Fri, 30 December 2011
EB and Mike are taking a week off for the holidays. But, they have produced this video podcast showing you the complete circuit of Mike's 2011 Christmas Tree Monorail! Mike set up the Walt Disney World Monorail toy under his Christmas Tree. Two trains (Yellow and Black) move through a track switch and visit EPCOT's Spaceship Earth along with Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Polynesian Resort.
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Fri, 23 December 2011
Here at Coaster Radio, we're big fans of the Variety Specials they used to have on TV awhile back. We're so thankful that you listen to the show week after week and have made us a part of your lives. We wish you and your families a Happy New Year! |
Fri, 16 December 2011
Jim Hill Media published an interesting article this week about possible plans at Walt Disney World to introduce a fee-based version of the FastPass System. Nothing has been announced by the Walt Disney Company as of yet, but the article says that Disney is considering offering a way to reserve ride times and show/parade viewing spots if you stay at a Disney Resort and purchase something called "The X Pass." This week, the guys discuss this new possiblity and what it would mean for the theme park experience... at Walt Disney World and beyond. The guys also take a look at the winners of the 2011 Themed Entertainment Awards - The THEA Awards! The annual awards reward excellence for the creation of compelling educational, historical and entertainment projects. You'll be amazed at some of the new technologies that were honored this year! AND, you'll be excited to learn about an old friend of the show who won the Lifetime Achievement Award! Plus, we'll have news about our GIGANTIC holiday spectaculars that are coming up in the next two weeks! |
Fri, 9 December 2011
With the holidays right around the corner, you might be scrambling to find the perfect gift. But if you're looking for something for a theme park fan, the local mall might not have exactly what you need. Never fear! Here at Coaster Radio, we're bring back our annual tradition - The Holiday Gift Guide! The 2011 version has a ton of great ideas, sure to impress the theme park fan in your life. Hey, you might even want to check out some of these items for yourself. Plus, EB and Mike get into a great debate/rant about the latest announcements from Universal Studios. This week, we found out that Hogwarts (and the incredible Forbodden Journey attraction) are coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. In addition, there were confirmed plans to expand the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. However, another recent annoucement had to do with the closure of the classic "JAWS" attraction at Universal Studios Florida. The latest hot rumor is that Amity Island will make way for Harry Potter's London and Phase Two of the Potterverse. Mike and EB will disect the rumors and give you their opinion on the current state of things. Hey! As you listen to the show, here is a list of all of the gift items that the guys discuss! Coaster Dynamix Kits Online stores - Holiday World, Busch Gardens, Cedar Point, WWOHP |
Fri, 2 December 2011
The guys had planned on producing a regular show this week, but Mike came down with a pretty bad case of the flu. So, after some thought, they decided to enlist the help of Clint Novak from The Coaster Crew and dig out an episode of the show that has never been heard on our podcast feed before! Let me explain.... Back in 2007, after Coaster Radio 1.0 had gone off the air, Mike, Flava and Mario formed a team to compete in the first ever "Single Riders Marathon" at Kennywood Park. Now, the marathon had nothing to do with being single. Instead, it meant that each marathon rider would fill an empty seat on a coaster and complete as many laps as possible during the day. People would then pledge a certain amount of money for every coaster lap counted. As part of this event, Flava , Mario and Mike produced an episode of "The Coaster Crew's Guide to the Midway" on-location at the park. We thought this show was lost forever, but Will Holder was able to dig it up out of the archives this week! So, since Mike is sick, we decided to play this show for the first time ever on OUR podcast. For all of you who have missed Flava and Mario... this one's for you. For all of you who have missed Flava and Mario... this one's for you. |
Fri, 25 November 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! On this week's show, EB and Mike let the listeners vent on what they are most (and least) thankful for at the theme parks this year. It's a chance to give thanks and complain at the same time! We also have the first ever Holiday Kid Call! Our own version of Santa Claus makes a call to the children of one of our listeners. Does this turn out to be a good idea for the show? Or does it go into the category of failed ideas like "Being David Arquette?" |
Fri, 18 November 2011
It may be the off-season for most of us around the world, but you can get still get your park fix right here... with the Original Theme Park Podcast! Each year, amusement industry insiders gather at the annual IAAPA Conference to check out new attractions and technologies that they might want to purchase for their park. On this week's show, Mike and EB send a wireless microphone to the 2011 IAAPA show floor and talk with one specific vendor who just might have the hottest idea for the 2012 season. Plus, the guys spend some time talking about legendary roller coaster designer Ron Toomer. Ron passed away during the show's hiatus this past September, so Coaster Radio listeners call in to talk about their favorite Toomer-designed coasters. Was he one of the most influential designers ever? And, we'll let you in on some of the behind-the-scenes information that we gathered from our Season Six Survey. You'll find out exactly how many women actually listen to this show. Fascinating stuff! |
Fri, 11 November 2011
Yes, it's a strange title for this week's episode... but it will all make sense once you take a listen! This week, Mike and EB catch up on a bunch of backlogged calls from the Coaster Radio Voicemail Line. We'll hear what happened to some of our favorite callers over the summer and introduce you to someone who we're sure is going to be a fan favorite. We also interview Scot Wegener. the author of "Things to do in Theme Park Queues." Scott has written a book (and a companion smart phone app) that will help even the most impatient person be able to stand the hour-long lines for your favorite rides and attractions. Plus, we'll have dueling Live Trip Reports and exciting news about upcoming shows and contests! |
Fri, 4 November 2011
Grab a glass of Butterbeer, dust off your magic wand and brush up on your spells... because this week, the Original Theme Park Podcast is coming to you from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! This amazingly detailed land at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Orlando has been memorizing guests ever since it opened last year. We'll tell you what makes the Wizarding World so special and give you some tips that will make your next visit even better. We'll also have reviews of the many different shops and merchandise that can be found in Hogsmead Village. Plus, Mike will have a first-hand account of what it's like to ride Dragon Challenge and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey! And, the moment any fan of CoasterRadio.com has been waiting for... a live visit with the friendly Half-Giant himself, HAGRID! There are a ton of other surprises waiting for you in the latest episode of CoasterRadio.com! |
Fri, 28 October 2011
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Throughout the month of October, we've been getting in the spirit for the world's spookiest holiday by visiting the parks and other events to partake in their haunted mazes and attractions. We've been stalked by demonic clowns and aggressive werewolves. We've been chased by hungry zombies and thirsty vampires. We've even had a few brushes with the paranormal... perhaps witnessing a ghostly apparition. But now that the big day is here, everyone here at The Original Theme Park Podcast is ready to celebrate Halloween in a new way. This week, EB and Mike start a new tradition on the show. They tell creepy stories from some of the most popular and inventive haunted attractions in the United States. These haunts use state-of-the-art technology to scare their guests, but more importantly, they also use engaging storylines to pull people into another world. Using some "radio magic," the guys will pull YOU into the stories as well. Plus, EB and Mike talk about some of their favorite tried and true haunt effects. AND, we have one of the most entertaining Live Trip Reports EVER! It's all coming up on a very scary episode of CoasterRadio.com! |
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