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.

2026

Shoreline Pier Now Open at Six Flags Great Adventure

In the midst of a heatwave in New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure has opened its newest section of the park, Shoreline Pier, a reimagined land that is home to five attractions through an homage...

Jun 30, 2026

2025

20 in 2025: Hydra: The Revenge

This year marks a special milestone—not just for the team here at Coaster101, but for one of Dorney Park’s most iconic coasters. In 2005, Hydra: The Revenge opened to the public, rising from the ashes...

Jun 19, 2025

2024

What the Las Vegas Sphere Means for Theme Parks

I recently visited the Las Vegas Sphere for the Postcard From Earth show, and it was everything I thought it would be and more. You may be asking yourself “What is an article about the Sphere doing on a...

May 12, 2024

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....

Apr 17, 2024

2023

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...

Jun 25, 2023

2022

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...

Aug 29, 2022

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...

Jul 18, 2022