Once Upon A Coaster

Once Upon A Coaster

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Once Upon A Coaster episodes

  • Phantoms Revenge at Kennywood (ft. Rachel Makary)
    Our season finale is here and we're gearing up for a huge episode. Join Lizzie and first-time-guest-host Rachel as they look at the beast that is Phantoms Revenge at Kennywood Park. This ride has seen it all over the years, from an almost guaranteed tear down to a redemption arch worthy of a movie. We'll cover it all and more in this supersized episode.
    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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    55 min
  • Kraken at Sea World Orlando

    Once Upon a Coaster is back and heading to sunny Florida to take a look at Kraken, a polarizing coaster that undoubtedly played a huge role in the Orlando theme park world, even if you don't realize it. Buckle up for this fun look at this classic B&M

    Coasterversary: Desperado at Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time

    License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O

    45 min
  • We Interrupt Your Season...
    Maybe not the episode you were expecting today, but one that we're super excited to share with you. A super short update on some behind-the-scenes celebrations here at Once Upon a Coaster HQ that has given us lots of reasons to cheer this spring!
    5 min
  • Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas

    We're heading back to Texas today to take a look at Texas Giant, a larger-than-life wooden roller coaster with a larger-than-life guest problem. Join us as we take a look at why this once-popular coaster quickly soured on fan's opinions over the years, and the big gamble that Six Flags took when it was time to fix the issues. A giant episode for a giant ride is the only way we could think to make this episode happen today!


    Coasterversary: Silver Bullet at Knotts Berry Farm


    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time

    License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O

    42 min
  • Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point (Ft. Matt Day)

    We're back with one of our biggest episodes ever! Join Lizzie and guest host Matt Day as they look at the legendary and iconic Top Thrill Dragster, a coaster that may have been ahead of its time. The episode includes a look back at how the coaster came to be built in Ohio, the events that lead to its closure, and what we can look forward to when Top Thrill 2 opens later this year.

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time

    License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O

    58 min
  • Bobsleigh at Nara Dreamland

    It's our Season 6 International Episode and today we're heading back to Japan to take a look at the defunct roller coaster Bobsleigh at the defunct park Nara Dreamland. There's a lot to talk about with the history of this park, and we'll look at all of it on today's episode.

    Defunct Parks: Wonderland Sydney

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time

    License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O

    46 min
  • Roller Coaster at Lagoon Park

    We're finally heading to Lagoon Park today to take a look at their historic roller coaster named - fittingly - Roller Coaster! As we stop by we'll take a look at how special this coaster is to have survived over 100 years in Utah, and to see how one ride shaped the success of an entire theme park in the mid-1900s.


    Defunct Parks: Six Flags Auto World

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time

    License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O

    37 min
  • SooperDooperLooper at Hersheypark

    Let's head to Hersheypark in today's episode to take a look at the iconic Schwartzkopf coaster in their lineup, the legendary SooperDooperLooper. Dubbed "the first looping roller coaster on the East Coast" when it first opened, this coaster brings a lot of history to the park.


    Coasterversary: Batman at Six Flags Magic Mountain

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time

    License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O

    39 min
  • Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    Welcome back to season 6! We have eight brand new episodes for you this season, eight brand new roller coasters to take a look at from around the world. Join us today as we travel to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to talk about the iconic Loch Ness Monster coaster, an Arrow gem that is getting a wonderful glow up in 2024.


    Coasterversary: Excalibur at Valleyfair!

    42 min
  • Season 6 - Coming Soon!

    Hey coaster fans, we're back with a brand new season of Once Upon a Coaster! We have eight brand new roller coasters to chat with you about in the coming weeks and months.


    Listen to our short welcome back audio today to find out when we'll be returning to your podcast players and some clues on what coasters we'll be covering in season 6.

    4 min

About Once Upon A Coaster

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Once Upon a Coaster is the only podcast out there dedicated exclusively to those old and forgotten roller coaster rides we all still love. Whether still standing or long torn out, we'll discuss the history of the ride, new and improved engineering feats for the time, what made the ride so great, and so much more!