Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week's show starts off with a look at a fantastic new Virtual Reality experience that puts you right in the middle of your own Star Wars story. One of our listeners had a chance to  check it out before it opens to the public. Our Quick Hits segment takes a look at four interesting news stories from the amusement industry. This week, we take a look at a  theme park snowball fight that was canc...

This week's show starts off with a look at  an article  that raises the possibility of parks selling "upcharge tickets" to experience their new attractions or lands. Would you pay extra to visit Star Wars Land or the latest RMC coaster? Our Quick Hits segment takes a look at four interesting news stories from the amusement industry. This week, we take a look at  a bizzare story out of Kennywood , ...

Now that we're past Thanksgiving, it's time to turn our attention to the holidays!  Many parks have decided to stay open to celebrate.  This year, there seem to be more than ever! We'll talk all about it and hear a Live trip Report from the return of  Winterfest at Kings Island . Our Quick Hits segment takes a look at four interesting news stories from the amusement industry. This week, we take a...

It's Thanksgiving week in the United States! Many of you will be going on long road trips to get to your Thanksgiving destinations. So, the guys have created some CoasterRadio.com "Radio Theater" to keep you company on the drive! EB and Mike will be driving down the highway, stopping at several parks on the way to their Thanksgiving dinner. Who will they meet along the way?

This week, our First Drop segment gives you an opportunity  to purchase amazing rides  for your own backyard! Then, our new "Quick Hits" segment takes a look at the biggest news stories in the industry... including  an update to the classic Skycoaster ,  beautiful ride vehicles for "Time Traveller"  and  a new dark ride concept  from Dynamic Attractions! EB and Mike unveil  a new Patreon Goal  and...

This week, our First Drop segment tackles a very weird rumor about how Busch Gardens Williamsburg might be  closing "Curse of DarKastle."  WHAT?!?!? Then, our new "Quick Hits" segment takes a look at the biggest news stories in the industry... including  a new coaster at Darien Lake ,  a "stunning" fight at a Halloween event ,  Pixar Pier  and  new webcams at Knotts . EB and Mike unveil  a new Pat...

This week, our First Drop segment starts off with a story about how Universal Orlando has bought a huge chunk of land across I-4. What on earth do they have planned? Then, our new "Quick Hits" segment takes a look at the biggest news stories in the industry... including a new Disneyland Hotel, a big Kennywood rumor and the return of a famous coaster style! Our Park Hopper segment takes a look at ...

This week, we start off with a First Drop segment about pricing at the theme parks. Some people in England are "outraged" that a 12-year-old has to pay the same price as an adult. Where do you stand? Then, our new "Quick Hits" segment takes a look at the biggest news stories in the industry... including the new Hunger Games land in Dubai, some big changes at Cedar Point, a new destination in Star...

This week, we're podcasting from the CoasterRadio.com Fall Listener Meet-Up at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! The entire meet-up crowd takes over "Grogan's Pub" in Ireland and settles in for one of the best episodes of the season. We'll tell you all about the many perks of the meet-up including behind-the-scenes tours of Griffon and "Frostbite." Plus, we'll let you know how the crowd did with early-m...

We kick things off with a First Drop story about the amazing rise of Cell Phones in the parks and how they affect guests' mood and actions. Then, it's time for "Quick Hits," where we talk about some of the most interesting stories in the amusement industry. After a quick look at the upcoming Busch Gardens Listener Meet-Up, we bring back "Park Hopper" and take a look at Magic Springs and Crystal Fa...

CoasterRadio.com is BACK for it's 12th Season! We kick off the show by giving you an update on what we did during the five-week break. Then, in a brand new segment, we take a look at the biggest news stories of the week - rapid fire! We also take a look at all of the new attractions Announced by Six Flags for 2018! Plus, we have details on the upcoming  Listener Meet-Up at Busch Gardens Williamsbu...

We've reached the end of summer and the end of another season of CoasterRadio.com To celebrate, we're looking back at the last 44 episodes of Season 11 and taking your LIVE, unscreened calls! Thanks for making this season of the show one of the best yet!  

