CoasterRadio.com #719 - Gold Striker UPGRADED!
Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast · Mike Collins
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Show Notes
There's big news this week out of Northern California this week and we have the first interviews about it.
California's Great America announced that their new roller coaster "Gold Striker" will now include the world’s longest covered initial descent tunnel on a wooden coaster.
Adding intrigue to the record setting feature, Gold Striker’s 174-foot tunnel will be enclosed by wood on both sides, corrugated metal on top and in-fill underneath the tracks, to replicate a true "gold mine" feel.
We'll talk with Tyler Currie, Director of Park Operations for California's Great America about the new ride and their big announcement.
We'll also discuss some rumors coming out of Walt Disney World in Orlando. Word is leaking out about a possible re-imagining of the entire Downtown Disney complex.... complete with a new name, layout and a five-level parking garage. Interesting stuff... but maybe Mike and EB have a better idea of what can be done with the area.
All this, plus a Live Trip Report from Kings Island, the return of "OFF TOPIC" and a visit from everyone's favorite Dutch Performance Artist!
Check out all of the show notes and links in our new interactive ZEEN - "In Styleee!" It's brand new for Season Seven!