Coaster Talk Podcast

On this week's episode, the three hosts talk about this week's happenings in the amusement park industry such as an update about the Orlando Free Fall drop tower, an Intamin prefab receiving actual care and maintenance, and a possible new coaster coming to Universal Studios Hollywood. In the second half of the show, the hosts forage through some funny yelp reviews, and there are some quite entertaining ones! Sit back, grab a snack, and enjoy this week's episode.

Show Notes:

• Orlando Free Fall to be removed / Additional Coverage
• Arrest made in Kennywood shooting; Police looking for second shooter
• Balder to reopen after 15 months of refurbishment
• Thorpe Park Exodus project granted permission by local council to be built / Additional coverage / Even more additional coverage
• World's first "stand up" drop tower to close
• Cedar Fair makes changes to Board of Directors
• Disney100 begins next year at Disneyland
• Fast and Furious coaster coming to Hollywood?

In this week's show, the three amigos talk about the impact of Hurricane Ian on Orlando, some new SeaWorld coasters, and much more! There's a lot of news that has happened over the past week so we're here to help you catch up on all the events that have occurred. In the second half of the show, we play RCDB roulette, which is always a fun time! So sit down, relax, and enjoy this week's episode!

Show Notes:

• Orlando parks encounter damages from Ian
• Shooting at Kennywood Park
• New safety precautions announced at Kennywood Park
• Updated Chaperone Policy at Knott's
• SeaWorld announces Catapult Falls at SWSA
• SeaWorld announces Arctic Rescue at SWSD
• 700ft of RFII being replaced
• BGW corrects "Straddle Coaster" claim
• Woman hit by coaster train at Melbourne Royal Road Show
• Tayto Park gets a new name

This week James and Timmy have a very special guest on the show: Bob! He's back as a co-host and here to discuss this week's news! Some topics this week include: Bob's best friend Todd Joesph, El Toro having another moment, and a SCarowinds incident. The second half of the show includes discussion about James and Timmy's favorite part of the fall season, Haunt! Sit upright, hold on tight, and enjoy this week's show! 

Show Notes:

• Todd Joseph wants to convert Conneaut Lake Park lands into RV park
• Previous Adventureland owners blame family and state for Jaramillo's death
• Family Kingdom has changed ownership over to a local amusement group
• El Toro roller coaster is 'structurally compromised,' to remain closed by NJ inspectors
• Carowinds announces new chaperone policy after weekend incident
• 365 dayless - Six Flags Magic Mountain no longer open 7 days a week?
• Kennywood replacing Volcano?  —  UFO Tracker 

Well, another year, another Golden Ticket Awards. Yay!* While we aren't exactly the biggest proponents of the award system nonetheless we do discuss the results this week, however fluad they may be. Along with that there's a ton of news as per usual engulfing the theme park industry, so buckle up as we tackle the hot topics of the week.

*Said completely sarcastically

Show Notes:

• New Intamin Launched Log Flume > Episode in-depth discussion of San Antonio's Log FLume
• SeaWorld Surf Coaster Media Invite Leak
• Toverland is Getting an Expansion
• Wild Adventures Expansion Coming in 2023
• Updates from D23 Parks Panel (Get Mad James)
• Return of Dark Arts Show to IOA

Aloha everyone! We know, it's been a minute; if you want to hear where we've been/what we've been up to - go ahead and find last week's episode. Because this week, instead of dwelling on the fact that we've been MIA for a couple months, we decided to just go ahead and jump on back into the groove. And jump we do - covering an array of news stories swelling around the industry, then diving into our top 15 favorite coasters we rode while in Europe! It's quite a bit this week: from ride closures to substructure replacements. However, we trust that your appetite is starved and ready to be whetted! With that, enjoy the episode this week. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Top Thrill Dragster to be "reimagined"
• DarKoaster officially Announced
• El Toro coaster getting repair to part of substructure after injuries
• Lost Island Theme Park closes early this season
• Big Bear Mountain First Look
• Wildcat to be RMC'd
• Zambezi Zinger returning to WOF - with a twist!
• NEW for 2023: The Boardwalk

This weeks show is something that has taken quite a bit of planning, James and Timmy finally make it out to Europe! Not only did the two guys make it out but they bring you, the listener, along for the ride as well! The format of the show is a little different this week as the guys recorded trip reports at every park to bring you all on this adventure along with them! So sit back, grab some of your favorite Spanish delicacies, along with your favorite German beer, and enjoy this week's show!

The guys are off to Europe! Here a quick update before they depart. 

On this week’s episode, James and Timmy briefly cover this week’s news that includes some exciting locker systems from Six Flags, the announcement of the SeaWorld Orlando B&M Surf Coaster, and OF COURSE, some Disney news that Timmy cannot avoid talking about.

The reason for the haste during the first half of the show is because James and Timmy are recapping one of the consistently best weekends of the year: Holliwood Nights! And not only are just James and Timmy recapping this spectacular event, but a special guest joins the show as well! Airtime Myke, one of the biggest fans of not only Holiwood Nights, but Holiday world as a park joins the show this week.

Listen along to this week’s show to hear how much fun has ensued this past week!

Show Notes:

• Dr Diabolical to receive free locker system similar to that of Universal
• Splash Mountain's Princess and the Frog revamp rumored to open in 2024
• Kennywood's Aero 360 gets stuck, leaves riders hanging upside down
• New Cedar Point attraction tease
• Dollywood adds seat belts to their drop tower after Orlando drop tower incident
• Surf Coaster Teaser at SeaWorld Orlando

On this week’s episode James and Timmy discuss some great investments going into parks, as well as parks trying to get people to buy into virtual investments. Other fun news stories include a change of theme at the Universal Orlando Tribute Store, and coaster campouts making a comeback at King’s Dominion.

 The second half of the show involves coaster lineups, but not the ones that you probably think about too often. 

Overall, this week is a lot of fun, and make sure to play along and give us your coaster lineups!

SHOW NOTES:

• Theme Park Sleepover | X-Plorer's Campout
• AstroWorld returning as virtual theme park in metaverse
• Waldameer has big plans for the future of the park
• Walibi Holland single-rail coaster opening in 2024
• Cosmic Rewind to Open...tomorrow!
• Wolverine Wildcat at Michigan's Adventure to Receive Titan Track
• Universal's new Tribute Store celebrates retro movies

Quite the buzz about the new Titan Track finally making it's first true appearance this week. James and Timmy cover this along with a load of other stories that fill this weeks rundown.

In the second half it is all about train aesthetics! Which coaster has the best? 

SHOW NOTES:

• Indonesian Waterslide Collapses Injuring 16
• Coney Island Cincinnati Attempts To Set Record For Most Water Slide Riders Within 24 Hour Period
• Possible "Minion's Cafe" To Take Over Current Universal Monsters Cafe Location
• USA Today 10 Best New Theme Park Attraction Polls Results Announced...Sadly
• Disney Puts Foot Down Against Dumb TikTok Trend
• Bob Paycheck Out Of Touch Yet Again
• Predator At Darien Lake To Receive GCI Titan Track Work
• Tron At Magic Kingdom Complete First Cycle
• Bear Has to Be Rescued After Getting Trapped at a Calif. Six Flags Amusement Park