Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

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!

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!