After a successful debut in 2021, Grand Carnivale, the “Spectacle of Color, Unlike Any Other” has returned to Carowinds (and multiple other Cedar Fair parks) this season. Described by the park as a “day-to-night, larger-than-life, global celebration,” Grand Carnivale, taking...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: A “Grand” Tour of Carnivale at Kings Dominion and Carowinds
We talk about Carowinds a lot, but when one of our podcast co-hosts visits the park for the first time, you know we’ve gotta hit the highlights! Shane was vacationing in Charlotte with his family, and not only did he...
Continue reading...Behind The Scenes: Carowinds Prepares for Grand Carnivale
One of the most exciting of Cedar Fair’s “new-for-2020” announcements (for me, anyway) was that my home park, Carowinds, would be adding their own version of Grand Carnivale, which took place at Kings Island, Dorney Park, Kings Dominion, and Worlds...
Continue reading...Inside Worlds of Fun’s “Sparkle Factory” with Costume Designer Shellie Jeffrey
In 2015, Worlds of Fun Costume Designer Shellie Jeffrey arrived at work during Worlds of Fun during Halloween Haunt, and wanted to let her Facebook friends know where she was. “I wanted people to know that I wasn’t actually at...
Continue reading...Grand Carnivale Coming to Valleyfair in 2020
Valleyfair has always been at the forefront of bringing awesome new traditions to Minnesota, but in 2020 the park hopes to top them all! From July 25-August 16, 2020, Valleyfair guests can see, hear and experience how the world kicks...
Continue reading...Boogie Board Racer, Grand Carnivale Coming to Carowinds in 2020!
Four years ago, Carowinds debuted Fury 325, then the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster. Later that season in August, Carowinds made a “big splash” with the announcement of the all new Carolina Harbor water park, coming to the park...
Continue reading...Grand Carnivale Brings International Flair to Kings Dominion
Earlier this year, it was announced that the all-new Grand Carnivale “Evening Spectacular” would debut at four Cedar Fair parks — Kings Dominion, Kings Island, Worlds of Fun and Dorney Park — in 2019. However, when the event was announced...
Continue reading...Grand Carnivale Evening Spectacular Coming To Four Cedar Fair Parks This Summer
Several Cedar Fair parks will be expanding their night-time entertainment options this year with the addition of a limited time night-time spectacular, taking place during the summer months. Cedar Fair will present Grand Carnivale, a one-of-a-kind immersive evening spectacular featuring...
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