Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

We've been on a six-week vacation and we're back with an EXTRA LONG show! This week, we'll catch up on the news...including an article that broke down how much parks across the world cost "per-ride." We'll find out what parks make the "most expensive" and "least expensive" lists. We'll also take you behind-the-scenes of our show and let you know what we found out from the 2021 Listener Survey. You...

While the CoasterRadio.com podcast is on hiatus, check out the "Weekend Edition" of Theme Park News from CoasterRadio.com! We'll be back with all-new episodes in October!

While the CoasterRadio.com podcast is on hiatus, check out the "Weekend Edition" of Theme Park News from CoasterRadio.com! We'll be back with all-new episodes in October!

While the CoasterRadio.com podcast is on hiatus, check out the "Weekend Edition" of Theme Park News from CoasterRadio.com! We'll be back with all-new episodes in October!

While the CoasterRadio.com podcast is on hiatus, check out the "Weekend Edition" of Theme Park News from CoasterRadio.com! We'll be back with all-new episodes in October!

While the CoasterRadio.com podcast is on hiatus, check out the "Weekend Edition" of Theme Park News from CoasterRadio.com! We'll be back with all-new episodes in October!

While the CoasterRadio.com podcast is on hiatus, check out the "Weekend Edition" of Theme Park News from CoasterRadio.com! We'll be back with all-new episodes in October!

We've reached the end of the 15th Season of our podcast!  As they say at your favorite bar… it's time for LAST CALL!  We'll take care of all your last-second requests on the season finale of CoasterRadio.com!

This week hasn't been a great one for the amusement industry.  There are a bunch of stories that are difficult to discuss. But we'll do our best and also bring you some of the good stuff too!  We have in-park trip reports, ride reviews and fun discussion.

New rides are being announced… and old rides are being removed! We'll tell you all about it. Plus, we have your Live Trip Reports, an interactive topic and the official schedule of events for the Listener Meet-Up in Las Vegas!

The guys have news from all over the industry, including details on Disneyland's new "Dream Key" pass. Plus, one of our listeners attempts to win a bunch of prizes by beating our latest game show. Whether he wins or not depends on how well he listened to last week's interview with Universal Creative's Shelby Honea.

We'll go in-depth about one of the best new attractions of the year. We're talking with Shelby Honea, Show Producer for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster  at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure. She'll tell us all about the development and construction of this innovative and highly-themed roller coaster. We'll also hear some behind-the-scenes stories about how this attraction came to life.

There is a TON of news to cover this week... including a story about a guy climbing to the top of a 325 foot ride... to dance. We are living in weird times. We also have your in-park trip reports and lots more!

As we get ready for our 2021 Meet-Up in Las Vegas, we'll talk all about the thousands of things to do at America's Playground! We'll talk rides, attractions, food and yes… even gambling tips! All to get you ready for the Meet-Up in October.

A major theme park company is changing how they are offering "front of the line" access at one of their parks... and it could mean changes at a lot of other places. We'll talk all about it. We also have the latest news, your amazing trip reports AND news about the 2021 Listener Meetup! We'll announce where and when it will be!

Our 4th of July Tradition LIVES ON! Join us as EB risks life and limb by setting off fireworks and getting the microphone as close as he can without hurting himself. Plus, EB's trip report from Kings Island!

EB recently hit a coaster milestone while visiting a park he had never visited before! Mike went to his home park and rode 12 rides he had never had the opportunity to ride! We'll tell you all about it! Plus, the guys will talk about all of the latest amusement industry news... including a story about a cucumber. These are Strange Days.

It takes a lot to go out on a limb, especially with opinions. This week, we'll hear from our listeners as they tell us their unpopular hot takes about Cedar Fair parks. We'll also hear the first reviews of Jersey Devil at Six Flags Great Adventure and take a look at the latest news from around the industry.

EB is joined by Brian and Tim from "The Civil Gore" Podcast! They give their takes on all the attractions at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.  They also talk about the best horror films set in theme parks.

This week, Mike and EB tell the stories of the return to their home parks after a long pandemic.  EB visited Holiday World and Mike visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg. They also take a look at the top headlines from around the amusement industry.

Parks across the country are starting to open... and their opening days are having mixed success.  We'll talk about how some parks are dealing with reopening after the pandemic. We'll also hear from our listeners as they report from inside parks all over the country.

We did a fun Listener Questions show a few months ago, but didn't get to answer all of the e-mails that came in.  So this week, we'll do our best to get through some more of them! We discuss the parks, pop culture, the podcast and our own lives.

The guys use this episode to catch up on the latest news, including Gerstlauer's new roller coaster, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and MORE! Plus, we have Live Trip Reports from Disneyland, Islands of Adventure and Six Flags Over Texas.

This week, we start off with a live call from Islands of Adventure, where one of our listeners has ridden VelociCoaster! He'll have a full review! Then, we'll talk with Julie Tremaine of the SFGate to talk about Disneyland reopening this weekend. We'll discuss what guests can expect and what she thinks the future will hold for Walt's original park.

The 2021 Summer Season is just about ready to begin.  But how much do you REALLY know about all of the new attractions that are set to open. We've designed a new game show that seeks to find the biggest "KNOW IT ALL" out there.