Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

The show might be in hiatus until October 3rd, but this week, we take you back in time to see the origin of one of the most talked about inside jokes on CoasterRadio.com!

THIS WEEK: It's the Season Eight Finale of CoasterRadio.com! We start off this week's show with a story about a Marine who was denied admission to a theme park because of a shirt he was wearing. Falcon's Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa is finally accepting rider.  We have a Live Trip Report! Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain is no more... but is there a way to replicate the experience? Take our Sea...

This weel, we feature Live Trip Reports from listeners all over the world!  We have trip reports from Alton Towers, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Cedar Point, Thorpe Park, WB Movie World, California's Great America, Disneyland, Drayton Manor and many more!

This week,  Hersheypark  has announced their new roller coaster for 2015 -  Laff Trakk .  Carowinds  is playing mind games with the CoasterBoys. We have a Live Trip Report from an Alpine Coaster in Austria! We also go though USA Today's List of the  Top 10 Most Thrilling Theme Park Rides   and   talk with someone who actually experienced the #1 most thrilling ride on the list!

This week, we could we be moving closer towards having more  Star Wars  in the Disney Parks? We also talk about the world's first-ever  "Sports Theme Park"  that is coming to Spain... and it looks a little weird.   Plus, we have a Live Trip Report from  Carowinds ,   an NPH sighting by one of our listeners AND We talk with  Sally Corp. CEO John Wood  about the art of the Dark Ride.

This weel. Six Flags reported an 8% drop in attendance, but a 38% rise in guest spending. We'll talk about possible reasons why. There have been a lot of strange accidents and ride evacuations this season. We talk about whether or not it affects how each of us enjoys the parks. We also have a "musical" trip report from Kings Island AND we're joined by Christian from Triotech - the creators of "Won...

On this week's show, Holiday World has just announced their new project for 2015… the nation's first launched wing coaster,  Thunderbird!   Paula Werne, the PR Director from the park joined us on a LIVE WEBCAST minutes after the announcement to give us details on the new ride and to tell us about several of the tough clues presented during the  "66 Days at Sea"  campaign!   You can download this w...

On this week's show, we'll talk about a new way for you to jump to the front of the line at Sea World Parks.  We'll also discuss how Kings Island is inviting certain passholders to get to the front of the line as well. Tom from Louisville joins us to review Kentucky Kingdom. Plus we have Live Trip Reports from Elitch Gardens and Six Flags Over Texas and announce a fantastic LIVE show next week!  

This weel, we talk about the coaster derailment at a California park. We hear a review of Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Great Adventure and discuss its operations as it relates to Kingda Ka . We take a look at the amazing line for "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts." EB makes his bold predictions about Holiday World's new 2015 Attraction. We talk about an innovative guest relations...

This week, we honor America with the  Sparktacular Exploosioloosia!   After that, Hagrid stops by to talk about problems with  "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts!"   Then, a Live Trip report from  Six Flags New England .   Mike also has a Trip Report from Hersheypark, including a review of  Sky Rush .  Plus, we hear from listeners about their  Theme Park Disasters.   Call 206-339-3360 to...

This week, Seth Kubersky joins us to review Universal Orlando's Diagon Alley! He tells us what we can look forward to in "Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts!" Also, will the closing of the American Idol Experience be the first step towards a Star Wars Land? We also have a Live Trip Report from the New Thunderbolt at Coney Island! And, CM Venom stops by to review Goliath , the new RMC coast...

This week, Tom from Louiville talks with Amusement Industry Expert Tim O'Brien ! They discuss a ton of topics about the amusement industry, including side shows, carnivals, the history of regional parks and a whole lot more! Plus, we learn about some of the AMAZING items that can be found in Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditoriums all over the world.

Call our voicemail line at 206-339-3360 and be part of the show!!   This week, the guys discuss the Skyscraper coaster coming to Orlando in 2016! When it opens, it will be the tallest roller coaster in the world! Also, news on how Cedar Point had to shut down for two days because a water pipe broke. We also have a Live Trip Report from Waldameer! Plus, the CoasterRadio.com audience comes up with t...

