't at a "traditional" theme park but rather at a motorsports complex that hosts NASCAR, F1, and Moto GP races each year?Located at Austin, Texas' Circuit of the Americas, COTALAND is slowly but surely becoming a reality, proven by the fact that the track work park's first major coaster - the Gerstlauer Infinity Shuttle Coaster, Palindrome - is now complete, and the park is on track for a Summer 2025 Opening?Andrew is joined on the podcast this week by Vice President of Park Operations for Circuit of the Americas, Matt Hughey, to talk all things COTALand, and how the park rose from the humble beginnings of a proposed housing development into the construction of two "North America's First" coasters. You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/coaster101) | Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/coaster101) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/coaster101) . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com (http://www.coaster101.com) Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast (http://www.coaster101.com/podcast) so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic (http://c101.co/teepublic) !Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com (http://jmmusicdesigns.com) .
Six Flags Great America July 2024 B Roll Coaster101.com 2024-07-14 | B-roll of Six Flags Great America, taken the evening of July 5th, 2024.
Holidays in the Sky Drone Show with Fireworks | Holiday World Fourth of July 2024 Coaster101.com 2024-07-10 | Guests will vote daily beginning when the park opens until 5 p.m. CDT to determine the final scenes of the show. QR codes throughout the park allow guests to vote for one of the park's 4 mascots to be featured in that evening's show.Holiday World will host "Holidays in the Sky" 44 days from June 22 through Aug. 4. All shows are weather permitting and begin at 9 p.m. CDT.
North Americas fastest launch coaster, #MaxxForce at #SixFlagsGreatAmerica Coaster101.com 2024-07-09 | Reaching speeds of up to 78mph in 1.8 seconds, Maxx Force is one of the fastest accelerating roller coasters in the world thanks to S&S Worldwide's pneumatic launch.
is it just me or does Thunderbird traverse its vertical loop so fast it looks like its sped up? Coaster101.com 2024-07-08 | ...
Six Flags and Cedar Fair Have Merged...Now What? Coaster101.com 2024-07-08 | The biggest news in recent theme park history happened last week, so, officially a week after the dust has settled, Andrew and Eric are here to talk about it. We're talking all things Six Flags Entertainment Corp this week. Should they have an all park pass? If so, how much should it cost? Should they offer a regional pass? What's something you want to bring from one legacy chain to the other and vice versa? CNN suggested roller coaster fans were "nervous." Long story short, we're not.You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/coaster101) | Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/coaster101) | Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/coaster101) . We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.com (http://www.coaster101.com) Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast (http://www.coaster101.com/podcast) so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic (http://c101.co/teepublic) !Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com (http://jmmusicdesigns.com) .
Fireworks and Roller Coasters Coaster101.com 2024-07-03 | What's one thing that can make riding a roller coaster even better? Fireworks! For the perfect ending to summer 2024 evening, guests can enjoy a dazzling firework show every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as the Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular Presented by Bad Boy Mowers illuminates the skies over Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Special performances will be available for the Fourth of July.Video provided by Busch Gardens Tampa.#buschgardens #fireworks #summernights
Dollywoods Gazillion Bubble Show 2024 Preview Coaster101.com 2024-06-27 | The “Gazillion Bubble Show" returns to Dollywood in summer 2024. Hosted inside the Celebrity Theater, is a one-of-a-kind spectacular that kids (and parents) of all ages will love. The entire family will be mesmerized by bubbles of all shapes, sizes and colors, and a fantasy segment pays homage to Dolly and her Smoky Mountain history. The show runs now through the end of the festival on Aug. 11. B-roll video provided by @DollywoodParksAndResorts Edited by @NtwProductionsNow #dollywood #bubbles
