Recently, I had the opportunity to take a “Behind The Screams” tour at Carowinds as they prepare for their annual “SCarowinds Halloween Haunt” event. Now in its 15th year, SCarowinds features seven unique mazes and five scare zones located throughout the park. Construction...
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First Visit to Kings Island Trip Report
As a resident of North Carolina, it’s not often I have the opportunity to travel to the Midwest for a theme park trip. So I knew that when the Coaster101 team planned their inaugural meetup at Holiday World for the last...
Continue reading...Q&A With Seth Kubersky, Author of “The Unofficial Guide To Universal Orlando”
Last month, The Unofficial Guides released The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, their first dedicated guidebook for Universal Orlando Resort. (I’ve got my copy, and it’s AWESOME!) We caught up with author Seth Kubersky to talk about his new book, and he...
Continue reading...Four More Six Flags Parks Adding Larson Giant Loops in 2016
Last year, Six Flags America, Six Flags Over Georgia, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags Great Adventure all unveiled Larson Giant loops as their new attraction for 2015. Next year, four more Six Flags parks — Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags...
Continue reading...Carowinds’ Boomerang Bay Water Park to become “Carolina Harbor” in 2016
Since last year’s Fury 325 announcement, Carowinds has been hinting at making a “Big Splash” in 2016. Today, they finally revealed the long-awaited “splash” with the announcement of the expansion and rebranding of the park’s existing in-park water park, Boomerang Bay....
Continue reading...Kings Dominion to add “Delirium” in 2016
There was great speculation of what would replace the now-closed (and for sale) Shockwave at Kings Dominion when the park announced the coaster’s August 9 closure in July. We now know what will be occupying that space — “Delirium.” Delirium will be...
Continue reading...A Comprehensive List of Everything Announced For Disney Parks at 2015 D23 Expo
Every other year, the Walt Disney Company holds the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in order to showcase “all the magic, wonder, and adventure of Disney at this remarkable gathering created especially for the most passionate and loyal...
Continue reading...Disney Announces “Star Wars” Themed Lands for Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
On Saturday at the D23 Expo, in Anaheim, California, Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and...
Continue reading...Incredible Hulk Coaster to Undergo Major Refurbishment Starting September 8
Universal Orlando Resort has been in a constant state of change and improvement for the last several years. This trend is continuing today with one of Islands of Adventure’s signature attractions. In a a release on their official blog, Universal Orlando...
Continue reading...Q&A with Cindy Brown, Entertainment Supervisor of Costuming & Crafts at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
When many people think of theme parks, costumes are often an afterthought, if not something people completely take for granted. While I was at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this week, I had the opportunity to talk with Cindy Brown, Entertainment Supervisor of...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Guest Dies After Being Struck by Raptor
At 5 pm, a guest entered a restricted, fenced area of Raptor and was struck by the ride. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. — Cedar Point (@cedarpoint) August 13, 2015 According to a statement from Cedar Point,...
Continue reading...Dollywood Announces Lightning Rod Launched Wooden Coaster for 2016
Dollywood unveiled plans today for Lightning Rod, the world’s fastest — and first launched — wooden coaster. Opening in March 2016, Lightning Rod is another groundbreaking Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) wooden roller coaster — themed after a tricked out 1950s-era hot rod. Lightning Rod...
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