Call our voicemail line and be a part of the show! 206-339-3360 This week, Mike and EB debate CNN's list of the 12 Game Changing Theme Park Attractions . We also hear a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Magic Mountain . EB talks about his visit to Kings Island and how he wiped out out on the Flow Rider. The guys also talk about the crazy CoasterBoy reaction to EB's Holiday World clue . Finally, the...

This week, Mike and EB bring the show to Dollywood ! They review the park and all of the major attractions.  They also give you a ton of tips for your visit!

On this week's show, we discuss the clues surrounding Holiday World's "66 Days at Sea." Did you see what EB discovered in Holiday World's Media Package? Also, we hear your Listener Feedback on the five-hour Princess Lines at Disney and the news on Diagon Alley at Universal. We also have a Live Trip Report from Six Flags St. Louis and hear Mike's Trip Report from Walt Disney World, including review...

On this week's show, Universal Orlando has released more details about their new attraction for 2014 - Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts! Now that we know more details about the ride, will it live up to the hype? We also find out why Universal hasn't set an opening date yet. We hear a Live Trip Report from Carowinds and discuss Holiday World 's removal of Pilgrim's Plunge / Giraffica . Th...

We are joined by Banks Lee from Orlando Attractions Magazine: The Show! Banks reviews the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom. We also have a Live Trip Report from the Alton Towers in England and your Listener Talkback about Seatbelts on Roller Coasters. We also have news on how "The Future" may be bright at Universal Studios Hollywood! AND, we unveil a Brand New Gameshow... KNOW YOUR COA...

This week, we discuss  seatbelts  being added to some of our favorite B&M Hypercoasters. We also take a look at the first POV video from Busch Gardens Tampa's  Falcon's Fury .  We also have the premiere of our  Listener Talkback  Segment and Mike talks about his first experiences with MyMagic+.  In addition to that,  we have an interview with Pete Owens from  Dollywood   and Live Trip Reports from...

We celebrate the 9th Anniversary of the show with our 300th Episode! We also get into a juicy discussion on the rumored new 2015 attraction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. We also have a Live Trip Report about welcome changes at Six Flags Magic Mountain and our first ever "Listener Talkback" Segment.  Plus, Mike tells us about his trip to Las Vegas including rides on El Loco and the High Roller.  F...

THIS WEEK: * Kevin and Jon come to us from the Media Event for Banshee at Kings Island . They give us a full review of their rides from every row on the Banshee train!  They also interview Kings Island General Manager Greg Scheid and Cedar Fair's Corporate Vice President of Planning & Design, Rob Decker.  Plus, t hey tell us about the new additions to the Action Zone area, including some fun themi...

This week, the guys take a look at attractions that are featured at both Disneyland and The Magic Kingdom and decide which versions are best.

This week, Jonathan interviews Leidy Arévalo, PR Rep at Knotts Berry Farm. Dan the T-Shirt Guy delivers four "Live Trip Reports" from Sin City. Rollercoaster Tycoon 4 Underwhelms... and it hasn't even been released yet! Tradition returns to Kings Dominion and we remember "How I Met Your Mother." Plus, a whole lot more!

This week, we check out the early reviews of Firechaser Express at Dollywood. The ride looks cool... but has a few quirks .  Also, EB tells us about his family's Spring Break Trip to Florida.  While he was there, he was a star of a stage show at the Nick Hotel . Plus, Mike's Office Party is going to be in an interesting place! Wait until you hear where he'll be. And, we interview Brandon Bruce fro...

This week, we answer more Listener Questions about theme parks and other fun topics! Questions like: Will Banshee get better reviews than Gatekeeper? Will we ever see "Theme Park Change" again? What ride has literally scared us? Will "Kentucky Kingdom" be a hit or a miss? Plus, a Live Trip Report from Las Vegas, NV and whole lot more!