rides closed – Coaster101 https://www.coaster101.com Roller coasters, theme parks and all things amusement industry Wed, 07 May 2025 18:50:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.coaster101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-icon-150x150.png rides closed – Coaster101 https://www.coaster101.com 32 32 In Memoriam: Celebrating the Roller Coasters We Lost in 2024 https://www.coaster101.com/2024/12/30/in-memoriam-2024/ https://www.coaster101.com/2024/12/30/in-memoriam-2024/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:00:05 +0000 https://www.coaster101.com/?p=75396

The thrill of a roller coaster is unlike any other—the anticipation as the chain lift pulls you skyward, the rush of wind as you plunge down a towering drop, and the laughter and screams shared with friends and strangers alike....

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In a blog post earlier today, Carowinds announced the retirement and closure of three of the park’s attractions: Nighthawk, Drop Tower, and ScreamWeaver. With none of the attractions currently operating for WinterFest, it means these rides have already given their...

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In an Instagram post from the park today, Kennywood announced that they would be retiring four of the park’s classic attractions during the current off-season.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kennywood Park (@kennywoodpark) on...

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