The Top Posts Of 2017

It’s New Years Eve and just like you may be doing right now, we’re reflecting on the past year. We’re grateful for another great year here at Coaster Nation and we’d like to thank you all for joining us on our website and our social media outlets. To celebrate the beginning of 2018, we’re looking back at our 10 most popular articles of 2017.

10. Hurricane Irma Destroys Pirates Dinner Show Roof in Orlando

Back in September, Hurricane Irma blew through Orlando. In the process it destroyed part of the roof on the Pirates Dinner Adventure Theater.

9. F8 Fast and the Furious Cars On Display At Universal Studios Orlando

In April, the Fast and Furious franchise released the eighth installment of the films, “The Fast of the Furious”. In honor of the release, Universal Studios Orlando had the cars on display at the park!

8. New Harry Potter Ride Replacing Dragon Challenge Coaster At Universal

Many of us lost a favorite coaster this summer when Universal Studios Orlando announced that they would be closing Dragon Challenge forever. Replacing it is a new Harry Potter themed coaster opening in 2019.

7. New Record Breaking Hybrid Coaster Coming to Cedar Point in 2018

After much anticipation and speculation, Cedar Point finally announced in August the opening of Steel Vengeance for 2018.

6.  Top 31 Haunted Attractions 2017

You voted and the results are in! Nashville Nightmare took home the title of Coaster Nation’s Top Haunts 2017.

5. Big Changes Coming to Cedar Point in 2018

Just before Cedar Point closed for the 2018 season we learned that Sandcastle Suites hotel would be demolished to make way for changes. In addition, the Extreme Sports Stadium was demolished and construction began on the new boardwalk.

4. A Giga Coaster Could Be Coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg

After Busch Gardens Williamsburg conducted the infamous “balloon test”, rumors started flying about a possible giga coaster coming to the park.

3. RMC Mean Streak Construction Update 6.10.17

Amidst all the Mean Streak Speculation, June brought us this video as construction on the new coaster progressed.

2. A First Look At What’s New For Cedar Point in 2017!

February brought Cedar Point’s annual Winter Chill Out event and a sneak peak at changes happening over the winter including Cedar Point Shores and Melt Bar and Grilled.

And coming in at NUNBER ONE….

1. Cedar Point Releases New Mean Streak Teaser

While we waited for more information about Mean Streak, Cedar Point released three teaser videos to keep us guessing. All three came in the top ten so we’re including them all here. The second trailer was released after Coastermania and the third came just over a month later in July.

Well, there you have it! 2017 in theme park news. We know 2018 is going to bring some great new rides and coasters and we’ll be there to bring you the latest news and information. As for our new year’s resolution, we hope to bring you even better content in the new year!

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