I last visited Dollywood for the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration during its opening weekend in early November. The weather was a mess: muggy and rainy with temperatures plunging. Fortunately, the crowds were manageable. I returned to the park this...
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Seven Day Holiday Giveaway 2015
The holiday season is underway, and we’re ready to celebrate by giving away SEVEN prizes over the next SEVEN days during our “Seven Day Holiday Giveaway.” Here are some of the prizes we’ll be giving away over the next week: Coaster101 Prize...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Expands Christmas Bricktacular
Legoland Florida is in the midst of another Lego-filled Christmas Bricktacular event, the theme park’s annual kid-friendly holiday celebration. The park is expanding the event this year with a nightly fireworks display in addition to a more than 30-foot-tall Christmas...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2015
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a friend or family member who happens to be a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place! The...
Continue reading...Smoky Mountain Christmas 2015 at Dollywood
Two members of the Coaster101 team met at Dollywood last weekend for the park’s kickoff weekend for a Smoky Mountain Christmas. Nick: This was my first time experiencing Smoky Mountain Christmas. I had heard good things, it’s won the Golden...
Continue reading...Merry Christmas from Coaster101
All of us at Coaster101 would like to wish a very Merry Christmas to those celebrating today. Thank you for your continued support of this small slice of the internet. We are very grateful for your visits to the website!...
Continue reading...Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2014
The holiday shopping season is upon us once again and if you’re on the hunt for that special gift for a friend or family member who happens to be a roller coaster enthusiast, you’ve come to the right place! The...
Continue reading...Legoland Florida Gearing Up for Holidays
With temperatures plummeting across the United States, a trip south to Florida for the holidays doesn’t sound like such a bad idea. Fortunately, Legoland Florida is preparing to kick off its annual Christmas Bricktacular and Kids’ New Year’s Eve celebrations,...
Continue reading...Visit Santa’s Workshop, a Groundbreaking Theme Park
Tucked into the rolling landscape of Adirondack Park in upstate New York, Santa’s Workshop may not appear to be the most pioneering theme park in the world. But this family friendly, Santa-themed park is anything but average. Upon its opening in...
Continue reading...Santa Visits Hersheypark in July
The holiday season is still months away, but those of you ready for the holiday spirit will be happy to know that Hersheypark is celebrating Christmas in July this year. “Santa Claus is taking a vacation in The Sweetest Place On...
Continue reading...Disney Parks’ Many Christmas Trees
The Disney Parks Blog recently posted about the many Christmas trees found at Disney properties across the globe. Hong Kong Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle seems dwarfed by the park’s giant Christmas tree. However, some of the smaller castles feature appropriately...
Continue reading...Small Fire Damages Outlaw Run Entrance
A small fire broke out earlier this week at Outlaw Run’s entryway, but Silver Dollar City crews are already repairing the building. The park reports that the damage won’t hinder operations of the park or coaster. Photo © Silver Dollar City...
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