Drew from "In The Loop" joins us to talk about the latest announcements, news and innovations from the 2025 IAAPA Show floor in Orlando!

This week, we invite you to test your theme park knowledge with as we play the fifth and final qualifying round of our season-long game show - THE ULTIMATE. Are you well-versed enough in the parks AND the podcast to get all ten questions right? Are you smarter than your fellow podcast listeners? We'll find out... and so will you.

In this episode of Coaster Radio, Mike and EB both mourn and laud the end of the Vekoma Flying Dutchman era....the final one left standing just closed at Six Flags America. They also have news about Universal's new theme park in the UK, and a rumored B&M dive coaster coming to Texas. They also explore the potential re-theme of Verbolten at Busch Gardens and the extended licensing agreement for Peanuts characters in Six Flags parks. Then, it's time for Round 4 of our interactive game show - THE ULTIMATE!

The Halloween season is one of the best times of the year at the parks. Cooler temperatures, fun events and great haunts make theme parks the place to be. BUT...it's not all perfect. There are some new trends that take some of the fun out of the haunts. We'll talk about them and some possible ways to fix it.

Mike and EB take a look back at some of the classic Halloween skits from the podcast's archive.

Inspired by the "Dueling Dragons" house at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, the CoasterRadio audience submits their own ideas for haunts inspired by defunct rides.

Plus, Mike and EB talk about more new rides for 2024!

A theme park company is ready to spend 60 billion dollars, a new coaster concept is being unveiled in Europe and a much-anticipated new park will have some cutting-edge tech. Mike and EB will cover these stories, plus setup an interactive contest for next week's show!

Back after a two week hiatus, Mike and EB are here with their takes on all the latest news and rumors. The guys talk about the changes coming to Dollywood's "Lightning Rod" in 2024, the announcements made by Disney Parks at Destination D23 and a full review of the winners of the 2023 Golden Ticket Awards.

It's Labor Day weekend, so Mike and EB are doing two podcasts at once!

Theme park fans have a personal connection to their home parks. They know everything about them... including what is missing. On this week's show, dozens of CoasterRadio.com listeners tell us about what their home park needs to add to make it perfect.

EB was in the great state of Iowa to visit both Adventureland and Lost Island Theme Parks. He'll have in-depth reviews of both parks, including the rides, food and atmosphere.

We also have new about a new attraction at Silver Dollar City, rumors about Dollywood's Lightning Rod and a possible upgrade to one of the world's most iconic roller coasters.

It's announcement season! We start off the show talking about a park that is getting its first new roller coaster since 2005. We also give a park CEO some advice on how he can bring us back through the gates. We also have a Live Trip Report from the reopening of Fury 325 at Carowinds and details on a new Interactive Topic!

This week, we welcome Tony Clark, Director of Communications at Cedar Point to the show!

Tony was a busy guy with Tuesday's announcement of "Top Thrill 2," the reimagined experience of the former "Top Thrill Dragster" stratacoaster.

We'll hear the behind-the-scenes story about the creation and design of the ride and other fun details from Tony's job at Cedar Point.

We will also be joined by International Star Illusionist Brad Ross who is headlining his own show at Carowinds this summer as part of their 50th anniversary. We'll find out what it's like to perform for a theme park crowd and what it takes to produce world-class illusions.

This week, Mike and EB have theme park news and rumors from around the world. They discuss a close call at an east coast park, the return of Phantom Theater at Kings Island, and the upcomingf closure of "Dinosaur" at Disney's Animal Kingdom. They also have details about two new roller coasters and introduce a fun segment called "Trip Report Roulette," where listeners call in rapid-fire from parks across the country. We also have news about our next meetup!

Big news is coming next week... can you guess what it is?

Cedar Point is ready to make the announcement about their 2024 coaster. We'll talk about what the word "REVVVED" means. You'll also hear EB rant about another park's coaster announcement.

Plus, a live trip report, details on EB's trip to Lost Island Theme Park AND details about a new contest.

