Back in August 2022, when Carowinds announced that “Crossroads” would close and become the all-new Aeronautica Landing in 2023, it’s been very exciting following the progress of the new aviation-themed land. Featuring five all-new (and one reimagined) attractions, Aeronautica Landing...
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A Walk In The Park: Carowinds Winter Weekends
When we learned that Carowinds would shift to a 12-month operating calendar beginning in 2023, we were immediately eager to visit the park during the January “off-season.” (Though we all know there’s really no “true” off-season at a regional amusement...
Continue reading...The 12 Days of WinterFest at Carowinds
Last week, we had the opportunity to take part in what is quickly becoming one of our favorite holiday theme park traditions — a visit to WinterFest at Carowinds. Now officially in its fifth year in its “current” iteration (Winterfest...
Continue reading...Which Park Can Stake Claim to “B&M Capital of the World?”
(Author’s Note: This post has recently been updated to include “New For 2024” Additions.) With SeaWorld Orlando’s 2022 announcement of Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, it gave the park four (now five with the addition of Penguin Trek!) roller coasters from...
Continue reading...Carowinds and Kings Dominion Announce Year-Round Operations in 2023
Carowinds and Kings Dominion will not go into hibernation after the holidays. The parks will expand to year-round operations beginning January 1, 2023. The scheduling change introduces additional weekends to the calendar in January, February, and early March, with regular...
Continue reading...What You Fear…Is Here: Previewing SCarowinds 2022
Recently, we were invited to Carowinds for a preview of SCarowinds, one of the premier Halloween events in the Carolinas. The 21st edition of the park’s Halloween Haunt features five terrifying mazes, including the all-new Paranormal, Inc., seven unnerving scare...
Continue reading...Lights On: Inside Boo Blasters on Boo Hill at Carowinds
During a recent trip to Carowinds for a SCarowinds media preview (you should read that too!), we had the opportunity to take a walking tour inside the park’s Boo Blasters on Boo Hill dark ride. For those who might be...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Recapping Cedar Fair’s 2023 Announcements — Featuring Carowinds, Worlds of Fun, Canada’s Wonderland and Cedar Point!
It’s about that time of year where many refer to as “Theme Park Christmas,” where parks announce their plans for the following season, and guests reap the benefits of all of the shiny new toys the park unwrap for next...
Continue reading...Carowinds Announces “Aeronautica Landing”
While several attractions at Carowinds received their “final boarding call” a few days ago, get ready for take off at Carowinds with the all-new Aeronautica Landing. Five new attractions are headed to the former “Crossroads” area of Carowinds, part of...
Continue reading...Cedar Fair Announces New “Prestige” Pass for Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Carowinds
Cedar Fair has recently rolled out a new passholder level for three of its properties – the Prestige Pass. Debuting at Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Carowinds, the Prestige Pass is available in two versions, Prestige, and Prestige+, and includes all of...
Continue reading...Carowinds Announces “Final Call” for Three Attractions, Begins Work For 2023
NOTE: We will continue to update this post as more updates come in! Scroll to the bottom for the latest updates! Attention Carowinds‘ passengers, we hope you didn’t miss the final boarding call for three attractions in the Crossroads area...
Continue reading...Giveaway: Cedar Fair Offering a Fun Box of Mystery Gifts
If you like surprises and coaster-related merchandise, then “The Fun Box” from Cedar Fair was made for you. Cedar Fair announced this week the “First Drop Edition” of its new curated mystery box of never-before-scene “wearables, collectibles, treats and more”...
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