Carowinds’ Paladium Amphitheatre will be rocking once again this summer with the announcement of the Carowinds Summer Music Fest – and best of all, the concerts are included with Park Admission. Since its inception in 1975, the 13,000-seat Paladium Amphitheatre,...
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Five(+1) Things We Learned At Carowinds 2024 Opening Weekend
It’s been less than 10 weeks between Carowinds closing the book on their 50th Anniversary season with the final day of WinterFest on January 1, 2024 and the park’s 2024’s opening weekend (March 9-10) at the “place where the Carolinas...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Coaster101 Goes to Busch Gardens Tampa
Recently, members of the Coaster101 team took three separate trips to Busch Gardens Tampa – some repeat visitors, some first time visitors, and we’re here to bring our experiences to you. C101 Founder John and one of C101’s newest writers...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Announces “MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress” for 2025
The reports of the demise of Montezooma’s Revenge at Knott’s Berry Farm may have been greatly exaggerated. (okay, we’re absolutely a guilty party here, and we’ll own that.) Earlier today, Knott’s Berry Farm announced that reimagination has “re-zoomed” on MonteZOOMa:...
Continue reading...Carowinds’ Intimidator Renamed to Thunder Striker
In a surprise announcement from Carowinds, the park’s B&M Hypercoaster, formerly known as Intimidator, will receive a new name and backstory in the 2024 season. The coaster will now be known as Thunder Striker. According to Carowinds – Thunder Striker was...
Continue reading...Total Solar Eclipse of the Park: Amusement Parks in the Path of April’s Celestial Event
For many coaster enthusiasts, springtime means the phased opening of amusement parks around the United States on an annual basis. This year, many others are looking forward to spring for a different reason – a total solar eclipse that will...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: 1 on 1 with “Mr. Theme Park,” Dennis Speigel
When you have the opportunity to connect with a long-time industry veteran, you’re bound to get some incredible stories. When that industry veteran is Dennis Speigel, the stories are even better. A former Kings Island and Kings Dominion General Manager,...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast – Pleading The FITH: The Coaster101 Guide to Silver Dollar City
Nestled deep in the Ozark Mountains of Branson, Missouri is a park that has long been on Andrew’s theme park bucket list – Silver Dollar City. A park with an immensely rich history, Silver Dollar City is celebrating 64 years...
Continue reading...Is it Officially the End of Montezooma’s Revenge?
In early 2022, Knott’s Berry Farm announced a multi-month refurbishment project for the park’s iconic shuttle loop, Montezooma’s Revenge, that would see the coaster close for the entirety of 2022, and reopen at some point in 2023. If you’ve been...
Continue reading...New Coasters and More Revealed for Wizard of Oz Land at Movie World Australia
Warner Bros. Movie World in Australia is home to world-renowned rides like DC Rivals and Superman Escape, but later this year they will open one of their most ambitious projects yet, an entire new land themed to the Wizard of...
Continue reading...Disney Reveals New Animatronic For Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Earlier today, we got the first look at the new Princess Tiana animatronic that will be appearing inside the new “Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure” at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, scheduled to open later this year. The new animatronic...
Continue reading...10 Proposed Theme Parks We Wish Were Built
Proposed theme parks with their beautiful renderings and exciting coaster lineups generate much excitement among amusement industry fans and locals living in the surrounding area. They bring with them the possibility of new roller coasters, attractions and tourism dollars for...
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