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This. Is. March. You know what March means? It’s that time of year at Coaster101 where we typically fill out a college basketball bracket, have it bust after the first two days of the college basketball tournament, and shift our...
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,...
In a recent visit to Busch Gardens Tampa, I brought my drone with me and took photos of the theme park from above, providing me with views of the park I have never before seen. Below is a selection of...
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...
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...
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:...
Hersheypark today announced that Skyrush will open in 2024 with all-new seats and restraints that will offer riders “added comfort while experiencing the adrenaline rush they know and crave. The investment will also include a reimagined station with a new...
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...
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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,...
Phoenix Rising construction is picking up speed at Busch Gardens Tampa as the park’s new-for-2024 Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) family inverted coaster prepares to go vertical. Update: This afternoon, Busch Gardens Tampa shared on Facebook photos of a large light...
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