At Coaster101, we’ve had a great time covering Carowinds‘ newest roller coaster, Copperhead Strike, from teases, to announcement, to construction (and more construction, and more construction, and more construction, and more construction!) to actually getting to experience the Carolinas’ first double launch...
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Happy New Year 2019 Giveaway
To celebrate the arrival of 2019 along with a very exciting 2018 for the site, we’re giving away five Coaster101 prize packs, which will contain a variety of items such as: Coaster101 2019 roller coasters calendars (yes, there are a couple...
Continue reading...National Roller Coaster Day 2018 Giveaway
Happy National Roller Coaster Day 2018! To celebrate, we are giving away three Coaster101 Prize Packs on our social media channels! These contain Coaster101 swag along with items from parks across the United States (including a few artifacts from Hard...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Turns 13 Birthday Giveaway
We’re celebrating our 13th birthday today! That’s right, we’re officially a teenager. And because Coaster101 wouldn’t be possible without our readers, we want to give back to you! Keep reading to learn how you can enter to win one of...
Continue reading...Enter the 2017 Coaster101 Holiday Giveaway!
Happy Holidays from Coaster101! We wanted to get into the Holiday Spirit, which is why we are announcing the first ever Coaster101 Holiday Giveaway! We have 10 great prizes for you to win! 2018 Roller Coaster Calendar – Photos from...
Continue reading...Coaster101 12th Birthday Giveaway
Can you believe Coaster101.com is 12 years old? On June 15, 2005, we began as a small, free-hosted website. Little did I know that 12 years later I would be writing about that same albeit very grown-up website. To celebrate,...
Continue reading...Disneyland Encyclopedia Book Review + Giveaway
If a university ever offered a “Disneyland 101” course, The Disneyland Encyclopedia by Chris Strodder would be a solid textbook candidate. Full disclosure: I’ve never visited Disneyland — only its younger sister in Orlando. While Florida’s Magic Kingdom was no...
Continue reading...Opryland USA Book Review and Giveaway
The former Opryland USA theme park in Nashville, Tennessee, has always held a special place in my heart. It was one of the first parks I visited, and it undoubtedly sparked my interest in and passion for roller coasters and...
Continue reading...Coaster101 11th Birthday Giveaway
Happy birthday to us! Coaster101 made its humble internet debut 11 years ago today, and to celebrate, we’re giving away a Coaster101 Prize Pack stuffed with C101 swag and souvenirs from parks across America! Learn how to enter below. It’s...
Continue reading...Win a Carolina Harbor Prize Pack! (And Tickets to Experience it First Hand!)
Recently, Carowinds opened their brand-new Carolina Harbor water park expansion. It’s going to be the perfect place to beat the heat this summer. But did you know that Carowinds’ water park was originally a separate ticketed attraction that was owned independently from...
Continue reading...Want to Win some C101 and RMC Prizes?
Happy Memorial Day everyone! Hopefully you’re all enjoying a day off, maybe riding some roller coasters. In honor of our recent reviews of The Joker and Storm Chaser, and the (delayed) opening of Lightning Rod, we thought it would be...
Continue reading...Throwback Scavenger Hunt Giveaway 2015
The past year was a great one. Throughout 2015, the Coaster101 team scoured the nation and beyond to bring you can’t-find-anywhere-else content including interviews, reviews, behind-the-scenes tours, insightful technical articles and much more. To celebrate 2015, we’re holding a virtual...
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