Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Phantasialand in Germany is building a new ride... and it's wild. An Irish guy took his taxi driver to a park in the UAE... and it gave us an idea. A Live Trip Report from Holiday World. The 2015 Listener Survey is here! Take it now! YOUR favorite theme park memories from 2015. All this plus a lot more!

Disney has announced something we've all been waiting for... STAR WARS LAND! Cedar Point's 2016 Announcement has been delayed because of a tradgedy. A Live Trip Report from Six Flags Magic Mountain. The 2015 Listener Survey is here! Take it now! YOUR favorite theme park attractions that use water creatively. All this plus a lot more!

Dollywood has announced "Lightning Rod" for 2016! EB and Mike break down the stats and the theme for you. Supposed details of Cedar Point's 2016 coaster have leaked. Do you believe it? A Live Trip Report from Midwest Jim gets interesting. Mike apologizes for a previous comment. The 2015 Listener Survey is here! Take it now! More stories from Cast Members! All this plus a lot more!

Riding a theme park attraction is fun enough as is, but now designers at HUSS want us to wear Virtual Reality devices to take the experience to a whole different level. Mike reviews Laff Track at Hersheypark and Flying Turns at Knoebels. Are they worth the hour-long waits? CoasterRadio.com listeners call in and write in for Part 1 of our Cast Member Stories Episode! All this plus a lot more!

EB tells behind-the-scenes stories from the second CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up of 2015 at Knott's Berry Farm! He has reviews of Ghostrider, Pony Express, Silver Bullet and Voyage to the Iron Reef. We talk about "Storm Chaser," the new RMC retrofit at Kentucky Kingdom. All this plus a lot more!

The second CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up of 2015 is at Knott's Berry Farm! EB made his first trip to Knott's and has reviews of Ghostrider, Pony Express, Silver Bullet and Voyage to the Iron Reef. Knott's Entertainment Supervisor Jeff Tucker joins us to talk about his career and his involvement with Knott's Scary Farm! All this plus a ton of listener interaction live from the park!

Cedar Fair CEO Matt Quimet gave an interesting interview to the Sandusky Register. The GM of Carowinds tweeted something interesting and then deleted it. OK, we'll bite. Our West-Coast Listener Meet-Up is at Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday, July 18th! Live Trip Reports make their triumphant return! Baron 1898 has opened at Efteling. Is it one of the best themed coasters in the world? They even make a 14-minute short film to tell its backstory! This and a whole lot more!

Disneyquest at Walt Disney World is closing down. We'll talk about the history of this attraction and why it didn't live up to its potential. One of our "Coaster-Damus" Predictions for 2015 has come to pass! Our West-Coast Listener Meet-Up is at Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday, July 18th! EB braves danger and shoots off high-octane fireworks for the The 2015 Sparktacular Exploosioloosa! This and a whole lot more!

Cannibal at Lagoon is almost ready to "devour" the competition. EB and Mike answer a listener e-mail from a man asking if he truly has the credibility to be a "Coasterboy." Our West-Coast Listener Meet-Up is at Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday, July 18th! Our Interactive Question asks listeners to vent about the Worst Policies invading theme parks this year. This and a whole lot more!

There might be proof of what new coaster Dollywood is getting in 2016. Is Disney coming back to Virginia with plans to finally build a park there? The Plusses and Minuses of "Plussing." Our West-Coast Listener Meet-Up is at Knott's Berry Farm on July 18th! Arthur Levine from about.com joins us to review Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Disneyland's 60th Anniversary. This and a whole lot more!

News this week about a fantastic new theme park attraction based on one of our FAVORITE 80's movies! We'll have an exclusive interview with the attraction's creators and, we'll explain how Mike Collins is involved.

New coasters are coming to Central Florida in 2016! Kenny joins us to review Justice League: Battle for Metropolis We tell some behind-the-scenes stories from the Listener Meet-Up! Brian and Juile review Wicked Cyclone We go live to the kids at Layer and Evans Elementary Schools in Florida to crown the winner of their Coaster Design Contest! This and a whole lot more!

Mike, EB and listeners from all over the world are at Cedar Point for the first-ever CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up! The first-half of the show is from the Breakfast Tailgate party before the park opened. The second-half of the show is from the Lunch Cookout! The show features reviews of Cedar Point, a live raffle and interaction with the CoasterRadio.com Characters! This and a whole lot more!

Jonathan joins us for a first-hand review of Knott's "Voyage to the Iron Reef!" We have an interview with Triotech CEO Ernest Yale The CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up at Cedar Point is a few days away. Six Flags opened Batman: the Ride and Justice League: Battle for Metropolis. Will we see ultra-themed lounges at the regional parks? This and a whole lot more!

