Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

The big news in the amusement industry this week was the  47-page indictment  that was handed down over a horrific amusement park accident from a few years ago. Arrests have been made. We'll talk about the story and what it means for the industry. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including:   Xcellerator a...

EB spent part of his Spring Break visiting  OWA , the new theme park in Alabama. He gives us a full trip report, including reviews of the rides. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including:   Avengers Land  at Disney California Adventure in 2020 First Rider Charity Fundraiser  is for Steel Vengeance Triotec...

Silver Dollar City just opened their new  "Time Traveller" roller coaster . Slater from  Ride This One was on-site and calls in with a report. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including:   Busch Gardens Tampa  is offering a $299 Annual Quick Queue. Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth  at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is...

We've known for awhile that  Dollywood is planning an expansion ... but now we have blueprints! The guys will take a look and try to make sense of them. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including:   Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge might have  Disney MaxPass Pay-to-Play  instead of fast pass. A New  3D Flying Thea...

The CEO of Sea World Entertainment has resigned. What does this mean for the chain and what do the guys think is in store for their parks? During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including:   A Major Overhaul to Walt Disney Studios Paris Hershey Park has filed paperwork citing an "Attraction 2020" A Replacement f...

This week, we take a look at how ticket prices have risen (again) in Orlando. Will this trickle down to our regional parks? During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including:   Pictures of the Alton Towers Wickerman Carowinds will be opening a new resort hotel close to the front gate Rip Ride Rockit valleyed Toy...

This week, we start things off with an in-depth discussion about  some changes coming to Kings Dominion ... most importantly, the new name of  "Rebel Yell,"  the park's classic racing coaster. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about several of this week's most interesting stories in the amusement industry, including:   Walabi Holland giving the RMC Treatment to  their legendary "Robin H...

This week's show starts off with a sad First Drop. We found out that Busch Gardens Williamsburg has permanently closed their "Curse of DarKastle" ride. The guys talk about why they think this happened and what could be happening in the future. During our Quick Hits segment, the guys talk about how  Mickey Mouse might lose his voice  at Disney World. They also discuss  new seats on Diamondback  at...

Once again this week, we're joined by theme park expert Arthur Levine to talk about the best new attractions coming to parks in 2018. Over the past two shows, we'll talk about attractions at 50 theme parks across the world! This week we cover parks like Cedar Point, Sea World San Diego, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Alton Towers and many, MANY MORE!

We're just a few months away from the start of the 2018 theme park season! This week, we're joined by theme park expert Arthur Levine to talk about the best new attractions coming to parks in 2018. Over the next two weeks, we'll talk about attractions at 50 theme parks across the world! This week we cover parks like Knotts Berry Farm, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Sesame Place, Silver Dollar City,...

This week's show starts off by welcoming back an old friend! We're joined by Nancy Heard from  Glenwood Caverns  in Colorado. She joins us to accept the "Best New Attraction of 2017 Award" for the "Haunted Mine Drop." Our Quick Hits segment takes a look at four interesting news stories from the amusement industry. This week, we take a look at  "The Wicker Man"  coming to Alton Towers,  someone tea...

Happy New Year! A per tradition, we start off the first show of the new year by taking a look at our "Coaster"Damus predictions from 2017. How many came true and how many were embarrassingly off the mark? Then, EB and all of the listeners will attempt to become 2018's version of "Coaster"Damus by trying to predict what will happen in the parks during 2018. There are some WILD predictions that actu...

It's the last show of 2017 and we have something special to close out the year. This week, Neil Patrick Harris returns to the show with a series of Live Trip Reports from his theme park trip to Orlando. We'll hear from Neil as he visits Universal Orlando and the Walt Disney World Resort. He'll tell us about the attractions he and his family experienced and some behind the scenes details that he sa...

We all hate waiting in lines. But would you pay four-times the price if you could skip the lines... for food?  A new survey out of England  claims Americans would do just that. We'll talk all about it. Our Quick Hits segment takes a look at four interesting news stories from the amusement industry. This week, we take a look at a weird story out of Germany where a young girl found her grandfather's...

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...