Lots of great news this week...including some artwork that points to an infamous coaster given new life. Plus, we have the return of "Two Truths and a Lie: IAAPA Edition!"

It's a jam packed show as we learn that all news stories are not what they are "cracked" up to be. Plus, EB gets a strange coin in the mail and we have our 18th Annual Fireworks Spectauclar live on the podcast!

This week, Mike anchors the show from the DC studios while EB visits Mt. Olympus and other attractions at Wisconsin Dells!

We'll hear live audio as EB experiences three different walk-through attractions. He'll also give in-park reviews of the different wooden coasters at Mt. Olympus!

We celebrate our 700th Episode by taking a look back at your favorite moments from the past. We also play a live, interactive game where listeners from around the world will compete for bragging rights about who knows the most about the show.

And of course... we have theme park talk.

A roller coaster that looks like it was designed by eight-year-olds is being built overseas... and it's supposed to break the height, speed and first drop records. We'll tell you all about it.

Plus, EB heads to Kings Island to ride the updated Adventure Express!

Mike and EB talk about one of the biggest news stories of the year. They also review two major new roller coasters that have opened. Plus, EB has a report from his trip to San Diego.

We have amusement industry news from all around the country, including one of the first reviews of "Pipeline" at Sea World Orlando.

The show heads to Cedar Point to check out "The Boardwalk!" We have interviews with the park's VP and GM Carrie Boldman. We also talk with Adam Sandy from Zamperla about the new "Wild Mouse."

On this week's show, Sean from Magictecture shares his journey from building backyard roller coasters to creating 'Coaster in a Box', a revolutionary product that allows anyone to build their own roller coaster at home. The discussion covers the evolution of backyard coasters, the innovative engineering behind Coaster in a Box, safety considerations, and the endless possibilities for customization and storytelling in roller coaster design. Sean emphasizes the importance of making roller coasters accessible and safe while inspiring creativity in the backyard entertainment space. Mike and EB also have news aboutrecent developments in Disney and Universal parks, including upcoming attractions and a live trip report from Tokyo DisneySea, highlighting the beauty and uniqueness of the park.

We looking ahead and then we're looking FURTHER ahead! Plus, news from around the industry and reports from inside the parks!

Mike is back from Las Vegas and has stories to tell. Plus, news about how the parks have new rules for teens this year. Also, we have details about testing and opening dates for new attractions in 2023!

Games shows are a big part of the storied history of CoasterRadio.com. We're excited to unveil a new one on this week's show... "Two Truths and a Lie." What makes this game really interesting is that the main premise of the game was recorded on the IAAPA Show floor.

We also have a ton of news and rumors from around the amusement industry!

Spring break has begun... or should we now call it "Scream Break?" We'll talk about how some major parks are bringing Halloween scares to springtime.

We also talk about all of the major news stories from around the industry, including huge park openings and huge pies being eaten.

What are the Top 17 Amusement Parks in the United States? One magazine claims to know. We'll see how correct they are.

Plus, a ton of news from around the industry and a hot take in the CoasterRadio.com Mailbag!

Lots of park news heading your way... including Avatar at Disneyland, an opening date for Arie Force One, Six Flags New Orleans and changes at Disney Imagineering. Plus, Mike and EB talk about the closing of Cedar Point's "Forbidden Frontier at Adventure Island" and what that means for interactive entertainment at the parks.

This week, the listeners step up to the mic to talk about the park attractions that give us the best off-ride views. Plus, we talk about Jimmy Buffet's "Margaritaville" empire is now expanding to amusement parks. Will his new park in Biloxi be a hit?

Rides mysteriously dissappearing from park maps, a new resort for Orlando and the return of a controversial character. All that, plus in-park reports on an all new episode of CoasterRadio.com!

The guys take a look at the top stories of the week, including the closing of Silver Dollar City's 50-year-old dark ride "Fire in the Hole." They also answer last-second questions from the podcast audience.... with the help of an AI Robot.

