CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Once again this week, we're joined by theme park expert Arthur Levine to talk about the best new attractions coming to parks in 2018. Over the past two shows, we'll talk about attractions at 50 theme parks across the world! This week we cover parks like Cedar Point, Sea World San Diego, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Alton Towers and many, MANY MORE!

We're just a few months away from the start of the 2018 theme park season! This week, we're joined by theme park expert Arthur Levine to talk about the best new attractions coming to parks in 2018. Over the next two weeks, we'll talk about attractions at 50 theme parks across the world! This week we cover parks like Knotts Berry Farm, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Sesame Place, Silver Dollar City, Walibi, Six Flags Great Adventure and many, MANY MORE!

This week's show starts off by welcoming back an old friend! We're joined by Nancy Heard from Glenwood Caverns in Colorado. She joins us to accept the "Best New Attraction of 2017 Award" for the "Haunted Mine Drop." Then, we'll take some time to learn about Funtown Splashtown USA in Maine as part of our Park Hopper segment. After hearing some Live Trip Reports, we'll take a look at some new attraction trends coming to parks in 2018.

Happy New Year! A per tradition, we start off the first show of the new year by taking a look at our "Coaster"Damus predictions from 2017. How many came true and how many were embarrassingly off the mark? Then, EB and all of the listeners will attempt to become 2018's version of "Coaster"Damus by trying to predict what will happen in the parks during 2018. Then, we will present the award for the CoasterRadio.com Best New Attraction of 2017!

It's the last show of 2017 and we have something special to close out the year. This week, Neil Patrick Harris returns to the show with a series of Live Trip Reports from his theme park trip to Orlando. We'll hear from Neil as he visits Universal Orlando and the Walt Disney World Resort. He'll tell us about the attractions he and his family experienced and some behind the scenes details that he saw during his trip. EB and Mike will also rundown the nominees for the Best New Attraction of 2017.

We'll take some time to learn about one of the oldest amusement parks in the country... Coney Island. Except, we're not talking about the one in New York. We'll tell you all about the history of this Ohio-based park and how it has a unique connection to both Kings Island and Disneyland. Don't forget to cast your vote for the CoasterRadio.com Best New Attraction of 2017 Award!

We get a chance to interview one of the most popular YouTube creators... Taylor from Coaster Studios. We'll find out more about this innovative film maker and how he has created one of the most successful park-related channels. Then, one of our listeners will step to the microphone and see if he can become a podcast legend as he plays the infamous theme park game show "KNOW YOUR COASTERBOY!"

This week's show starts off with a look at an article that raises the possibility of parks selling "upcharge tickets" to experience their new attractions or lands. This week's Park Hopper segment takes a look at Quassy Amusement Park in New England... home to Wooden Warrior and a slew of other cool flat rides. Finally, we take a look at the most amazing gifts out there for the theme park fan! It's the 2017 CoasterRadio.com Holiday Gift Guide!

Now that we're past Thanksgiving, it's time to turn our attention to the holidays! Many parks have decided to stay open to celebrate. This year, there seem to be more than ever! We'll talk all about it and hear a Live trip Report from the return of Winterfest at Kings Island.

It's Thanksgiving week in the United States! Many of you will be going on long road trips to get to your Thanksgiving destinations. So, the guys have created some CoasterRadio.com "Radio Theater" to keep you company on the drive! EB and Mike will be driving down the highway, stopping at several parks on the way to their Thanksgiving dinner. Who will they meet along the way?

This week, our First Drop segment gives you an opportunity to purchase amazing rides for your own backyard! Then, our new "Quick Hits" segment takes a look at the biggest news stories in the industry... including an update to the classic Skycoaster, beautiful ride vehicles for "Time Traveller" and a new dark ride concept from Dynamic Attractions! Finally, the listeners tell us what they are thankful for (and not so thankful for) in the amusement industry.

This week, our First Drop segment tackles a very weird rumor about how Busch Gardens Williamsburg might be closing "Curse of DarKastle." WHAT?!?!? Then, our new "Quick Hits" segment takes a look at the biggest news stories in the industry... including a new coaster at Darien Lake, a "stunning" fight at a Halloween event, Pixar Pier and new webcams at Knotts. EB and Mike unveil a new Patreon Goal and talk about how it could lead to innovative daily content from Coasterradio.com Plus much mo

This week, our First Drop segment starts off with a story about how Universal Orlando has bought a huge chunk of land across I-4. What on earth do they have planned? Our Park Hopper segment takes a look at Adventureland in Altoona, Iowa! This park has some unique rides and some old favorites! Finally, we chat with Two Bit Circus about their innovative attraction designs and their plans to deliver amazing experiences inside "Micro Amusement Parks!"

This week, we start off with a First Drop segment about pricing at the theme parks. Some people in England are "outraged" that a 12-year-old has to pay the same price as an adult. Where do you stand? Then, our new "Quick Hits" segment takes a look at the biggest news stories in the industry... including the new Hunger Games land in Dubai, some big changes at Cedar Point, a new destination in Star Tours and a weird canine policy at select Disney hotels.

This week, we're podcasting from the CoasterRadio.com Fall Listener Meet-Up at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! The entire meet-up crowd takes over "Grogan's Pub" in Ireland and settles in for one of the best episodes of the season.