CoasterRadio.com - Theme Park Blog and Podcast: 5/1/16

Thursday, May 26, 2016

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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Thursday, May 19, 2016

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.

All this and much, much more!

Friday, May 13, 2016

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

Thursday, May 12, 2016

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!

Wednesday, May 04, 2016

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!

All this and much, much more!