Columbus Zoo Dinosaur Island Boat Ride POV 2024 Coaster101.com 2024-06-25 | The Dinosaur Island Boat Ride opened for the 2024 season on June 24, 2024 and here's our annual POV. Located in the Australia and The Island region of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The first half of the ride is a little dull but all dinosaurs in the second half of the ride are very impressive! Admission to Dinosaur Island has increased from past years by $1: tickets are $4 for general admission, $3 for Columbus Zoo members and free for Columbus Zoo Gold members, as well as included in the price of a ZooMore ride wristband.#ColumbusZoo #dinosaurs #jurassicworld
5 Minutes of Theme Park Trains Coaster101.com 2024-06-21 | Who doesn't love a good amusement park train ride?! Can you name all the theme park railroads in this video? How many have you been on?Theme park trains and monorails (affiliate link): amzn.to/3VPbutg#trains #railfans #railroad
Penguin Trek Roller Coaster Testing - Opening Date Revealed Coaster101.com 2024-06-21 | Get ready for a thrilling new adventure - SeaWorld Orlando has revealed the long anticipated Penguin Trek opening date! The Coaster Capital of Orlando (and B&M Coaster Capital) has announced the grand opening of Penguin Trek on July 7, 2024. Located in the Antarctica Realm, this family launch coaster promises an unforgettable journey through icy wilderness, blending heart-pounding excitement with breathtaking wildlife encounters. Suitable for adventurers from 42 to 77 inches tall, the ride features two powerful launches, speeds of up to 43 mph, and a 3,020-foot track that twists and turns through both indoor and outdoor environments. The journey culminates in an immersive penguin habitat, providing an educational and entertaining experience for all.Penguin Trek will be SeaWorld's eighth roller coaster and 5th by Bollinger and Mabillard (B&M).Video provided by: twitter.com/SaxOnTrax.Learn more here: coaster101.com/2024/06/20/penguin-trek-opening-date
Carowinds Summer Music - Yacht Rockers perform I Wanna Dance With Somebody Coaster101.com 2024-06-15 | The "Yacht Rockers" perform Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" during a Summer 2024 performance at Carowinds
Carowinds Summer Music - Homegrown Performs Valerie Coaster101.com 2024-06-15 | The "Homegrown" duo performs Amy Winehouse's Valerie during a Summer 2024 Performance at Carowinds
Columbus Zoo Construction Update - June 2024 Coaster101.com 2024-06-05 | Planning a trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium this summer? Along with an array of adorable animals, you'll encounter a bustling scene of construction fences. The zoo is undergoing multiple exciting improvement projects.Security enhancements are underway as an EVOLV security system is being installed prior to the zoo entrance and should be completed this summer.North America, the oldest region of the zoo, is undergoing a $40 million dollar makeover into North America Trek.Phase 1 will focus on the creation of new and improved habitats for the Mexican wolves, trumpeter swans, song birds, bald eagle, black bear, and North America river otters. The updated habitats are expected to be completed in summer 2025.coaster101.com/2024/06/05/columbus-zoo-2024#columbusohio #columbuszoo
Discover Scene75 Columbus Coaster101.com 2024-06-04 | Discover how a Macy's store became a 220,000ft² fun zone! Roller coasters, go-karts, mini-golf & more! 🤩🎢 🚗🏌️♂️ #Scene75 #Columbus #FamilyFun #Entertainment #Thrill #FunForAll #PlayTime #Ohio #Adventure #DublinOhio #DublinIsHome
The oldest operating wooden roller coaster in Ohio still uses manual hand brakes! Coaster101.com 2024-06-01 | ...
Try to guess how much this Disney Corkcicle drinkware costs at #Disneyland Coaster101.com 2024-05-29 | ...
This amusement park is only open to the public fewer than 10 days a year! Coaster101.com 2024-05-25 | Discover Stricker's Grove! Open to the public fewer than 10 days/year, located near Cincinnati. 🎢 Perfect for kids 🎡 Have you been? 🤔Unique roller coasters: amzn.to/3UUaqmc #AmusementPark #FamilyFun #RollerCoaster #OhioAdventures #HiddenGems #Cincinnati #ThrillSeekers #TravelUSA #strickersgrove #kingsisland
