Episode #187: The National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives... Might be a Big Lie
Release Date: 12/12/2022
Coaster Talk Podcast
Thank you all for five wonderful years, we hope you all have enjoyed it as much as we did. It's unfortunately time we pack it up and head home, but not before we give you one last kick-ass episode. SHOW NOTES:
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In this week's episode, James and Timmy hold down the fort while Bob deals with work. The two of them discuss the latest news in the industry, including a big retheme at Universal Orlando, another big fight breaking out at a major park, and another wooden coaster receiving titan track. In the second half of the show, James and Timmy discuss their sporadic trip to Dollywood, which includes a review of the all-new Big Bear Mountain! We hope that you all have fun with this episode with all the fun we had making it! Show Notes:
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In this week's jam-packed episode, the hosts cover the weekly news, including some updates about some new parks, Six Flags park updates, and a teaser about Top Thrill Dragster. The second half of the show is a review of the brand-new DarKoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Strap in for this week's episode, it's filled with fun conversation! Show Notes:
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In this week's episode, the hosts cover all of the political news out of Orlando and lots of industry announcements coming from all around the country. The second half topic this week is a discussion regarding year-round operation at regional parks. This week has some great arguments and feels just like a classic Coaster Talk Podcast episode so make sure to enjoy!
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This week's news includes lots of coverage of the latest happenings in Florida, including news from both Disney World and Universal as well as some coverage of other parks such as Lagoon and Dollywood. The second half of the show includes some discussion of the latest (rumored) closure at Kentucky Kingdom. There's plenty of great conversation in this week's episode so make sure to enjoy! Show Notes:
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We are back to our normally scheduled program with this week's show as we start our way into the two hundreds. This week has plenty of banter and arguments as we talk about some of life's most puzzling questions like the pronunciation of "BBQ." In the second half of the show the hosts discuss the latest RMC retrack and talk about last week's weekly poll. This week is a fun one so make sure to enjoy! Show Notes:
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It's our 200th episode! Join us as we take a stroll down our archive, listening back to our 'best' and 'worst' moments.
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In this week's show, the hosts cover some news from this last week that includes news from Disney, Kennywood, and several political topics that tie into the theme park industry. The second half of the show includes discourse on titan track and hybrid coasters. Make sure to sit back and enjoy this week's episode! Show Notes:
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In this week's episode, nukes come up an odd amount of times...nonetheless it is an entertaining show this week without question. The first half contains a lot of catching up that we have to do, from missing a week with Florida. Then, the second half is time to tackle a huge controversy in the coaster community: trim brakes. Their purpose and the confirmation bias that seems to exist around them in the community are looked at extensively. Show Notes:
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There will be no “official” show released this week as the three hosts were at Universal Orlando together. Hopefully this quick update for you guys is just as entertaining to listen to as it was to record! Make sure to look out for next week, when we get return back to our normal recording schedule!
info_outlineA HUGE THANKS TO THOOSIE MOB FOR LETTING US USE THEIR SONG IN THIS WEEK'S SHOW! WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE!
In this week's episode, the three guys talk about some news coming out of Universal Studios Orlando, a coaster element in someone's backyard, some news about Cedar Fair parks, and other exciting news stories! In the second half, James and Timmy discuss their experience with the Holiwood Nights ticket system, and Bob joins the discussion and hypothesizes some other ways that ticketing can be done. This show is a great one, with a fun mid-roll song, so make sure to give this week's episode a listen!
Show Notes:
- Maverick's heartline roll has been found
- Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast announced for Universal Studios Orlando
- Orlando Epic Universe work is ‘right on track,’ executive says
- Knott's to modify chaperone policy to Saturdays only
- Cedar Point Police force to disband
- Cedar Fair taken to Ohio Supreme Court over sexual assault allegations
- Dollywood to cancel firework show for the rest of season
- Kennywood SwingShot to receive fresh coat of paint
- Leviathan opened at SeaWorld Australia…
- Verbolten finally has it's roof back