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CoasterRadio.com #539 - More Theme Park Mashups! Unlike most sequels, this one is actually better than the first! We had so many great submissions from the show we did a few weeks ago about "Theme Park Mashups", we had to break the show into two parts! This week, we once again have our listeners take two of their favorite attractions and combine them to create the ULTIMATE ride. For instance... Imagine mashing up Disney's "Haunted Mansion" with the "Splash Battle" at Dollywood.  OR... How about trying to combine an S&S Space ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #538 - Life in the "Fast Lane" The ongoing trend in the amusement industry seems to be parks coming up with new ways for guests to skip the lines. Some of the the line cutting systems are free and come with your admission.  But others are offered for an upcharge of $40 or $50. On this week's episode, Mike and EB talk about the new "Fast Lane" option that just debuted at Kings Island. The guys will discuss the pros and cons of the new service and what this might mean for other parks around the country. Will the park ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #537 - This or That? On this week's episode of "The Original Theme Park Podcast" we ask the age old question... "This or That?" Throughout the past week, the Coaster Radio audience has been sending Mike and EB e-mails filled with tantalizing choices. The e-mails contain choices between rides, choices between attractions and choices between parks. It will be Mike and EB's job to make a decision for every choice offered and then defend that decision. Some listeners have even come up with really bizarre choices th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #536 - Theme Park Mashups! At one time or another, I'm sure that all of us have tried our hand at "armchair imagineering." You know, dreaming up rides and attractions that we hope and pray eventually make it to our favorite theme park. On this week's episode, we gave our audience an unlimited budget and unlimited imagination to create an ultimate attraction by "mashing up" two existing rides. The listeners of CoasterRadio.com make up one of the most creative podcast audience's anywhere... so we have some excellent id ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #535 - Our New Voiceover Artist - NPH! For each individual season of Coaster Radio, EB and Mike like to have something called a "story arc." Basically, it's a common theme and storyline that can carry over throughout an entire season of the show. For season four, we followed Mike as he prepared for and ultimately triumphed at The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios. But in Season Five, the guys  unveiled their most ambitious "story arch" ever - The Neil Patrick Harris Project. EB and Mike wanted to have a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #534 - The 2nd Annual Sparktacular Exploosioloosa! We have a lot of fun traditions here at Coaster Radio, but one of our most cherished happens every year at this time! This week, it's the 2nd Annual... SPARKTACULAR EXPLOOSIOLOOSA! Each year, EB risks life and limb so that he can bring our wireless microphones as close as possible to the flames, sparks and explosions. Last year, EB got hit with a projectile wall of fire.  What could go wrong this year? We also will hear from Mike as he gives his "complicated" review of Intimidator 305 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #533 - The Summer 2011 Anthem is Here! This past Tuesday marked the official start of Summer, 2011! For every summer we can remember, there has always been an unofficial "anthem" recorded by the biggest pop star of the day.  It's a song that EVERYONE listened to on their way to the beach or the theme park. In the 80's it was the Fresh Prince, in the 90's it was Ricky Martin and today, it might be Katy Perry or Cee Lo Green. But this week, we premiere what might be the #1 hit song for this summer! It's a once in a lifetime c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #532 - There Were Churros Everywhere!!! One of the most fun things about being a fan of theme parks are the traditions. Since we all go to the parks year after year, there are certain things that we look forward to and specific things that we have to do to make the summer season complete. On this week's show, we talk about our own special traditions and listen to the man interesting ones from the CoasterRadio.com audience. We also unveil a new contest!  We'll provide details on how you can be "Producer for a Day" here at the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #531 - Time Machine Show - Part 3 On the next episode of Coaster Radio, we bring you the final chapter in our own "Time Travel Trilogy!" On our last show, we left you with a cliff hanger... EB and Mike were stuck somewhere in the Space Time Continuum. This week, we find out where they have been and if if they can successfully get back to 2011. But, since they're travelling in time anyway, they decide to stop in 2006 to listen in on an old episode about going to the parks alone. The CoasterRadio.com audience also chimes in t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #530 - Time Machine Show - Part 2 After an unplanned two-week hiatus, the Original Theme Park Podcast is back and ready to continue our travels through time. This week, we're combining the time travel rules from Back to the Future, Bill and Ted, Time Cop, The Time Traveler's Wife and Quantum Leap to listen in on one of our favorite shows from the past. We'll head back to January of 2006 to hear the "Joint Chiefs ™" talk about the pros and cons of paying to get to the front of the line. And since we have a Time Machine ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Message from the Circuits of Time Could this be from the future?  Or the past? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #529 - Time Machine Show - Part 1 A few weeks ago, we celebrated the 6th Anniversary of this crazy podcast. EB and I got a little nostalgic for the old days.  So, after a movie marathon where we watched Back to the Future Parts I, II and III while drinking nothing but Diet Mountain Dew, we had an inspiration! We would build our own time machine and go back to listen to a show featuring a past version of ourselves. This week, EB and I head back to September 26, 2005 to hear a show featuring Flava and Greg K.  The t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #528 - A Fresh Start We usually try to pick show titles that are both creative and ones that give you a hint at what's to come. That's why I think "A Fresh Start" works well this week. To begin, we wrap up Theme Park Change with some important words about last week's show There is a lot to say and a lot to be thankful for, so we hope that you'll all take the time to listen to the first part of our podcast. We also have a final tally on our fundraising for Theme Park Change and celebrate by inviting two old frie ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #527 - Tough Love www.themeparkchange.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #526 - Are We In A Romantic Comedy? When I'm putting together these blog posts, I always try to find an interesting photo to make you want to listen to the show. This week, I present you with a picture Hugh Grant.  Listen to the show to figure out why he's relevant! This week, the Coaster Radio audience steps up to the mike and tells us about what they believe are the most underrated roller coasters in the world. We're talking about roller coasters that don't get any love from The Travel Channel, magazines and even from ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #525 - The Trip of Lies! Sometimes, the very best ideas for this crazy show of ours come from the listeners. A few months ago, we were doing a show about "The Best Money You've Spent at a Park" and we received a call from Deidre Rodman from The Lascivious Biddies. She said the best money she spent was when she and her husband bought the "Bride and Groom" Mickey Ears to wear during their recent honeymoon at Walt Disney World. She said that throughout the trip, they were given free food, free gifts and other special ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #524 - Young MC Says "Bust" A Move! Yes indeed, the guys from the graveyard scene of The Haunted Mansion are some of the most infamous "busts" around.   But this week, we're talking about a different type of bust.  We'll explore some of the major mistakes and blunders in the 56-year history of the Disney Theme Parks.   To be fair, Disney goes get most everything right.  They usually do it better than the other guys 9 times out of 10.   However, our listeners have chimed in with specific inst ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #523 - A Jam-Packed Show! This week's show is so full of Coaster Radio goodness, it's almost enough for three whole shows! There's so much going on, it's hard to decide where to begin! How about we start with naming a winner in the "Day at the Park with Neil" Contest!  NPH is no stranger to winning awards.  So, it's fitting that he calls in to crown a winner in our latest contest. Mike and EB were absolutely floored by the results.  Let's just say, NPH picked a darkhorse entry! Next, after months in t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #522 - Party at the Tower of Terror! The Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios is one of my favorite theme park attractions anywhere. I love it so much, that I totally don't mind waiting in line for it.  Just being around the spooky ambiance is a thrill almost on par with the big drop that is to come. When the ride is though and I've checked out my on-ride photo and am exiting through the gift shop, I sometimes wish that I could just hang out there for awhile... almost as if I were a guest. Well, it ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #521 - 2011 Listener Question Show - Part 2 Last week's Listener Question Show was a huge hit! Like all good parties, we didn't want it to end.  So, we extended the show into a second episode! This week, we answer more of your questions sent in through our blog, Facebook, Twitter and our voicemail line.  PLUS, we take more of your live calls... it's podcasting without a net! Listeners called in with a bunch of good topics and started some create discussions.  We were even surprised by a few somewhat "famous" callers ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #520 - 2011 Listener Questions Show - Part 1 We've been doing this crazy podcast since April of 2005... that's a long time!  So, there aren't many "firsts" on the show these days. But, in an effort to continue to be one of the most interactive podcasts out there, we're adding a new element to our annual Listener Question Show. This week, for the first time ever, we're taking your live phone calls! Many members of the Coaster Radio audience joined us during our "live look-in" webcast where people could watch the show being pr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #519 - The Best Money You've Spent After you add up the price of admission, parking, food, drink and souvenirs, the cost of going to a theme park can be substantial. Especially, if you're a family! But there are some things that we buy at the parks that are totally worth the price. On this week's show, we hear from listeners all over the world who tell us about the best money they've spent at the parks. We'll talk about VIP Experiences, Front o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #518 - Real People Win On CoasterRadio.com! We pride ourselves on being one of the most interactive podcasts out there. On this week's show, we prove that we also try to be one of the most generous! We're joined "in-studio" by Andrew from North Carolina who was the winner of a contest we did last season.  The contest was best described by EB as "The Warmup for the NPH Project!" Andrew won $250 dollars and the chance to sit in on the show! This week ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #517 - "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Podcast!" Each episode of Coaster Radio is unique. Sure, we carefully outline each episode and decide what we're going to talk about weeks in advance. But each episode seems to take on a personality of its own. Having said that, I'm not exactly sure how our episode about romance at the theme parks turned into a love-fest for the 1975 classic "JAWS." But regardless, in honor of Valentines Day we asked the audience to t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #516 - A Fantastic Facebook February Food Frenzy Here at Coaster Radio, we try to focus our show on the entire theme park experience. It's really easy to spend time talking about the roller coasters and other thrill rides.  But we think a little more time could be spent talking about the 2nd best reason to go to the amusement park... the food! This week, listeners from around the globe call in to tell us about the iconic food treats that can be found at their local parks.  We ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #515 - You Against the Whole Wide World In the theme park universe, there are rides that are loved by everyone. Well, almost everyone. There are probably some rides out there that you can't stand, but for some reason, everyone else in the world loves. This week, we hear from a lot of Coaster Radio listeners as they stir up controversy and talk about  the popular rides they would personally get rid of at the parks. Surprisingly, this is a topi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #514 - 80 Days Away! Depending on where you live, there's anywhere from 70 to 90 days before the regional parks open their gates for the 2011 season.   So for the title of this week's show, we averaged it out to 80 days.   Here at Coaster Radio, we're pretty excited about the 2011 theme park season.  So, we're spending this week talking about the new attractions we think are going to make some noise this summer. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #513 - The Best of 2010 2010 may be officially gone, but it still lives on here at Coaster Radio! (for this week, anyway!) On this week's show, EB and Mike take a look back and talk about the most interesting stories from 2010.  The listeners also get into the act by calling into the show and giving their opinion on what worked and what didn't in 2010. From The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to World of Color to Intimidator 305, the listeners get passiona ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #512 - EB's Candylane Adventure We begin the first show of 2011 by ringing in the new year with styyllle!  We even have a special guest to help us with the countdown!  Grab your noise maker and a glass of champagne because you won't want to miss it! Then, EB steps to the microphone to talk about his trip to Hersheypark's Christmas Candylane.  He recently made a trip back to the east coast and took his whole family to Hershey's holiday event.  Was it ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #511 - Christmas 2010! Merry Christmas from your friends at Coaster Radio! On this week's show, the guys kick back and have some Yuletide fun while hearing listeners top picks for theme park gifts. The show also welcomes several special in-studio guests who stop by to wish everone Happy Holidays. Plus, the show gets off to a great start with a special song created for the season! Don't forget to visit the CoasterRadio.com website on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #510 - The Tower of Treats! We're just a few weeks away from the holidays and we believe that it's the season of giving. So, we sent Neil Patrick Harris an infamous "Tower of Treats." This week, we find out if the TOT made it to the "How I Met Your Mother" soundstage in Hollywood. We also talk about what type of holiday gifts a theme park fan would like to receive.  We have some practical and outrageous ideas that will make you want to write a le ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #509 - It's a Wonderful Theme Park! Mike Collins is in a stage version of "It's a Wonderful Life" that opens this weekend. So, Mike and EB had to tape the show really late at night after one of the rehearsals. This means that this week's show is a caffeine-fueled trip that includes a lot of good theme park talk and a lot of imitations from "It's a Wonderful Life" too! The guys talk about the listener's most "elusive roller coasters," the type of attractions t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #508 - The Terminator is Terminated If you went back and listened to every single episode of CoasterRadio.com, you'd probably notice that the thing about theme parks we talk about the most is theming.   It's the one thing that separates a great park from an average amusement park.   That's why it was a bit of surprise when we learned that Six Flags would be dropping the licenses for properties like Thomas the Tank Engin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #507 - The "Reverse-Thanksgiving" Show Happy Thanksgiving!   Just like the Pilgrims had a gigantic feast when they landed in the new world, we have a virtual feast of theme park goodness for you.   This week, we talk about the stories behind our listener's major park disappointments.  We have tales from around the globe all about how different parks have bummed out park guests.   I ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #506 - Soarin' With Morgan! Imagine that you were a theme park designer with access to an unlimited budget.   As you began to design rides for your park, you'd probably want to enlist the help of some major celebrities to provide the voices behind your rides.   On this week's show, we gave our listeners a virtual blank check and asked them to match their favorite celebrity with their favorite theme park ride. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #505 - Uncle Walt Had the Right Idea! The original theme park podcast is back with a brand new episode!   Back in 1954, Walt Disney had a weekly television show on the ABC Network where he unveiled his plans for Disneyland.   Not only did it help finance his park, but it also got people all over the country excited to make the trip to California to see it in person.   This week, EB and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #504 - They Can't All Be Like Clark Grizwold Clark W. Grizwold was the ultimate parent.   All he cared about was giving his family the best vacation ever.  He would do ANYTHING to make his family happy, even if it meant kidnapping John Candy and making him ride the "Screamie Meemie!"   Of course, the antics in the movie "Vacation" are overblown.  But the stories we have for you this week are 100% authentic! ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #503 - Sweep The Leg, Mikey! Halloween week is here!   To celebrate, Mike gets into the spirit of the season by dressing up as one of the most iconic characters from the 1980's.   Yes, even though it's radio, Mike has has dressed up like Johnny from "The Karate Kid."   Along with all of the expected imitations from the movie, the guys will talk about Mike and Greg's recent tri ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #502 - Inside Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights We're one week closer to Halloween!   If you love All Hallows Eve and you love theme parks, this is the episode for you.   This week, we're joined by Seth Kubersky.  He's the author of Universal Orlando 2011: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Theme Park Adventure.   He'll give us the insider scoop about ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #501 - The House at Haunted Hill Season 5 of Coaster Radio.com is here!   AND... It's EB and Mike's favorite time of year, Halloween!   This week, the guys interview Matt Ford.  he's the creative genius behind "The House at Haunted Hill," an amazing Halloween show in Southern Californi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #450 - Live from Disneyland Paris! 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 the French and American Disney Parks. They'll also have ride reviews of favorites like Pirates of th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #450 - Live from Disneyland Paris! 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 the French and American Disney Parks. They'll also have ride reviews of favorites like Pirates of th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #449 - Disneyland Tips From A Pro! 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 be impressed with what this California native has to say! The guys are also ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #449 - Disneyland Tips From A Pro! 