After two-plus years of waiting since our last visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg (but the ride officially opening just a few weeks ago!), we finally got to experience Pantheon for the first time late last week. The world’s fastest multi-launch...
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15 to 15: Our 15 Most Memorable First Ride Events
We continue the lead-up to Coaster101’s 15th birthday by reminiscing about the most memorable media previews or other coaster-related events we’ve attended. We’ve been very fortunate to have been invited to media previews for some of the best new roller...
Continue reading...Boogie Board Racer Rises at Carowinds
When Carowinds‘ Carolina Harbor opens this summer, a new addition (and first since the transformation into Carolina Harbor) will be towering near the water park’s entrance. The vibrant colors of Boogie Board Racer, the longest mat-racing water slide in the southeast,...
Continue reading...10 Most Anticipated 2020 Roller Coasters Opening in North America
2019 was another outstanding season for new roller coasters. With additions like Maxx Force, Steel Curtain, and Copperhead Strike, it was a year to remember. But the season has come to an end and now we turn our attention on...
Continue reading...Coaster101’s 2019 Year in Review
Where did the time go? It’s that time of year again — 2019 is coming to a close and the calendar is turning to 2019. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. 2019 was...
Continue reading...Behind The Screams: SCarowinds Begins To Take Shape
The calendar has officially turned to September, which marks the end of the “regular” season of daily operation for most regional parks around the United States. However, as summer days give way to brisk autumn nights, it means we are...
Continue reading...19 for ’99: Afterburn at Carowinds
As we mentioned last week, 1999 was a big year for new roller coasters in the United States. We’ve selected 19 of our favorite roller coasters that are celebrating their 20th anniversaries this year, and will profile them every other...
Continue reading...A Look At 2019 Off-Season Maintenance at Carowinds
There’s a lot going on at Carowinds this off-season in addition to the construction progress on Copperhead Strike. (Not to mention the new SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds and Employee Dorms being constructed just outside of the park gates!) The...
Continue reading...Our Most Anticipated 2019 Roller Coasters Opening in North America
2018 was a great season for new roller coasters. But the season has come to an end and now we turn our attention on the new year and the new crop of roller coasters and thrill rides. Which ones are...
Continue reading...Coaster101’s 2018 Year in Review
Where did the time go? It’s that time of year again — 2018 is coming to a close and the calendar is turning to 2019. Every year we take a look back and reflect on the past year. Each member...
Continue reading...WinterFest Returns To Carowinds
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’? In the lane, snow is glistenin’. A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walkin’ in a WinterFest Wonderland. After its debut last year, WinterFest at Carowinds quickly became one of my favorite events/seasons to visit...
Continue reading...Fear Is Waiting For You: SCarowinds 2018 Reviewed
For the 19th consecutive year, the midways at Carowinds have been transformed into SCarowinds, the park’s annual Halloween event. Featuring six mazes and six scare zones — including the new for 2019 “Dead Man’s Landing” and “The Hollow,” SCarowinds has...
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