Back in October, we posed the question “Which park is the ‘B&M Capital of the World‘?” After coming up with a semi-arbitrary formula to declare Six Flags Great Adventure as the winner, we thought we were done with declaring parks...
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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...Cedar Point Retiring Top Thrill Dragster
In an update on social media this morning, Cedar Point announced they are retiring Top Thrill Dragster. The release reads: “After 19 seasons in operation with more than 18 million riders experiencing the world’s first strata coaster, Top Thrill Dragster,...
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...Cedar Point Promotes More Family Fun with “The Boardwalk” in 2023
From the simple pleasures of swimming and sunbathing in the late-1800’s to the modern-day roller coasters, rides, waterpark, signature events and multi-day fun of today’s resort destination – the Cedar Point Beach has been the anchor of both the park’s...
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...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”...
Continue reading...Top Thrill Dragster Won’t Open in 2022
Sorry speed fans, looks like Top Thrill Dragster won’t be opening this year. According to a report by the Sandusky Register the Intamin Accelerator coaster will remain closed for the 2022 season. “(Top Thrill Dragster) will remain closed for the...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Retiring Antique Cars; New Dining Location on the Way
As a news helicopter flew over Cedar Point earlier this week, they discovered something was missing. The park’s Antique Cars were in the process of being removed. Today, Cedar Point confirmed in a blog post that the antique cars are being...
Continue reading...Dinner: Impossible with Robert Irvine Returns with a Trip to Cedar Point
In 2007, Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine starred in a new show on the Food Network entitled Dinner: Impossible. The premise of the show was fairly straightforward; exploring whether a multi-course meal for a large group can be prepared by Irvine...
Continue reading...What Your 2022 Cedar Fair Season Pass Will Cost You
That sound you hear? It’s the return of theme park normalcy (almost, anyway.) After significantly shortened seasons (if even opening at all) in 2020, all of Cedar Fair’s amusement parks returned to a “closer to normal” schedule for 2021. While...
Continue reading...Cedar Point Announces Closure of Wicked Twister Coaster
Today, Cedar Point announced they will be closing their Wicked Twister roller coaster on Monday, September 6th, 2021. Since it opened on May 5, 2002, Wicked Twister has given more than 16 million rides. The Intamin inverted coaster launches riders...
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