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 be impressed with what this California native has to say! The guys are also ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #448 - The Yeti Is Broken! Call 911! 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 supposed to be reserved for emergencies? Then, the guys discuss the recent mainstream pr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #448 - The Yeti Is Broken! Call 911! 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 supposed to be reserved for emergencies? Then, the guys discuss the recent mainstream pr ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #447 - Live from Knoebels! 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 coaster and if there is any word on when this highly anticipated roller coaster will open.It's all this ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #447 - Live from Knoebels! 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 coaster and if there is any word on when this highly anticipated roller coaster will open.It's all this ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #446 - Amusement Park Games 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 their basements.Plus, there is a Live Trip Report from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #446 - Amusement Park Games 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 their basements.Plus, there is a Live Trip Report from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #445 - Legendary Coasters 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 hear the different opinions!We also have a live trip report from Kings Dominion, from the top of thei ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #445 - Legendary Coasters 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 hear the different opinions!We also have a live trip report from Kings Dominion, from the top of thei ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #444 - The Best and Worst of The Magic Kingdom 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" segment, EB interviews Michael Buckley, the creator of the popular web comic "60 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #444 - The Best and Worse of The Magic Kingdom 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 worse 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" segment, EB interviews Michael Buckley, the creator of the popular web comic "60 Ways ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #443 - Bert the Conqueror and Fireworks! 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 crazy feats we can expect to see in the upcoming months. He'll also tell us about whether he r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #443 - Bert the Conqueror and Fireworks! 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 crazy feats we can expect to see in the upcoming months. He'll also tell us about whether he r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #442 - Wizarding World Wackiness! 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's show, EB and Mike welcome Arthur Levine, the theme parks guide from about.com.Arthur just got b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #442 - Wizarding World Wackiness! 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's show, EB and Mike welcome Arthur Levine, the theme parks guide from about.com.Arthur just got b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #441 - Tribute to Will Koch 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 with "the podcast guys." But Will came on CoasterRadio.com and was funny, candid and extremely i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #441 - Tribute to Will Koch 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 with "the podcast guys." But Will came on CoasterRadio.com and was funny, candid and extremely i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #440 - Hot Summer Nights 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 were created and if they will make an impact on the average park guest.The guys will also get into a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #440 - Hot Summer Nights 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 were created and if they will make an impact on the average park guest.The guys will also get into a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #439 - The Phenomenon of the "Potter Watch" 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" that could be based on movie franchises. We know "Star Wars Weekends" was a hit, but can the l ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #439 - The Phenomenon of the "Potter Watch" 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" that could be based on movie franchises. We know "Star Wars Weekends" was a hit, but can the l ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #438 - "Back to the Future" Weekends? 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 Gardens Williamsburg and Carowinds and get into a debate about the Intimidator roller coast ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #438 - "Back to the Future" Weekends? 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 Gardens Williamsburg and Carowinds and get into a debate about the Intimidator roller coast ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #437 - Mike's American Idol Experience 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 longest water coaster.EB had a chance to ride this monster first-hand, and tells us all about whet ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #437 - Mike's American Idol Experience 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 longest water coaster.EB had a chance to ride this monster first-hand, and tells us all about whet ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #436 - Live from the Magic Kingdom! 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. They'll talk about their visit to EPCOT, Magic Kingdom and even drop a few hints about what ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #436 - Live from the Magic Kingdom! 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. They'll talk about their visit to EPCOT, Magic Kingdom and even drop a few hints about what ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #435 - Theme Park Spice 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 be enjoyed by all.On this week's show, Mike and EB each list off the five most important types of r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #435 - Theme Park Spice 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 be enjoyed by all.On this week's show, Mike and EB each list off the five most important types of r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #434 - The E.B. Witch Project 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 by to tell us what would happen if people explore off-limits sections of the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #434 - The E.B. Witch Project 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 by to tell us what would happen if people explore off-limits sections of the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #433 - The Las Vegas Show! 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 time and money. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #433 - The Las Vegas Show! 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 time and money. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #432 - Rainy Days Don't Have To Get You Down 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 Swift, Facebook relationships and EB's interesting experience with a pinata! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #432 - Rainy Days Don't Have To Get You Down 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 Swift, Facebook relationships and EB's interesting experience with a pinata! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #431 - Season Pass Perks 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.You'll be impressed by some of the innovative ideas!We'll also go off-topic to give you a rec ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #431 - Season Pass Perks 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.You'll be impressed by some of the innovative ideas!We'll also go off-topic to give you a rec ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #430 - Home Park Advice 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, cheaper ways to park and what rides are can't miss and what ones are worth skipping. W ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #430 - Home Park Advice 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, cheaper ways to park and what rides are can't miss and what ones are worth skipping. W ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #429 - The Hype Machine 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 enthusiasts are less than thrilled.  Did the Alton Tower's hype machine over-do it t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #429 - The Hype Machine 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 enthusiasts are less than thrilled.  Did the Alton Tower's hype machine over-do it t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #428 - Your Ideal Park Celebrity 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 Musical Talk and The Season Pass Podcast to discuss British Parks. Nick also brings al ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #428 - Your Ideal Park Celebrity 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 Musical Talk and The Season Pass Podcast to discuss British Parks. Nick also brings al ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #427 - Anticipointment 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 disappointed them. You can guess what some of the rides are, but some will probably surpris ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #427 - Anticipointment 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 disappointed them. You can guess what some of the rides are, but some will probably surpris ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #426 - The Quest For The Perfect Pee 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 Alive. It turns out that the good people at this park are on a quest for the perfect pee!  ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #426 - The Quest For The Perfect Pee 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 Alive. It turns out that the good people at this park are on a quest for the perfect pee!  ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #425 - Listener Question Show We hit a milestone this week! It's our 25th show of Season 4! To celebrate, we welcome back one of the original members of the Coaster Radio.com cast - FLAVA! You'll find out where he's been and if he has been paying attention to the new podcast. This episode is all about your listener questions. Over the past several weeks, listeners have been using Twitter, Facebook and our forums to send in questions. Some are theme park related, like... what rides from a Six Flags park could easil ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #425 - Listener Question Show We hit a milestone this week! It's our 25th show of Season 4! To celebrate, we welcome back one of the original members of the Coaster Radio.com cast - FLAVA! You'll find out where he's been and if he has been paying attention to the new podcast. This episode is all about your listener questions. Over the past several weeks, listeners have been using Twitter, Facebook and our forums to send in questions. Some are theme park related, like... what rides from a Six Flags park could easil ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #424 - Pardon The Ripoff II One of the most popular segments on CoasterRadio.com returns this week!It's Pardon The Ripoff!E.B. and Mike steal the program's format from ESPN's Pardon The Interruption. They'll tackle a bunch of rapid-fire segments in 60-seconds or less.They'll quickly talk about Disney, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, International Parks and other topics chosen by the CoasterRadio.com audience.The guys will also tackle a "Valentine's Day" topic and talk about whether or not a theme park is a good place to take a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #424 - Pardon The Ripoff II One of the most popular segments on CoasterRadio.com returns this week!It's Pardon The Ripoff!E.B. and Mike steal the program's format from ESPN's Pardon The Interruption. They'll tackle a bunch of rapid-fire segments in 60-seconds or less.They'll quickly talk about Disney, Six Flags, Cedar Fair, International Parks and other topics chosen by the CoasterRadio.com audience.The guys will also tackle a "Valentine's Day" topic and talk about whether or not a theme park is a good place to take a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #423 - The Complainey Show We're all guaranteed the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.But it's a lesser known fact that every theme park fan is guaranteed the right to complain.On this week's show, we hand over the microphone to our listeners and let the complain about anything and everything related to theme parks.We were surprised at some of the things that annoy you guys!We also talk about the recent announcement that Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom has closed for good.  What does this mean for t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #423 - The Complainey Show We're all guaranteed the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.But it's a lesser known fact that every theme park fan is guaranteed the right to complain.On this week's show, we hand over the microphone to our listeners and let the complain about anything and everything related to theme parks.We were surprised at some of the things that annoy you guys!We also talk about the recent announcement that Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom has closed for good.  What does this mean for t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #422 - The American Idol Experience The Original Theme Park Podcast is back with a brand new episode!This week, we talk with Stacey Lantz who was a winner at The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida.She'll tell us what it was behind-the-scenes at the attraction and give Mike some advice on what he should do during his audition.You can check out Stacey's Blog about the experience and also watch some of her videos on YouTube too!  The links are at CoasterRadio.com.EB and Mike have also tabulate ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #422 - The American Idol Experience The Original Theme Park Podcast is back with a brand new episode!This week, we talk with Stacey Lantz who was a winner at The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida.She'll tell us what it was behind-the-scenes at the attraction and give Mike some advice on what he should do during his audition.You can check out Stacey's Blog about the experience and also watch some of her videos on YouTube too!  The links are at CoasterRadio.com.EB and Mike have also tabulate ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #421 - 3-D(oomed)? James Cameron's new blockbuster 3-D film Avatar is on pace to become the most profitable movie of all time.  (Actually, that doesn't count for inflation. Gone With The Wind is still the number one grossing movie in history.)But anyone who has seen Avatar is blown away by the 3-D imagery.On this week's show, we talk about if films like these constantly in the movie theater will eventually lead to 3-D films becoming less popular in the theme parks.We'll also reveal your ideas on how Disn ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #421 - 3-D(oomed)? James Cameron's new blockbuster 3-D film Avatar is on pace to become the most profitable movie of all time.  (Actually, that doesn't count for inflation. Gone With The Wind is still the number one grossing movie in history.)But anyone who has seen Avatar is blown away by the 3-D imagery.On this week's show, we talk about if films like these constantly in the movie theater will eventually lead to 3-D films becoming less popular in the theme parks.We'll also reveal your ideas on how Disn ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #420 - A Brave New Theme Park World Earlier this week, The Orlando Sentinel's Daily Disney Blog posted an article about how Disney is working on a major technology initiative that boosters hope could radically transform the theme-park experience.The $1 Billion Dollar project supposedly focuses on the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). This technology would allow for a small microchip to be placed in a wristband or even a theme park ticket. Then, as you navigate the parks, the wireless-communication technology ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #420 - A Brave New Theme Park World Earlier this week, The Orlando Sentinel's Daily Disney Blog posted an article about how Disney is working on a major technology initiative that boosters hope could radically transform the theme-park experience.The $1 Billion Dollar project supposedly focuses on the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). This technology would allow for a small microchip to be placed in a wristband or even a theme park ticket. Then, as you navigate the parks, the wireless-communication technology ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #419 - Freudian Theme Park Trip Dreams are funny things.They tell us so much about who we are, where we're going and what we want.On this week's show, listeners have called in with their most interesting dreams about theme parks.We've got everything from disappearing lap bars to chainsaw wielding maniacs chopping down a wooden roller coaster.To make things more interesting, EB has found some dream analyzing web sites and will use some armchair psychology to tell us what the dreams mean.We'll also talk about an article on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #419 - Freudian Theme Park Trip Dreams are funny things.They tell us so much about who we are, where we're going and what we want.On this week's show, listeners have called in with their most interesting dreams about theme parks.We've got everything from disappearing lap bars to chainsaw wielding maniacs chopping down a wooden roller coaster.To make things more interesting, EB has found some dream analyzing web sites and will use some armchair psychology to tell us what the dreams mean.We'll also talk about an article on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #418 - A Walk Down Memory Lane It's a brand new year...And a brand new episode of Coaster Radio!We get back into the podcast swing with a show all about your favorite theme park memories. You'll hear all types of stories, from the sentimental to the shocking.One listener even had a crazy lady call him -white trash- at the Magic Kingdom! It's a good story!We also crown a winner in the David Arquette Project "Santa Claus" Challenge. It wasn't the most successful contest ever, but we did find a very deserving win ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #418 - A Walk Down Memory Lane It's a brand new year...And a brand new episode of Coaster Radio!We get back into the podcast swing with a show all about your favorite theme park memories. You'll hear all types of stories, from the sentimental to the shocking.One listener even had a crazy lady call him -white trash- at the Magic Kingdom! It's a good story!We also crown a winner in the David Arquette Project "Santa Claus" Challenge. It wasn't the most successful contest ever, but we did find a very deserving win ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CR Holiday Special - A Coaster Boy Christmas! Merry Christmas! Instead of a regular show this week, we have something special. When it's Christmas Eve, we all expect Santa to show up and deliver presents and good cheer. But what if an unexpected guest showed up instead? Everyone here at CoasterRadio.com wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CR Holiday Special - A Coaster Boy Christmas! Merry Christmas! Instead of a regular show this week, we have something special. When it's Christmas Eve, we all expect Santa to show up and deliver presents and good cheer. But what if an unexpected guest showed up instead? Everyone here at CoasterRadio.com wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #417 - Best Attraction of the Decade On this week's show, EB and Mike reveal your picks for the top attractions of the decade! We'll go in-depth about what makes these attractions special and why some rides don't deserve to make it on the list. The guys also talk about the strange marketing campaign behind Alton Tower's new roller coaster Thirteen. How effective will it be to tell people they have to sign a waiver to ride because of "emotional stresses?" Mike also starts his preparation to audition for The American Idol Exp ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #417 - Best Attraction of the Decade On this week's show, EB and Mike reveal your picks for the top attractions of the decade! We'll go in-depth about what makes these attractions special and why some rides don't deserve to make it on the list. The guys also talk about the strange marketing campaign behind Alton Tower's new roller coaster Thirteen. How effective will it be to tell people they have to sign a waiver to ride because of "emotional stresses?" Mike also starts his preparation to audition for The American Idol Exp ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #416 - A Look Back The end of a year is always a time to take a look back. Since this is 2009, it's a great opportunity to take a look back over the last decade to see how we've grown and changed. On this week's show, CoasterRadio.com listeners tell us how their theme park habits have changed over the last 10-years. Do our listeners visit the parks the same way in 2009 as they did in 2000? We also take a closer look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter that is being built at Universal Studios' Islands o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #416 - A Look Back The end of a year is always a time to take a look back. Since this is 2009, it's a great opportunity to take a look back over the last decade to see how we've grown and changed. On this week's show, CoasterRadio.com listeners tell us how their theme park habits have changed over the last 10-years. Do our listeners visit the parks the same way in 2009 as they did in 2000? We also take a closer look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter that is being built at Universal Studios' Islands o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #415 - The Biggest Turkey of the Decade The world's Original Theme Park Podcast is back with another episode!Thanksgiving might be history, but we're still talking turkey.This week, we talk about nominees for the Biggest Amusement Industry Turkey of the Decade.The CoasterRadio.com listeners have checked in and have nominated what they think were the biggest busts from theme parks over the last 10 years.You'll be surprised at some of their picks.Also, EB and Mike talk about the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives.  