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!

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!

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!

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!