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We're at the fourth and final stop on the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA.

Beautifully landscaped and designated as a National and State Historic Landmark, Kennywood features 31 major rides, including three wooden roller coasters, an antique carousel, the Phantom's Revenge steel coaster, the indoor Exterminator, three water rides, and 14 Kiddieland rides.

The park also has 35 various games, as well as four gift shops and four arcades. The 2006 season features the new Swing Shot---a 32-seat swing thrill ride.

The Pennsylvania Amusement Park Road Trip is brought to you by VisitPA.com.

Direct download: coasterradio_214.mp3
Category: CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 10:30 PM

We're at stop three on the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip - Knoebels Amusement Park and Resort in Elysburg, PA.

Pennsylvania's largest free admission amusement park is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.

Knoebels features more than 50 rides, including the Phoenix---voted one of the top wooden coasters by Amusement Today; the Twister---go for the sharp vertical drop and the long ride time; and the High Speed Thrill Coaster. Built in 1955, it's believed to be the only operating Overland Coaster in the world. The Haunted Mansion has been named as one of the best dark rides anywhere.

The Grand Carousel includes 63 horses, 3 chariots, two antique organs and a brass ring machine.

Knoebels is currently building a classic wooden ride called Flying Turns. This rollercoaster-like ride will take riders rolling down wooden tracks, much like a bobsled run.

Direct download: coasterradio_213.mp3
Category: CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 11:00 PM
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Join us as the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip rolls on to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, PA!

From high speed world-class roller coasters like Hydra The Revenge, Talon, Steel Force, and ThunderHawk to soaking wet water slides, you're sure to enjoy a day spent at the park.

The park originally opened in 1884 as “Dorney’s Trout Ponds and Summer Resort." It quickly became more when rides such as the Old Mill, Circle Swing, Cable Ride and Ferris wheel were added. In 1923, the park’s first coaster was built.

The Wildwater Kingdom was added in 1985. At the time, it offered the Northeast one of the only seasonal water parks in the country. Its exciting collection of water slides, activity pools and the gigantic wave pool created a new experience for people throughout the Northeast.

The Pennsylvania Amusement Park Road Trip is brought to you by VisitPA.com.

Direct download: coasterradio_212.mp3
Category: CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 10:25 PM

Join us as we kick off the Pennsylvania Amusement Park Roadtrip at Hersheypark in Hershey, PA!

Rated the No. 1 Amusement Park in the Northeast by FamilyFun Magazine, Hersheypark celebrates its 99th year by offering fun and excitement for every member of the family!

Hersheypark is home to over 60 rides and attractions, 6 drenching water rides, and over two dozen kiddie rides.

With live entertainment daily, a dolphin and sea lion show, games, food, and shopping, Hersheypark has something to delight every member of your family.

The Pennsylvania Amusement Park Road Trip is brought to you by VisitPA.com.

Direct download: coasterradio_211.mp3
Category: CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 10:38 PM

On this week's show, we'll celebrate the 4th of July by shooting off some of the lamest legal fireworks that the Commonwealth of Virginia allows. Our fireworks display isn't gonna be like what you'll see over Cinderella Castle, but it's better than nothing.

We'll also fire up the deep fryer and pay homage to the greatest theme park food ever made - Fried Oreos!

Yes, we know this is a theme park podcast and not a cooking show. But when we were at Holiday World a few months ago, we were blown away by this strange dessert. So, after a lot of testing in the kitchen, we have come up with what we believe is a very close version of our own.

We'll also bring back Bryan Temmer to the show. Long time listeners will remember Bryan from a show we did last November. Bryan is a normal guy, with a normal job and a normal family. But he has a dream that is far from normal.

Bryan has a dream of building his own theme park and he's making progress! We'll check in with Bryan and find out what's been happening since we spoke with him six months ago.

We'll also hear a live trip report from Lee in Los Angeles, CA. He recently had a chance to experience the new story overlay at Pirates of the Caribbean at The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. We'll find out if Captain Jack Sparrow fits in with the older pirates who have been in the attraction since the late 60's.

We'll also announce the winner of the On-Line Sign Generator Contest and give you another clue in our Soundwave Contest! Don't forget, next week we begin our 4-week long Pennsylvania Amusement Park Road Trip brought to you by VisitPA.com. We'll start the road trip by visiting Hersheypark and experiencing their new attraction for 2006, Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge! After the show, join us in our forums to talk about your opinions.

You can also record your thoughts on the CoasterRadio.com Voicemail Line at 206-339-RIDE (206-339-7433).

Let us know what you think by e-mailing us at feedback[@]coasterradio.com.

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Direct download: coasterradio_210.mp3
Category: CoasterRadio.com Podcasts -- posted at: 3:53 PM