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,...
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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...A Tour of Carowinds’ New Springhill Suites
When on a coaster road trip, a huge perk is being able to stay close to the parks you want to visit. But not every park can give you a hotel that is truly within walking distance. Luckily for visitors...
Continue reading...“Four Seasons Of Fun” Coming to Carowinds in 2020
Carowinds opens for the park’s 48th season on Saturday, March 21, 2020, and this season, Carowinds has promised “Four Seasons of Fun” with their 2020 event schedule. Curious what’s going on in each season? Let us educate you! SPRING! March:...
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...The Sights And Sounds of Carowinds’ WinterFest 2019
Now in its third year (in its current run — following versions in 1983 and 2005 ), WinterFest at Carowinds continues to grow into one of the premier holiday events in the Carolinas. Following visits in 2017 and 2018 (including...
Continue reading...4 Reasons Why the Carowinds PEANUTS Celebration May be the Best Time to Visit The Park
Earlier this season, Carowinds quietly added three additional weekends in November to their operating calendar. In the time where Carowinds typically closed to transform from “Scary to Merry” in between SCarowinds and WinterFest, the park announced a new fall event...
Continue reading...2020 Coaster101 Calendars Now On Sale, 100% of Net Proceeds to Give Kids The World
For three of the past four years, Coaster101 has created an annual coaster calendar to benefit Give Kids The World. We’re proud to announce that our 2020 Coaster Calendar is now available for purchase, and this year, we’re donating 100%...
Continue reading...Not-So-Secret Sauce: Worlds of Fun Unveils Three Signature Barbecue Sauces
When many people think of Kansas City, the first thing that comes to mind is “barbecue.” One of the barbecue capitals of the United States, Kansas City barbecue is characterized by its use of a wide variety of meats: pork,...
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...Pricing Out 2020 A Cedar Fair Season Pass
Though it feels like the 2019 park season just started, we’re quickly approaching the end of daily operation, and the regular season, making way for Halloween, winter events, and then, the dreaded off-season. As the season winds down, for many...
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