Thu, 4 February 2010  The Original Theme Park Podcast is back with a brand new episode! |
Thu, 28 January 2010 James Cameron's new blockbuster 3-D film Avatar is on pace to become the most profitable movie of all time. (Actually, that doesn't count for inflation. Gone With The Wind is still the number one grossing movie in history.) |
Thu, 21 January 2010 Earlier this week, The Orlando Sentinel's Daily Disney Blog posted an article about how Disney is working on a major technology
initiative that boosters hope could radically transform the theme-park
experience.The $1 Billion Dollar project supposedly focuses on the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). This technology would allow for a small microchip to be placed in a wristband or even a theme park ticket. Then, as you navigate the parks, the wireless-communication technology could be used in concepts ranging from keyless hotel-room doors to rides and shows in which the experience varies based on an individual guest’s preferences. On this week's show, EB and Mike discuss the possible applications for this type of technology and what we hope to eventually see in the parks. Will this forever change the way we experience the parks? Or will it just be another way to easily buy a churro without reaching for our wallets? We also pick up on last week's discussion about turning popular television shows into theme park attractions. We'll hear your best ideas on what classic shows should be immortalized at the parks. Some of you had great ideas! (Some of you didn't.) We'll go Off Topic to discuss an controversial documentary that EB saw. We'll also talk about Mike's trip to an ocean resort in the dead of winter where he got to see a few parks in hibernation. Plus, we'll hear about how one of EB's dream predictions from last week's show can eerily true! |
Thu, 14 January 2010 Dreams are funny things.They tell us so much about who we are, where we're going and what we want. On this week's show, listeners have called in with their most interesting dreams about theme parks. We've got everything from disappearing lap bars to chainsaw wielding maniacs chopping down a wooden roller coaster. To make things more interesting, EB has found some dream analyzing web sites and will use some armchair psychology to tell us what the dreams mean. We'll also talk about an article on Movieline.com that claims Disney Imagineers are work-shopping a new dark ride based on ABC's hit television show "Lost". We'll also go Off Topic to talk about EB's haircut conundrum and Mike's take on NBC's Late Night situation with Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno. Plus, we unveil the new CoasterRadio.com iPhone App! Now you can take the show on the road! |
Wed, 6 January 2010 It's a brand new year...And a brand new episode of Coaster Radio! We get back into the podcast swing with a show all about your favorite theme park memories. You'll hear all types of stories, from the sentimental to the shocking. One listener even had a crazy lady call him -white trash- at the Magic Kingdom! It's a good story! We also crown a winner in the David Arquette Project "Santa Claus" Challenge. It wasn't the most successful contest ever, but we did find a very deserving winner. Plus, we'll go -Off Topic- to talk about Mike's upcoming trip to the BCS National Championship game and EB's reluctance to take down his holiday decorations. It's a new year and we're happy to have you with us! |
Thu, 24 December 2009 Merry Christmas!Instead of a regular show this week, we have something special. When it's Christmas Eve, we all expect Santa to show up and deliver presents and good cheer. But what if an unexpected guest showed up instead? Everyone here at CoasterRadio.com wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Direct download: coasterboy_christmas.mp3 Category: CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 11:44 AM |
Thu, 17 December 2009 On this week's show, EB and Mike reveal your picks for the top attractions of the decade!
We'll go in-depth about what makes these attractions special and why some rides don't deserve to make it on the list.
The guys also talk about the strange marketing campaign behind Alton Tower's new roller coaster Thirteen. How effective will it be to tell people they have to sign a waiver to ride because of "emotional stresses?"
Mike also starts his preparation to audition for The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios. He's looking for help from people in the know, including Disney Cast members.
Plus, EB and Mike go Off-Topic to talk about spritestitch.com and the rebirth of Dragon's Lair for the iPhone.
There's also an update on the David Arquette project Santa Challenge! |
Thu, 10 December 2009 The end of a year is always a time to take a look back.Since this is 2009, it's a great opportunity to take a look back over the last decade to see how we've grown and changed. On this week's show, CoasterRadio.com listeners tell us how their theme park habits have changed over the last 10-years. Do our listeners visit the parks the same way in 2009 as they did in 2000? We also take a closer look at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter that is being built at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure in Orlando. This week some new details were unveiled on the DVD of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Will the Potter theme have staying power? We also go Off-Topic to discuss a candy bar scam and Mike's 9th wedding anniversary present. Plus, we unveil a new contest and an innovative gift idea! |
Thu, 3 December 2009 The world's Original Theme Park Podcast is back with another episode!Thanksgiving might be history, but we're still talking turkey. This week, we talk about nominees for the Biggest Amusement Industry Turkey of the Decade. The CoasterRadio.com listeners have checked in and have nominated what they think were the biggest busts from theme parks over the last 10 years. You'll be surprised at some of their picks. Also, EB and Mike talk about the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives. Is this a good idea? Or is it destined to be the biggest turkey of next decade? We'll also go off-topic to talk about the DARPA Network Challenge. Can you find 10 giant balloons hidden across the United States? iIf so, you'll win 40,000. But why is the government sponsoring this challenge? EB has some ideas. Mike also sounds-off about people going crazy with Christmas lights. When is enough enough? Plus, we recap the Grandma Thanksgiving Challenge in The David Arquette Project! |
Wed, 25 November 2009 On this week's show, we talk about the interesting theme park items
that listeners own. We break down everything from complete roller
coaster trains (right) to blueprints. We also talk about the type of
things listeners would like to own someday.We also talk about the recent trend to add advertising to roller coasters. Just as many cities have chosen to wrap their public buses in advertising, some theme park chains have done the same with their roller coasters. Is this a smart move or just a way to cheapen the park? We also go Off Topic to discuss EB's rediscovery of Tetris and Mike's encounter with a "claw game" where the prizes were ALIVE! Plus, we have a new challenge for listeners in The David Arquette Project! Comments[0] |
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