Stacey Remembers The Start Of Her Roller Coaster Obsession

I remember going to Six Flags for the very first time when I was six years old.

I stood in front of "Batman The Ride" in awe. I'd never seen anything like it before.

The only coaster I'd ever seen before was a single loop shuttle coaster at Fun Spot in Angola, Indiana.

Next to "Batman" that was small potatoes!

Soon, my family became consistent guests of Cedar Point. Even though I was tall enough to ride these mammoth coasters, I just didn't have the courage.

I'd become obsessed with roller coasters as the years passed on. I could rattle off facts that no normal nine year old would know.

"The Raptor has six inversions, Corkscrew started operating in 1976, and the Magnum XL-200 is 205 feet tall."

The latter had become a bit of an obsession of mine. Before the Millenium Force came along the Magnum was the big daddy of the park. I remember looking up at it's first drop and thinking, "I wish I were brave."

The summer after I turned thirteen I was coaxed into riding the Cedar Creek Mine Ride by my older brother and his friends. Believe it or not, as I was walking down the exit ramp, I turned to my brother and said, "let's do it again!"

By the end of that particular trip to Cedar Point I was onto my ultimate coaster. I was nothing but a ball of bravery walking up to the Magnum. It felt so good to finally be conquering my fears.

Do you remember your first roller coaster experience? Do you remember what it felt like to be going up the first lift hill and seeing the park from high above?

I'd like to hear about YOUR first time. Please feel free to share your story with everyone on the forum.

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CoasterRadio.com #434 - The E.B. Witch Project

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back!

This week, EB returns from his massive 10-state road trip to tell us all about the wild and wacky things he and his family experienced.

Is EB the Clark W. Grizwold for a few generation?

The guys also discuss the recent trend of people exploring closed or abandoned amusement parks and posting the footage and pictures online.

On a related note, Hagrid stops by to tell us what would happen if people explore off-limits sections of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Hopefully no one will dare explore "THE OWELRY!"

The guys go "Off Topic" to hear about how EB's family might have stirred up the wrath of a 200-year-old witch.

Mike also admits the embarrassing new song that he likes and introduces the world to a brand new CoasterRadio.com character!

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CoasterRadio.com #433 - The Las Vegas Show!

The Original Theme Park Podcast is back....

And we're spitting Aces and Eights!

This week, EB and Mike take you to the Las Vegas Strip and tell you everything you need to know (from a theme park perspective) about Sin City.

We'll tell you some stories about our trips to Las Vegas and rate the rides and attractions that you can find there.

We'll also give you some tips and tricks to maximize your time and money.

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War On The Floor!

I'm back from Las Vegas and had a GREAT time shooting the online reality series "War On The Floor!"

We shot over a period of four days at the NAB Show, which is the World's Largest Entertainment Media and Technology Conference.

There were two teams of college students and they took part in a massive scavenger hunt across 800-thousand square feet of exhibit space.

My job was to be the "Ryan Seacrest" of the show, essentially narrating and explaining the rules of the scavenger hunt on-camera.

It was fun! The producers were great, the crew was top-notch and the two teams were really good.

I've embedded all of the "episodes" that the NAB put online below. I'll add the others once they are posted.

Now, back to concentrating on CoasterRadio.com!

CoasterRadio.com #432 - Rainy Days Don't Have To Get You Down

Sunny days and theme park visits seem to go hand in hand.

But what happens when the dark clouds roll in and the rain starts to pour?

If you're a theme park junkie, you don't have to let the bad weather ruin your day.

This week, our blogger Stacey joins us on the show to talk about several different ideas that you can try if the weather threatens your day.

We'll also go Off-Topic to discuss Taylor Swift, Facebook relationships and EB's interesting experience with a pinata!

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CoasterRadio.com #431 - Season Pass Perks

We start of this week's show by reviewing what many say is the most anticipated ride of 2010...

Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion.

We'll talk with Jason Deane who was one of the very first to ride the new roller coaster. We hear the ride is intense, but is it too intense?

We'll also hear from our listeners as they tell us what perks they would like to see included in their theme park season passes.

You'll be impressed by some of the innovative ideas!

We'll also go off-topic to give you a recommendation for an animated film and we'll talk about a new iPad device that started out as an April Fools Joke!

Plus, we'll have a live trip report from Hersheypark!

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First Ride on Intimidator 305

CoasterRadio.com listener Jason Deane had a chance to attend Kings Dominion's Media Day for Intimidator 305!

Here is some video of his first ride!

Season Pass Perks

If you're a fan of theme parks, one of your most prized possessions is probably your season pass.

Most season passes come with perks, but it never seems like there are enough.

So this week, we want to know what is the one perk that you think should come with your Season Pass, but currently doesn't?

Here are the different ways to get on the show!

* Post your idea on Twitter
* Post your idea on our Facebook Fan Page.
* Visit this topic in the CoasterRadio.com Forums
* Call our voicemail line - 206-339-3360
* E-Mail Us (the address is to the right of this page)

Intimidator 305 Media Day

Jason Deane sent in these photos from Intimidator 305's Media Day at Kings Dominion.

So far, the new roller coaster is getting great reviews! People are even saying that it's better than Millenium Force at Cedar Point.

Let the CoasterBoy debate begin!

CoasterRadio.com #430 - Home Park Advice

Whenever you visit a park, it's a good idea to talk with someone who's been there before.

They're going to know all of the ins and outs and the dos and dont's of the park. They'll know things that only a person who's visited the park for years will know.

On this week's show, our listeners call in to share their most priceless advice about their home parks.

They'll talk about avoiding lines, cheaper ways to park and what rides are can't miss and what ones are worth skipping.

We'll also check in with Molly who is on Spring Break at the very crowded Walt Disney World resort. We'll find out how she is dealing with 85-minute waits for Peter Pan's Flight and 45-minute waits for Spaceship Earth.

We'll also go Off-Topic to talk about the rumored iPhone HD and the beat down of a Spiderman pinata.

Plus, Hagrid stops by to reveal his favorite part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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