As we’ve mentioned several times before, the off-season is often thought of as a “slow” time at a theme park. However, there’s a large amount of work that is going on year-round. As Carowinds inches closer and closer towards the...
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Boogie Board Racer Rises at Carowinds
When Carowinds‘ Carolina Harbor opens this summer, a new addition (and first since the transformation into Carolina Harbor) will be towering near the water park’s entrance. The vibrant colors of Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat-racing water slide in the southeast,...
Continue reading...40 Facts to Celebrate 40 Years of Carowinds’ Carolina Cyclone
When thinking about the roller coasters at Carowinds’ roller coasters, your mind likely first thinks of the “new kids on the block,” Copperhead Strike and Fury 325. However, did you know that Carowinds is home to a true “Coaster Classic?”...
Continue reading...20 in 2020: Boss at Six Flags St. Louis
As announced last week, this year we’re featuring 20 roller coasters that opened 20 years ago in 2000 (that’s a lot of 20s). The year 2000 was arguably one of the most exciting for the roller coaster community, with iconic...
Continue reading...A Tour of Carowinds’ New Springhill Suites
When on a coaster road trip, a huge perk is being able to stay close to the parks you want to visit. But not every park can give you a hotel that is truly within walking distance. Luckily for visitors...
Continue reading...Saying Goodbye To Indiana Beach
UPDATE: It would appear reports of Indiana Beach’s demise were greatly exaggerated. A new owner has purchased the park and is hoping to reopen this year. Read all about it here. Still, our thoughts on its closing are fun to read,...
Continue reading...20 Coasters Celebrating 20 Years in 2020: 20.20.2020
Believe it or not, the year 2000 was potentially one of the greatest years of roller coaster openings ever. Sure, there’s the obvious Millennium Force, named for the new millennium, but there were several other standouts that opened as well....
Continue reading...Why the Skyliner is My New Favorite Form of Walt Disney World Transportation
There are multiple modes of transportation to traverse the sprawling 25,000 acres of Walt Disney World’s property: car, monorail, boat, buses, Minnie vans, and now cable cars. The new Skyliner is a gondola lift system by Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group that opened...
Continue reading...Fantasy Island Ceasing Operations
On the heels of the announcement that Indiana Beach had closed permanently, a second theme park previously owned by Apex Parks Group, upstate New York’s Fantasy Island, has also closed for good. The theme park’s director of marketing, Doug Mandell,...
Continue reading...A First Timer’s Guide to Visiting Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream Mall
The brand new entertainment supercomplex known as American Dream finally opened its doors on October 25th, 2019 after nearly two decades of construction. On opening day, the majority of the complex was still closed, with the only things open being...
Continue reading...A Whole New “World” : February 2020 Walt Disney World Construction Update
There are often a few trade-offs for visiting Walt Disney World in a tourist “off-season.” While you might be dealing with smaller crowds and fortunate to find less-expensive hotel rates than in peak season, the off-season often results in ride...
Continue reading...Coasters and Social Media: An Interview with Thrills United
Social Media in the modern era can produce a variety of things, and unfortunately, much of that content can be negative. However, every once in a while, the various platforms can produce some wholesome content that reminds us why we...
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