This week we had the chance to get a sneak-peek at Cedar Point’s brand new themed area, The Boardwalk! Every couple years or so, parks generally add a new ride or coaster and spruce up the area around it, but...
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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...Sidewinder Safari Opens at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, And It’s Their Best Themed Coaster
Sidewinder Safari, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s newest coaster, opens today! We joined the park for a media preview yesterday to take in the new ride, as well as the all new snake exhibits opening with it. Drops and Spins The...
Continue reading...A History of Roller Coasters in Myrtle Beach
With the recent addition of The Funplex’s Fun in the Sun, the newest roller coaster in Myrtle Beach, we got to thinking about the history of roller coasters in the area. While amusement parks have traditionally been an “afterthought” for...
Continue reading...Sidewinder Safari Spinning Coaster Coming to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in 2020
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has announced their new 2020 attraction, and it’s going to be part roller coaster, part animal exhibit. Guests will be thrilled in multiple ways by Sidewinder Safari when it opens at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in...
Continue reading...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...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Twist ‘n Shout
We travel to Arkansas for this week’s A-Z Coaster of the Week: Twist ‘n Shout at Magic Springs. Unfortunately, however, Twist ‘n Shout closed at the end of 2012 season and is now on its way to a new home...
Continue reading...Knott’s Berry Farm Adding Three New Rides
Knott’s Berry Farm announced the addition of three rides for next season, including a new family roller coaster. The two brand new rides and one former ride will open in summer 2013 in the location where Perilous Plunge previously ran...
Continue reading...Lagoon Trip Report Part 1: The Coasters
I visited my first amusement park of the year on Saturday, April 23rd. Instead of going to a nearby, local park, I ended up being able to visit one 1700 miles from my home. Lagoon Park is located in Farmington,...
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