CoasterRadio.com #740 - The Ups and Downs of Rollercoasters

It's been a tough week in the amusement industry.

The guys will discuss the accidents that took place this week, including one on the New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas where a 52 year old woman lost her life.

We'll also talk with Travis and Jason from California who represented CoasterRadio.com at the Media Day for "Full Throttle" at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

We'll find out where the new rollercoaster ranks on the big list of rides at that park.

AND... we'll have the return of "Theme Park Smarts!!!"

But this time around, we're adding a new twist to the game!

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CoasterRadio.com #739 - Podcast Time Machine (Disneyland 1955)

For this week's show you're gonna have to suspend disbelief... and have a lot of imagination.

In fact, this week's episode is our little tribute to imagination.

It's also a tribute to the grand idea that Walt Disney had over 60 years ago... an idea that is still flourishing today.

On this week's episode of CoasterRadio.com, Mike and EB hop in their Delorean Time Machine and head back to July 17, 1955 to watch Walt Disney deliver his Disneyland dedication speech.

Before they do that, they "broadcast live" from 2013 in the area in between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

They talk about the rumored possibility of "Flying Turns" at Knoebels finally opening in August.  They also talk about some major upgrades coming to the "Soarin'" attractions at the Disney Parks and a really cool new tour at Dollywood.

Plus, Dan the T-Shirt Guy gets a major scoop while on a tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and answers a long-time question.  Plus, we have a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Great Adventure!

It's all coming up on this very "heavy" episode of CoasterRadio.com.

"It's cold! Dam Cold!"

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CoasterRadio.com #738 - In the Footsteps of Clark W. Grizwold

E.B. returns to the show this week after a two week hiatus with tales of his EPIC Roadtrip!

After travelling over 7,000 miles with his wife and three kids (all under eight years old), E.B. is back with tales of theme parks, national parks, volcanos and cowardly westerners.

The guys also discuss the latest effort to revive Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY.  Ed Hart and his team of investors plan to reopen the former Six Flags property in 2014!

Mike and E.B. also take a look at the rumored new water attraction being dreamed up by the guys at Schlitterbahn.  The new ride will supposedly feature a 180-foot drop, an airtime bunny hill and a top speed of 87-MPH!

We also have several Live Trip Reports from "Goldstriker" at California's Great America and the strange reason why the ride had to be shut down for a few days last week.

Plus, we have the return of our 4th of July tradition - The SPARKTACULAR EXPLOOSIOLOOSA!

It's all coming up on a brand new episode of The Original Theme Park Podcast!

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CoasterRadio.com #737 - Brand New Co-Hosts

EB is still on his massive three week road trip with his family.  So, that leaves Mike without anyone to co-host this week's show.

It's up to you guys to bail him out.

During this week's "First Drop" segment, Mike turns to the Coaster Radio audience for their opinions on a new rumor out of Universal Orlando.

Listeners from all over the world chime in with their opinion and commentary as they become "virtual co-hosts" with Mike.

And, since no proper episode of CoasterRadio.com would be complete without an appearance from E.B., we dig deep into the show's archives and play a long-lost, never-aired segment where the guys discuss "Dual-Coast rides" that can be found at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

For instance, you can ride the "Jungle Cruise" in both Orlando and Anaheim... but is one ride better than the other?

We also have a Live Trip Report from Six Flags Great America and a whole lot more!

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Virtually Co-Host Our Next Show!

EB is still out on the highways of America for one more week of his EPIC road trip... but the show must go on!

So, here's our idea:

We'd like you guys to "virtually" co-host a segment of the show with Mike Collins.

Here's how it will work...

There's a rumor floating around that Universal Orlando will close down it's last original opening day attraction the "E.T. Adventure."

Screamscape is reporting that Universal wants to replace "E.T." with "The Smurfs" and possibly even re-theme "Fieval's Playland" into a Smurf Village.

(Could we finally see an audio-animatronic Neil Patrick Harris in a ride?)

On this week's show, Mike is going to discuss what other characters besides "The Smurfs" would be a better replacement for E.T.  He's looking for your opinions!

If you want to get your thoughts on the show, call our voicemail line at 206-339-3360 and tell everyone what character or characters would be a better fit.  Or, you can record an mp3 on your smartphone and send it to the show.

Make sure you get it in by 7pm eastern on Tuesday, July 2nd!