Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week, we come to the end of the 4th season of CoasterRadio.com and we end things just like Admir would want... "In Styllllleeeee!" This week, for the first time ever, the show comes to you from a park outside of the United States. This week, CoasterRadio.com is at Disneyland Resort Paris! Mike and Molly are in Europe and join EB for a show all about the differences and similarities between th...

Dreams do come true here at CoasterRadio.com!  Just ask Travis. A few months ago, he submitted this excellent entry into our "Being David Arquette" contest.  The top prize was getting the chance to co-host an episode of the show with EB and Mike. This week, his hard work pays off when he joins the show to give his top tips for an ultra-successful day at the Disneyland Resort in California.  You'll...

August is here and it's HOT! But it's not as hot as this week's episode of The Original Theme Park Podcast! (Oh Brother!) This week, EB and Mike tackle some of the most talked about stories in the amusement industry. First up, they take a listen to one of the 911 calls that came from a recent breakdown of "Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey" at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.  Isn't 911 su...

This week, the show goes back to its roots by doing a show live from the midways of an amusement park! Using some amazing new technology, Mike joins the show from Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, PA! Mike and EB will discuss what makes the park unique, how the roller coasters are one-of-a kind and how the food is hard to beat. They'll also talk about the saga of The Flying Turns roller coast...

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back with another all new episode! This week, EB and Mike talk about the best Amusement Park Games that always seem to separate you from your hard-earned money! We'll talk about Skee Ball, Frog Bog, Ring Toss, Stacker, Bowler Roller, Fascination, Wacky Wire, Whack-A-Mole, and a whole lot more! They guys also talk about the "dream arcade" that they would build in...

On this week's show, we get into a good, old-fashioned roller coaster discussion! It's so good, even CoasterBoy would be proud! The CoasterRadio.com audience steps up to the microphone to tell us about the most legendary roller coasters that are currently thrilling people every day at parks across the world. They also tell us about the legendary coasters of the past as well. It's interesting to he...

On this week's show, we're joined by Stacey Lantz.  Stacey has been writing a lot of great articles for the Coaster Radio blog lately. On this week's show, we'll talk about several of her articles including her top picks for the best and worst attractions at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. You won't believe what classic attraction she put in her bottom three! As part of the patented "Off Topic"...

On this week's show, we welcome the host of The Travel Channel's hit show " Bert the Conqueror ," Bert Kreischer! Bert and his crew are in the middle of producing the first season of this new show that takes viewers to the legendary attractions, competitions and adrenaline rushes that you can find all across America. He joins us from the road to tell us about what he's experienced so far and what...

July 17, 1955 was a famous day in theme parks lore. It was the day of Disneyland's Grand Opening. Will June 18, 2010 be a similar day in theme park history? This was the day The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure. There hasn't been an new land opening in recent memory to attract as much excitement and anticipation as the Wizarding World. On this week...

On this week's show, we take a break from our usual craziness to pay tribute to Will Koch, the president of Holiday World who passed away on Sunday at the age of 48. Will has always had a special place on this show because he was one of the first "big" guests that agreed to come on when we were first starting out back in 2005. Back then, not many people in the amusement industry wanted to deal wit...

It seems like this summer, more than most, the parks are really stepping up their game when it comes to creating "Nighttime Spectaculars." Disney has "Summer Nightastic," Busch Gardens Willamsburg has "IllumiNights," and Knott's Berry Farm has "Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular." And these are just a few of many such nighttime events at parks across the country. EB and Mike discuss why these shows we...

On this week's show, EB and Mike discuss the phenomenon known as "Potter Watch." Supposedly, there was a merry band of theme park fans that waited patiently outside the gates of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for Universal to let in guests for the section's soft opening. Is this something EB and Mike would ever consider doing? The guys also hear the listener ideas on "theme park weekends" tha...

