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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Release Date: 07/25/2025

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week, we go back and forth between two of the most thrilling amusement parks in the country! Jon is at Cedar Point with reviews of Steel Vengeance, Top Thrill 2 and Sirens Curse. EB is at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park with reviews of Defiance, The Giant Canyon Swing and a behind the scenes look at Crystal Tower.

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

The guys review the reaction to the new Walt Disney audio animatronic at Disneyland. They also hear trip reports from Alpenfury at Canada's Wonderland, interesting news about Six Flags America and discuss the possibility of an underground loop linking Universal's Epic Universe to their other parks. Plus, EB has details of his massive western road trip where he finally got to experience Casa Bonita!

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Do you consider yourself a theme park expert? Listen to this week's show and test yourself to see how good you really are.

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

We have the latest news and rumors from around the industry! We also have fantastic trip reports from both east coast and west coast parks!

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week, Mike and EB have a ton of news and rumors from around the industry....including talk about Cedar Point, Las Vegas, Dollywood, Walt Disney World and Six Flags. They also want your opinion for a segment next week on "Disney Adults." Plus, to celebrate the 4th of July, they bring back the 20th annual "Sparktacular Exploosioloosa!"

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Mike and EB have all of the latest news and rumors from around the amusement industry, including a possible coaster based on Back to The Future! They also have news about a friend of the show who is selling a do-it-yourself backyard coaster kit! Mike also has a full report from his visit to Kings Dominion during their 50th anniversary.

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week, Mike and EB discuss the latest news in the theme park industry, including the closure of Muppet Vision 3D, updates on Universal Studios' Rip Ride Rocket, and the impending closure of Disney's Tom Sawyer Island. They also delve into the Fast and Furious franchise's expansion in theme parks, the development of new roller coasters at SeaWorld, and an interview with Igor at Universal's Epic Universe. The guys also hear reports from the exciting new "Coasters After Dark" event at Busch Gardens and learn details about Halloween Horror Nights and the mysterious Netflix House coming to...

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

This week, EB joins the show live from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana! He'll have a full review of the park in "real-time" including updates on The Voyage, The Legend, The Raven, Thunderbird and Good Gravy! The guys also have updates on the latest news, rumors and trip reports from around the amusement industry. Plus, we have the return of the "SOUNDWAVE" contest!

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Mike and EB kickoff of the summer theme park season by hearing a warning about the implications of the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger...from a former CEO. The guys talk about new attractions like Siren's Curse and the unique zombie event at Hello Kitty Park in Japan. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the grand opening of Epic Universe and the challenges faced during its preview phase. The conversation shifts to listener interactions through the mailbag and trip reports from various parks, highlighting the excitement for the start of the 2025 season.

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Coaster Radio: The Original Theme Park Podcast

Mike is at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this week for the opening of "The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge." He'll review the ride and talk with the Corporate Director of Rides & Engineering for United Parks and Resorts. He'll talk about this new roller coaster from B&M that pays tribute to the original "Big Bad Wolf" story and coaster from the 1980s. Mike and EB also talk about the latest news and rumors from around the industry.

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The guys review the reaction to the new Walt Disney audio animatronic at Disneyland. They also hear trip reports from Alpenfury at Canada's Wonderland, interesting news about Six Flags America and discuss the possibility of an underground loop linking Universal's Epic Universe to their other parks. Plus, EB has details of his massive western road trip where he finally got to experience Casa Bonita!