Is ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #415 - The Biggest Turkey of the Decade The world's Original Theme Park Podcast is back with another episode!Thanksgiving might be history, but we're still talking turkey.This week, we talk about nominees for the Biggest Amusement Industry Turkey of the Decade.The CoasterRadio.com listeners have checked in and have nominated what they think were the biggest busts from theme parks over the last 10 years.You'll be surprised at some of their picks.Also, EB and Mike talk about the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives.  Is ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #414 - Your Theme Park Treasures On this week's show, we talk about the interesting theme park items that listeners own. We break down everything from complete roller coaster trains (right) to blueprints. We also talk about the type of things listeners would like to own someday.We also talk about the recent trend to add advertising to roller coasters. Just as many cities have chosen to wrap their public buses in advertising, some theme park chains have done the same with their roller coasters. Is this a smart move or just ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #414 - Your Theme Park Treasures On this week's show, we talk about the interesting theme park items that listeners own. We break down everything from complete roller coaster trains (right) to blueprints. We also talk about the type of things listeners would like to own someday.We also talk about the recent trend to add advertising to roller coasters. Just as many cities have chosen to wrap their public buses in advertising, some theme park chains have done the same with their roller coasters. Is this a smart move or just ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #413 - Bringing the Park Home The original theme park podcast is back!This week, EB and Mike tackle H1N1 in the parks.  Is the outbreak affecting the amusement industry?  Or is it not turning out to be the panic inducing event everyone feared?The guys also talk about having a piece of theme park history in your home.  There are a ton of places to buy theme park artifacts.... everything from Disney resort shower curtains to full size attraction vehicles.  But how much would you spend to take a part of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #413 - Bringing the Park Home The original theme park podcast is back!This week, EB and Mike tackle H1N1 in the parks.  Is the outbreak affecting the amusement industry?  Or is it not turning out to be the panic inducing event everyone feared?The guys also talk about having a piece of theme park history in your home.  There are a ton of places to buy theme park artifacts.... everything from Disney resort shower curtains to full size attraction vehicles.  But how much would you spend to take a part of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #412 - A Queue Line Question EB and Mike reveal the answers to two simple listener questions:1) What attraction is so good, you'd wait as long at it took to ride?2) What attraction is so terrible, you wouldn't ride even it if it had no line at all?You'll be surprised at some of the answers!Plus, EB tries Holiday World's Voyage Extreme Brownies. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #412 - A Queue Line Question EB and Mike reveal the answers to two simple listener questions:1) What attraction is so good, you'd wait as long at it took to ride?2) What attraction is so terrible, you wouldn't ride even it if it had no line at all?You'll be surprised at some of the answers!Plus, EB tries Holiday World's Voyage Extreme Brownies. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #411 - 67 Days of Smiles and Your Off Season Fix! EB and Mike reveal what CoasterRadio.com listeners do to get a theme park fix in the off-season.The guys also welcome Kyle and Stacey, who just finished Orlando's 67 Days of Smiles.  They talk to them about what it was like to experience 120 different attractions in 67 days.The guys also go Off Topic to talk about EB's experience with a loud man in church and Mike reviews the pilot episode of "V".  Plus, Mike laments the increase of 80's remakes with a little help from T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #411 - 67 Days of Smiles and Your Off Season Fix! EB and Mike reveal what CoasterRadio.com listeners do to get a theme park fix in the off-season.The guys also welcome Kyle and Stacey, who just finished Orlando's 67 Days of Smiles.  They talk to them about what it was like to experience 120 different attractions in 67 days.The guys also go Off Topic to talk about EB's experience with a loud man in church and Mike reviews the pilot episode of "V".  Plus, Mike laments the increase of 80's remakes with a little help from T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #410 - Halloween EB & Mike celebrate Halloween by talking about some of the best Halloween events across the US. They also play some audio from inside the scare zones. The guys also talk about the storylines behind some of the more creative haunts and reveal your ideas for theme park attractions based on the best horror films ever. Plus, they go Off Topic to talk about EB's Mystery Novel and Mike's puzzlement over a Halloween Nostradamus scam used to pick up girls in college. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #410 - Halloween EB & Mike celebrate Halloween by talking about some of the best Halloween events across the US. They also play some audio from inside the scare zones. The guys also talk about the storylines behind some of the more creative haunts and reveal your ideas for theme park attractions based on the best horror films ever. Plus, they go Off Topic to talk about EB's Mystery Novel and Mike's puzzlement over a Halloween Nostradamus scam used to pick up girls in college. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #409 EB and Mike talk about an old ride from the 80's headed to California, a costumed family being denied entry to Busch Gardens Tampa and current rides that could be turned into Halloween attractions.The guys also go "Off Topic" to discuss Ghost Hunting and the saga of the "Balloon Boy."Plus, there are several off-track tangents about Fonzie, the movie Scream and The David Arquette Project. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #409 EB and Mike talk about an old ride from the 80's headed to California, a costumed family being denied entry to Busch Gardens Tampa and current rides that could be turned into Halloween attractions.The guys also go "Off Topic" to discuss Ghost Hunting and the saga of the "Balloon Boy."Plus, there are several off-track tangents about Fonzie, the movie Scream and The David Arquette Project. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #408 Mike is back from Walt Disney World and has stories from all over the resort.  He also has a full review of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at The Magic Kingdom.EB has new Spring vacation plans and the guys continue their discussion about Backyard Imagineering for Halloween.Plus, more info about the progress of The David Arquette Project! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #408 Mike is back from Walt Disney World and has stories from all over the resort.  He also has a full review of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at The Magic Kingdom.EB has new Spring vacation plans and the guys continue their discussion about Backyard Imagineering for Halloween.Plus, more info about the progress of The David Arquette Project! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #407 EB and Mike do a "time machine" show and talk about how minimum wage affects theme park employees. The guys also talk about their Halloween "Backyard Imagineering" before being rudly cut off by a technical difficulty. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #407 EB and Mike do a "time machine" show and talk about how minimum wage affects theme park employees. The guys also talk about their Halloween "Backyard Imagineering" before being rudly cut off by a technical difficulty. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #406 EB and Mike talk about on-ride cameras and their ability to record mishaps. How do these clips make their way out of the parks?The guys also talk about the sneakiness of DirecTV and ABC's Flash Forward. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #406 EB and Mike talk about on-ride cameras and their ability to record mishaps. How do these clips make their way out of the parks?The guys also talk about the sneakiness of DirecTV and ABC's Flash Forward. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #405 Mario returns to join EB and Mike as they talk about the new details surrounding the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter."Will the park live up to the hype or will it be a giant Potter themed shopping mall?They also talk about the possible re-release of Captain EO. Is it a good idea to bring back an old attraction to honor "The King of Pop?"Also, the guys read your horror stories from your encounters with rude people at the theme park. Amazingly, there are stories of people ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #405 Mario returns to join EB and Mike as they talk about the new details surrounding the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter."Will the park live up to the hype or will it be a giant Potter themed shopping mall?They also talk about the possible re-release of Captain EO. Is it a good idea to bring back an old attraction to honor "The King of Pop?"Also, the guys read your horror stories from your encounters with rude people at the theme park. Amazingly, there are stories of people ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #404 EB and Mike are back with your comments about the Disney-Marvel deal.Mike talks about his trip to Busch Gardens, including thoughts about Quick Queue and rude guests.EB dishes on Geo-caching and Mike misses Casey Wilson on SNL.Plus, the audience embraces The David Arquette Project! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #404 EB and Mike are back with your comments about the Disney-Marvel deal.Mike talks about his trip to Busch Gardens, including thoughts about Quick Queue and rude guests.EB dishes on Geo-caching and Mike misses Casey Wilson on SNL.Plus, the audience embraces The David Arquette Project! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #403 EB and Mike tackle the Disney/Marvel deal and what it means to the theme parks, especially Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. We talk about weight as it relates to fitting on rides. Several of our listeners "weigh in" on the topic. We go "Off Topic" as Mike gets upset by a "Teen Wolf" reboot and EB isn't sure whether he likes blogger Dave Moyer. Plus, the David Arquette Project rolls on! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #403 EB and Mike tackle the Disney/Marvel deal and what it means to the theme parks, especially Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. We talk about weight as it relates to fitting on rides. Several of our listeners "weigh in" on the topic. We go "Off Topic" as Mike gets upset by a "Teen Wolf" reboot and EB isn't sure whether he likes blogger Dave Moyer. Plus, the David Arquette Project rolls on! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #402 This week EB and Mike talk about Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion, your ideas for the new CoasterRadio.com podcast and the launch of The David Arquette Project. We also go "Off Topic" to talk about disappearing bats and training cats to use the toilet. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #402 This week EB and Mike talk about Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion, your ideas for the new CoasterRadio.com podcast and the launch of The David Arquette Project. We also go "Off Topic" to talk about disappearing bats and training cats to use the toilet. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #401 8-20-09 - Welcome to the relaunch of the podcast! We talk about our new show segments, 2010 ride announcements, centralized Disney FastPass distribution and body odor on Brittish roller coasters. Plus, we unveil our plan to make David Arquette part of the show. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #401 8-20-09 - Welcome to the relaunch of the podcast! We talk about our new show segments, 2010 ride announcements, centralized Disney FastPass distribution and body odor on Brittish roller coasters. Plus, we unveil our plan to make David Arquette part of the show. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com Relaunch - Preview A new version of CoasterRadio.com will launch on Thursday, August 20th.  This is a preview of the new show. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com Relaunch - Preview A new version of CoasterRadio.com will launch on Thursday, August 20th.  This is a preview of the new show. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #302 - Our Third Anniversary Podcast We launched CoasterRadio.com on April 25, 2005 with a podcast that was frankly a liitle rough around the edges. But what followed has been three years of good times on-line and at the parks. A lot has changed in three years, but we're back today with a brand new podcast to celebrate the occasion. Mario, Flava and I don't spend a lot of time looking back, but we do spend time talking about some of the latest stories and trends in the amusement industry. We also talk about some of our upc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #302 - Our Third Anniversary Podcast We launched CoasterRadio.com on April 25, 2005 with a podcast that was frankly a liitle rough around the edges. But what followed has been three years of good times on-line and at the parks. A lot has changed in three years, but we're back today with a brand new podcast to celebrate the occasion. Mario, Flava and I don't spend a lot of time looking back, but we do spend time talking about some of the latest stories and trends in the amusement industry. We also talk about some of our upc ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #301 - The Website Re-Launch Today we're re-launching CoasterRadio.com with some all-new features, including this new blog and the return of the "New Forum Forums". To help explain it all, we produced an all new podcast episode. This is the first of three new episodes we promised our listeners for putting us over the $1000 mark during the 2007 Coaster Crew Single Riders Marathon. Enjoy! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Announcing the re-launch of the CoasterRadio.com website! Today we're re-launching CoasterRadio.com with some all-new features, including this new blog and the return of the "New Forum Forums". To help explain it all, we produced an all new podcast episode. This is the first of three new episodes we promised our listeners for putting us over the $1000 mark during the 2007 Coaster Crew Single Riders Marathon. Enjoy! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Flava, Mario and Mike Crank Up The Guilt! We're less than one month away from the Single Riders Marathon at Kennywood.  As of today, we're at $380 in our bid to raise money for Give Kids The World and Kennywood Cares.To get you in the mood, we'd like you to download Flava, Mario and Mike's special "Guilt Trip" podcast.There might even be a special incentive if our listeners give money to the cause!Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.  We  really appreciate it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Coaster Radio Needs Your Help! On August 5th, Mario Williams, Flava and Mike Collins will be taking part in the first ever Single Riders Coaster Marathon at Kennywood Park. Thoughout the day, they will be riding to raise money for Give Kids The World.  This is a wonderful charity that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long, cost-free vacation in Central Florida. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #228 - Series Finale Dear Listeners of CoasterRadio.com, Thank you so much for being a part of our lives during the past two years. It was a great experience producing the show and we couldn't have done it without the support of the thousands of you who came along for the ride every week. Working on this show reminded us of how much fun it is to go to an amusement park with your friends and forget about everyday life for awhile. We hope that listening to this podcast did the same thing for you. There were a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #228 - Series Finale Dear Listeners of CoasterRadio.com,Thank you so much for being a part of our lives during the past two years. It was a great experience producing the show and we couldn't have done it without the support of the thousands of you who came along for the ride every week.Working on this show reminded us of how much fun it is to go to an amusement park with your friends and forget about everyday life for awhile. We hope that listening to this podcast did the same thing for you.There were a lot of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #227 - Halloween at the Parks This week, we had originally scheduled our Series Finale. But so many of you have been sending in messages and other things for our final show, we decided to bump it back one week so we could fit everything in. So for this week's Bonus Episode, we're going to talk about our last-second trip to "Hersheypark In The Dark". It was the first time in over two years that we've been to an amusement park without taking along all of the audio equipment. We'll also be joined by Mike and Greg's bro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #227 - Halloween at the Parks This week, we had originally scheduled our Series Finale. But so many of you have been sending in messages and other things for our final show, we decided to bump it back one week so we could fit everything in. So for this week's Bonus Episode, we're going to talk about our last-second trip to "Hersheypark In The Dark". It was the first time in over two years that we've been to an amusement park without taking along all of the audio equipment. We'll also be joined by Mike and Greg's bro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #226 - Accommodations We've all had the experience of standing in line at a park and having to wait an extra cycle while a disabled guest is loaded into the row for which you were waiting. Most of us have no problem with this. But have you ever wondered how the parks decide who gets to jump to the front of the line and who doesn't? What constitutes a reasonable accommodation? This week, we'll talk about the different physical and mental challenges that people face and how it affects their trip to the theme p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #226 - Accommodations We've all had the experience of standing in line at a park and having to wait an extra cycle while a disabled guest is loaded into the row for which you were waiting. Most of us have no problem with this. But have you ever wondered how the parks decide who gets to jump to the front of the line and who doesn't? What constitutes a reasonable accommodation? This week, we'll talk about the different physical and mental challenges that people face and how it affects their trip to the theme p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #225 - Our 2006 Tribute to Cast Members! We've always said that Cast Members in a theme park can make or break your trip. They're the hardest working people at the parks. So, the least we can do is dedicate one of our last shows to them and their stories. Thanks to our friends at StupidGuestTricks.com, we have some fantastic stories about what Cast Members have to put up with each and every day. This week, we're joined by Mike Collins' wife Molly, who was a Cast Member at the Walt Disney World resort in the mid-90's. