Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
It's Episode 200, so this calls for a milestone — our first ever episode LIVE from inside a theme park. And as the Halloween season approaches, why not do an episode live from inside a haunt maze?
We head to Carowinds, where SCarowinds is gearing up for the 26th season of frights on the state line. Joined by Live Entertainment Manager Matt Riggle, we talk all things Halloween Haunt — including Carowinds' eight new experiences for 2026.
If you've ever wanted the nitty gritty details of what goes into a Haunt experience, working with IP or original ideas for mazes and scare zones, learning more about the new maze Jason: Blood Reign, or what it takes to get 400+ monsters ready for the night, this is the podcast for you!
Also, if you are primarily listening to the podcast — it's worth checking out on video — especially if you want some outtakes at the end!
You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: facebook.com/coaster101| twitter.com/coaster101| instagram.com/coaster101. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: coaster101.com
Also, be sure to coaster101.com/podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!
Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch
Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com
#carowinds #scarowinds #coaster101 #podcast
It's Episode 200, so this calls for a milestone — our first ever episode LIVE from inside a theme park. And as the Halloween season approaches, why not do an episode live from inside a haunt maze?
We head to Carowinds, where SCarowinds is gearing up for the 26th season of frights on the state line. Joined by Live Entertainment Manager Matt Riggle, we talk all things Halloween Haunt — including Carowinds' eight new experiences for 2026.
If you've ever wanted the nitty gritty details of what goes into a Haunt experience, working with IP or original ideas for mazes and scare zones, learning more about the new maze Jason: Blood Reign, or what it takes to get 400+ monsters ready for the night, this is the podcast for you!
Also, if you are primarily listening to the podcast — it's worth checking out on video — especially if you want some outtakes at the end!
You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: facebook.com/coaster101| twitter.com/coaster101| instagram.com/coaster101. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: coaster101.com
Also, be sure to coaster101.com/podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!
Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merch
Thanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com
#carowinds #scarowinds #coaster101 #podcast
