Coaster Talk Podcast

Timmy returns! James and him have a lot to cover this week as you'll never guess...there's more painting happening!!!!! If that unprecednted occurence isn't excting enough, do not worry, this show is full of some pretty major headline news stories occuring within the industry. 

Star Wars, yes it's DisneyWorld so it's within our right to talk about it ;), and Darkastle are the topics as we transition into the second half. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Magic Mountain requires proof of vaccination, negative PCR test within two days of visit, or negative antigen test within one day of visiting park
• SeaWorld Orlando Repainting Update
• Kennywood undergoing face-lift for 2022 season 
• Todd Joseph addresses lawsuit
• New Rollercoaster At Thorpe Park Proposed For 2024
• Pantheon POV released
• Cringy Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Welcome Video
• If you thought that Welcome Video was bad...

This week delivers some of the best content we believe we have produced thus far! Zach from the amument park forum Park Fans, responsible for the BGW & KD Fans sites, joins us this week. These sites have been the masterminds behind numerous amusement park leaks; Zach is here to talk nothing less. Listen in as we talk BGW 2023 and beyond, SeaWorld Orlando's future addition, and what Kings Dominion is up to. 

Of courcse our show does not soley consist of this interview, as we talk news, polls, and more all througout the episode this week. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Steel Curtain appears to have repairs in progress 
• Jurassic World VelociCoaster Documentary 
• Wild Lightning possibly going to Alabama Adventure
• 100 Mil on Mum
• Six Flags Over Georgia and pickles?
• Six Flags eliminates general counsel position in reorganization following new CEO appointment

Hey guys! Long time no...hear. We're back this week after taking a unexpected but rewarding Thanksgiving break and are ready to provide you some stories and commentary on the last week(s) of amusement park news. Vietnam got a good woodie, Kangaroo returns with the wrong logo (love you Bob), and so much more excitement fills our industry this week.

Don't forget that's just the first half, in the second news revolving Holiwood Nights and the ranking of the B&M hyper coasters steals the stage. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Kangaroo returns to Kennywood 
• Vietnam gets its first wooden coaster and it looks impressive
• Possible Blue Streak CLP Update
• Project Drachen Fire News...and other teases
• Triple Loop is growing like a weed
• Six Flags: Mike Spanos is out, peace
• Holiwood Nights 2022 will have a capped attendance

A GTX, RMC, Six Flags Invasion of Privacy bot, and so much more is discussed on this week – as IAAPA coverage and news fill this weeks episode. Also, a long-time disagreement has been voted on by the audience...listen in to find out if Candymonium is a front or back seat ride.

SHOW NOTES:

• Silver Dollar City catches fire; some shops burnt to the ground 
  
• Ubisoft building entertainment center; Theme park also in the works
• Paramount theme park to be built in China's Kunming'

IAAPA Coverage:

• Hot Wheels Coaster will be Hyper GTX! - (Orig story) 
• ACE donates $150k to NRCMA 
• Fun Spot announces AireForce One 
• America's F1 Track Is Getting a World's-First Roller Coaster 
• Six Flags Public Safety.... Robot?  - ROAMEO - RAD-M 
• Zamperla announces Zetta swing

This weeks episode gets a little lewd – and we couldn't be more happy about it! Marcus from the Drunk Riders joins the guys this week. With him, his charismatic, outgoing self elates James and Bob; providing for a great episode full of news, trip reports, and debate!

SHOW NOTES:

• Six Flags Great Adventure no longer offering Season Memberships? 
  
• Black steel ledgers on the first drop of El Toro
  
• Hangtime Reopens, according to ScreamScape
  
• Next Gen Skywarps
  
• New Boomerang model
  
• Cedar Point Antique Cars removed
• Cedar Fair Unveils Plans for 2022
  
• Zamperla introduces new Family Launched Coaster
  
• The end of an era for 3 rides 

Safety should always be first, however, we talk about it in our second half of the show...First we talk news, and boy oh boy is there news this week. New coaster concepts, land acquisitions, season passes and more – all with plenty of discussion (and arguments) as always. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Dollywood New for 2023 Coaster?
• Bell's Amusement Park Is Back 
• SF Great Adventure now selling tiered season passes 
• Kennywood finally opening a coaster for their Holiday Lights event 
• Triple Loop Loops being removed at Indiana Beach
• Knoebels allegedly acquired benches and the kiddie turtle from Conneaut – Lose my number, Keith 
• Vote Coasters is open
•  Six Flags, safety is our priority

Todd Joseph is back again (not surprisingly), and along with talk of him, reports of Top Thrill Dragster reopening are discussed. Listen in as we dive into those and other really interesting news this week – followed by the best Haunts of the year!

SHOW NOTES:

• Attorney General finds Bankruptcy Court has no jurisdiction over Conneaut Purchase Agreement  
• Six Flags Q3 Earnings 
• Storyland Studios selected to design the Ghost Town in the Sky renovation
• El Toro Ryan reporting that Top Thrill Dragster will likely reopen in 2022
• Logo mentioned during the show

The news is back at it this week: among some of the stories are Cedar Fair, Conneaut Lake, and Smart Phones? Tune in a hear what crazy, important developments are taking place in the amusement industry this week. Then, in the second half, 2022 season passes are discussed, pros and cons are given for each, and what coasters painted you'll see with those passes (and which you should be the most excited for).

SHOW NOTES:

• Changes coming to Sandusky and Cedar Point including new access points from town and water taxis
• Roar will get a retrack (wood, maybe some titan), Wild One getting paint, Light packages, Launch replacement, and more coming to SFA
• 80 year olds are selfish 
• And in our next round the bankruptcy judge puts Todd Joseph in his place
• Lawsuit filed against Glenwood Caverns -- and we're not rooting for the park. – Colorado issues a $68k fine – Official Report
• There's a new Wonder Woman coming 
• Smart devices are calling 911 on roller coasters
• Complete your Saudi visit with a visit to the resort on the..... oil rig

Don't be afraid of the title this week. Despite the utter lack of news this week, there is still enough to work with to make a first half. Plus our second half is one you do not want to miss. We talk Knoebels, Halloween, and Dark Rides. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Another Arrow Bites the Dust :(
• Commision does not need to give OK for Conneaut to demolish Blue Streak 
• Todd Joseph appears to be acquiring other property in Conneaut 
• Another plan for SFNO.... Let's not hold out hope
• Jolly Rancher incoming?

James is back from the Vid, sadly meaning no Airtime Jimmy. Nonetheless Bob and he talk industry news spanning from Pennsylvania to California. Then, as if things weren't exciting enough, we get a call from Dan the Drunkman and Flatride Fred. The two end the show with talk of the best time of year, and whether or not it's Halloween. 

SHOW NOTES:

• LA County parks require vaccination or negative covid test... sometimes 
• Obligatory weekly Todd Joseph story
• Todd Joseph 2 for 1 day
• Shrek 4D closing in January 2022
• Marineland animals appear to be in distress; Rumor suggest it's permanently closing 
• Cheetah Hunt getting repainted
• And Tatsu...maybe?