Universal Orlando is on a roll! Kong returns in 2016 and Nintendo is on the way too! Mike visited Kings Dominion on their 40th Birthday and received a present of his own! The CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up at Cedar Point is just one week away! Mike give in-depth reviews of Sea World San Diego and Belmont Park! This and a whole lot more!

We talk about a theme park that had a rough opening day. We have an opportunity for West Coast listeners to ride Knott's "Voyage to the Iron Reef" before anyone else! The CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up at Cedar Point is just two weeks away! Mike and EB give in-depth reviews of Thunderbird and Tempesto. Not everyone loves Tempesto. This and a whole lot more!

EB takes a ride on Thunderbird, the new attraction for 2015 at Holiday World!

Mike and Greg take a ride on Tempesto, the new coaster for 2015 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg!

Metal detectors are in use at the front gate of some parks, but now we're starting to see them before you get on a ride! Is this the future? EB's FIRST trip to Cedar Point is coming up! What is he looking forward to experiencing? EB has opened a T-Shirt Shop! We talk about your Opening Day Traditions and Tips! This and a whole lot more!

We're not even into the 2015 Summer season yet and already, we're talking about the big new rides for 2016! Dollywood might have a whopper! The guys want to partner with "Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer" Food and Wine Festivals aren't just for EPCOT anymore. "Big Boy" makes his triumphant return to the podcast! EB has opened a T-Shirt Shop! We talk to the CEO of Picsolve about On-Ride Photo Technology! This and a whole lot more!

As part of our "Year of a Dozen Dreams," we send the Wilson Brothers to Fury 325 Media Day! They'll tell us about their celebrity encounters and what it was like to ride the world's tallest Giga-Coaster! EB spent his spring break at Silver Dollar City! He'll have an interview with the park's Vice President and General Manager Brad Thomas. He'll also review Outlaw Run, Thunderation and Wildfire!

* We're taking a hiatus this week to enjoy Spring Break week, but we're not going silent! * This week, you'll hear the 1st episode of our exclusive Off-Topic Show that is produced especially for our Patreon Subscribers. * We don't talk about theme parks or thrill rides, but we do cover a lot of pop culture and stories from our own lives. * One word of warning... the show is unedited and uncensored. So, occasional adult language is used.

THIS WEEK: * It's time for an all-new episode of one of our favorite game shows! * This week, we play KNOW YOUR COASTERBOY! * We're joined by Lance Hart, the editor of Screamscape... one of the longest running theme park websites on the web! * All this, plus a whole lot more!

THIS WEEK: * Get ready for an all-time favorite! It's the 2015 edition of HOT or NOT! * We cover over 40 theme parkand pop culture topics in 40-minutes! * We talk about topics like: Polercoasters Girl Ghostbusters and Guy Ghostbusters Selfie sticks Rebooting Indiana Jones Upcharge attractions (slingshot, ripcord, etc.) B&M in the last five years Intamin in the last five years Bob the Lobster Rocky Mountain Construction Cedar Point's rumored dark ride Travelling abroad for theme parks/ coaster counts International Drive in Orlando Epcot - the whole park The Tomorrowland movie Turning Media Days into enthusiast events * All this, plus a whole lot more!

* We talk about how "Impulse" at Knoebels might change the atmosphere at the classic park. * Has anyone used the Platinum Flashpass at Six Flags Magic Mountain and ridden each ride twice in a row? * We talk with Travis about "Dapper Day" at Disneyland and other unofficial gatherings the park. * We were nominated for a 2015 Podcast Award in the Travel category! We talk about what this means for the show! * All this, plus a whole lot more!

We kick off the show by talking about the new 450-foot drop ride being installed at the Orlando Skyplex. We also talk about how the public (and CoasterBoys) will react to the Larson Super Loops being installed at Six Flags Parks across the country. We talk with Chris, the new Carowinds Thrillcaster about his new job as an online reporter for the park!We hear from our listeners who have come up with great ideas for themed restaurants based on classic movie scenes. All this, plus a whole lot more!

Once again, we turn the show over to our listeners. They pepper us with questions about the parks and the show. The listeners also have some fantastic off-topic questions that lead to fantastic conversations. Plus, there's more news about our Summer Listener Meet-Ups!

We hand the reigns of the show over to our listeners, who pepper us with questions about the parks and the show. The listeners also have some fantastic off-topic questions that lead to fantastic conversations. We also go live to Australia's Gold Coast where our listener Sam goes on a "walkabout" to Warner Bros. Movie World and Dreamworld.