There are so many awesome attractions debuting in 2023, we needed two shows to get to them all! This week, we're joined once again by long-time friend of the show, theme park expert Arthur Levine.

Mike and EB discuss the transition from summer to haunt season, touching on the controversial decision by Six Flags to charge for haunted attractions. They reflect on the closure of Kings Island's Boo Blasters, the demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket, and the introduction of new legislation for ride status notifications. The episode also features a trip report from Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas and an in-depth look at Trimper's Haunted House, highlighting the nostalgia and charm of classic dark rides.

Theme Park expert Arthur Levine joins Mike and EB as they take a look at new attractions coming to parks in 2023!

It's one of our favorite episodes of the year! CoasterDamus is here! We'll start by going back in time and take a look at last year's predictions.  Which ones came true?  After that, we'll see what crazy things you guys think will happen in 2023. As always, many of our listeners show off their creative side with some amazing rhyming predictions.

2023 is only a few days old, but already has given us one of the biggest news stories of the year. We'll talk about Universal's plans to build a 97 acre park in the state of Texas.

We'll talk about a bunch of other news stories and hear Mike's review of Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

E.B. travels to Washington, DC to do the final show of 2022 from Mike's home tiki bar! The guys tell behind-the-scenes stories from their week in Orlando recording shows at Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and IAAPA. They also tell stories from their visits to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.

CoasterRadio.com has finally made it to IAAPA!
 
Mike and EB take their wireless microphones onto the IAAPA Expo show floor to see the latest and greatest innovations in the amusement industry. As they explore the vast expo, they come across a wide range of new attractions and rides, from the latest roller coasters to cutting-edge virtual reality experiences. They also see hundreds of companies who provide animatronnics, special effects, equipment and support for parks around the world.
 
It's a different type of episode...one where the guys get overwhelmed at times. But you'll get to hear in real-time what it's like to be a first timer at "The Global Attractions Industry's Premier Event."

For Part II of our "Florida Trilogy," we come to you from the 2022 CoasterRadio.com Listener Meetup at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!

Mike and EB do the show in front of a live audience inside the Gwazi Pavilion. They'll talk to the crowd about the park, the attractions, its hidden gems and the incredible new coaster for 2022, Iron Gwazi.

They'll also interview Erick Elliott, the Vice President of Engineering and General Services at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. He'll talk about what it takes to operate such a huge park and what we can look forward to in the future!

Dreams come true this week as Mike and E.B. podcast from the "Radio Broadcast Center" inside Universal Studios Florida. E.B. talks about his first ever visit to Universal Orlando. Then, the guys welcome Kari, David and their producer Michelle from the official "Discover Universal" podcast! There's talk about best attractions, hidden gems and things you can't miss when you visit the resort! Plus, you get to hear amazing stories from the careers of three long-time Universal Orlando team members.

Mike and EB unveil their list of the best gifts for the theme park fan in your life. Check out the complete list at giftguide.coasterradio.com!

With one week to go before the 2022 Listener Meetup in Central Florida, Mike and EB talk about what parks and attractions they are looking forward to experiencing.

Lots of great news this week, including an announcement about what Hersheypark plans to do with it's "Wildcat" wooden coaster.

Mike podcasts from the world-famous boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland and takes a ride on Trimper's Haunted House...a classic 1964 dark ride created by the iconic Bill Tracy.

Halloween is here! Our listeners step up to the mic to talk about the greatest scares they have received at an in-park haunt. 

This episode has a strange title, but it will all make sense when you hear us talk about Sea World Orlando's new attraction for 2023.

We'll also talk about how both Carowinds and Kings Dominion are about to start up year-round operations.

Plus, a different look for the Themed Entertainment Association attendance numbers.

In addition to talking through the latest news and ride announcements from the amusement industry, the guys unveil details about the 2022 CoasterRadio.com Listener Meetup at Busch Gardens Tampa!

In addition to the meetup, we'll have info about our visits to IAAPA, Universal Orlando and other Central Florida landmarks!

Get your meetup tickets now at meetup.coasterradio.com!