The next stop in our 20 in 2020 series takes us to the Ohio peninsula of America’s Rockin’ Roller Coast. High above the shores of Lake Erie sits what might be the most popular roller coaster of the past two...
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Celebrating 10 Years of Intimidator at Carowinds
While this year marks the 40th Anniversary of Dale Earnhardt’s first of seven NASCAR Cup Series wins and 20th anniversary of his 76th and final NASCAR win, for fans of Carowinds, 2020 also marks another Earnhardt-related milestone. 2020 marks the...
Continue reading...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...15 to 15: Our 15 Favorite Experiences at the Parks
Continuing the 15 to 15 series in celebration of Coaster101’s fifteenth anniversary, this article takes a look back at some of our personal favorite experiences at the theme parks and amusement parks. These visits stood out to us either because...
Continue reading...The Fastest Roller Coaster In Each State
In the past, we’ve published list about the tallest and longest roller coasters in each state, but sometimes, you just feel the need, the need for speed. Have you ever wondered about the fastest roller coaster in your state? Maybe...
Continue reading...Carowinds Off-Season Maintenance Update
As we’ve mentioned several times before, the off-season is often thought of as a “slow” time at a theme park. However, there’s a large amount of work that is going on year-round. As Carowinds inches closer and closer towards the...
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...Our 2020 Plans and What We’re Most Excited About
In our last round-table discussion, we looked back on 2019 and what an awesome year it was. Now it’s time to turn toward the future and discuss our plans for 2020. 2019 was a great year for Coaster101 thanks to our...
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...Top 10 Steel Coasters of the 2010s Decade – Attraction Awards
Welcome to the Attraction Awards of the 2010s where we’re highlighting the best roller coasters and attractions that opened (or closed) over the past decade. Last month, we asked readers to nominate their favorites in each of these five categories:...
Continue reading...Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2019
If you’re in search of a gift for a roller coaster enthusiast friend or family member this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been publishing our annual gift guide since 2011 and our 2019 roller coaster enthusiast gift guide...
Continue reading...Themed Entertainment and Haunt Design with Designer Nate Mitchell
Halloween events at theme parks across the country are becoming more and more intricate with incredibly detailed set design and back stories. But these haunts don’t happen overnight. We were able to catch up with Nate Mitchell, owner n8 Creative...
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