Arthur Levine, the Theme Parks Expert at About.com, joins for for a preview of some of the best new attractions coming to theme parks in 2015! Including: - Fury 325 at Carowinds - New Wooden Coaster at Ireland’s Tayto Park - Rougarou at Cedar Point - Slideboard at Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas - Thunderbird at Holiday World - Rampage returns to Alabama Splash Adventure - Cannibal at Lagoon - Starliner returns to the Miracle Strip in Florida - "Paint the Night" parade debuting at Disneyland - T3 Returns to Kentucky Kingdom - Switchback at ZDT’s - Fast & Furious Supercharged at Universal Studios Hollywood - Springfield Themed Area at Universal Studios Hollywood - Maison Rouge: Labyrinth of Fear at La Ronde - Laff Trakk at Hersheypark

Arthur Levine, the Theme Parks Expert at About.com, joins for for a preview of some of the best new attractions coming to theme parks in 2015! Including: - Wicked Cyclone at Six Flags New England - Ghost: The Haunted House at Legoland Windsor - A new vertical coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Zombie at Mexico’s Bosque Magico - Fireman's Landing at Silver Dollar City - Karnan at Hansa Park in Germany - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags Over Texas - Justice League: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags St. Louis - Possible King Kong Dark Ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure - Baron 1898 at Efteling in the Netherlands - Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Voyage to the Iron Reef at Knott’s Berry Farm - Impulse at Knoebels - The Orlando Eye Observation Wheel in Orlando - Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of our podcast!

People are flying drones (or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in and around theme parks, we'll talk about what this means in terms of safety and park reaction. The "Disney Coaster" game is back and it's OLD SKOOL! osh from Theme Park University joins us to talk about several attractions that are no longer in operation: Six Flags Power Plant, MGM Grand Adventures and The Titanic Experience at Fox Studios. All this, plus MUCH MORE!

On this week's show, we discuss a strange article about "rumored" 2016 Attraction at Cedar Point. We also hear a positive spin on the Disneyland Measles Outbreak. We take a look back at our predictions from 2014 and hear our theme park predicts (even the outrageous ones) for 2015! All this and much, much more!

There's a wild rumor about a new King Kong ride at Universal Orlando... is the rumor even technologically possible Listeners call in to tell us what theme park related items were under their Christmas Tree. * A Disney Face-Character is doing pushups and it went viral. Did Disney plan this? Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa is closing. What other rides might be on the chopping block? All this and much, much more!

On this week's show, we've reached our first Patreon goal, so we announce our next meet up! We bring back our Christmas Traditions... including A CoasterBoy Christmas! Listeners tell us what they want Santa Claus to bring to their parks. We review the the nominees and crown the winner of the CoasterRadio.com 2014 Best New Attraction of the Year. We bring listeners inside the CoasterRadio.com Workshop to listen to something we're working on for 2015! All this and much, much more!

On this week's show, are Interactive Queues breeding grounds of germs and illness? We have an interview with Ben Corneet, the CEO and Founder of Alterface.... the company providing all of the interactivity to the new Justice League attraction coming to Six Flags Over Texas next year. We Announce the Nominees for the CoasterRadio.com 2014 Best New Attraction of the Year EB reviews Krampus Night. Mike Reviews Christmas Townat Busch Gardens Williamsburg The guys take a look at Holiday Events at your local parks, including: - Macy's Holiday Parade, Universal Studios Florida - Smoky Mountain Christmas, Dollywood - A Very Furry Christmas, Sesame Place - The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, Disney Hollywood Studios - Holiday Snow Days/Winter Nights, Legoland California - An Old Time Christmas, Silver Dollar City - Holiday in the Park, Six Flags Over Texas - SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration - Orlando and San Antonio - Six Flags Magic Mountain - Holiday in the Park - Wild Waves Theme Park in Washington - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Holiday in the Park - Kennywood’s Holiday Lights - Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Holiday in the Park - Hersheypark Christmas Candylane - Lake Compounce Holiday Lights All this and much, much more!

This week. the show begins with a surprise "Live Trip Report!" Mike and EB review the trailers for Jurassic World and Star Wars. Chris and Kevin talk with Mark Burnet, the CEO of Accesso about the future of virtual queuing. AND... The 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!

This week, we talk with Korey Kiepert from the Gravity Group about "Switchback" and other new projects! We hear the story of Ted and Shane from Parkeology.com and how they rode all 46 rides at Walt Disney World in one day! We also discuss some new rumors about Cedar Point. All this and much, much more!

