Coaster Talk Podcast

Welcome back to a new episode of Coaster Talk Podcast! On this week's show, there is a TON of news that we have to cover, seeing that we missed almost a month's worth of news! During the second half of the show, James and Timmy talk about their latest trip, which was to Texas, trip reports included! We hope that you guys enjoy this show as much as we enjoyed recording it, this was a fun one!

SHOW NOTES: 

• Cedar Point tells us...... what we already know
• El Toro Ryan Video
• Two new Universal attractions announced
• https://area15.com/orlando/
  • Tron may actually open
• Gravity Group to refurbish Grizzly at Kings Dominion
• Mission Ferrari is open!
• Zoning hearing board OKs variance to convert Conneaut Lake Park to RV site
• Blue Streak's death was voted the top story of the year
• At Least 62 Rescued from ICON Park Ferris Wheel
• Thunder Run sparking
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster to go down for multi-month refurbishment
• Aerosmith's Steven Tyler accused of sexual assualt in the 1970's
• Desperado Status
• Joyland to not reopen
• Demolition of The Ultimate started
• SFA demolishes Bonzai Pipelines
• Six Flags America Permits Filed
• Amusement Park Employee Lost Her Job Over OnlyFans Account After Visitors Kept Recognizing Her

Discord tried to withhold the news from us this week, dont worry Bob and James got you covered. Despite Timmy running out this week, listen in as the two discuss Universal going through massive changes, rides opening (and closing), and Carowinds falling apart. There's a lot to unpack; buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Show Notes: 

• Universal Creative Execs take early retirement
• Super Nintendo opens 2/17/2023
• Since when is Tron an Enterprise?
• Mäch to no longer drop
• Arie Force is testing w/ water dummies
• Fire out at Six Flags Great America maintenance building
• Buffalo Bills to reopen 
• Carowinds is falling down 
• WCO is lottery based this year
• Jurassic World Live Attraction

A HUGE THANKS TO THOOSIE MOB FOR LETTING US USE THEIR SONG IN THIS WEEK'S SHOW! WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE!

In this week's episode, the three guys talk about some news coming out of Universal Studios Orlando, a coaster element in someone's backyard, some news about Cedar Fair parks, and other exciting news stories! In the second half, James and Timmy discuss their experience with the Holiwood Nights ticket system, and Bob joins the discussion and hypothesizes some other ways that ticketing can be done. This show is a great one, with a fun mid-roll song, so make sure to give this week's episode a listen!

Show Notes:

• Maverick's heartline roll has been found
• Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast announced for Universal Studios Orlando
• Orlando Epic Universe work is ‘right on track,’ executive says
  • Epic Universe Dueling Coaster POV
• Knott's to modify chaperone policy to Saturdays only
• Cedar Point Police force to disband
• Cedar Fair taken to Ohio Supreme Court over sexual assault allegations
• Dollywood to cancel firework show for the rest of season
• Kennywood SwingShot to receive fresh coat of paint
• Leviathan opened at SeaWorld Australia…
  • ...for only a short time
• Verbolten finally has it's roof back

In this week's episode, there is a ton of news to cover, with topics such as an update from the Orlando FreeFall accident, Bob Iger returning to Disney as CEO, and some new attractions that have been announced in this past week! In the second half of the show, the drama is covered that has occurred within the last two weeks, including some that Bob got into on Twitter!  Make sure to grab a snack and sit back and enjoy this week's episode!

Show Notes:

• Quest Engineering report released, Orlando Freefall purposely set to have "larger opening"
  • Orlando Freefall Records altered
• Bob Iger returns as Disney CEO
  • Bob Iger outlines vision for Disney as he returns as CEO
• Disney files patent for new "drop swing track" system
• CityWalk Orlando opening "Great Movie Escape" this month
• Kennywood closes early... later because of weather
• Dreamworld Australia announces new additions
• Former Six Flags CEO passes away
• Port Aventura new coaster theme announced
• Original Tweet from Bob Mentioned
• Tweet from IAAPA Referenced in Second Half
• Tweet defending NRCMA
• 2016 Reference to a Public Wing
• Video Referenced in Second Half

Wowza, IAAPA sure didn't provide much news, but it sure did produce a whole lotta ride vechicals! Listen in to the first half where we (back to James & Bob minus Tim this week) discuss the surprisingly lack of content from the trade show in Orlando, instead focusing on news from an array of other sources. Then, IAAPA does take a spotlight for the second half, but in an uncoventional way. It seems the biggest things happening at the Expo this year was train reveals. And while some rocked, others weren't so 'gouda'. 

