Coaster Kings

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Welcome to Coaster Kings - a podcast for coaster nerds. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or a bonafide theme park aficionado, we aim to entertain with a unique mix of history, philosophy, and tomfoolery. From Orlando to Asia, California to Catalonia - and everywhere in between - we invite you to take a ride through our limitlessly amusing amusement park musings. All clear - enjoy your ride.

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S4E54 - CKR Episode 54 - Six Flags Magic Mountain - Hot Topics 03.03.2022 51:34

Sean and Alex flew to California for a visit to Six Flags Magic Mountain. In this episode we discuss our trip, as well as hot topics such as Tatsu repaint, Wonder Woman construction, relocated rides, Goliath repaint, and more!

CKR Minisode 22 - Coaster Kings A through Z - Lost Gravity (Walibi Holland) 28.02.2022 9:51

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this episode, Sean and Alex tackle L for Lost Gravity at Walibi Holland!

CKR Minisode 21 - Coaster Kings A through Z - Kumba (Busch Gardens Tampa) 21.02.2022 10:33

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this episode, Sean and Alex tackle K for Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa!

S4E53 - CKR Episode 53 - SeaWorld Parks 2022 Coasters 17.02.2022 50:21

Sean and Alex take a deeper look at SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment's 2022 coasters in this new episode. They share their experiences on Texas Stingray (2020), Ice Breaker, and Iron Gwazi, and discuss their expectations of Emperor and Pantheon, opening in a few weeks. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

CKR Minisode 20 - Coaster Kings A through Z - Joris en de Draak (Efteling) 14.02.2022 9:50

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this episode, Sven tackles J with Joris en de Draak at Efteling!

S4E52 - CKR Episode 52 - Inside Universal's Islands of Adventure 10.02.2022 1:08:54

Sean and Alex provide a guided tour of one of the World’s most impressive theme parks: Universal’s Islands of Adventure!

CKR Minisode 19 - Coaster Kings A through Z: Incredicoaster (California Screaming') 07.02.2022 7:02

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this 9th episode, Ian tackles I with Incredicoaster, former California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure! Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

CKR Minisode 18 - Coaster Kings A through Z: Hollywood Dream (Universal Studios Japan) 01.02.2022 10:50

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this 8th episode, Sean & Alex tackle H with Hollywood Dream at Universal Studios Japan! Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

S4E51 - CKR Episode 51 - Six Flags Magic Mountain vs Cedar Point 27.01.2022 1:01:43

Ian and Pete reflect on their trip to southern California and try to answer the question "What Park is America's Coaster Capital?" Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

CKR Minisode 17 - Coaster Kings A through Z: Goudurix (Parc Astérix) 24.01.2022 8:55

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this 7th episode, Sean & Alex tackle G with Goudurix at Parc Astérix Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

S4E50 - CKR Episode 50 - Intamin Showcase 20.01.2022 59:37

Sean and Alex talk about their favorite Intamin products! First some non-coasters and then more about marvelous Intamin rollercoasters around the world.

CKR Minisode 16 - Coaster Kings A through Z: Furius Baco (Port Aventura) 17.01.2022 8:55

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this sixth episode, Sven tackles F with Furius Baco at PortAventura World

S4E49 - CKR Episode 49 - Hidden in Plain Sight 13.01.2022 1:03:58

Do you sometimes need a break from crowds at theme parks? Sean, Alex and Sven take you to 15 hidden spots in plain sight to relax in parks all over the world!

CKR Minisode 15 - Coaster Kings A through Z: Excalibur (Valleyfair) 10.01.2022 6:01

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this fifth episode, Ian tackles E with Excalibur at Valleyfair.

S4E48 - CKR Episode 48 - Silver Dollar City versus Dollywood 06.01.2022 1:04:28

In this episode, Sean and Alex talk about their visits to Silver Dollar City and Dollywood very close to each other and compare to see which one scores best in 2021!

CKR Minisode 14 - Coaster Kings A through Z: Dragon (Ocean Park) 03.01.2022 13:58

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this fourth episode, Sean and Alex tackle D with Dragon at Ocean Park!

S4E47 - CKR Episode 47 - Crystal Crown Awards 2021 30.12.2021 1:20:26

Sean, Alex & Sven host the 2021 Crystal Crown Awards show with 16 winners in different categories. Who shines this year? Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

CKR Minisode 13 - Coaster Kings A through Z: Cop Car Chase (Lethal Weapon Pursuit) 27.12.2021 17:36

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this third episode, Sean and Alex tackle C with Cop Car Chase, also known as Lethal Weapon Pursuit.

S4E46 - CKR Episode 46 - The Scandinavian/Nordic Tour 23.12.2021

In this episode, Sven talks with European Coaster Kings Member James and former member Alastair about the theme parks in the north of Europe! Learn more about parks in Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark to prepare your trip.

CKR Minisode 12 - Coaster Kings A through Z: Blue Fire 20.12.2021 7:58

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this second episode, Sven tackles B with Blue Fire.

S3E45 - CKR Episode 45 - Best Out West: Las Vegas and Six Flags Magic Mountain 16.12.2021

Sean and Alex talk about their trip back to the West Coast including a visit to Six Flags Magic Mountain and Las Vegas!

CKR Minisode 11 - Coaster Kings A through Z: American Eagle 12.12.2021

In these new minisode series, the Coaster Kings team takes you from A through Z with rollercoasters. In this first episode, Ian tackles A with American Eagle.

S3E44 - CKR Episode 44 - What Did We Miss? 09.12.2021 1:19:45

Sean, Alex and Sven start of the new season with lots to talk about including news but the main topic: the visited parks during the break including Six Flags Magic Mountain, Dollywood, Disneyland Paris, Gröna Lund and several more! ***Notes: SeaWorld Orlando's Manta is in the progress of being repainted, the full repaint has not yet been completed. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pine...

S3E43 - CKR Episode 43 - Spilling the TEA + Looking Forward 30.09.2021 1:18:07

In this season's finale, Sean and Alex spill the TEA on 2020 theme park performance around the world, taking a close look at numbers and results that stand out. We also take an extensive look at major future projects around the World including Epic Universe coming to Universal Orlando Resort.

S3E42 - CKR Episode 42 - Hot Topics 23.09.2021 1:14:15

Sean and Alex cover 4 hot topics on today’s episode – Primm Valley’s Desperado, Disneyland Paris Highlights, Time Traveler vs Ride to Happiness, and some spicy Golden Ticket Awards Analysis