This week, the very first wish in our "Year of a Dozen Dreams" is fufilled! Kevin and Chris live their dream of going to the IAAPA Expo to cover the event! They tell us about what they have seen, including details about new attractions and ride types. After that, listeners sound-off on ways to get a theme park fix during the off-season. All this and much, much more!

This week, the guys discuss two planned theme parks.... one from 20th Century Fox and one from Paramount. Carowinds wants to make you a star! Cedar Fair is breaking all sorts of records... at the cash register. We're planning our first-ever Listener Meetup. Ed Norton gets a strange coaster-related request. A review of "Revenge of the Mummy" at Universal Orlando and much, much more!

This week, EB hosts the show from Studio B in Indiana while Mike is away on business. But Mike checks in from Disneyland and presents a stereophonic walk around the park! He brings you audio from every land at Disneyland and brings a microphone on board Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!

Halloween is here and Mike just got back from a trip to see Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. He tells us all about the eight houses and three scare zones! Mike also had a chance to check out Diagon Alley. He has a full review of it and "Escape from Gringotts." EB and Mike also discuss a sticky situation at the Universal park in Hollywood. The guys hear audio clips sent in by listeners from haunts around the world. And the moment everyone has been waiting for!!!! Mike and EB experience "The Curse of CoasterBoy" Scare Maze!!!

This week. we welcome JD Scott, host of "All American Amusement Parks" on GAC. He tells us all about his new show and shares some behind the scenes stories. We also talk to "The Godfather of the Haunt Industry," Leonard Pickel. Leonard has designed haunts for Universal Studios, Six Flags and a host of other theme parks. His "Pickel Theory" of Haunt Design is used by some of the best haunted attractions in the world. We'll talk about what makes a good Halloween Haunt and what innovations are catching on in the industry today.

On this week's show, NBCUniversal has announced plans to build "Universal Beijing" in China. Mike and EB go "Off Topic" to discuss the Ghostbusters re-boot. We hear the results of our "Euro" Interactive Question based on this article! Our terrifying "Halloween Icon" unveils his diabolical plan! A Live Trip Report from a haunt in Pennsylvania! A report from Mike's trip to Cox Farms' "Fields of Fear!" Ricky Brigante from "Inside the Magic" joins us to talk about "Dr. Radley's Nightmare Machine"

Disney is testing the removal of their standby line and going to FastPass+ only on one of their most popular rides. Is this a good idea? Some people don't think so. We have a Interactive Question for our European Listeners about this article! We unveil our terrifying "Halloween Icon!" We also have Live Trip Reports from Scarowinds and Halloween Horror Nights! Plus, we talk with Kings Island's Don Helbig about their "Halloween Haunt" and we have a review of the results of our listener survey and a whole lot more!

It's the Season 9 Premiere of CoasterRadio.com! Mike has a detailed trip report from his first visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas! What did he think of RMC's "Iron Rattler" and who did he meet on the ride? We also welcome Josh Young from Theme Park University. We'll talk with Josh about the Extreme Haunts taking place at the Freakling Brothers and Mckamey Manor. We'll also unveil "The Year of a Dozen Dreams" and talk about a new way for you to help support and produce the show. Plus. a Live Trip Report from Falcon's Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa!

The show is on hiatus until October 3rd, but this week, Mike sits down for a chat with everyone's favorite Englishman... Nick Hutson. The two discuss English Theme Parks, Nick's trip to a Europa Park in Germany and the amazing detail in Universal Orlando's Kings Cross Station.

The show is on hiatus until October 3rd, but this week, we go back and listen to a favorite episode of everyone here at the show... 10 Things I Hate About You! We discuss the 10 most hated things about visting theme parks.

The show might be in hiatus until October 3rd, but this week, we take you back in time to see the origin of one of the most talked about inside jokes on CoasterRadio.com!

THIS WEEK: It's the Season Eight Finale of CoasterRadio.com! We start off this week's show with a story about a Marine who was denied admission to a theme park because of a shirt he was wearing. Falcon's Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa is finally accepting rider. We have a Live Trip Report! Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain is no more... but is there a way to replicate the experience? Take our Season Eight Listener Survey! And we close out the season with a fantastic round of Theme Park Smarts! Plus, we have a major clue about a BIG EVENT in Season Nine!

This weel, we feature Live Trip Reports from listeners all over the world! We have trip reports from Alton Towers, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Cedar Point, Thorpe Park, WB Movie World, California's Great America, Disneyland, Drayton Manor and many more!