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8h ago
Like many ridiculous articles on this website, it started with a tweet where one of of observed something at a park – in this case, it was our site’s founder, John, on a recent visit to Six Flags St. Louis,...
The post Horticulture Hallways: 5 Theme Parks Throwing Shade, In A Good Way appeared first on Coaster101 ..read more
Coaster101
2d ago
In celebrating “50 years of Family Fun at Carowinds,” we wanted to take a deep dive down the rabbit hole of the park’s kids-centric land, which has varied in size and scope over the years. For the sake of a...
The post 50 Years of Family Fun at Carowinds – Part 2: The Paramount Years (1993-2006) appeared first on Coaster101 ..read more
Coaster101
2d ago
One of the best times of the year to be a fan of amusement parks in the United States is the late summer and early fall, probably better described as “Announcement Season.” During this period every year, parks around the...
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Coaster101
2d ago
Announcement season has officially begun, as Waldameer & Water World has announced their newest attraction – a Zamperla NebulaZ called Time Twister. Replacing the park’s “Spider” (located next to Whacky Shack), Time Twister will provide an incredible experience for guests...
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Coaster101
1w ago
On March 31, 1973, Carowinds opened its gates to guests for the first time. Debuting with 17 rides, the park celebrated the history of the Carolinas across seven themed lands that straddled the state line. What you may not realize...
The post 50 Years of Family Fun at Carowinds – Part 1: The Taft Broadcasting Years (1975-1992) appeared first on Coaster101 ..read more
Coaster101
1w ago
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...
The post The Coaster101 Podcast: Palindrome, Circuit Breaker, and All Things COTALand with VP Matt Hughey appeared first on Coaster101 ..read more
Coaster101
1w ago
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...
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Coaster101
2w ago
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...
The post The Coaster101 Podcast: Six Flags & Cedar Fair Have Merged…Now What? appeared first on Coaster101 ..read more
Coaster101
2w ago
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...
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Coaster101
3w ago
Before a recent visit to Six Flags St. Louis, I took some time to fly my drone from outside the park to capture some less commonly seen angles of the park. Disclaimer: I am an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate-holding drone...
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