August 16th is National Roller Coaster Day! To celebrate, some of the parks got together and made some major announcements for 2018. On this week's episode of the show, we talk about FIVE gigantic announcements that will make a huge impact on the 2018 theme park season!

The Great Movie Ride  at Disney Hollywood Studios is closing down this week. The ride has been in operation since 1989 and has seen millions of vistors. The ride has also been the home to hundreds of cast members and each of them has stories to tell. This week, we talk with Justin Stone from the  WDW Tales podcast . He was a cast member at the Great Movie Ride from 1997-2002 and has some fantastic...

This week, hear the story of EB's visit to  Glenwood Caverns  to experience the grand opening of their new attraction,  The Haunted Mine Drop! EB tells us all about the park, the surrounding area attractions and ultimately, what it was like to experience this new ride! He also has interviews with park owner Steve Beckley and ride designer Stan Checketts.

This week, we have Live Trip Reports from all over the world! Our listeners take us on a tour of some of the best parks with the best attractions!

Disney has announced  A TON of new attractions  coming to its parks over the next few years. We'll give you the whole rundown. We'll also talk about some interesting news out of  Six Flags Over Georgia  and  Busch Gardens Williamsburg . After a Live Trip Report from the new  Ghostbusters VR Experience , we'll talk with Liz Alterman who wrote a great article for the New York Times -  "How I Became...

It's a jam-packed show (full of news stories!) We'll kick things off with rumors about a new  "Star Wars" hotel  being built at Walt Disney World. It sounds like it would be a "cruise-like" experience that never leaves the park. We'll also talk about how the amazing TRON Light-Cycle ride might be coming to America! We'll also take a look at some new attraction names trademarked by Cedar Fair and t...

This week, EB and his youngest children podcast from Michigan's Adventure! He'll tell you about his first visit to this Cedar Fair park, including reviews of the rides, food and other attractions. He'll also talk about how he and the family saved some money!

There was a strange event at Six Flags Great Escape in New York this week. We'll talk about what happened, how the media covered it and how guests reacted. We'll also do some "Hot Takes" on stories from Europa Park, Kings Island and Six Flags Over Georgia! After a few Live Trip Reports, EB will head outside to celebrate the 4th of July by shooting off some amazing (and loud) fireworks! Thanks for...

Phantasialand in Germany announced that they will be building the world's longest flying coaster next year... and it will launch! We'll talk all about it. Then, we'll do a round-up of all of the latest news... including a look at the POV for Mine Blower , Lightning Rod Rumors and a debate on getting banned from parks. We'll also talk with the Director of Marketing and PR for "The Park at OWA" to l...

This week, we talk about two great attractions that aren't part of Cedar Fair, Disney, Six Flags or Universal! First up, we talk with Emma, the General Manager of Bigfoot on the Strip . This Branson, MO entertainment center has a bunch of fantastic attractions... including the Bigfoot Action Tower. We'll talk with them about their site and a really innovative new attraction that will be opening so...

We start this week's show by taking a look at the new hypercoaster that is coming to Warner Bros. Movie World. DC Rivals looks interesting, but has some quirks. Then, we take a look back at our Listener Meet-Up at Carowinds . We'll tell you the stories that you didn't hear on last week's LIVE podcast. We'll also hear a Live Trip Report from Holiday World's Holly-wood Nights! We'll also talk to the...

This week's show comes to you from the 2017 CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up at Carowinds ! It's one of the few shows per season that we get to produce in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE! We talk all about our first impressions of Carowinds, including our reviews of top attractions like Fury 325, Intimidator, Afterburn and Plants vs. Zombies! Plus, we'll talk with people at the meet-up, park officials a...

As we get ready for the 2017 CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up at Carowinds, we take a look at some of the best and most beautiful park entrances around the world. Then, we talk about whether or not we think the USA will get its own version of a TRON ride. Could something like this really be coming to EPCOT? We'll also take another look at the proposed CoasterRadio.com Augmented Reality App. Did a...