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #225 - Our 2006 Tribute to Cast Members! We've always said that Cast Members in a theme park can make or break your trip. They're the hardest working people at the parks. So, the least we can do is dedicate one of our last shows to them and their stories. Thanks to our friends at StupidGuestTricks.com, we have some fantastic stories about what Cast Members have to put up with each and every day. This week, we're joined by Mike Collins' wife Molly, who was a Cast Member at the Walt Disney World resort in the mid-90's. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #224 - Real Ghosts at the Park? If you're a fan of theme parks, October is one of the best times of year. Halloween is right around the corner, and most parks are open for special "scare-fests" where you can ride all day and scream all night. Most parks have to create artificial ghosts, but it turns out one park doesn't have to. Six Flags Over Georgia recently played host to the Atlanta-based Ghost Hounds, who spent several hours after the park closed searching for signs from the beyond. Guess what... they ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #224 - Real Ghosts at the Park? If you're a fan of theme parks, October is one of the best times of year. Halloween is right around the corner, and most parks are open for special "scare-fests" where you can ride all day and scream all night. Most parks have to create artificial ghosts, but it turns out one park doesn't have to. Six Flags Over Georgia recently played host to the Atlanta-based Ghost Hounds, who spent several hours after the park closed searching for signs from the beyond. Guess what... they ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #223 - All Good Things.... We're looking forward to talking with you guys after this show. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the CoasterRadio.com Voicemail Line at 206-339-RIDE (206-339-7433). Let us know what you think by e-mailing us at feedback[@]coasterradio.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #223 - All Good Things.... We're looking forward to talking with you guys after this show. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the CoasterRadio.com Voicemail Line at 206-339-RIDE (206-339-7433). Let us know what you think by e-mailing us at feedback[@]coasterradio.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #222 - Mario Faces His Fears On TV (Video) Back in December of last year, we did a show about Extreme Rides where we talked about the different attractions that truly frighten us. One of the best stories to come out of that show is when we talked about how Mario had to ride Drop Zone on a cold, rainy April day...several times... alone! We were all working on a Washington, DC based television show for kids and this particular episode was about new thrill rides. Drop Zone at Paramount's Kings Dominion had just opened, so they invit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #221 - The EB and Mike Morning Zoo Returns! Back by popular demand, it's the EB and Mike Morning Zoo! OK, the guys aren't exactly back doing a duo-show because of popular demand..... Flava, Greg and Mario were away this week. But this week, EB and Mike get to finally tell you guys about their trips to Las Vegas. They'll talk about the city, the casinos, the lights and of course... the thrill rides. They'll talk about: * X-Scream, Insanity: The Ride and Big Shot at the Stratosphere. * The Roller Coaster at New York, NY * Speed: T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #221 - The EB and Mike Morning Zoo Returns! Back by popular demand, it's the EB and Mike Morning Zoo! OK, the guys aren't exactly back doing a duo-show because of popular demand..... Flava, Greg and Mario were away this week. But this week, EB and Mike get to finally tell you guys about their trips to Las Vegas. They'll talk about the city, the casinos, the lights and of course... the thrill rides. They'll talk about: * X-Scream, Insanity: The Ride and Big Shot at the Stratosphere. * The Roller Coaster at New York, NY * Speed: T ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #220 - Has The Mega-Hype Spoiled Us? This is the time of year when many of the different theme parks and amusement parks all over the country announce their new attractions and additions for the 2007 season. During this week's show, we'll talk about two of the most recent announcements: Maverick at Cedar Point - The Point's 17th coaster will be a terrain-hugging ride that features a 105-foot drop at 95-degrees, three inversions and a 70 mph launch through a dark tunnel Griffon at Busch Gardens Europe - The 205-foot floorles ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #220 - Has The Mega-Hype Spoiled Us? This is the time of year when many of the different theme parks and amusement parks all over the country announce their new attractions and additions for the 2007 season. During this week's show, we'll talk about two of the most recent announcements: Maverick at Cedar Point - The Point's 17th coaster will be a terrain-hugging ride that features a 105-foot drop at 95-degrees, three inversions and a 70 mph launch through a dark tunnel Griffon at Busch Gardens Europe - The 205-foot floorles ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #219 - I've Got A Golden Ticket Is it September already? Where did the summer go? We'll start this week's show by telling you about some upcoming events happening at CoasterRadio.com. We'll also re-cap some behind-the-scenes stories from last week's podcast at Six Flags Over Georgia. Then, we'll welcome Kevin and Beth from CoasterFamily.com to discuss the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards that were announced recently at Holiday World. The movies have the Oscars and the Amusement Industry has the Golden Tickets! We'll t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #219 - I've Got A Golden Ticket Is it September already? Where did the summer go? We'll start this week's show by telling you about some upcoming events happening at CoasterRadio.com. We'll also re-cap some behind-the-scenes stories from last week's podcast at Six Flags Over Georgia. Then, we'll welcome Kevin and Beth from CoasterFamily.com to discuss the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards that were announced recently at Holiday World. The movies have the Oscars and the Amusement Industry has the Golden Tickets! We'll ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #218 - Podcasting from Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia is the second oldest park in the Six Flags chain. It opened in 1967, which was four years before Disney opened The Magic Kingdom in Orlando! Since it's one of the oldest parks in the south, it also happens to have a lot of history and tradition. This week's show marks the first time CoasterRadio.com has podcast from a Six Flags park on a normal operating day. During this week's show we'll: Review Goliath, their new Hypercoaster, Review the Flash Pass virtual ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #218 - Podcasting from Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia is the second oldest park in the Six Flags chain. It opened in 1967, which was four years before Disney opened The Magic Kingdom in Orlando! Since it's one of the oldest parks in the south, it also happens to have a lot of history and tradition. This week's show marks the first time CoasterRadio.com has podcast from a Six Flags park on a normal operating day. During this week's show we'll: Review Goliath, their new Hypercoaster, Review the Flash Pass virtual ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #217 - Listener Questions Return (Part 2) We're back with Part 2 of our Listener Questions Show! On this week's show, we'll talk about: * What we'd do if we were Imagineers * Theme Park Burnout * Back To The Future: The Ride * Flava's ghostly encounter * What annoys us about podcasting * And what we'd do differently if we could start CoasterRadio.com all over again. We'll also play a clip from London Composer Nick Hutson's new musical based on one of our characters. Get ready for CoasterBoy: The Musical. Next week, you'll hear ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #217 - Listener Questions Return (Part 2) We're back with Part 2 of our Listener Questions Show! On this week's show, we'll talk about: * What we'd do if we were Imagineers * Theme Park Burnout * Back To The Future: The Ride * Flava's ghostly encounter * What annoys us about podcasting * And what we'd do differently if we could start CoasterRadio.com all over again. We'll also play a clip from London Composer Nick Hutson's new musical based on one of our characters. Get ready for CoasterBoy: The Musical. Next week, you'll hear ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #216 - Listener Questions Return (Part 1) Every six months or so, we dedicate an entire show to your listener questions. Over the past few weeks, we received so many good ones that we had to break this bi-annual show into two parts! On this week's show, we'll talk about whether independent parks can survive in a corporate climate, we'll discuss our thoughts on the closure of Back To The Future: The Ride at Universal Orlando, we'll play you a "deleted scene" from an old episode of CoasterRadio.com and we'll also talk about whether ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #216 - Listener Questions Return (Part 1) Every six months or so, we dedicate an entire show to your listener questions. Over the past few weeks, we received so many good ones that we had to break this bi-annual show into two parts! On this week's show, we'll talk about whether independent parks can survive in a corporate climate, we'll discuss our thoughts on the closure of Back To The Future: The Ride at Universal Orlando, we'll play you a "deleted scene" from an old episode of CoasterRadio.com and we'll also talk about whether ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #215 - There's No Place Like Home It's nice to go on vacation, but it's a great feeling to finally come back home. This week, we return to our Washington, DC studios to look back on our Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip. We'll let you in on some behind the scenes info and tell you some stories that we didn't share while we were on location. We'll also hear a live trip report from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia and announce where our next on-location show will be. Plus, get ready to hear another clue in our Soundwa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #215 - There's No Place Like Home It's nice to go on vacation, but it's a great feeling to finally come back home. This week, we return to our Washington, DC studios to look back on our Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip. We'll let you in on some behind the scenes info and tell you some stories that we didn't share while we were on location. We'll also hear a live trip report from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia and announce where our next on-location show will be. Plus, get ready to hear another clue in our Soundwa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #214 - Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA We're at the fourth and final stop on the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA. Beautifully landscaped and designated as a National and State Historic Landmark, Kennywood features 31 major rides, including three wooden roller coasters, an antique carousel, the Phantom's Revenge steel coaster, the indoor Exterminator, three water rides, and 14 Kiddieland rides. The park also has 35 various games, as well as four gift shops and four arcades. The 2006 season f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #214 - Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA We're at the fourth and final stop on the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA. Beautifully landscaped and designated as a National and State Historic Landmark, Kennywood features 31 major rides, including three wooden roller coasters, an antique carousel, the Phantom's Revenge steel coaster, the indoor Exterminator, three water rides, and 14 Kiddieland rides. The park also has 35 various games, as well as four gift shops and four arcades. The 2006 season f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #213 - Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Knoebels Amusement Park and Resort in Elysburg, PA We're at stop three on the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Knoebels Amusement Park and Resort in Elysburg, PA. Pennsylvania's largest free admission amusement park is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Knoebels features more than 50 rides, including the Phoenix---voted one of the top wooden coasters by Amusement Today; the Twister---go for the sharp vertical drop and the long ride time; and the High Speed Thrill Coaster. Built in 1955, it's believed to be the only operat ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #213 - Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Knoebels Amusement Park and Resort in Elysburg, PA We're at stop three on the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Knoebels Amusement Park and Resort in Elysburg, PA. Pennsylvania's largest free admission amusement park is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Knoebels features more than 50 rides, including the Phoenix---voted one of the top wooden coasters by Amusement Today; the Twister---go for the sharp vertical drop and the long ride time; and the High Speed Thrill Coaster. Built in 1955, it's believed to be the only operat ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #212 - Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Join us as the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip rolls on to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA! From high speed world-class roller coasters like Hydra The Revenge, Talon, Steel Force, and ThunderHawk to soaking wet water slides, you're sure to enjoy a day spent at the park. The park originally opened in 1884 as âDorneyâs Trout Ponds and Summer Resort." It quickly became more when rides such as the Old Mill, Circle Swing, Cable Ride and Ferris wheel were added. In 1923, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #212 - Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Join us as the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip rolls on to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA! From high speed world-class roller coasters like Hydra The Revenge, Talon, Steel Force, and ThunderHawk to soaking wet water slides, you're sure to enjoy a day spent at the park. The park originally opened in 1884 as “Dorney’s Trout Ponds and Summer Resort." It quickly became more when rides such as the Old Mill, Circle Swing, Cable Ride and Ferris wheel were added. In 1 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #211 - Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Hersheypark Join us as we kick off the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip at Hersheypark in Hershey, PA! Rated the No. 1 Amusement Park in the Northeast by FamilyFun Magazine, Hersheypark celebrates its 99th year by offering fun and excitement for every member of the family! Hersheypark is home to over 60 rides and attractions, 6 drenching water rides, and over two dozen kiddie rides. With live entertainment daily, a dolphin and sea lion show, games, food, and shopping, Hersheypark has something ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #211 - Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Hersheypark Join us as we kick off the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip at Hersheypark in Hershey, PA! Rated the No. 1 Amusement Park in the Northeast by FamilyFun Magazine, Hersheypark celebrates its 99th year by offering fun and excitement for every member of the family! Hersheypark is home to over 60 rides and attractions, 6 drenching water rides, and over two dozen kiddie rides. With live entertainment daily, a dolphin and sea lion show, games, food, and shopping, Hersheypark has something ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #210 - Fried Oreos, Fireworks and Jack Sparrow On this week's show, we'll celebrate the 4th of July by shooting off some of the lamest legal fireworks that the Commonwealth of Virginia allows. Our fireworks display isn't gonna be like what you'll see over Cinderella Castle, but it's better than nothing. We'll also fire up the deep fryer and pay homage to the greatest theme park food ever made - Fried Oreos! Yes, we know this is a theme park podcast and not a cooking show. But when we were at Holiday World a few months ago, we were b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #210 - Fried Oreos, Fireworks and Jack Sparrow On this week's show, we'll celebrate the 4th of July by shooting off some of the lamest legal fireworks that the Commonwealth of Virginia allows. Our fireworks display isn't gonna be like what you'll see over Cinderella Castle, but it's better than nothing. We'll also fire up the deep fryer and pay homage to the greatest theme park food ever made - Fried Oreos! Yes, we know this is a theme park podcast and not a cooking show. But when we were at Holiday World a few months ago, we were b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #209 - Gator Wrestling, Yeti Anticipointment and Dreadlocks On this week's show, Flava returns from his seven day Orlando vacation and has a detailed trip report. He'll have news and reviews from EPCOT, Disney Studios, Magic Kingdom, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. He'll even explain how he got a chance to wrestle an alligator at Orlando's famed Gatorland Zoo. Plus, Flava will unveil what he believes is the greatest thrill ride in Orlando. You won't believe what attraction he chose and what attraction gave him a feeling ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #209 - Gator Wrestling, Yeti Anticipointment and Dreadlocks On this week's show, Flava returns from his seven day Orlando vacation and has a detailed trip report. He'll have news and reviews from EPCOT, Disney Studios, Magic Kingdom, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. He'll even explain how he got a chance to wrestle an alligator at Orlando's famed Gatorland Zoo. Plus, Flava will unveil what he believes is the greatest thrill ride in Orlando. You won't believe what attraction he chose and what attraction gave him a feeling ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #208 - The EB and Mike Morning Zoo This past week, the record breaking wooden coaster El Toro opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Immediately, several coaster enthusiasts began to claim that it was better than the rides they took on The Voyage at Holiday World. We'll have a live trip report from In The Loop's Will Holder and some on-ride audio to help us decide if this could be true. We'll also give you another clue in our Soundwave Contest and we'll tell you about the latest entry in our Spread The Word ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #208 - The EB and Mike Morning Zoo This past week, the record breaking wooden coaster El Toro opened at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Immediately, several coaster enthusiasts began to claim that it was better than the rides they took on The Voyage at Holiday World. We'll have a live trip report from In The Loop's Will Holder and some on-ride audio to help us decide if this could be true. We'll also give you another clue in our Soundwave Contest and we'll tell you about the latest entry in our Spread The Word ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #207 - 1-On-1 With a Jungle Skipper In the mid-1990's, Mike's wife Molly worked at Walt Disney World as a Skipper on the Jungle Cruise and as a Buccaneer on Pirates of the Caribbean. We've been trying to get her on the show for over a year and this week, she finally gave in! We'll grill her about her days working at The Mouse and what it was like to work on these two world famous attractions. She'll even tell us the story about her encounter with the ghost who haunts Pirates of the Carribbean! To help get you in the mood f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #207 - 1-On-1 With a Jungle Skipper In the mid-1990's, Mike's wife Molly worked at Walt Disney World as a Skipper on the Jungle Cruise and as a Buccaneer on Pirates of the Caribbean. We've been trying to get her on the show for over a year and this week, she finally gave in! We'll grill her about her days working at The Mouse and what it was like to work on these two world famous attractions. She'll even tell us the story about her encounter with the ghost who haunts Pirates of the Carribbean! To help get you in the mood f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #206 - 1-On-1 With A Jungle Skipper (Video) A video podcast to enhance CoasterRadio.com episode #207. Take a ride on the Jungle Cruise with Molly at the helm! