Evan Scharf, Author at Coaster101

Evan Scharf

Evan Scharf is a young professional in the retail industry. He formerly worked at his home park, Six Flags Great Adventure, as a Public Relations and Social Media Intern, where he contributed to the opening of the Jersey Devil Coaster. Evan’s passion aligns within roller coasters and theme parks, having ridden over 150 roller coasters and has visited many different theme parks around the country. He regularly keeps up with the latest news and rumors in the industry and is always excited to see what’s new at each of the parks he visits.

Iron Menace Review and Reactions at Dorney Park

Being from the Northeast and considering Dorney Park as one of my “home parks,” attending Iron Menace media day brought a wave of pride and happiness for me at Cedar Fair’s park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Iron Menace, a custom Bolliger...

Apr 17, 2024 by Evan Scharf Reviews 0

Hersheypark Coaster Rankings: Where Does Wildcat’s Revenge Stand?

Since Hersheypark’s Wildcat’s Revenge opened earlier this month, you may be wondering “Where does Wildcat’s Revenge rank amongst Hersheypark’s collection of roller coasters?” Look no further, your question will soon be answered! After riding the new Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC)...

Jun 25, 2023 by Evan Scharf Lists 2

A Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream Budget-Friendly Speedrun

If you asked me a year ago or even three years ago to spend the day at Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, I would have promptly declined due to the price and lack...

Apr 27, 2023 by Evan Scharf Trip Reports 0

Six Flags Great Adventure Thrill-A-Thon 2022 Recap

Last weekend, Six Flags Great Adventure hosted the park’s annual Thrill-A-Thon event, and what an amazing event it was. Upon entering the park, we received passes that included access to Exclusive Ride Times (ERT) on Nitro, Jersey Devil Coaster, Medusa,...

Aug 29, 2022 by Evan Scharf Trip Reports Behind the Scenes 0

Six Flags New England: The Good, The Bad and The Meh

Six Flags New England, the “Thrill Capital of New England,” on a not-quite-summer day seemed like it would be a treat, given how most of the general public haven’t found their way to the parks yet. I knew what I...

Jul 18, 2022 by Evan Scharf Trip Reports 6

Kings Dominion Coasters Ranked By a First-Time Visitor

Isn’t it odd how sometimes there’s a park somewhat close to you that you still haven’t visited? Kings Dominion was one of those parks for me until recently when I decided to visit the park on my trek down to...

Jun 21, 2022 by Evan Scharf Lists 0

Pantheon Review: Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Best Coaster?

It’s difficult to think of a roller coaster in the Northeast region of the United States that had more anticipation to open than Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. For what seemed like an eternity since the ride was announced, Pantheon...

May 26, 2022 by Evan Scharf Reviews 0