The 12 Days of WinterFest at Carowinds
Last week, we had the opportunity to take part in what is quickly becoming one of our favorite holiday theme park traditions — a visit to...
Author: Andrew Stilwell
The Coaster101 Podcast: IAAPA 2022 in Review: New Coasters, Surprise Announcements & A Condiment Cow!
It’s Thanksgiving Week, which means everyone will gather around the table to talk about all of the shiny new trains revealed at IAAPA. At least that’s...
The Coaster101 Podcast: Previewing IAAPA 2022 with Marcus from The Drunk Riders
It’s IAAPA Week, and we’re joined by “friend of the pod” Marcus from The Drunk Riders to talk media announcements, speculation and more! We’re going to...
Skyline Attractions Announces “TrailRunner” Family Coaster Concept
When it comes to the IAAPA Expo, Skyline Attractions always has a new ride concept or two up their sleeves. We’ve seen the debut of the...
The Coaster101 Podcast: Adam Sandy Returns!
Ahead of next week’s IAAPA Expo We’re joined on the podcast this week by Zamperla’s Director for Roller Coaster Sales and Marketing (as well as “Friend...
Vancouver’s PNE Playland Opening Zamperla LSM Launch Coaster in 2024
Today, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), owners of Playland Amusement Park in Vancouver, announced the purchase of Canada’s fastest launch coaster, and the first LSM coaster...
Universal Orlando Announces Attraction Closures in Early 2023
In a Tuesday announcement on social media, Universal Orlando Resort announced that several long-time attractions at the park would close to make way for a project...
2023 Coaster101 Roller Coaster Calendar Now On Sale; 100% of the Net Proceeds Benefit Give Kids The World
Everyone’s holiday sales are happening sooner and sooner, and you know what that means? 2023 will be here before you know it, and you need a...
The Coaster101 Podcast: Ghoster101 – The C101 Team Takes on HHN, SCarowinds, and ZOMBIEzi Bay!
With one week until Halloween, we’re taking the time to talk Haunts — from the small ZOMBIEzi Bay at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, to SCarowinds at...
Which Park Can Stake Claim to “B&M Capital of the World?”
With SeaWorld Orlando’s recent announcement of Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, it will now give the park four roller coasters from the esteemed Swiss ride manufacturers Bolliger...
SeaWorld Orlando Announces “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” for 2023
Ready to “shred the gnar?” After months of teasing a #HighSurfAdvisory, SeaWorld Orlando has announced the parks seventh roller coaster, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, scheduled to open...
Carowinds and Kings Dominion Announce Year-Round Operations in 2023
Carowinds and Kings Dominion will not go into hibernation after the holidays. The parks will expand to year-round operations beginning January 1, 2023. The scheduling change...
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