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #206 - 1-On-1 With A Jungle Skipper (Video) A video podcast to enhance CoasterRadio.com episode #207. Take a ride on the Jungle Cruise with Molly at the helm! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #205 - Encore of our Podcast from Kingda Ka's Grand Opening As most of you know, CoasterRadio.com is not our full-time job. Sometimes, the show has to take a back-seat when professional disasters strike! Throughout the past two months, Mike Collins has been working on a major television project at his job. Earlier this week, the storage system that held all of his video files crashed. So, it's taken a lot of extra hours to bring the files back online so that the project stays on schedule. Unfortunately, this means that we were unable to produce ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #205 - Encore of our Podcast from Kingda Ka's Grand Opening As most of you know, CoasterRadio.com is not our full-time job. Sometimes, the show has to take a back-seat when professional disasters strike! Throughout the past two months, Mike Collins has been working on a major television project at his job. Earlier this week, the storage system that held all of his video files crashed. So, it's taken a lot of extra hours to bring the files back online so that the project stays on schedule. Unfortunately, this means that we were unable to produce ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #204 - Holiday World Debrief, Phantasialand's Black Mamba and Cedar Fair This week, we'll tell you more stories from our trip to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. We'll also comment on a live trip report from Phantasialand's Black Mamba. Plus, we'll give you our take on Cedar Fair buying Paramount Parks. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the CoasterRadio.com Voicemail Line at 206-339-RIDE (206-339-7433). Let us know what you think by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com. This week ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #204 - Holiday World Debrief, Phantasialand's Black Mamba and Cedar Fair This week, we'll tell you more stories from our trip to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. We'll also comment on a live trip report from Phantasialand's Black Mamba. Plus, we'll give you our take on Cedar Fair buying Paramount Parks. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the CoasterRadio.com Voicemail Line at 206-339-RIDE (206-339-7433). Let us know what you think by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com. This week ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #203 - Podcasting from Holiday World Join us this week as we podcast from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, IN. We're there to check out 2006's most anticipated roller coaster, The Voyage.The stats on this coaster say it all:* The world's top air-time wooden coaster* Air-time of 24.2 seconds* Track length: 6,442 feet (1.2 miles)* Maximum speed: 67.4 mph* Five underground tunnels* 2 min., 45 sec. ride time* Eight underground traverses* Three 90-degree extreme banked turns* 173 feet tall, with drops of 154, 107 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #203 - Podcasting from Holiday World Join us this week as we podcast from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, IN. We're there to check out 2006's most anticipated roller coaster, The Voyage. The stats on this coaster say it all: * The world's top air-time wooden coaster * Air-time of 24.2 seconds * Track length: 6,442 feet (1.2 miles) * Maximum speed: 67.4 mph * Five underground tunnels * 2 min., 45 sec. ride time * Eight underground traverses * Three 90-degree extreme banked turns * 173 feet tall, with drops ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #202 - The Best Deals - Coasting For Kids These days the cost of entertainment is skyrocketing. Movies, sporting events, theater and yes, even theme parks are more expensive than they used to be. But, your trip to the theme park doesn't necessarily have to blow out your entertainment budget. This week, with the help of our listeners, we'll talk about ways you can have a great time at the theme park while saving a buck or two. You'll be surprised at how many ways you can be thrifty while having fun. We'll also talk with Erik Ya ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #202 - The Best Deals - Coasting For Kids These days the cost of entertainment is skyrocketing. Movies, sporting events, theater and yes, even theme parks are more expensive than they used to be. But, your trip to the theme park doesn't necessarily have to blow out your entertainment budget. This week, with the help of our listeners, we'll talk about ways you can have a great time at the theme park while saving a buck or two. You'll be surprised at how many ways you can be thrifty while having fun. We'll also talk with Erik Ya ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #201 - Season Two Premiere - 2006 Season Preview Join us as we start the second season of CoasterRadio.com!As the Ghostbusters once said.... We're ready to believe you.We'll start off the 2006 season by reviewing many of the new rides and attractions coming to theme parks this summer.We'll talk about new roller coasters such as:The Voyage at Holiday WorldEl Toro at Six Flags Great AdventureThunderbird at Power Park, FinlandExpedition Everest at Disney's Animal KingdomX Coaster at at Magic SpringsTatsu at Six Flags Magic MountainItalian Jo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #201 - Season Two Premiere - 2006 Season Preview Join us as we start the second season of CoasterRadio.com! As the Ghostbusters once said.... We're ready to believe you. We'll start off the 2006 season by reviewing many of the new rides and attractions coming to theme parks this summer. We'll talk about new roller coasters such as: The Voyage at Holiday World El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure Thunderbird at Power Park, Finland Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom X Coaster at at Magic Springs Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #153 (Video) - 2006 Preview - Patriot We're on vacation until our Season Two Premiere on May 8th. Until then, we'll be presenting a video podcast each week that takes a look at upcoming attractions for 2006. This week, we'll preview Patriot at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #153 (Video) - 2006 Preview - Patriot We're on vacation until our Season Two Premiere on May 8th. Until then, we'll be presenting a video podcast each week that takes a look at upcoming attractions for 2006. This week, we'll preview Patriot at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #152 (Video) - 2006 Preview - Goliath We're on vacation until our Season Two Premiere on May 8th. Until then, we'll be presenting a video podcast each week that takes a look at upcoming attractions for 2006. This week, we'll preview Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #152 (Video) - 2006 Preview - Goliath We're on vacation until our Season Two Premiere on May 8th. Until then, we'll be presenting a video podcast each week that takes a look at upcoming attractions for 2006. This week, we'll preview Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #151 (Video) - 2006 Preview - El Toro We're on vacation until our Season Two Premiere on May 8th. Until then, we'll be presenting a video podcast each week that takes a look at upcoming attractions for 2006. This week, we'll preview El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #151 (Video) - 2006 Preview - El Toro We're on vacation until our Season Two Premiere on May 8th. Until then, we'll be presenting a video podcast each week that takes a look at upcoming attractions for 2006. This week, we'll preview El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #150 - Live from the Grand Opening of Expedition Everest It's a week of celebration here at CoasterRadio.com!First of all, we're celebrating our 50th episode.  But more importantly, we're celebrating the Grand Opening of Expedition Everest by podcasting from Disney's Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.Expedition Everest features a perilous journey aboard a runaway train through the Himalayan mountains. Adventurous riders push deep into the lair of the feared yeti, guardian of the forbidden mountain.Along the w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #150 - Live from the Grand Opening of Expedition Everest It's a week of celebration here at CoasterRadio.com!First of all, we're celebrating our 50th episode.  But more importantly, we're celebrating the Grand Opening of Expedition Everest by podcasting from Disney's Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.Expedition Everest features a perilous journey aboard a runaway train through the Himalayan mountains. Adventurous riders push deep into the lair of the feared yeti, guardian of the forbidden mountain.Along the w ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #149 - The 80's Movie Podcast If there's one thing we love more than theme parks and roller coasters, it's the movies of the 1980's.  Throughout the past year, we've often said that it would be fun to stop work on CoasterRadio.com and switch to doing a show about 80's movies.  This week, we present The 80's Movie Podcast.  Each week, we're going to talk about movies like The Goonies, Back To The Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Revenge of the Nerds, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adven ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #149 - The 80's Movie Podcast If there's one thing we love more than theme parks and roller coasters, it's the movies of the 1980's.  Throughout the past year, we've often said that it would be fun to stop work on CoasterRadio.com and switch to doing a show about 80's movies.  This week, we present The 80's Movie Podcast.  Each week, we're going to talk about movies like The Goonies, Back To The Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Revenge of the Nerds, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adven ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #148 - 10 Things I Hate About You We think Theme Parks are a blast. We're pretty sure you agree with us because you probably wouldn't be a listener of this podcast if you didn't. But there are some really annoying things that always seem to happen whenever you visit a park these days. These things aren't awful enough to make you want to cancel your theme park trip, but they are annoying and have the ability to add frustration to your theme park day. With the help of our listeners, we have compiled a list of the Top 10 m ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #148 - 10 Things I Hate About You We think Theme Parks are a blast. We're pretty sure you agree with us because you probably wouldn't be a listener of this podcast if you didn't. But there are some really annoying things that always seem to happen whenever you visit a park these days. These things aren't awful enough to make you want to cancel your theme park trip, but they are annoying and have the ability to add frustration to your theme park day. With the help of our listeners, we have compiled a list of the Top 10 m ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #147 - Rollercoaster (The Movie) Back in the late 70's, people were crazy for disaster films. There were movies about earthquakes, airplane disasters, war and even one about roller coasters. In 1977, Universal Studios released a film about a madman (played by Timothy Bottoms) who was crisscrossing the country to set off bombs at amusement parks. He wanted the theme park chains to give him one million dollars or he would continue to blow up roller coasters and dark rides. It turns out that the only guy smart enough to s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #147 - Rollercoaster (The Movie) Back in the late 70's, people were crazy for disaster films. There were movies about earthquakes, airplane disasters, war and even one about roller coasters. In 1977, Universal Studios released a film about a madman (played by Timothy Bottoms) who was crisscrossing the country to set off bombs at amusement parks. He wanted the theme park chains to give him one million dollars or he would continue to blow up roller coasters and dark rides. It turns out that the only guy smart enough to s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #146 - Hitting The Parks Alone Theme parks are designed as a place where friends and family can go and have a good time together. They really aren't set up for people to visit alone. For instance, there aren't any one-seater roller coasters out there. Most times if you're by yourself, there's always that huge empty seat next to you. So, while most people would never consider visiting a theme park alone, there are a lot of advantages to taking a trip by yourself. On this week's show, we'll talk about the pros and cons ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #146 - Hitting The Parks Alone Theme parks are designed as a place where friends and family can go and have a good time together. They really aren't set up for people to visit alone. For instance, there aren't any one-seater roller coasters out there. Most times if you're by yourself, there's always that huge empty seat next to you. So, while most people would never consider visiting a theme park alone, there are a lot of advantages to taking a trip by yourself. On this week's show, we'll talk about the pros and cons ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #145 - From The Forums.... We had a topic lined up for this week's show, but a post on the CoasterRadio.com Forums caught our eye. So, we decided to bump our planned show and talk about the debate. One of our listeners was looking into joining ACE, the American Coaster Enthusiasts. While he was reading their code of conduct, he came upon one part of the code that said... "When interacting with the media, members are expected to speak enthusiastically about all parks and roller coasters. While members may have stro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #145 - From The Forums.... We had a topic lined up for this week's show, but a post on the CoasterRadio.com Forums caught our eye. So, we decided to bump our planned show and talk about the debate. One of our listeners was looking into joining ACE, the American Coaster Enthusiasts. While he was reading their code of conduct, he came upon one part of the code that said... "When interacting with the media, members are expected to speak enthusiastically about all parks and roller coasters. While members may have stro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #144 - The 'Reel' Design Contest This is the time of year when all of the different Hollywood blockbusters are being honored at the various award ceremonies. What does this have to do with theme parks and roller coasters? Well, many of the best theme park attractions in history have based upon popular films. Back To The Future, Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Jaws, Star Tours, Kongfrontation, Superman Escape, Terminator 2: 3D, Jurassic Park, Men In Black, The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, Revenge O ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #144 - The Reel Design Contest This is the time of year when all of the different Hollywood blockbusters are being honored at the various award ceremonies. What does this have to do with theme parks and roller coasters? Well, many of the best theme park attractions in history have based upon popular films. Back To The Future, Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Jaws, Star Tours, Kongfrontation, Superman Escape, Terminator 2: 3D, Jurassic Park, Men In Black, The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman, Revenge O ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #143 - Theme Park Weddings If you're a weekly listener to this podcast, odds are you're passionate about theme parks. You might be a fan of the roller coasters, the scenery or the general ambiance, but most likely your love of theme parks is a big part of your life. Some people are so passionate that they include a theme park experience as part of their wedding. We've all seen video of people "taking the plunge" on board a roller coaster; saying their vows in the front seat with a minister and the entire bridal pa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #143 - Theme Park Weddings If you're a weekly listener to this podcast, odds are you're passionate about theme parks. You might be a fan of the roller coasters, the scenery or the general ambiance, but most likely your love of theme parks is a big part of your life. Some people are so passionate that they include a theme park experience as part of their wedding. We've all seen video of people "taking the plunge" on board a roller coaster; saying their vows in the front seat with a minister and the entire bridal pa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #142 - Listener Questions We get a lot of questions sent our way through e-mail, the forums and the voicemail line. But because our show is set up the way it is, we don't get a chance to answer them as quickly as we'd like. So, every few months we save them all up and answer them in one show. We'll talk about a lot of different things... including Flava's HUGE MISTAKE with an Oscar nominated actress. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the Coast ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #142 - Listener Questions We get a lot of questions sent our way through e-mail, the forums and the voicemail line. But because our show is set up the way it is, we don't get a chance to answer them as quickly as we'd like. So, every few months we save them all up and answer them in one show. We'll talk about a lot of different things... including Flava's HUGE MISTAKE with an Oscar nominated actress. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the Coast ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #141 - Final Destination 3 Review Our review of Final Destination 3. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #141 - Final Destination 3 Review Our review of Final Destination 3. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #140 (Video) - Final Destination 3 Preview This is our video preview of Final Destination 3! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #140 (Video) - Final Destination 3 Preview This is our video preview of Final Destination 3! