CoasterRadio.com #1033 - Summer is Here!

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THIS WEEK:
It's Memorial Day weekend! That means the parks are open daily!

We start this week by discussing an LA Times article about the abundance of sponsorship at the theme park.  Is this a major annoyance to guests?  Or does nobody care at all?

Our Park Hopper segment focuses on Rye Playland in New York! The guys learn a lot about the unique and antique attractions at this classic park.

We also have a Live Trip Report from Carowinds and some updates on past CoasterRadio.com topics!

Plus, we go LIVE to Layer Elementary School and Lawton Elementary school to talk with over 200 kids and find out the winner of their Coaster Design Contest!

All this and much, much more!

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CoasterRadio.com #1032 - Your Most "Engaging" Rides

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THIS WEEK:
We talk about the latest RMC to hit the scene... Joker at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom!

We also have a Live Trip Report and a Wedding Invitation from Germany! Will Mike and EB travel to Europe for a listener's wedding?

Our Park Hopper segment focuses on Dorney Park in Allentown, PA! There's a lot to know about this former trout pond and park!

Finally, our Interactive Topic asks listeners to name their favorite ride with two stipulations. It can't be a roller coaster and it can't be at a Disney or Universal Park.

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2016 Elementary School Coaster Design Project!

For the fourth year in a row, Layer Elementary and Lawton Elementary have asked the listeners of CoasterRadio.com to help them crown a winner in their "Coaster Design Project!"

The elementary school students, under the direction of their teachers (including CoasterRadio.com listener Keith Erickson), have designed amazing roller coasters using No Limits software.

The students are learning about the physics and design of thrill rides while having a lot of fun!

The entries have been narrowed down to ten finalists and now it's your turn to vote! Watch all ten and then vote for your favorite!  If you want, leave a message for the kids here on the blog or on our Facebook page!

Thanks for voting and for supporting the students at Layer and Lawton Elementary!

ENTRY #1 - THE TUMBLER by Isabella and Khayari


ENTRY #2 - WATERMELON by Odyssey and Genesis


ENTRY #3 - THE BLACK SHADOW by Emily and Peyton


ENTRY #4 - THE BLACKOUT by Tyler and David


ENTRY #5 - THE CHEETAH WARS by Alicia and Giselle


ENTRY #6 - PHYBIX by Emily and Hannah


ENTRY #7 - BFF UNIPHANT


ENTRY #8 - VIPER


ENTRY #9 - THRILLER


ENTRY #10 - ZOOM

CoasterRadio.com #1031 - Cedar Secrets with Matt Ouimet and Tony Clark

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THIS WEEK:
The Incredible Hulk is about to ROAR back to life at Islands of Adventure.  We'll talk about the new entrance, queue, storyline and sleek coaster trains.

Shanghai Disneyland opens next month, but the park is in soft openings now.  That means people are starting to take video of the rides, including Soarin' Over the World, Tron Light Cycle Power Run and the incredible new Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Sunken Treasure. However, Mike isn't thrilled with the quality of the video.

We have a Live Trip Report from Dorney Park and our Park Hopper segment about Enchanted Forest in Oregon!

Finally, we have Kevin and Cincinnati Jon's interview with Cedar Fair's CEO Matt Ouimet and Cedar Point's Director of Communications Tony Clark.  Yes, they talk about Valravn, but they also talk about the park itself and what plans they have for 2016 and beyond.

All this and much, much more!

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CoasterRadio.com #1030 - Media Day! Valravn and Storm Chaser

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THIS WEEK:
Tis' the Season for MEDIA DAYS!

Fresh off their Media Day at Cedar Point, Kevin and Cincinatti Jon join Mike and EB to talk about their first ride on the longest, tallest and fastest dive coaster - VALRAVN!



Then, we head to Kentucky where EB had a chance to ride RMC's latest coaster creation - Storm Chaser at Kentucky Kingdom!



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CoasterRadio.com #1029 - Indiana Beach: A Diamond in the Rough

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THIS WEEK:
This week's show epitomises the term "jam packed!"

We start with our First Drop... focusing on the court appearance of Merlin. They took full responsibility for last year's tragic accident at Alton Towers involving "The Smiler."

We play the first Live Trip Report for 2016! It comes from Ben at the Opening Day of Six Flags Great America.

