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CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Theme Park News from CoasterRadio.com - 9-18-2020

EB and Mike talk about some very weird Halloween offerings and open the CoasterRadio.com MAILBAG!

Theme Park News from CoasterRadio.com - Weekend Edition

On this week's episode, we crown a winner in the 2020 Ride Design Contest. You'll hear from our panel of judges: ROB DECKER - Former SVP of Planning and Design, Cedar Fair NEIL PATRICK HARRIS - Actor and Theme Park Enthusiast TIMOTHY JACOBI - Prototyping Engineer, Zamperla KOREY KIEPERT - Roller Coaster Designer, The Gravity Group ARTHUR LEVINE - Journalist and Theme Park Expert MARK McDONOUGH - President, Creative Visions TIM WILSON - Reigning Champion ERNEST YALE - Founder, Triotech

CoasterRadio.com #1442 - Ride Design Contest Finals

It's been a weird year. For many of us, theme parks serve as an escape from the stress of daily life.  So it's been strange to visit the parks so little or not at all. On this week's show, we'll talk a look at the long list of rides and attractions that were supposed to open this year. Which ones actually opened and which ones will be promoted as "NEW FOR 2021?"

CoasterRadio.com #1441 - The Best is Yet to Come!

On this week's show, we talk about the rides that you have ALWAYS wanted to experience...but for whatever reason, they always slip through your fingers. We also have Live Trip Reports from all around the country and commentary on the latest news from around the amusement industry.

CoasterRadio.com #1440 - The One That Got Away

The judge's decisions are in and it's time to find out which semifinalists are moving on to the final round in our 2020 Ride Design Contest! We'll hear from our judges... Neil Patrick Harris, The Gravity Group, Triotech, Creative Visions, Arthur Levine and Rob Decker.      

CoasterRadio.com #1439 - 2020 Ride Design Contest Semifinals

Sure, there's a little COVID-19 talk in this week's show as we cover the news, but then we kick things into a "virus-free" gear as we talk about new attractions on the horizon. But the big news this week is that we have narrowed down our semi-finalists in the CoasterRadio.com "Ride Design Contest." We're doing something with the competition that we have NEVER done before!

CoasterRadio.com #1438 - A (Mostly) Virus-Free Podcast

This week, our own Cincinnati Jon sits down with Cedar Point's Vice President and General Manager, Jason McClure. They talk about about what it's like to run the park during the very unique circumstances of COVID-19. Plus, Mike and EB take a look at the new ride concepts announced by Intamin.

CoasterRadio.com #1437 - Cedar Point's VP and GM Jason McClure

This week show kicks off with reports from CoasterRadio.com listeners who are visiting parks all over the country.  We'll hear all about what it's like to visit in the time of a global pandemic. We also have the latest news and rumors from around the amusement industry.  Plus, we have some really "interesting" items in the mailbag.  Plus, an update on the voting in our 2020 Ride Design Contest!

CoasterRadio.com #1436 - Masks, Mayhem, and Mystery Packages

We have a special "in-park" episode of the show this week. EB is at Hersheypark and joins the show from the new "Chocolatetown." He has a full review of the new area, the park's COVID-19 precautions and the new B&M Hypercoaster "Candymonium!" We also have details on how you can vote for your favorite attractions in our 2020 Ride Design Contest!    

CoasterRadio.com #1435 - A Sweet Ride on Candymonium

Happy 4th of July! We start of this week's show with one of our oldest traditions... "the Sparktacular Exploosioloosa!" If you haven't heard it before, EB basically gets his microphone as close as he can to a firework and then lights it for your listening pleasure. EB also tells us about his visit to Indiana Beach for their VIP Preview Day. Then, we're joined by Kevin and Cincinnati Jon who were one of the first people to get a ride on Orion, Kings Island's new giga coaster. They give us an in-depth review of the ride and also tell us about how the park is prepping to keep guests safe during the ongooing pandemic. 

CoasterRadio.com #1434 - Orion's First Ride and Fireworks!

There is a TON of news to cover in this week's show... including a shocking story about one of Disney's most iconic rides that no one saw coming. We also will unveil the rest of the semi-finalists in the 2020 CoasterRadio.com Ride Design Contest!

CoasterRadio.com #1433 - Ride Design Contest Semi-Finals - Part 2

After receiving A TON of excellent, imaginative and inventive entries for the 2020 CoasterRadio.com Ride Design Contest, we are ready to name the first five semi-finalists. You'll find out who they are and what rides they created. Plus, a ton of news including a rumored RMC Raptor for 2021!

CoasterRadio.com #1432 - Ride Design Contest Semi-Finals - Part 1

It's summertime.  By this time in the year, most of us would have several (if not dozens) of park trips under our belts. But, the Coronavirus has changed the world and the parks are now just starting to open. We'll talk with Orlando-based Journalist Seth Kubersky about what it was like to be back at Universal Orlando post-Covid. We'll also give you the news about what Cedar Fair parks will be opening over the next few weeks.  We'll also get into a discussion about whether a famous Disney attraction should change its theme as a show of respect.

CoasterRadio.com #1431 - Back into the Parks

When the talk turns to amusement park rides, the same ones always seem to be brought up. Everyone talks about Millennium Force, Fury 325, Steel Vengeance and basically any ride created by Disney or Universal. But what about the fantastic rides out there that slip under the radar?  Why don't they get any love? On this week's show, we talk about amazing rides that should be talked about and praised more! We also take a look at the biggest stories in the industry, including details on what will happen with Six Flags reopens their parks.

CoasterRadio.com #1430 - The Best Rides NO ONE Cares About

A weekly podcast dedicated to theme parks, roller coasters and thrill rides. During each show, we talk about the total theme park experience. We'll have interviews with the people making decisions at your favorite park, reviews and ratings of the newest rides and attractions, discussion about everyday park experiences and chances to win tickets and merchandise from parks around the country!

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CoasterRadio.com: The Original Theme Park Podcast

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