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #139 - Final Destination 3 Preview Theme parks seem to be a popular place to shoot movies. They're colorful, loud and full of perpetual motion.Roller Coasters, in particular, seem to be something that Hollywood likes to use in its films because of the perceived danger and what seems like out of control speed.We haven't had a major studio thriller based around a roller coaster since the 1977 classic "Rollercoaster" (which we'll talk about in a few weeks.)So this week, we're going to spend the show talking about the new horro ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #139 - Final Destination 3 Preview Theme parks seem to be a popular place to shoot movies. They're colorful, loud and full of perpetual motion. Roller Coasters, in particular, seem to be something that Hollywood likes to use in its films because of the perceived danger and what seems like out of control speed. We haven't had a major studio thriller based around a roller coaster since the 1977 classic "Rollercoaster" (which we'll talk about in a few weeks.) So this week, we're going to spend the show talking about the new ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #138 - Winter Thrills We'll kick off this week's show with a look ahead at some of the upcoming episodes of CoasterRadio.com. In the next few weeks, we'll preview and review the new Final Destination 3 movie, we'll talk with couples who have tied the knot theme park-style, we'll unveil a new contest and we'll finally bring you our commentary on the movie "Roller Coaster". After that, we'll go through some of your e-mail and voicemail comments about last week's show on ways to beat the lines at the parks. We'll ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #138 - Winter Thrills We'll kick off this week's show with a look ahead at some of the upcoming episodes of CoasterRadio.com. In the next few weeks, we'll preview and review the new Final Destination 3 movie, we'll talk with couples who have tied the knot theme park-style, we'll unveil a new contest and we'll finally bring you our commentary on the movie "Roller Coaster". After that, we'll go through some of your e-mail and voicemail comments about last week's show on ways to beat the lines at the parks. We'll ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #137 - Pay to Play? Let's face it, one of the worst things about visiting a popular theme park are the long lines. Unless you're lucky enough to be waiting in a well themed queue like the one for Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure, you're probably going to be miserable.But one of the newest innovations in the amusement industry has been the how the various theme park chains have introduced ways that guests can reduce the time they wait in lines.Some of these programs, like Disney's FastPass are free with ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #137 - Pay to Play? Let's face it, one of the worst things about visiting a popular theme park are the long lines. Unless you're lucky enough to be waiting in a well themed queue like the one for Dueling Dragons at Islands of Adventure, you're probably going to be miserable. But one of the newest innovations in the amusement industry has been the how the various theme park chains have introduced ways that guests can reduce the time they wait in lines. Some of these programs, like Disney's FastPass are free ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #136 - What Might Have Been One of the fun things about having an on-line community of theme park fans around the world is that there is an abundance of information about current parks and attractions. What's even more fun is that there is also a lot of information about proposed parks and attractions that never quite made it to the construction stage. On this week's show, we're going to talk about the rides and attractions that allegedly made it to the drawing boards, but never made it to the parks themselves. For ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #136 - What Might Have Been One of the fun things about having an on-line community of theme park fans around the world is that there is an abundance of information about current parks and attractions. What's even more fun is that there is also a lot of information about proposed parks and attractions that never quite made it to the construction stage. On this week's show, we're going to talk about the rides and attractions that allegedly made it to the drawing boards, but never made it to the parks themselves. For ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #135 - Great Expectations This week, we bring you a very special podcast as Mike Collins sits by the fire, sipping brandy and smoking a pipe, while he reads passages from the immortal Charles Dickens classic "Great Expectations". Actually, as fun as that sounds, it's not what we're really going to do this week. Instead, each of the CoasterRadio.com guys will pick one thing that we absolutely expect when we visit a theme park. We'll also pick one thing that we absolutely do not want to see when we visit a park. S ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #135 - Great Expectations This week, we bring you a very special podcast as Mike Collins sits by the fire, sipping brandy and smoking a pipe, while he reads passages from the immortal Charles Dickens classic "Great Expectations". Actually, as fun as that sounds, it's not what we're really going to do this week. Instead, each of the CoasterRadio.com guys will pick one thing that we absolutely expect when we visit a theme park. We'll also pick one thing that we absolutely do not want to see when we visit a park. S ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #134 - 2006 Resolutions We'll kick off this week's show by going through some some of our listeners' picks for the hits and misses of 2005. Then, we'll talk about what could be the New Year's Resolutions of theme parks and amusement parks across the world. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the CoasterRadio.com Voicemail Line at 206-339-RIDE (206-339-7433). Let us know what you think by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #134 - 2006 Resolutions We'll kick off this week's show by going through some some of our listeners' picks for the hits and misses of 2005. Then, we'll talk about what could be the New Year's Resolutions of theme parks and amusement parks across the world. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the CoasterRadio.com Voicemail Line at 206-339-RIDE (206-339-7433). Let us know what you think by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #134 - 2006 Resolutions We'll kick off this week's show by going through some some of our listeners' picks for the hits and misses of 2005. Then, we'll talk about what could be the New Year's Resolutions of theme parks and amusement parks across the world. After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions. You can also record your thoughts on the CoasterRadio.com Voicemail Line at 206-339-RIDE (206-339-7433). Let us know what you think by e-mailing us at feedback@coasterradio.com. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #133 - Goodbye 2005, Hello 2006! The year 2005 was pretty good for theme parks across the world. We saw the premiere of record breaking attractions, new high tech thrill rides and traditional forms of amusement park entertainment. We'll take a look back at the highs and lows of 2005 with Arthur Levine from about.com. We'll talk about the attractions that were big hits and some of the ones that missed the mark. We'll also preview what could be big in 2006. We'll also talk with Ian Clark from ozcoaster.net. He was one ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #133 - Goodbye 2005, Hello 2006! The year 2005 was pretty good for theme parks across the world. We saw the premiere of record breaking attractions, new high tech thrill rides and traditional forms of amusement park entertainment. We'll take a look back at the highs and lows of 2005 with Arthur Levine from about.com. We'll talk about the attractions that were big hits and some of the ones that missed the mark. We'll also preview what could be big in 2006. We'll also talk with Ian Clark from ozcoaster.net. He was one ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #133 - Goodbye 2005, Hello 2006! The year 2005 was pretty good for theme parks across the world. We saw the premiere of record breaking attractions, new high tech thrill rides and traditional forms of amusement park entertainment. We'll take a look back at the highs and lows of 2005 with Arthur Levine from about.com. We'll talk about the attractions that were big hits and some of the ones that missed the mark. We'll also preview what could be big in 2006. We'll also talk with Ian Clark from ozcoaster.net. He was one ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #132 - Pardon The Ripoff If you've every spent any time watching ESPN, you've probably seen a program called "Pardon The Interruption" (PTI). It's a daily show where Washington Post columnists Tony Kornhsiser and Michael Wilbon debate the the biggest stories in sports for exactly one minute at a time.In these days of short attention spans, it's the perfect format. So, we decided to follow the homage "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" and do a direct rip-off of PTI. So, that's why this week's show is c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #132 - Pardon The Ripoff If you've every spent any time watching ESPN, you've probably seen a program called "Pardon The Interruption" (PTI). It's a daily show where Washington Post columnists Tony Kornhsiser and Michael Wilbon debate the the biggest stories in sports for exactly one minute at a time. In these days of short attention spans, it's the perfect format. So, we decided to follow the homage "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" and do a direct rip-off of PTI. So, that's why this week's show is ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #132 - Pardon The Ripoff If you've every spent any time watching ESPN, you've probably seen a program called "Pardon The Interruption" (PTI). It's a daily show where Washington Post columnists Tony Kornhsiser and Michael Wilbon debate the the biggest stories in sports for exactly one minute at a time. In these days of short attention spans, it's the perfect format. So, we decided to follow the homage "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" and do a direct rip-off of PTI. So, that's why this week's show is ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #131 - The Gravity Group This year, Hades, the monstrous wooden roller coaster that opened at Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin won the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride in 2005.Riders were amazed by it's steep drop (140-feet at a 65-degree angle), two underground tunnels (one of which was the longest underground tunnel on a roller coaster ever), and the extreme 90-degree banked turn. The ride was designed by The Gravity Group.One of the most anticipated rides for 2 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #131 - The Gravity Group This year, Hades, the monstrous wooden roller coaster that opened at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin won the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride in 2005.Riders were amazed by it's steep drop (140-feet at a 65-degree angle), two underground tunnels (one of which was the longest underground tunnel on a roller coaster ever), and the extreme 90-degree banked turn. The ride was designed by The Gravity Group.One of the most anticipated rides for 200 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #131 - The Gravity Group This year, Hades, the monstrous wooden roller coaster that opened at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin won the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride in 2005. Riders were amazed by it's steep drop (140-feet at a 65-degree angle), two underground tunnels (one of which was the longest underground tunnel on a roller coaster ever), and the extreme 90-degree banked turn. The ride was designed by The Gravity Group. One of the most anticipated rides for ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #131 - The Gravity Group This year, Hades, the monstrous wooden roller coaster that opened at Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin won the Amusement Today Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride in 2005. Riders were amazed by it's steep drop (140-feet at a 65-degree angle), two underground tunnels (one of which was the longest underground tunnel on a roller coaster ever), and the extreme 90-degree banked turn. The ride was designed by The Gravity Group. One of the most anticipated rides f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #130 - Our Favorite Interviews This week, we hit soft-of a milestone and podcast our 30th episode.To help celebrate, we'll play highlights from some of our favorite interviews that we have done over the past seven months. We'll play clips from Disney Imagineers Eric Jacobson and Joe Rohde, Holiday World's Will Koch, Curse of DarKastle designer Brent Young, travel author Kelly Monoghan, backyard coaster designer Jeremy Reid and many more. We'll also share a few behind the scene stories about each of the interviews.Also, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #130 - Our Favorite Interviews This week, we hit soft-of a milestone and podcast our 30th episode. To help celebrate, we'll play highlights from some of our favorite interviews that we have done over the past seven months. We'll play clips from Disney Imagineers Eric Jacobson and Joe Rohde, Holiday World's Will Koch, Curse of DarKastle designer Brent Young, travel author Kelly Monoghan, backyard coaster designer Jeremy Reid and many more. We'll also share a few behind the scene stories about each of the interviews. A ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #130 - Our Favorite Interviews This week, we hit soft-of a milestone and podcast our 30th episode. To help celebrate, we'll play highlights from some of our favorite interviews that we have done over the past seven months. We'll play clips from Disney Imagineers Eric Jacobson and Joe Rohde, Holiday World's Will Koch, Curse of DarKastle designer Brent Young, travel author Kelly Monoghan, backyard coaster designer Jeremy Reid and many more. We'll also share a few behind the scene stories about each of the interviews. A ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #129 - Holiday Gift Guide In America, the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year. Everyone crowds into the shopping malls and collectively spend billions of dollars on holiday gifts.If you listen to this show on a regular basis, odds are you're interested in buying presents for theme park and roller coaster enthusiasts. You might be looking to buy for family and friends or maybe, you're interested in buying for yourself!You won't need make a frustrating trip to the mall because we've done a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #129 - Holiday Gift Guide In America, the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year. Everyone crowds into the shopping malls and collectively spend billions of dollars on holiday gifts. If you listen to this show on a regular basis, odds are you're interested in buying presents for theme park and roller coaster enthusiasts. You might be looking to buy for family and friends or maybe, you're interested in buying for yourself! You won't need make a frustrating trip to the mall because we've do ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #129 - Holiday Gift Guide In America, the day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year. Everyone crowds into the shopping malls and collectively spend billions of dollars on holiday gifts. If you listen to this show on a regular basis, odds are you're interested in buying presents for theme park and roller coaster enthusiasts. You might be looking to buy for family and friends or maybe, you're interested in buying for yourself! You won't need make a frustrating trip to the mall because we've do ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #128 - What Are You Thankful For? It's the week of Thanksgiving here in the United States. For most people, that means stuffing themselves full of turkey and then passing out while watching NFL football.We decided to celebrate the holiday in a different way. We asked out listeners to let us know what they are thankful for within the theme park industry. We received a lot of interesting responses and we'll share some of them with you during this week's show.Next week, the entire CoasterRadio.com gang will be back with a s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #128 - What Are You Thankful For? It's the week of Thanksgiving here in the United States. For most people, that means stuffing themselves full of turkey and then passing out while watching NFL football. We decided to celebrate the holiday in a different way. We asked out listeners to let us know what they are thankful for within the theme park industry. We received a lot of interesting responses and we'll share some of them with you during this week's show. Next week, the entire CoasterRadio.com gang will be back with ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #128 - What Are You Thankful For? It's the week of Thanksgiving here in the United States. For most people, that means stuffing themselves full of turkey and then passing out while watching NFL football. We decided to celebrate the holiday in a different way. We asked out listeners to let us know what they are thankful for within the theme park industry. We received a lot of interesting responses and we'll share some of them with you during this week's show. Next week, the entire CoasterRadio.com gang will be back with ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #127 - Building Your Own Theme Park If you're a theme park enthusiast, you've probably had a dream of building and owning your own theme park. But odds are, unless you're very well connected or a multi-millionaire, you'll never get to see your dream come true.If that isn't discouraging enough, most people would probably tell you that your dream was crazy anyway. Heck, people even told Walt Disney that his plans for a new type of amusement park were a horrible idea. They even went so far as to call it "Disney's Folly".But t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #127 - Building Your Own Theme Park If you're a theme park enthusiast, you've probably had a dream of building and owning your own theme park. But odds are, unless you're very well connected or a multi-millionaire, you'll never get to see your dream come true. If that isn't discouraging enough, most people would probably tell you that your dream was crazy anyway. Heck, people even told Walt Disney that his plans for a new type of amusement park were a horrible idea. They even went so far as to call it "Disney's Folly". B ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #127 - Building Your Own Theme Park If you're a theme park enthusiast, you've probably had a dream of building and owning your own theme park. But odds are, unless you're very well connected or a multi-millionaire, you'll never get to see your dream come true. If that isn't discouraging enough, most people would probably tell you that your dream was crazy anyway. Heck, people even told Walt Disney that his plans for a new type of amusement park were a horrible idea. They even went so far as to call it "Disney's Folly". B ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #126 - Extreme Rides There really aren't many rides or attractions that theme park fans won't try at least once.But there are a few rides out there that even the most hardcore enthusiasts think twice about before riding.Some people won't ride certain types of freefall rides while others won't ride attractions that spin you in circles. Some people won't ride skycoasters and some people could never bring themselves to ride any of the attractions on top of the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. (That picture over ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #126 - Extreme Rides There really aren't many rides or attractions that theme park fans won't try at least once.But there are a few rides out there that even the most hardcore enthusiasts think twice about before riding.Some people won't ride certain types of freefall rides while others won't ride attractions that spin you in circles. Some people won't ride skycoasters and some people could never bring themselves to ride any of the attractions on top of the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. (That