Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week, we answer Listener Questions about theme parks and more! Questions like: What rides have terribly disappointed us? Why don't we do "in-park" shows anymore? Does anyone care about the new "Festival of Fantasy" parade? Who has been our favorite guest? Plus, we have a a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Magic Mountain and whole lot more!

THIS WEEK: New Orleans might see a Theme Park once again! Screamscape has the details on Jazzland ! Plus, Jon and Kevin return with Part II of their interview with Kings Island PR Manager Don Helbig.  We also have a Live Trip Report from Silver Dollar City and l isteners react to price increases at Walt Disney World. Plus, a whole lot more!

On this week's show, we discuss fantastic changes to Six Flags Great America's Goliath. We also take a look at Knoebels interesting new attraction for 2015, IMPULSE . Why announce this so early? Plus, Jon and Kevin interview Kings Island PR Manager Don Helbig about Banshee. We also have a Live Trip Report from Disney California Adventure and a tribute to an important figure in our lives.

On this week's show, we take a look at a very cool new Robot Theme Park that is on the way!  We also talk about how you'll soon be able to live in a closed theme park ! We take a look behind the construction walls of The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train now that they're starting to come down. We also have an interview with Jeff Hornick, the Director of Design and Enginnering at Busch Gardens Tampa. He tell...

On this week's show, we talk with the Lead 3D Artist for No Limits 2, Tom Zeliff. He tells us all about this extraordinary coaster simulator that the pros use.   We also dig into the CoasterRadio.com Mailbag to answer your questions. Topics include, a Valentine's Day Haunted House and a really scary drop ride in Japan. And what was Tom Hanks doing at Six Flags Magic Mountain this week?    

On this week's show, we talk with journalist Seth Kubersky about Diagon Alley!  He tells us what we can expect from the new area opening at Universal Orlando.  Plus, we discuss some details about the new ride that have already been posted . We also have a fantastic Interactive Topic!  We asked our listeners "What is ruining the theme park experience for you?" Wait until you hear their answers. We...

On this week's show, listeners like you have submitted dozens of theme park related topics . Mike and EB debate each one and decide whether it's HOT or NOT.  Also, this week's FIRST DROP focuses on news about Disney's FastPass+ system.  We also take a look at a new commercial for FastPass+ that is online.  Plus, we have news about how you can be on next week's show!

This week, we take a look at the most anticipated new attractions for 2014, including:       * Wizarding World Expansion - Universal Studios Orlando      * Banshee - Kings Island      * Falcon’s Fury - Busch Gardens Tampa      * Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom - Six Flags Great Adventure      * FireChaser Express - Dollywood      * Lightning Run - Kentucky Kingdom      * Goliath - Six Flags Great America...

This week,  We present the CoasterRadio.com"Best New Attraction of the Year" Award! We take a look at all 14 nominees and debate the pros and cons of each.  Plus, we have a Live Trip Report from Cedar Point and we take a look at a new "Titanic" themed attraction in China. Maybe someone from the movie will stop by?

On this week's show, we take alook at an  innovative new dark ride/coaster design  making its debut in Europe this summer.  We also get into a discussion about what park has  the most innovative ride system ever. We also take a lo ok back at our 2013 theme park predictions and then look ahead to what we think will happen in 2014. That, plus a Live Trip Report from Six Flags FIesta Texas and a whol...

This week, we talk with Neil Patrick Harris LIVE from EPCOT! Neil is in Orlando to host EPCOT's Candlelight Processional and Disney Park's Christmas Day Parade! Also, EB and Mike recap their favorite park moments from 2013 and have details  on the upcoming short film "A CoasterBoy Christmas!" Plus, Hagrid has a new job for the holidays and a Live Trip Report from Disney's Animal Kingdom!

This week, we talk with PGAV Destinations Sr. Attraction Designer Jim Wieble. Jim has designed dozens of your favorite attractions including Journey to Atlantis, Cheetah Hunt and Alpengeist! We also have the unveiling of the The 2013 CoasterRadio.com Holiday Gift Guide! Plus. we have a Live Trip Report from the Smokey Mountain Alpine Coaster , a call from the "Bat Cave" and details on a special gu...

THIS WEEK: News from the annual IAPPA Conference There were a lot of new attractions unveiled. A Live Trip Report from Castles 'N Coasters A winner in the Soundwave Contest! We review "Escape from Tomorrow" What listeners are NOT Thankful for at the parks.

THIS WEEK:      * The PolarCoaster is coming to Florida!      * It will break world records for height, speed and length!      * Kentucky Kingdom unveils "Lightning Run!"      * A listener calls in from his Honeymoon!      * Soundwave lives on for another week!      * Mike helps a friend get over her fear of roller coasters.

This week, Mike and EB start things off by taking a look at a rumor that claims a theme park based on "The Hunger Games" is being considered.  Would something like this work?  What attractions would they have?  And, has a friend of the podcast already designed a similar attraction? The guys also discuss the growing list of parks that are opening their doors for the Holiday Season.  The good news f...

This week, EB and Mike take a look at some of the interesting holiday theme overlays that have been added to iconic rides... including Ghost Galaxy at Space Mountain. The guys will also take a look at two news stories involving alleged crimes at the parks. Plus, the return of Off Topic!!!

On this week's episode, Mike and EB take a look at some Halloween-themed stories from the amusement industry, including a visit from everyone's favorite half-giant (who might be running his own Halloween event on the side.) We also have the return of our annual "Halloween Campfire Show," where we perform stories from some of the best haunts across the United States.

Here at CoasterRadio.com, we LOVE Halloween.  We think it's the most fun holiday of all. But, there are some haunts out there that are so EXTREME, the owners claim they are anything but fun. On this week's episode, we'll take a look a specific haunts all across the world that make grown men cry like babies.

The premiere of the 8th Season of CoasterRadio.com!

We're getting close to the end of summer and that means we have reached the end of the 7th season of Coaster Radio! Mike and EB go out with a bang with a lot of great park related discussion... including: * A new report that says teenagers aren't going to the park as much as they did five years ago. * A new, innovative ride reservation system at Thorpe Park in England * The possible debunking of a...

There are only two more shows left in Season 7!  So this week, we have a jammed packed episode! First up, EB and Mike are joined by Kevin and Jonathan, the Coaster Radio Correspondents from Ohio. Kings Island just unveiled plans for their new 2014 Attraction !  It will be named "Banshee" and it will be the world's longest inverted roller coaster. The guys will give you the low-down on all the figu...

We were watching "Jurassic Park" on TV the other night and laughing at the part of the movie where paleontologist Dr. Grant has just seen the dinosaurs. He says, "I think we're out of a job." And Ian Malcolm (played by the totally awesome Jeff Goldblum) says, "Don't you mean extinct?" So many of the things we do here at CoasterRadio.com are inspired by pop culture and this week's show is no differ...

Travis and Jason, the CoasterRadio.com Correspondants from California head to Six Flags Magic Mountain to check out the opening of their new roller coaster "Full Throttle!"

It's been a tough week in the amusement industry. The guys will discuss the accidents that took place this week, including one on the New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas where a 52 year old woman lost her life. We'll also talk with Travis and Jason from California who represented CoasterRadio.com at the Media Day for "Full Throttle" at Six Flags Magic Mountain. We'll find out where the new rol...

For this week's show you're gonna have to suspend disbelief... and have a lot of imagination. In fact, this week's episode is our little tribute to imagination. It's also a tribute to the grand idea that Walt Disney had over 60 years ago... an idea that is still flourishing today. On this week's episode of CoasterRadio.com, Mike and EB hop in their Delorean Time Machine and head back to July 17, 1...