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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 last few years with their...

5 First-Time Tips for SeaWorld Orlando

My last visit to a SeaWorld park came back in the late 90’s, right before SeaWorld Ohio and Geauga Lake merged to become Six Flags Ohio. Back then the park did not have any rides due to a non-compete clause...

Sep 14, 2021 by Kyle Features 0

Battle of the Busch Gardens

Outside of the Disney and Universal parks, there are few parks that measure up to that high standard of quality and level of detail. The Busch Gardens parks have consistently been some that do strive to deliver that same experience....

Sep 7, 2021 by Kyle Features 5

3 Reasons to Get a Fun Spot Season Pass

The Fun Spot America chain of parks has always been high on my to-do list and it just so happened 2021 was going to be my year to hit all three. While planning some early summer trips, it became clear...

Aug 31, 2021 by Kyle Features 0

Add This Park to Your Next East Coast Roadtrip

If you find yourself headed on an east coast roadtrip anytime soon, you will have your pick of parks to visit. From Pennsylvania to New Jersey to Virginia, the area is chock-full of theme parks. Wherever you are traveling, chances...

Jul 30, 2021 by Kyle Features Reviews 0

The Best Eats and Sweets of Kings Island

I will be the first one to admit that I have never really enjoyed your typical theme park food experience. The quality is generally poor and the service slow, but over the past few years we have seen a renaissance...

Jul 19, 2021 by Kyle Features 0

15 to 15: 15 Favorite Lists and Rankings

Next in our celebration of 15 years of Coaster101, we’re making a list of lists! You can’t have a good website without rankings, comparisons, guides, and just generally silly “listicles.” So, of course, we’ve made a lot of them over...

Jun 5, 2020 by Eric Wooley Coaster101 Giveaways 6

A Comprehensive Guide to the Alpine Coasters of the Smoky Mountains – Updated 2021

If you are like me, the thought of tackling all of the alpine coasters in the Smoky Mountains is overwhelming. Where do you start? Which one is the best? Over the last seven years, we have seen the number of...

Mar 19, 2020 by Kyle Features Guides Reviews 8

Talking Kids & Coasters with The Dad

Chances are if you are on social media, you’ve seen a few of The Dad’s hilarious memes on fatherhood and the roller coaster ride that raising kids can be. What you may not know is that the Executive Editor of The...

Dec 6, 2019 by Kyle Features 0

10 Hersheypark Tips from a First-Time Visitor

I visited Hersheypark for the first time last week. Prior to visiting, I received some tips and recommendations from friends and Coaster101 readers. These pointers were extremely helpful as I had not done as much research beforehand (aside from the...

Jul 5, 2017 by John Stevenson Features 8

Park Photography Tips & Tricks: Part 2 – Editing & Sharing

Continuing with this series (part one here,) we now dive into the world of post-production, which is all about what to do with your images after you shoot them. This ranges from sharing them via social media, all the way...

Mar 25, 2015 by Larry Features Photos 8

Theme Park Safety Tips

Safety always comes first when riding amusement rides, says Kathryn Woodcock, a professor at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. She’s the director of the THRILL Lab (Tools for Holistic Ride Inspection Learning and Leadership) program where students study the application...

Jun 30, 2012 by Nick Weisenberger Guides 0