picture over ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #126 - Extreme Rides There really aren't many rides or attractions that theme park fans won't try at least once. But there are a few rides out there that even the most hardcore enthusiasts think twice about before riding. Some people won't ride certain types of freefall rides while others won't ride attractions that spin you in circles. Some people won't ride skycoasters and some people could never bring themselves to ride any of the attractions on top of the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. (That picture o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #126 - Extreme Rides There really aren't many rides or attractions that theme park fans won't try at least once. But there are a few rides out there that even the most hardcore enthusiasts think twice about before riding. Some people won't ride certain types of freefall rides while others won't ride attractions that spin you in circles. Some people won't ride skycoasters and some people could never bring themselves to ride any of the attractions on top of the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. (That picture o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #125 - Halloween (with Imagineer Joe Rohde) All month long, we've been on-location at different theme parks celebrating Halloween. Now that it's finally here, we'll spend this week's show talking about your favorite haunted, spooky or scary themed attractions.We'll talk about attractions like The Haunted Mansion, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The Exterminator, Revenge of the Mummy, The Beast, The Freezer, Burg Falkenstein and more.We're also are really excited to welcome Joe Rohde to the show. Joe is Executive Designer for Walt Di ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #125 - Halloween (with Imagineer Joe Rohde) All month long, we've been on-location at different theme parks celebrating Halloween. Now that it's finally here, we'll spend this week's show talking about your favorite haunted, spooky or scary themed attractions.We'll talk about attractions like The Haunted Mansion, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The Exterminator, Revenge of the Mummy, The Beast, The Freezer, Burg Falkenstein and more.We're also are really excited to welcome Joe Rohde to the show. Joe is Executive Designer for Walt Di ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #125 - Halloween (with Imagineer Joe Rohde) All month long, we've been on-location at different theme parks celebrating Halloween. Now that it's finally here, we'll spend this week's show talking about your favorite haunted, spooky or scary themed attractions. We'll talk about attractions like The Haunted Mansion, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The Exterminator, Revenge of the Mummy, The Beast, The Freezer, Burg Falkenstein and more. We're also are really excited to welcome Joe Rohde to the show. Joe is Executive Designer for Wa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #125 - Halloween (with Imagineer Joe Rohde) All month long, we've been on-location at different theme parks celebrating Halloween. Now that it's finally here, we'll spend this week's show talking about your favorite haunted, spooky or scary themed attractions. We'll talk about attractions like The Haunted Mansion, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, The Exterminator, Revenge of the Mummy, The Beast, The Freezer, Burg Falkenstein and more. We're also are really excited to welcome Joe Rohde to the show. Joe is Executive Designer for Wa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #124 - Live from Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Dominion This week, we're on-location from Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Dominion. It's the 3rd stop on our month-long CoasterRadio.com Halloween Terror Tour.Since Paramount is a movie company, Kings Dominion uses film-like storytelling to create their haunted mazes and attractions. When the sun goes down, they specialize in delivering intense environments that make you scream as much as they make you laugh.We'll talk about the evil carnie folks running amuck in Freakshow in 3D, the insane residen ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #124 - Live from Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Dominion This week, we're on-location from Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Dominion. It's the 3rd stop on our month-long CoasterRadio.com Halloween Terror Tour. Since Paramount is a movie company, Kings Dominion uses film-like storytelling to create their haunted mazes and attractions. When the sun goes down, they specialize in delivering intense environments that make you scream as much as they make you laugh. We'll talk about the evil carnie folks running amuck in Freakshow in 3D, the insane res ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #124 - Live from Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Dominion This week, we're on-location from Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Dominion. It's the 3rd stop on our month-long CoasterRadio.com Halloween Terror Tour. Since Paramount is a movie company, Kings Dominion uses film-like storytelling to create their haunted mazes and attractions. When the sun goes down, they specialize in delivering intense environments that make you scream as much as they make you laugh. We'll talk about the evil carnie folks running amuck in Freakshow in 3D, the insane res ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #123 - Live from Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg This week, we're on-location from Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. During the show, we'll talk with park guests and preview the scare zones and spooky attractions at this annual Halloween event. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #122 - Live From Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Island This week, we had originally planned to bring you an on-location show from Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It was going to be the first broadcast in our month long CoasterRadio.com Halloween Terror Tour. But it was raining so hard on Saturday that we and Busch Gardens decided it was best for the show (and our equipment) to postpone until next week.But luckily, Kevin and Beth (our correspondents from Ohio) and our friends at the Single Serving of Coke Podcast got a chance to vis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #122 - Live From Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Island This week, we had originally planned to bring you an on-location show from Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It was going to be the first broadcast in our month long CoasterRadio.com Halloween Terror Tour. But it was raining so hard on Saturday that we and Busch Gardens decided it was best for the show (and our equipment) to postpone until next week.But luckily, Kevin and Beth (our correspondents from Ohio) and our friends at the Single Serving of Coke Podcast got a chance to vis ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #122 - Live From Fear Fest at Paramount's Kings Island This week, we had originally planned to bring you an on-location show from Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It was going to be the first broadcast in our month long CoasterRadio.com Halloween Terror Tour. But it was raining so hard on Saturday that we and Busch Gardens decided it was best for the show (and our equipment) to postpone until next week. But luckily, Kevin and Beth (our correspondents from Ohio) and our friends at the Single Serving of Coke Podcast got a chance to v ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #121 - Coaster Clones Have you ever been riding on a roller coaster for the first time and sworn that you've ridden it before? It probably wasn't deja vu (the feeling, not the coaster).Most likely, you were riding an exact duplicate of a roller coaster from another park. You were probably riding a coaster clone. (Actually, the roller coaster Deja Vu is a coaster clone!)Sometimes if a theme park or a ride designer has a proven coaster design on their hands, it's less expensive for the parks to build more of th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #121 - Coaster Clones Have you ever been riding on a roller coaster for the first time and sworn that you've ridden it before? It probably wasn't deja vu (the feeling, not the coaster). Most likely, you were riding an exact duplicate of a roller coaster from another park. You were probably riding a coaster clone. (Actually, the roller coaster Deja Vu is a coaster clone!) Sometimes if a theme park or a ride designer has a proven coaster design on their hands, it's less expensive for the parks to build more ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #120 - Theme Park Dating Theme parks are a great place for families and friends to get together and have a good time. They're fun, loud, colorful and exciting.But are they romantic?This week, we'll talk about whether or not theme parks are a good place to start up a romantic relationship. When you think about it, there are plenty of similarities between a theme park trip and an average date. Instead of having awkward conversation over dinner, you can have awkward conversation while standing in a line. Instead o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #120 - Theme Park Dating Theme parks are a great place for families and friends to get together and have a good time. They're fun, loud, colorful and exciting.But are they romantic?Thisweek, we'll talk about whether or not theme parks are a good place to start up a romantic relationship. When you think about it, there are plenty of similarities between a theme park trip and an average date. Instead of having awkward conversation over dinner, you can have awkward conversation while standing in a line. Instead of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #120 - Theme Park Dating Theme parks are a great place for families and friends to get together and have a good time. They're fun, loud, colorful and exciting. But are they romantic? This week, we'll talk about whether or not theme parks are a good place to start up a romantic relationship. When you think about it, there are plenty of similarities between a theme park trip and an average date. Instead of having awkward conversation over dinner, you can have awkward conversation while standing in a line. Inst ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #119 - HOT or NOT For our first 10-minute show of the Fall, we're going to talk about what's HOT and what's NOT as we finish the 2005 season and head into 2006.As E.B. said during the pre-show, we're lazy. If you'll remember, we didn't plan on doing new, weekly shows during the off-season. So, the topic for this show began when one of our listeners posted a message about it in the CoasterRadio.com Forums.Hey, there is some nobility to actually admitting that we're lazy? Right? Actually, we do throw a lot ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #119 - HOT or NOT For our first 10-minute show of the Fall, we're going to talk about what's HOT and what's NOT as we finish the 2005 season and head into 2006. As E.B. said during the pre-show, we're lazy. If you'll remember, we didn't plan on doing new, weekly shows during the off-season. So, the topic for this show began when one of our listeners posted a message about it in the CoasterRadio.com Forums. Hey, there is some nobility to actually admitting that we're lazy? Right? Actually, we do throw ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #119 - HOT or NOT For our first 10-minute show of the Fall, we're going to talk about what's HOT and what's NOT as we finish the 2005 season and head into 2006.As E.B. said during the pre-show,we're lazy. If you'll remember, we didn't plan on doing new, weekly shows during the off-season. So, the topic for this show began when one of our listeners posted a message about it in the CoasterRadio.com Forums.Hey, there is some nobility to actually admitting that we're lazy? Right? Actually, we do throw a lot ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #118 - The 2005 CoasterRadio.com Awards Labor Day signals the end of summer, the beginning of school and the close of the theme park season.But before we start to pack away our t-shirts and shorts and pull out our jeans and sweaters, it's time for one last summer celebration.This week, we present the 2005 CoasterRadio.com Awards!Over the past month, thousands of CoasterRadio.com listeners have been voting for their favorite parks and attractions. On this week's show, we'll announce the winners in the following categories:Best Th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #118 - The 2005 CoasterRadio.com Awards Labor Day signals the end of summer, the beginning of school and the close of the theme park season. But before we start to pack away our t-shirts and shorts and pull out our jeans and sweaters, it's time for one last summer celebration. This week, we present the 2005 CoasterRadio.com Awards! Over the past month, thousands of CoasterRadio.com listeners have been voting for their favorite parks and attractions. On this week's show, we'll announce the winners in the following categorie ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #118 - The 2005 CoasterRadio.com Awards Labor Day signals the end of summer, the beginning of school and the close of the theme park season.But before we start to pack away our t-shirts and shorts and pull out our jeans and sweaters, it's time for one last summer celebration.This week, we present the 2005 CoasterRadio.com Awards!Over the past month, thousands of CoasterRadio.com listeners have been voting for their favorite parks and attractions. On this week's show, we'll announce the winners in the following categories:Best Th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #117 - Listener Controlled Show As we wind down the 2005 Summer Theme Park Season, we wanted to do something special for the thousands of you who listen each week.We decided to put you in charge of this week's show.Over the past few months, we've received hundredsof e-mails and forum postings from listeners all over the world who want us to talk about specific topics. Since there isn't time to get to all of them during our regular podcasts, we decided that we would use the show before our summer season finale to answer a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #117 - Listener Controlled Show As we wind down the 2005 Summer Theme Park Season, we wanted to do something special for the thousands of you who listen each week. We decided to put you in charge of this week's show. Over the past few months, we've received hundreds of e-mails and forum postings from listeners all over the world who want us to talk about specific topics. Since there isn't time to get to all of them during our regular podcasts, we decided that we would use the show before our summer season finale to ans ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #117 - Listener Controlled Show As we wind down the 2005 Summer Theme Park Season, we wanted to do something special for the thousands of you who listen each week.We decided to put you in charge of this week's show.Over the past few months, we've received hundreds of e-mails and forum postings from listeners all over the world who want us to talk about specific topics. Since there isn't time to get to all of them during our regular podcasts, we decided that we would use the show before our summer season finale to answer ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #116 - Independent Parks If you're a theme park enthusiast, you definitely know names like Disney, Universal, Six Flags, Paramount, Busch and Cedar Fair.They are the companies behind the major theme park chains in the United States. They also account for most of the profit made in the amusement park industry.However, when it comes to customer service, cleanliness and value, most of those parks can't compete with America's Independent Parks.There are dozens of family-owned parks that strive to give their guests a f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #116 - Independent Parks If you're a theme park enthusiast, you definitely know names like Disney, Universal, Six Flags, Paramount, Busch and Cedar Fair. They are the companies behind the major theme park chains in the United States. They also account for most of the profit made in the amusement park industry. However, when it comes to customer service, cleanliness and value, most of those parks can't compete with America's Independent Parks. There are dozens of family-owned parks that strive to give their g ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #116 - Independent Parks If you're a theme park enthusiast, you definitely know names like Disney, Universal, Six Flags, Paramount, Busch and Cedar Fair.They are the companies behind the major theme park chains in the United States. They also account for most of the profit made in the amusement park industry.However, when it comes to customer service, cleanliness and value, most of those parks can't compete with America's Independent Parks.There are dozens of family-owned parks that strive to give their guests a f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #115 - Orlando: Beyond The Mouse Orlando, Florida is the theme park capital of the world. Millions and millions of tourists head there every year for their vacations, but most never venture away from Walt Disney World or Universal Studios to see what else the city has to offer.Most tourists never realize that Orlando is home to a bunch of other theme park and amusement facilities that offer alternative entertainment and big-time thrills; most often at a cheaper price than the big guys.On this week's show, we'll talk abou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #115 - Orlando: Beyond The Mouse Orlando, Florida is the theme park capital of the world. Millions and millions of tourists head there every year for their vacations, but most never venture away from Walt Disney World or Universal Studios to see what else the city has to offer. Most tourists never realize that Orlando is home to a bunch of other theme park and amusement facilities that offer alternative entertainment and big-time thrills; most often at a cheaper price than the big guys. On this week's show, we'll talk ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #115 - Orlando: Beyond The Mouse Orlando, Florida is the theme park capital of the world. Millions and millions of tourists head there every year for their vacations, but most never venture away from Walt Disney World or Universal Studios to see what else the city has to offer.Most tourists never realize that Orlando is home to a bunch of other theme park and amusement facilities that offer alternative entertainment and big-time thrills; most often at a cheaper price than the big guys.On this week's show, we'll talk abou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #114 - Live from Paramount's Kings Dominion This week, CoasterRadio.com broadcasts live from International Street at Paramount's Kings Dominion.If you've listened to our show for any amount of time, you already know that Kings Dominion is our home park. This year, they're celebrating their 30th Anniversary.So, we'll spend some time talking about our favorite rides and memories from PKD's past 30 years. We'll be joined by Sarah Lovejoy, PKD's Public Relations Operations Manager. She'll help us out as we talk about some of Kings Dom ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #114 - Live from Paramount's Kings Dominion This week, CoasterRadio.com broadcasts live from International Street at Paramount's Kings Dominion. If you've listened to our show for any amount of time, you already know that Kings Dominion is our home park. This year, they're celebrating their 30th Anniversary. So, we'll spend some time talking about our favorite rides and memories from PKD's past 30 years. We'll be joined by Sarah Lovejoy, PKD's Public Relations Operations Manager. She'll help us out as we talk about some of Kings ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #114 - Live from Paramount's Kings Dominion This week, CoasterRadio.com broadcasts live from International Street at Paramount's Kings Dominion.If you've listened to our show for any amount of time, you already know that Kings Dominion is our home park. This year, they're celebrating their 30th Anniversary.So, we'll spend some time talking about our favorite rides and memories from PKD's past 30 years. We'll be joined by Sarah Lovejoy, PKD's Public Relations Operations