As the 1980s came to a close, Arrow Dynamics was the premier roller coaster manufacturer in the amusement industry. No other company had produced quite as astounding rides, and not one other company could produce rides at the rate Arrow did. This resulted in a boom of Arrow coasters through the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Multiple mega-loopers from the company had spawned all around the country. Vortex at Paramount’s Kings Island thrilled every guest that stepped aboard. The Great American Scream Machine at Six Flags Great Adventure stood high and …

If the riddle was a little too hard for you, don’t worry, we’re here with the first clue.  If you think you know the answer, email contest@coasterdom.com with your First/Last Name, the name of the Coaster and the Park in which it is located. 
Riddle:  “I’ve got a lotta sand; feel like I’ve been to the beach. But get a grip, there’s nothing here but a lake. What coaster am I?”
Clue 1:  The lake has had a recent change of scenery, but have no fear, it looks better than ever.

This is the second installment of four sets of riddles. They get tougher each week so make sure you get the points while you can. Here is this weeks riddle:
“I’ve got a lotta sand; feel like I’ve been to the beach. But get a grip, there’s nothing here but a lake. What coaster am I?”
Remember to send an e-mail to contest@coasterdom.com with the following information:
First Name:
Last Name:
Coaster Name:
Park Name:

Clues will be released on Wednesday and Friday for those of you who need help. Good luck to everyone and …

If the riddle is still too hard for you, don’t worry, we’re here with the second clue.  If you think you know the answer, email contest@coasterdom.com with your First/Last Name, the name of the Coaster and the Park in which it is located.
Riddle:  “I have a couple siblings; one’s estranged, there’s a sister that I never see, and the 2 brothers. What coaster am I?”
Clue 2:  My sister’s a ghost, and the brothers certainly aren’t scared of the dark.

If the riddle was a little too hard for you, don’t worry, we’re here with the first clue.  If you think you know the answer, email contest@coasterdom.com with your First/Last Name, the name of the Coaster and the Park in which it is located.
Riddle:  “I have a couple siblings; one’s estranged, there’s a sister that I never see, and the 2 brothers. What coaster am I?”
Clue 1:  One of the brothers is on a leave of absence this year.

This is the first installment of four sets of riddles. They get tougher each week so make sure you get the points while you can. Here is this weeks riddle:
“I have a couple siblings; one’s estranged, there’s a sister that I never see, and the 2 brothers. What coaster am I?”
Remember to send an e-mail to contest@coasterdom.com with the following information:
First Name:
Last Name:
Coaster Name:
Park Name:

Clues will be released on Wednesday and Friday for those of you who need help. Good luck to everyone and let the contest begin!

Coasterdom is proud to announce the Coaster Riddles Contest. What is it exactly? Well, the Coaster Riddles Contest is a month long contest which a riddle or a group of riddles must be answered every week. The contest offically begins on Monday April 17th. After four weeks of riddles a winner will be announce and prizes given out. Some of the items up for grab are; Dorney Park T-shirt, Paramount Kings Island T-shirt, and a Gravity Group T-shirt. Check out the rules page for all of the details. An example …

Trevor Hite – General Manager of Chance-Morgan Manufacturing
The Steel Phantom, built by Arrow Dynamics, opened at Kennywood Park in 1991. When it opened, this coaster drew rave reviews and was hailed as a top-five coaster by many enthusiasts. The thing that made this beast so famous was the fact that it’s second (nope–not its first) drop was the lengthiest during the course of the ride. After plummeting down the initial drop, riders would careen up a second hill only to be dropped 225-feet into a natural ravine. …

A large assortment of new pictures has been added to the photo gallery. Check them out by clicking the “Gallery” button above. Parks featured in the update include Geauga Lake, Knoebels, and Dorney Park. Look for more new photos to come soon as the 2006 is just starting to kick off.
If you have any pictures you’d like to contribute to Coasterdom, feel free to contact me via the “Contact Us” page.

Towards the end of the 1990’s there seemed to be a surprising amount of wooden coasters disappearing from the fairgrounds. It was quite depressing to those of us who have a passion for a wooden coaster. Even my home park, Dorney Park, was loosing my beloved Herc in change for a steel coaster. If you really think about it, how many parks have you gone to where wooden coasters are not out numbered at least two to one?
But now there has been a resurgent of wooden coasters in parks …