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Headed to Canada’s Wonderland for the first time next week (Sunday and Monday). I hear the park has a reputation for always being fairly busy so guessing it would probably be worth splurging on Fast Lane at least one day? Any underrated flats I should hit, and anything else a first timer should know?

ArieForce One at Fun Spot Atlanta, what an incredible ride.

Mako

Planning on visiting SeaWorld next week on Wednesday or Thursday, I’m assuming 5 hours is long enough to ride everything at least once with a few rerides? Also do they typically have scheduled ride closures for maintenance this time of year (couldn’t find anything on website)?

Fury 325, Carolina Cyclone, Flying Cobras, and Nighthawk have been added to the Winterfest ride lineup for 2022. https://www.carowinds.com/events/winterfest/attractions

Kings Dominion joining Carowinds in going year-round for 2023. https://rvahub.com/2022/10/18/kings-dominion-expanding-to-year-round-operations-in-2023/

Carowinds officially going year-round in 2023. https://www.qcnews.com/news/local-news/carowinds-to-be-open-year-round-starting-in-2023/

Looks like SFMM is discontinuing year-round 7 day operations beginning in November.

Time Traveler, Silver Dollar City

Carolina Cyclone at Carowinds

^ If you don’t plan on going anywhere else in the area besides Carowinds and the hotel, a taxi/Uber should suffice. If you’re planning to walk to nearby restaurants or other establishments, be aware that Carowinds Blvd does not have crosswalks and would not advise attempting to cross as it’s always a busy thoroughfare.

Iron Gwazi!

Twisted Cyclone, Six Flags Over Georgia.

Looks like Excalibur will be staying open during the day for the rest of the season. It normally closes for the season when Haunt begins so this is nice to see.

Looks like bags will not be allowed in the park during Scarowinds.

Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg yesterday.

Probably going to visit KD next week on Wednesday or Thursday. How busy has the park been on weekdays lately?

Probably going to make my first-ever visit to BGW next week on Wednesday or Thursday. How busy should I expect the park to be? If I’m looking to ride all coasters and some flats once with a few rerides, would I need a Quick Queue (Unlimited) to do this? Any other tips for a first-timer?

I checked the park’s operating schedule and starting October 2, they’re open 2-11pm on Saturdays and 7pm-midnight on Fridays, so it looks like Haunt is happening but will be limited to October only.

Also looks like daily operations have been extended through Labor Day.

No more reservations for Carowinds.

https://www.cedarpoint.com/blog/exciting-park-news?fbclid=IwAR16g7hQqKdY5KmT12BmBsIV2ny1WIcZdBsAA7z6rm13HuD8teX_wTGCsco Reservations will no longer be required to visit Cedar Point effective July 1. Also the park will now be open daily through Labor Day (it was previously mid-August).

Carolina Cyclone at Carowinds. Running a lot better with the new ex-Vortex trains.

Thunderhawk’s new paint scheme, looks great. Source: Camille Jourden-Mark (GM of MA) on Twitter.

Looks like Thunderhawk will be receiving a paint job with new colors.