Disney's Hollywood Studios is in the middle of their uber-successul "Star Wars Weekends." On this week's show, EB and Mike take a look at the pros and cons of such events and wonder if they affect the average park goer. We also speculate on what other parks could do to join in on the fun.  Do I hear a second for "Back to the Future Weekends" anybody? The guys listen to trip reports from Busch Gard...

This week marks a rather unique situation for us here at the show. It's one of the few times that EB and Mike found themselves at two different parks in the same week. So, the guys take full advantage of the situation by bringing you stories of two very different trips. First, EB tells us about his trip to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari for the Media Day for Wildebeest.  It's the world's longe...

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back..... With a Live Remote! OK, OK... it's a podcast, so it's not technically live. BUT, this week EB mans the show from our studios in Indiana while Mike checks in from right outside Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Mike is joined by longtime Coaster Radio host Greg K. and the two brothers talk about their Brothers Reunion trip to Orlando....

The Original Theme Park Podcast returns with another all new episode! When you're cooking the perfect stew, it's important to choose the perfect ingredients. If you don't choose wisely, you're stew is going to be too salty, too bland or worst of all... not tasty enough. Picking the ingredients for a theme park can be just as difficult. You need the perfect mix of rides to create a park that will b...

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back! This week, EB returns from his massive 10-state road trip to tell us all about the wild and wacky things he and his family experienced.  Is EB the Clark W. Grizwold for a few generation? The guys also discuss the recent trend of people exploring closed or abandoned amusement parks and posting the footage and pictures online.  On a related note, Hagrid stops...

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back.... And we're spitting Aces and Eights! This week, EB and Mike take you to the Las Vegas Strip and tell you everything you need to know (from a theme park perspective) about Sin City. We'll tell you some stories about our trips to Las Vegas and rate the rides and attractions that you can find there. We'll also give you some tips and tricks to maximize your t...

Sunny days and theme park visits seem to go hand in hand. But what happens when the dark clouds roll in and the rain starts to pour? If you're a theme park junkie, you don't have to let the bad weather ruin your day. This week, our blogger Stacey joins us on the show to talk about several different ideas that you can try if the weather threatens your day. We'll also go Off-Topic to discuss Taylor...

We start of this week's show by reviewing what many say is the most anticipated ride of 2010... Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion. We'll talk with Jason Deane who was one of the very first to ride the new roller coaster.  We hear the ride is intense, but is it too intense? We'll also hear from our listeners as they tell us what perks they would like to see included in their theme park season pass....

Whenever you visit a park, it's a good idea to talk with someone who's been there before. They're going to know all of the ins and outs and the dos and dont's of the park.  They'll know things that only a person who's visited the park for years will know. On this week's show, our listeners call in to share their most priceless advice about their home parks. They'll talk about avoiding lines, cheap...

On this week's show, EB and Mike discuss the pros and cons of he most recent "Super Fans" conference call with Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro. There were some really amazing and candid moments during the call, but did Six Flags miss an opportunity to maximize the good PR? The guys also discuss the recently opened "Th13teen" at Alton Towers in England.  Video has been released on the web and some enthu...

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back with a new episode! This week, EB and Mike open the phone lines to hear who you think would make the ultimate celebrity spokesperson for a theme park. For instance, imagine if Neil Patrick Harris was the spokesman for Cedar Fair parks!  Wait until you hear the idea a Coaster Radio listener came up with for NPH! The guys are also joined by Nick Hutson of Musi...

A term we throw around a lot on Coaster Radio is Anticipointment . The Urban Dictionary says that it's disappointment from something you eagerly anticipated. The term can apply to a lot of things, but it seems to really fit the feeling we sometimes have at the theme parks. On this week's episode, our listeners call in to tell us about rides they looked forward to more than anything, but ultimately...

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back with a brand new show! This week, EB and Mike tackle some of the most talked about stories in the amusement industry. They discuss the recent tragedy at Sea World Orlando and a thief at Busch Gardens Tampa who was outsmarted by technology. The guys also spend a good amount of time talking about Thorpe Park's latest promotion for their new attraction Saw Aliv...