We have an update on Lightning Rod at Dollywood and new POV videos of upcoming attractions that were released this week.

Mike tells us about his trip to Las Vegas and our Park Hopper segment is all about Six Flags St. Louis.

Finally, we talk with Don Hurd, the Marketing Director at Indiana Beach to find out about their new ownership, the enhancements to the park and their 90th season!

All this and much, much more!

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CoasterRadio.com #1028 - "He's HUGE! He's HUGE!"

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THIS WEEK:
Mike is out of town this week, much like he was back in 2006 when he attended the Media Preview for Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this ride, we replay our interview with Animal Kingdom's Lead Designer, Imagineer Joe Rohde.

It's fascinating to hear him speak about the ride nine months before it's grand opening. He talks about the storyline, the ride system and yes... the infamous Yeti.

We'll also play Mike's on-ride audio from his first experience with Expedition Everest. It gave birth to a famous catch-phrase that still lives on in 2016!

All this and much, much more!

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CoasterRadio.com #1027 - Hagrid Goes Hollywood

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THIS WEEK:
Walt Disney World is experimenting with charging people for the privilege of entering the park early or be able to stay past normal closing times.  Will the regional parks follow suit?  What would a program like that look like at, say, Cedar Point?

This week's ParkHopper is all about Legoland Florida. Would an average theme park fan enjoy this park? Or is it only for the kids?

Universal Studios Hollywood opened its version of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. What are the early reviews like? And will we have an appearance by our favorite friendly Half-Giant?

Plus, we talk with Roger Ross from California's Great America about recent rumors surrounding the park. Is it in danger of closing? We get to the bottom of it!

All this and much, much more!

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CoasterRadio.com #1026 - Get Your Ass to Mars!

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THIS WEEK:
Mike and EB have returned from from Dollywood and are back in-studio!

They spend the First Drop segment going over all of the news they missed while out on the road... including a new roller coaster coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2017!

In this week's Park Hopper segment, the guys turn their attention to Kennywood in West Mifflin, PA!

And, the guys review what happened after the Dollywood Meet-Up! It's a full review of a bunch of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg attractions including Alpine Coasters, Haunted Houses and MOONSHINE!

Plus, CoasterRadio.com Theater returns!

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CoasterRadio.com #1025 - 2016 "Reel" Design Contest Finals

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THIS WEEK:
Mike and EB come to you from Dollywood to unveil the judges' decision in the 2016 "Reel" Design Contest!

Over the past two months, CoasterRadio.com listeners have submitted their ride designs for attractions based on any movie, TV show or video game.

This week, our esteemed panel of judges have each rendered their verdict!

Our judging panel includes:

Legendary Attraction Creator Gary Goddard
Ernest Yale, CEO of TrioTech
Korey Kiepert from The Gravity Group
Dom McChesney from Sudden Impact Entertainment
Arthur Levine, Theme Parks Guide from About.com
2012 Reel Design Winner, Travis LaRiviere

Which of our finalists will be crowned the 2016 "Reel" Design Contest Champion?

Kevin Wilson - Dick Tracy: Calling All Cars
Tim Wilson - Creature from the Black Lagoon
Tom from Louisville - Crimson Peak: Descent into Madness

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CoasterRadio.com #1024 - LIVE at Dollywood!

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THIS WEEK:
The show comes to you from the first CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-Up of 2016 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN!

Mike, EB and a LIVE studio audience review the rides, food and other attractions at this classic southern park.

Plus, there are a few surprise guests!

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CoasterRadio.com #1023 - Dollywood Meet-Up Preview

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THIS WEEK:
Mike and EB preview the first CoasterRadio.com Listener Meet-up of 2016 at Dollywood!

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Vote for the Finalists in the 2016 "Reel" Design Contest!

We received dozens and dozens of entries for this year's "Reel" Design Contest - where we give listeners of CoasterRadio.com a chance to design a theme park attraction based on any movie ever made.

We narrowed the entries into 10 Semi-Finalists and then down to the three finalists you see before you.

Check out their ride designs and then VOTE!

Soon, you'll find out if you vote matched our industry experts!

Tim Wilson - Creature from the Black Lagoon
Tom from Louisville - Crimson Peak: Descent into Madness
Kevin Wilson - Dick Tracy: Calling All Cars