The Top 5 Must-Dos at Kings Island’s Winterfest
Like all of you, my need for a theme park fix doesn’t just go away when the cold weather rolls in. That’s why I love the fact Kings Island stays alive a little longer the...
Dec 20, 2023
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2023
Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review
The holidays are a great time to visit Walt Disney World, and while there are plenty of free and included amenities and events to enjoy during the season, Disney also offers separately ticketed after-hours events....
Dec 7, 2023
Holiday Gift Guide for Coaster Enthusiasts 2023
If you’re in search of a holiday gift ideas for coaster enthusiasts this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been publishing our annual gift guide since 2011, and our 2023 roller coaster enthusiast gift...
Nov 24, 2023
Stepping Into Christmas at Carowinds Winterfest 2023
One of my favorite holiday traditions is heading to Carowinds for the park’s annual holiday event – Winterfest. For six of the past seven years (we’ll let you take a guess which year was skipped),...
Nov 20, 2023
2021
Behind The Scenes of Carowinds’ WinterFest Preparations
Last month, we had the opportunity to go “Behind the Screams” at SCarowinds with Ryan Allen, manager of live entertainment for the park. What many guests might not realize is that when SCarowinds gave its...
Nov 9, 2021
2020
The Coaster101 Podcast, Episode 25: A “Taste” of the Season at Carowinds and Kings Dominion
Breaking News: Andrew visited a park in 2020 — well, actually two of them. Join John and Andrew this week on the www.coaster101.com/podcast as we chat about Andrew’s trips to Taste of the Season at...
Dec 21, 2020
2018
WinterFest Returns To Carowinds
Sleigh bells ring, are you listenin’? In the lane, snow is glistenin’. A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walkin’ in a WinterFest Wonderland. After its debut last year, WinterFest at Carowinds quickly became one of...
Nov 19, 2018
2017
Hersheypark’s Christmas Candylane 2017 Begins
The holiday season is upon us, and parks are beginning to flip the switch on their Christmas-themed events and activities. Hersheypark kicks off its annual Christmas Candylane event today and has a holiday- and chocolate-infused...
Nov 10, 2017
Universal Orlando Announces 2017 Holiday Plans
Anyone looked at a calendar recently? (I have, it’s April.) Universal Orlando is already getting into the Holiday spirit, announcing their plans for the 2017 Holiday Season today. Beginning in November, Universal Orlando will be transformed for...
Apr 13, 2017
2016
First Ever WinterFest at California’s Great America – Review
Tonight marks the final evening of the first ever WinterFest at California’s Great America, which ran for about a month from Thanksgiving up to today. This is the first time since the park’s first season...
Dec 30, 2016
2014
Happy National Roller Coaster Day 2014
Although technically an “unofficial” holiday, August 16th has become known as National Roller Coaster Day among coaster enthusiasts, and while I’m not sure who designated this date as a celebration of roller coasters, I fully support any excuse to spend...
Aug 16, 2014
2013
Celebrate a Bricktacular Christmas at Legoland Florida
Legoland Florida is offering guests holiday festivities on Saturdays and Sundays in December during their third-annual Christmas Bricktacular event. For the first time, families will have an the chance to take a picture with a...
Dec 7, 2013