Manager. She'll help us out as we talk about some of Kings Dom ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #113 - European Theme Parks When we first started CoasterRadio.com, we had no idea that people from all around the world would listen.We've been making friends with people in the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Austria and other countries throughout Europe.So, even though we don't know a lot about Europe, we're going to do our best to devote this week's show to European Theme Parks.To help us out, Robb from Theme Park Review.com will be joining us. Robb, along with his wife Elissa and a bunch of their friends just got ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #113 - European Theme Parks When we first started CoasterRadio.com, we had no idea that people from all around the world would listen. We've been making friends with people in the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Austria and other countries throughout Europe. So, even though we don't know a lot about Europe, we're going to do our best to devote this week's show to European Theme Parks. To help us out, Robb from Theme Park Review.com will be joining us. Robb, along with his wife Elissa and a bunch of their friends ju ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #113 - European Theme Parks When we first started CoasterRadio.com, we had no idea that people from all around the world would listen.We've been making friends with people in the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Austria and other countries throughout Europe.So, even though we don't know a lot about Europe, we're going to do our best to devote this week's show to European Theme Parks.To help us out, Robb from Theme Park Review.com will be joining us. Robb, along with his wife Elissa and a bunch of their friends just got ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #112 - Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Fifty years ago on July 17th, 1955...history was made.Even if you're only a casual fan of theme parks, this is the week to pay tribute to a man who had enough imagination to turn a California Orange Grove into "The Happiest Place on Earth".This week, CoasterRadio.com celebrates Disneyland's 50th Anniversary and pays tribute to it's founder, Walt Disney.To help us celebrate, we'll be joined by Eric Jacobson, Senior Vice President of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering. Eric is ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #112 - Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Fifty years ago on July 17th, 1955... history was made. Even if you're only a casual fan of theme parks, this is the week to pay tribute to a man who had enough imagination to turn a California Orange Grove into "The Happiest Place on Earth". This week, CoasterRadio.com celebrates Disneyland's 50th Anniversary and pays tribute to it's founder, Walt Disney. To help us celebrate, we'll be joined by Eric Jacobson, Senior Vice President of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineerin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #112 - Disneyland's 50th Anniversary Fifty years ago on July 17th, 1955...history was made.Even if you're only a casual fan of theme parks, this is the week topay tribute to a man who had enough imagination to turn a California Orange Grove into "The Happiest Place on Earth".This week, CoasterRadio.com celebrates Disneyland's 50th Anniversary and pays tribute to it's founder, Walt Disney.To help us celebrate, we'll be joined by Eric Jacobson, Senior Vice President of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering. Eric is ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #111 - Waterparks We're not sure what the weather's like where you are, but here in Washington, DC... IT'S HOT!So, what better way to cool off than with a CoasterRadio.com all about waterparks.Back in the day, waterparks had nothing to offer but a few tame waterslides and maybe a lazy river.Today, waterpark designers are coming up with attractions that go higher and faster than ever before. Today's water rides blast you upwards, send you spinning around in circles and give you experiences that weren't avai ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #111 - Waterparks We're not sure what the weather's like where you are, but here in Washington, DC... IT'S HOT! So, what better way to cool off than with a CoasterRadio.com all about waterparks. Back in the day, waterparks had nothing to offer but a few tame waterslides and maybe a lazy river. Today, waterpark designers are coming up with attractions that go higher and faster than ever before. Today's water rides blast you upwards, send you spinning around in circles and give you experiences that weren' ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #111 - Waterparks We're not sure what the weather's like where you are, but here in Washington, DC... IT'S HOT!So, what better way to cool off than with a CoasterRadio.com all about waterparks.Back in the day, waterparks had nothing to offer but a few tame waterslides and maybe a lazy river.Today, waterpark designers are coming up with attractions that go higher and faster than ever before. Today's water rides blast you upwards, send you spinning around in circles and give you experiences that weren't avai ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #110 - 4th of July The 4th of July is a special time in America. It signifies the middle of summer. Of course, it also means that the theme park season is in full swing!Join us as we celebrate this classic summer holiday by shooting off some of the very lame "legal" fireworks that you can buy in the state of Virginia.Of course, we'll also have discussion about theme parks. We'll talk about how one county in Maryland is offering free rickets to Six Flags America in exchange for people turning in their illeg ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #110 - 4th of July The 4th of July is a special time in America. It signifies the middle of summer. Of course, it also means that the theme park season is in full swing! Join us as we celebrate this classic summer holiday by shooting off some of the very lame "legal" fireworks that you can buy in the state of Virginia. Of course, we'll also have discussion about theme parks. We'll talk about how one county in Maryland is offering free rickets to Six Flags America in exchange for people turning in their i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #110 - 4th of July The 4th of July is a special time in America.It signifies the middle of summer. Of course, it also means that the theme park season is in full swing!Join us as we celebrate this classic summer holiday by shooting off some of the very lame "legal" fireworks that you can buy in the state of Virginia.Of course, we'll also have discussion about theme parks. We'll talk about how one county in Maryland is offering free rickets to Six Flags America in exchange for people turning in their illegal ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #109 - Theme Park Employees Think about the last time you visited a theme park. If it was a good trip, what made it memorable? If it was a bad trip, what made it terrible?Whatever type of trip you had, odds are it was affected by the employees at the park.Think about it! Were there long lines at your favorite roller coaster because the trains weren't being loaded fast enough? Or were the lines constantly moving because the ride crew was challenging themselves to move as many people through the ride per hour as pos ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #109 - Theme Park Employees Think about the last time you visited a theme park. If it was a good trip, what made it memorable? If it was a bad trip, what made it terrible? Whatever type of trip you had, odds are it was affected by the employees at the park. Think about it! Were there long lines at your favorite roller coaster because the trains weren't being loaded fast enough? Or were the lines constantly moving because the ride crew was challenging themselves to move as many people through the ride per hour as ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #109 - Theme Park Employees Premieres: June 27, 2005Think about the last time you visited a theme park. If it was a good trip, what made it memorable? If it was a bad trip, what made it terrible?Whatever type of trip you had, odds are it was affected by the employees at the park.Think about it! Were there long lines at your favorite roller coaster because the trains weren't being loaded fast enough? Or were the lines constantly moving because the ride crew was challenging themselves to move as many people through ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #108 - Backyard Thrill Rides When you were a kid, did you ever dream of building a theme park in your own backyard? Maybe you turned an old wagon or a Big Wheel into the roller coaster of your dreams?This week on CoasterRadio.com, we'll be taking a look at three very different thrill rides that have been built in backyards across the world.We'll talk about a guy in Germany who has created his very own log flume. We'll also talk about The Blue Flash, a looping, steel roller coaster that was built by a gentleman in In ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #108 - Backyard Thrill Rides When you were a kid, did you ever dream of building a theme park in your own backyard? Maybe you turned an old wagon or a Big Wheel into the roller coaster of your dreams? This week on CoasterRadio.com, we'll be taking a look at three very different thrill rides that have been built in backyards across the world. We'll talk about a guy in Germany who has created his very own log flume. We'll also talk about The Blue Flash, a looping, steel roller coaster that was built by a gentleman i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #108 - Backyard Thrill Rides Premieres: June 20, 2005When you were a kid, did you ever dream of building a theme park in your own backyard? Maybe you turned an old wagon or a Big Wheel into the roller coaster of your dreams?This week on CoasterRadio.com, we'll be taking a look at three very different thrill rides that have been built in backyards across the world.We'll talk about a guy in Germany who has created his very own log flume. We'll also talk about The Blue Flash, a looping, steel roller coaster that was b ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #107 - Live From Dorney Park This week, we took the show on the road and set up our broadcast at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA.We got a chance to record our broadcast right in front of Dorney Park's new floorless roller coaster, Hydra: The Revenge.On this week's show, we'll review the ride and give you our thoughts about the park's other attractions. We'll also talk with park guests to get their reactions to Hydra.Because Hydra replaced another coaster at Dorney Park, that inspired us to talk abou ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #107 - Live From Dorney Park This week, we took the show on the road and set up our broadcast at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA. We got a chance to record our broadcast right in front of Dorney Park's new floorless roller coaster, Hydra: The Revenge. On this week's show, we'll review the ride and give you our thoughts about the park's other attractions. We'll also talk with park guests to get their reactions to Hydra. Because Hydra replaced another coaster at Dorney Park, that inspired us to tal ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #107 - Live From Dorney Park Premieres: June 6, 2005This week, we took the show on the road and set up our broadcast at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA.We got a chance to record our broadcast right in front of Dorney Park's new floorless roller coaster, Hydra: The Revenge.On this week's show, we'll review the ride and give you our thoughts about the park's other attractions. We'll also talk with park guests to get their reactions to Hydra.Because Hydra replaced another coaster at Dorney Park, that i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #106 - Memorial Day BBQ We've been working really hard on the show since it premiered six weeks ago. We've taken two road trips - one to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and one to Six Flags Great Adventure. We've also been hard at work recruiting new correspondents from all over the world. If that wasn't enough, we've also been hard at work developing new content and ideas for the CoasterRadio.com website.So, we decided to take it easy this week and celebrate the kickoff of summer by inviting our family and friends ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #106 - Memorial Day BBQ We've been working really hard on the show since it premiered six weeks ago. We've taken two road trips - one to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and one to Six Flags Great Adventure. We've also been hard at work recruiting new correspondents from all over the world. If that wasn't enough, we've also been hard at work developing new content and ideas for the CoasterRadio.com website. So, we decided to take it easy this week and celebrate the kickoff of summer by inviting our family and frien ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #106 - Memorial Day BBQ Premieres: May 30, 2005We've been working really hard on the show since it premiered six weeks ago. We've taken two road trips - one to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and one to Six Flags Great Adventure. We've also been hard at work recruiting new correspondents from all over the world. If that wasn't enough, we've also been hard at work developing new content and ideas for the CoasterRadio.com website.So, we decided to take it easy this week and celebrate the kickoff of summer by inviting ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #105 - Kingda Ka Media Day This week, we broadcast from the Media Day of the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster - Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure!Join us as we talk with park officials, engineers and coaster enthusiasts about the new ride. We'll also give you our review and let you know if it's worth traveling from your hometown for a ride.We'll also put a wireless microphone on E.B so you can hear exactly what it sounds like as he gets launched from 0 to 128 mph in 3.8 seconds and then travels up and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #105 - Kingda Ka Media Day This week, we broadcast from the Media Day of the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster - Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure! Join us as we talk with park officials, engineers and coaster enthusiasts about the new ride. We'll also give you our review and let you know if it's worth traveling from your hometown for a ride. We'll also put a wireless microphone on E.B so you can hear exactly what it sounds like as he gets launched from 0 to 128 mph in 3.8 seconds and then travels up ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #105 - Kingda Ka Media Day Premieres: May 23, 2005This week, we broadcast from the Media Day of the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster - Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure!Join us as we talk with park officials, engineers and coaster enthusiasts about the new ride. We'll also give you our review and let you know if it's worth traveling from your hometown for a ride.We'll also put a wireless microphone on E.B so you can hear exactly what it sounds like as he gets launched from 0 to 128 mph in 3.8 seconds ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #104 - Conspiracies, Road Trips and Modesty Anytime you visit a theme park message board on the internet, you're bound to run into "Conspiracy Theories" about your favorite park or ride. People post the most outrageous claims and it's difficult to figure out what's true and what's not. For instance, is your favorite roller coaster going to be torn down because it's sinking into the ground? Or, perhaps the new coaster coming to a park near you will have a rider weight limit of 150 lbs. According to the conspiracies, if you weigh 15 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #103 - Kingda Ka and Las Vegas This week, CoasterRadio.com returns to our Washington, DC studios. We start off the show by answering listener e-mails about Italian Job Stunt Track and our Park Pet Peeves segment about line cutting. We'll also wrap up last week's trip to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and give our final reviews of their new attraction "Curse of DarKastle." Then, we'll talk with Kristin Siebeneicher, the Public Relations Manager from Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. She'll let us know what ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio #103 - Kingda Ka& Las Vegas Show #103Kingda Ka and Las VegasPremieres: May 9, 2005This week, CoasterRadio.com returns to our Washington, DC studios. We start off the show by answering listener e-mails about Italian Job Stunt Track and our Park Pet Peeves segment about line cutting.We'll also wrap up last week's trip to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and give our final reviews of their new attraction "Curse of DarKastle."Then, we'll talk with Kristin Siebeneicher, the Public Relations Manager from Six Flags Great Adventur ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #102 - Curse of DarKastle Media Day Busch Gardens Williamsburg has just unveiled their newest dark ride and it looks like it is going to be one of the top new attractions in 2005. "Curse of DarKastle: The Ride" is a dynamic, motion-based, 3D attraction that sends guests on a terrifying, gravity-defying ride through the mysterious corridors of a Bavarian Castle. Across the country, teams of animators, engineers and designers worked for 13 months to bring this ride from concept to completion. The result is an amazing attract ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com #101 - Our Premiere Show Welcome to the premiere show of CoasterRadio.com! We'll kick off the 2005 Summer season by reviewing many of the new rides and attractions that will be headed to theme parks this year. Will they live up to the hype? Or, will we all end up suffering from "antici-pointment?" (A combination of too much anticipation that eventually leads to disappointment.) We'll talk about the newest attraction to hit the Las Vegas Strip, "Insanity: The Ride." We'll also talk about the major attractions ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Show #101 - Our Premiere Show Welcome to the premiere show of CoasterRadio.com!We'll kick off the 2005 Summer season by reviewing many of the new rides and attractions that will be headed to theme parks this year. Will they live up to the hype? Or, will we all end up suffering from "antici-pointment?" (A combination of too much anticipation that eventually leads to disappointment.)We'll talk about the newest attraction to hit the Las Vegas Strip, "Insanity: The Ride." We'll also talk about the major attractions comi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com Premieres April 25th! We're getting set for the premiere of CoasterRadio.com! Our first show hits the net on Monday, April 25th. To make sure you can hear us, we've put a promo on-line so you can make sure the feed works. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com Premieres April 25th! We're getting set for the premiere of CoasterRadio.com!Our first show hits the net on Monday, April 25th. To make sure you can hear us, we've put a promo on-line so you can make sure the feed works. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com Promo CoasterRadio.com is a half-hourpodcast dedicated to roller coasters, theme parks and thrill rides.Podcasting each week from our studios in Washington, DC and from theme parks around the country, the CoasterRadio.com crew gets you ready for your day at the park! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com Promo CoasterRadio.com is a half-hour podcast dedicated to roller coasters, theme parks and thrill rides. Podcasting each week from our studios in Washington, DC and from theme parks around the country, the CoasterRadio.com crew gets you ready for your day at the park! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website CoasterRadio.com Promo CoasterRadio.com is a half-hour podcast dedicated to roller coasters, theme parks and thrill rides. Podcasting each week from our studios in Washington, DC and from theme parks around the country, the CoasterRadio.com crew gets you ready for your day at the park! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website