Coaster Talk Podcast

Well it's that time of the week again, and boy oh boy is there fun in store for this one. Join the guy(s)? As they talk through the week's biggest stories, controversies, etc. with a few mintues of fun and sidetracking ;).

SHOW NOTES:

•  BGW's neighbor is building a multi-level go-kart track 
  
• Polercoaster *cough not cough* opening in 3 years
  
• Build the Wall – BGWFans Custom Concept Art  
• Hershey unveils their upgraded boomerang -- and more 
• Sea World's new coaster for the kids to ride.... can't accomodate kids
• BGW raises pass prices.... again - Comparison 
• Story Land to have adult only nights in July 
• Cedar Point announces.... food
• Top Thrill Dragster closed for 2022 and maybe beyond
• Peppa Pig is scary

Three hosts, 3 times the fun! Join in this week to hear some truly compelling news in the first half. This includes updates from the Bull, SeaWorld, and an androgynous sea-creature/dinosaur?

If you think the first half sounds like a good time, you haven't seen anything yet. The second half is where the guys talk social media, Spring Break, and yes: Tower of Terror (that is not an understatement, a Universal V. Disney debate truly ends there claims Bob).

SHOW NOTES:

• Six Flags fined for not reporting the El Toro incident 
• SeaWorld rose offer to $63/share before being rejected by Cedar Fair
• Dollywood will pay 100% of tuition for employees
• Lakemont Park gets a mascot  and a kid's club 

Bob is out this week so Timmy fills in and somehow manages over an hour long show. The news this week includes new coaster openings and announcements, looping lasers, and laser shows alike.

In the second half, Timmy and James argue over which massive franchise park is superior. Make sure to vote on this weeks weekly poll for which park you think is better!

SHOW NOTES:

• Ice Breaker opened & Iron Gwazi opened 
• Laser Loop to return to Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World
• Great Adventure to ‘unleash the Bull’ next season
• Holiday World adds new laser drone show - the campaign was the best part  
• First impressions of Pantheon

We're hit with quite an interesting array of stories this week. From closures, to land buying, to absurd rumors - the news of the week will not dissapoint any. 

...The second half of the show also has some news. A news story to big to have included in the first half. SeaWorld has propsed a bid to buyout Cedar Fair and all of it's properties to form: Seadar Fair. We discuss details and gut reactions aswell as our weekly poll with the confines of the second half. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Goliath Scrapped..... allegedly?
• La Ronde Vipère will never open, shocker, we know.
• Montezooma’s Revenge is closing for the year
• And let's talk about this absurdity regarding Darien Lake
• DA will NOT file charges against GC
• Silver Dollar City gets strategic
• Seadar Fair 

On last show the three other SeaWorld Parks annoounced new attraction opeing dates, this week it was Busch Gardens Williamsburg's turn. Don't worry. SeaWorld didn't let this announcemnt come without a hidden drawback. James and Bob divulge into that and the other news of the week to start things off. 

Wait up for the second half – as 2022 predictions are revealed and discussed from audience and hosts alike! 

SHOW NOTES:

• Comcast reports Epic Universe Orlando on track for Summer 2025 and parks up $1.9B 
• Conneaut Condos coming soon
• All passholders get a single ride on Pantheon prior to opening
• Avalanche becomes Reptilian
• Is B&M getting edgy?
• In no shock to the same, Ride of Steel is remaining  
• Nemesis to receive retracking  

SEAS has done a chainwide annoucemnet regarding their new attractions 2021 (excluding BGW, of course, because it is Bob and James' home park). Hopefully this time the rides actually end up opening; unlike Wicked Twister, which the replacement of has been hinted at by Tony Clark. This as well as so much more fills this weeks first half.

The second half contiunes the copious amount of content – as we talk Lake Compounce, Knott's Berry Farm, and even get a call from our good friend Tumble Bug.

SHOW NOTES:

• Six Flags does what enthusiasts want and enthusiasts are pissed
• Is this really it for Otherworld?
• SEAS 2022 Openings: Iron Gwazi | Emperor | Ice Breaker
• Wicked Twister's replacement will be "something for everyone"
• Something is happening at Lake Compounce 

Timmy once again takes the place of Bob this week – which makes for a short but enlivened show! Six Flags has had quite the week, as has Knott's Berry Farm. Discover what is so intersting about those two as well as quite a bit of others this week to top the show off!

After news is chewed over, Todd joesph gets an evil backstory and a flywheel lauch may be gone forever...

SHOW NOTES:

• Knotts installing new Italian restaurant behind Pony Express
• SFOT Park President Ron McKenzie leaving Six Flags
• SFGAm park president Hank Salemi passes away
• Minions to take over Shrek 4-D building?
• A very interesting policy change coming from Six Flags (Week Late News)
• Beast gets a massive retracking
• Montezooma's Revenge to close for refurbishment
• A not-so-hopeful post from Knotts concerning the refurbishment

Todd Jospeh has delt the final blow. Despite us knowing this was the likley fate of the ride, it's still a sucker punch to the gut to see Blue Streak get the ax. Listen in as the dudes talk the a**hole that is Todd, remember the Streak for it's amazing legacy and importance to the industry, and the examine convoluted way in which the ride is being deconstructed. Other news is discusses as always – from opening dates to new ride concepts.

Special thanks to Mike Collins from CoasterRadio for taking back over the postion of our show's announcer. It's fantastic to once again have your captivating vocals lead off our show. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Stan Checketts has passed away 
• Ice Breaker Opening February 18, 2022
• Leaked plans for a Giga at KBF 
• Disney patents AR without headsets for theme park rides
• Blue Streak Links

BGWFans and Coaster Talk collaborated last week to bring together a live stream leak of Busch Gardens Williamsburg's newest project, the Darkoaster. If you were unable to catch the livestream and prefer audio only access to this content, do no fret, we have answered your promblem. This weeks episode is a directly derived of said livestream, so those who do not care to watch the video portion of the content are able to listen in. If you would like to read the BGWFans article that we mention countless times throughout the episode you may do so by clicking here.

News from the infamous Adventureland accident has surfaced, along with some other shocking news from the Iowa park. This weeks episode is a short one – but don't let that fool you as there is definetly a quality show to be heard. The guys have trip reports, polls, and numerous other topics full of great discussion this week.

SHOW NOTES:

• Palace Entertainment acquires Adventureland
• Adventureland accident report was released last month
• Universal Orlando begins requiring masks indoors and in queue line
• $1 Billion USD contract signed for Six Flags Qiddiya
• Local group opposes the new Bell's Amusement Park