Next in our celebration of 15 years of Coaster101, we’re making a list of lists! You can’t have a good website without rankings, comparisons, guides, and just generally silly “listicles.” So, of course, we’ve made a lot of them over...
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40 Facts to Celebrate 40 Years of Carowinds’ Carolina Cyclone
When thinking about the roller coasters at Carowinds’ roller coasters, your mind likely first thinks of the “new kids on the block,” Copperhead Strike and Fury 325. However, did you know that Carowinds is home to a true “Coaster Classic?”...
Continue reading...Review: Battle for Eire Behind The Scenes Tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
In my opinion, one thing that Busch Gardens Williamsburg does better than almost any other theme park is their wide range of tours. Not only are they affordable (especially for theme park pricing standards) but there are also a great...
Continue reading...SeaWorld Orlando Impressions from a Pair of First Timers
Two Coaster101 writers recently visited SeaWorld Orlando for the first time. We ask them all about their experience including first impressions, the best coaster at SeaWorld, thoughts on Pipeline, what the best animal exhibit is, and who is this park...
Continue reading...Top 10 Best Roller Coasters in Florida
Determining the top 10 best roller coasters in Florida is no easy feat. If you want to ride a bunch of different roller coasters in multiple theme parks, Florida is one of the best states you can visit to do...
Continue reading...Nickelodeon Universe Mall of America Roller Coasters Reviewed
Nickelodeon Universe may have the highest concentration of ‘90s nostalgia and coaster track in the world — outside of its counterpart at American Dream in New Jersey. As a millennial who was raised on Nickelodeon cartoon marathons, I’ve wanted to...
Continue reading...Valleyfair Roller Coasters Rated and Ranked 2023
Valleyfair has been on my roller coaster bucket list for years, and when I recently found myself in the Twin Cities area, I knew I had to make a quick trip to Shakopee to visit the park. Overall, I was...
Continue reading...Big Bear Mountain Initial Reactions to Dollywood’s 2023 Coaster
Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s new-for-2023 multi-launch coaster, is now open! Coaster101 writers John and Kyle attended the media preview event last week and returned with thoughts about Dollywood’s 10th and longest coaster (as well as a few bear puns). Keep...
Continue reading...The Most Illus-TREE-ous Theme Park Trees
What has a bark but doesn’t bite? What drinks but not from a glass? What do you see at nearly every amusement park yet never discuss unless they’re missing? Why, the answer is trees, of course! We know we’re going...
Continue reading...Silver Dollar City Announces Closure of Fire in the Hole
Silver Dollar City promised us a “historic announcement,” and now we’ve got it. In a live stream today, the park announced that Fire in the Hole will be celebrating its “Grand Finale” during the 2023 season. “Born from an Ozarks’...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Serengeti Flyer; Universal Throws Shade
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced Serengeti Flyer, an S&S Screamin’ Swing, as the park’s all-new 2023 attraction. Serengeti Flyer will be the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind upon opening in spring 2023. With each swing, riders...
Continue reading...Rating and Ranking Six Flags Darien Lake Coasters
Earlier this year, four members of the Coaster101 team visited Six Flags Darien Lake for the first time to check out the park’s collection of eight coasters and other attractions. While Darien Lake has a respectable lineup of coasters, all...
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