Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week, Mike and EB discuss the latest news from around the theme park industry, including the announcement of a new giga dive coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, trip reports from Kings Island, and tragic incidents at Glenwood Caverns and Universal's Epic Universe. They also explore the future of Islands of Adventure, new theme park developments, and the potential for a Mr. Beast-themed amusement park.

Mike and EB are at two very different parks this week. EB is at Universal Studios Hollywood and Mike is at Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Howl-O-Scream. But if they are at the parks, who is hosting the show? Take a listen to find out.

On this week's show, Mike and EB take a look at the winners of the 2025 Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards. They'll review each category and discuss whether the awards got it right or wrong. The guys will also review and debate their Top 50 lists for both steel and wooden roller coasters.

In this episode of Coaster Radio, Mike and EB both mourn and laud the end of the Vekoma Flying Dutchman era....the final one left standing just closed at Six Flags America. They also have news about Universal's new theme park in the UK, and a rumored B&M dive coaster coming to Texas. They also explore the potential re-theme of Verbolten at Busch Gardens and the extended licensing agreement for Peanuts characters in Six Flags parks. Then, it's time for Round 4 of our interactive game show - THE ULTIMATE!

This week, Mike and EB have theme park news and rumors from around the world. They discuss a close call at an east coast park, the return of Phantom Theater at Kings Island, and the upcomingf closure of "Dinosaur" at Disney's Animal Kingdom. They also have details about two new roller coasters and introduce a fun segment called "Trip Report Roulette," where listeners call in rapid-fire from parks across the country. We also have news about our next meetup!

On this week's show, Sean from Magictecture shares his journey from building backyard roller coasters to creating 'Coaster in a Box', a revolutionary product that allows anyone to build their own roller coaster at home. The discussion covers the evolution of backyard coasters, the innovative engineering behind Coaster in a Box, safety considerations, and the endless possibilities for customization and storytelling in roller coaster design. Sean emphasizes the importance of making roller coasters accessible and safe while inspiring creativity in the backyard entertainment space. Mike and EB also have news aboutrecent developments in Disney and Universal parks, including upcoming attractions and a live trip report from Tokyo DisneySea, highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of the park.

Mike and EB discuss the transition from summer to haunt season, touching on the controversial decision by Six Flags to charge for haunted attractions. They reflect on the closure of Kings Island's Boo Blasters, the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket, and the introduction of new legislation for ride status notifications. The episode also features a trip report from Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas and an in-depth look at Trimper's Haunted House, highlighting the nostalgia and charm of classic dark rides.

Mike podcasts from the world-famous boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland and takes a ride on Trimper's Haunted House...a classic 1964 dark ride created by the iconic Bill Tracy.

This week, Mike and EB talk about leadership changes at Six Flags, digging into what it means for fans and where the company might be headed next. Plus, they share some honest trip reports from Six Flags America, break down the new MVP pass pricing and get excited about the upcoming Universal Horror attraction in Las Vegas. With the help of listeners, the guys take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing stories and memories of classic rides that are no longer around.

This week, we go back and forth between two of the most thrilling amusement parks in the country! Jon is at Cedar Point with reviews of Steel Vengeance, Top Thrill 2 and Sirens Curse. EB is at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park with reviews of Defiance, The Giant Canyon Swing and a behind the scenes look at Crystal Tower.

The guys review the reaction to the new Walt Disney audio animatronic at Disneyland. They also hear trip reports from Alpenfury at Canada's Wonderland, interesting news about Six Flags America and discuss the possibility of an underground loop linking Universal's Epic Universe to their other parks. Plus, EB has details of his massive western road trip where he finally got to experience Casa Bonita!

Do you consider yourself a theme park expert? Listen to this week's show and test yourself to see how good you really are.

We have the latest news and rumors from around the industry! We also have fantatstic trip reports from both east coast and west coast parks!

This week, Mike and EB have a ton of news and rumors from around the industry....including talk about Cedar Point, Las Vegas, Dollywood, Walt Disney World and Six Flags. They also want your opinion for a segment next week on "Disney Adults." Plus, to celebrate the 4th of July, they bring back the 20th annual "Sparktacular Exploosioloosa!"

Mike and EB have all of the latest news and rumors from around the amusement industry, including a possible coaster based on Back to The Future! They also have news about a friend of the show who is selling a do-it-yourself backyard coaster kit! Mike also has a full report from his visit to Kings Dominion during their 50th anniversary.

This week, Mike and EB discuss the latest news in the theme park industry, including the closure of Muppet Vision 3D, updates on Universal Studios' Rip Ride Rocket, and the impending closure of Disney's Tom Sawyer Island. They also delve into the Fast and Furious franchise's expansion in theme parks, the development of new roller coasters at SeaWorld, and an interview with Igor at Universal's Epic Universe. The guys also hear reports from the exciting new "Coasters After Dark" event at Busch Gardens and learn details about Halloween Horror Nights and the mysterious Netflix House coming to Philly, Dallas and Las Vegas.

This week, EB joins the show live from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana! He'll have a full review of the park in "real-time" including updates on The Voyage, The Legend, The Raven, Thunderbird and Good Gravy! The guys also have updates on the latest news, rumors and trip reports from around the amusement industry. Plus, we have the return of the "SOUNDWAVE" contest!

Mike and EB kickoff of the summer theme park season by hearing a warning about the implications of the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger...from a former CEO. The guys talk about new attractions like Siren's Curse and the unique zombie event at Hello Kitty Park in Japan. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the grand opening of Epic Universe and the challenges faced during its preview phase. The conversation shifts to listener interactions through the mailbag and trip reports from various parks, highlighting the excitement for the start of the 2025 season.

Mike is at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this week for the opening of "The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge." He'll review the ride and talk with the Corporate Director of Rides & Engineering for United Parks and Resorts. He'll talk about this new roller coaster from B&M that pays tribute to the original "Big Bad Wolf" story and coaster from the 1980s. Mike and EB also talk about the latest news and rumors from around the industry.

We are joined by Seth Kubersky, the author of "The Unnofficial Guide to Universal Orlando 2025" to talk about EPIC UNIVERSE. Seth has been to the park multiple times and has experienced every attraction. He'll take us on a virtual tour of the park and give us the pros and cons of each land and ride. We'll also have the latest news from around the industry, including talk about the closing of Six Flags America.