Show Notes:

• Kennywood announces new themed area "Area 412" and new ride "Spinvasion"
• Beth Snodgrass to appear at the Holiday Lights opening
• Premiere Rides working with son of Anton Schwarzkopf to create "Retro Wildcat 2.0." First one planned to open in 2024 for Anton's 100th birthday
• Extreme Engineering announces 3 new Cloud Coasters
• Classic Schwarzkopf badges getting re-added back onto trains
• After years of watching, we now KNOW it's coming to Lagoon
• "Listen" to your audience
• Premiere announces a new spinning coaster as well as a SRII going to Steel Pier
• Front Car/Ride Vehicle Reveals
  • Draken Falls at Adventureland
  • Zambezi Zinger at Worlds of Fun
  • Wildcat's Revenge at Hersheypark
  • Wild Mouse at Cedar Point
  • Zamperla unnamed coaster (rumored to be Senzafiato)
  • Artic Rescue at SeaWorld San Diego
  • Big Bear Mountain at Dollywood
  • Pipeline at SeaWorld San Diego
    
  • Coaster proposed for Oasis at Lakeport
  • Bone Shaker at Mattel Adventure Park
  • Parc Asterix Non-IAAPA Train Announcement: Toutatis

Completely out of left feild to most, Zamperla will be assembling/refurbishing the new Intamin (aka a relocated accelerator) at PNE Playland. While that is already odd enough, this plays into an even more curious rumor the guys will talk at large about this week. So much more fun to listen to aswell this week...sit back and enjoy. 

Show Notes:

• PNE Playland to receive new Zamperla coaster, will be Canada's fastest launch coaster
  • Zamperla uses same ship Intamin recently used to ship TTD track
• Carowinds closed early due to sunshine
• Video from Alton Towers about closing of Nemesis
  • Alton Towers gives guests special last ride
• Grizzly was NOT damaged from storm as some thought, closed for extensive retracking
• Zamperla uses same ship Intamin recently used to ship TTD track
• Kennywood "Battle for the Burgh" teaser
  • Another teaser from Kennywood
• Skyline Attractions announces new "TrailRunner" model
• More than 30 press conferences planned for IAAPA
  • RMC Teaser also from IAAPA

In this week's episode, James and Timmy torment Bob with a soundboard, so be prepared to be tormented as well with the same four sounds throughout the show! This week's news includes a brand new RMC, a brand new park, and some news coming out of Universal Studios Orlando. In the second half of the show, the guys talk about a certain online public, which has quite ridiculous articles most of the time. This week's show is quite funny, especially with the soundboard fun, so sit back and enjoy this week's show!

Show Notes: 

• "Wildcat's Revenge" announced for summer of 2023 at Hersheypark
• Multiple rides at Universal Studios to close
• Missouri to receive new park
• Heart of California park will most certainly NOT receive rides from CAGA
• 9-Year-Old struck in face by cell phone on Flight of Courage at SFMM
  • PA rider safety act
• Epic Universe construction updates
• Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan now open

James, Timmy, and Bob discuss the weekly news in the amusement park industry. This include a train derailing at Silver Dollar City, a new model from Intamin, and some news coming out of Joyland. In the second half of the show, they finish up the argument that caused last week's poll and talk about favorite surprises on rides in the spirit of Halloween (though they do *derail* a bit). This week is another fun one, so enjoy the show!

Show Notes: 

• Silver Dollar City train derails - Tweet from witness - Release from Silver Dollar City
• Silver Dollar City owns Indian Ridge property
• Intamin announces vertical launch model
• Accident at Oakwood theme park
• Joyland bought by two couples - and was vandalized
• Vote Coasters starts Nov 1

The three amigos are here to talk about the week's latest news including a new coaster to Sea World Orlando, a funny interview with the new CEO of Six Flags, and Sea World marketing being Sea World marketing yet again. The second half of the show really steps the humor up a notch with the conversation turning to attendance at this year's haunt events and what constitutes a marathon. This show is quite an entertaining one so sit back, grab something to drink, and enjoy this week's show!

Show Notes:

• Is Joyland saved? - Offer was accepted
• Coliwood Studios interviews Selim
• Some kind of record might have maybe been broken by BGT's new swing
• Christmas Town lineup announced at BGW
• Kings Island announces new themed area that includes two new family rides
• Disneyland introduces MagicBands to Disneyland Resort
• Seaworld Orlando announces Pipeline: Surf Coaster
• Kings Dominion and Carowinds announce year-round operation. Michigan's Adventure announces the fall season for 2023
• Multiple Cedar Fair parks are being sponsored by Progressive insurance:
  • Worlds of Fun, Kings Island, and Kings Dominion

In this week's special episode, James and Timmy come to you live from Florida's best haunts! These include Busch Gardens Tampa, SeaWorld Orlando, and of course Halloween Horror Nights! Hopefully, you have as much fun listening as we did on the trip, so sit back and enjoy this week's episode!