Join us at our favorite US regional park Silver Dollar City for our final rides on Thunderation as well as rerides on other faves and our first ride on the new Fire In The Hole. Construction on their next coaster is already in full swing, but we don’t think they’re stopping there – find out what else we think is on the horizon for Silver Dollar City as Herschend Family Entertainment embarks on their most ambitious era yet.
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Sean reveals all the tips and tricks for trip planning to China to Sven. What hotels to choose, how to get to the different parks, what do you absolutely need while traveling to China? Plus we explore the Coaster Kings map of China to help you decide on which parks to visit!
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China is home to incredible coasters, plenty of which are manufactured by Intamin, however the true Chinese Intamin Power Duo are the 2016 installations: Soaring with Dragon at Hefei Sunac Land and Coaster Through the Clouds at Nanchang Sunac Land! Join Alex and Sean as they discuss these two impressive rides.
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Join us as we explore the 50th anniversary of Great America parks, comparing the Chicago and California locations, their history, current condition, and future potential. Discover insights into park operations, ride experiences, and industry trends from seasoned enthusiasts. Join us as we explore the latest updates and insights from Six Flags Great America, including ride performances, park renovations, and future plans. Perfect for coaster enthusiasts and theme park fans eager to stay informed and inspired.
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Enjoy a bonus episode ahead of the new season! Sean, Alex, and Sven discuss the new Disney Adventure World theme park in Paris in full detail. Learn all about the new offerings at Adventure Way and the World of Frozen!
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Together Sean and Alex got 55 new credits in 2025 – find out which coasters were the best new (and new-to-them) rides of the year.
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We continue our deep dive into AstroWorld’s history, examining its decline and eventual closure during the 1990s and early 2000s. We also ask the big question: Why did it happen?
Continue reading “AstroWorld: 20 Years After – Part 2”AstroWorld: 20 Years After – Part 1
Ian returns to the podcast to discuss this classic and influential regional park. In Part 1, we explore AstroWorld’s development, its early years of growth, and its impact on the theme park community.
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Sven’s back! The Crazy Quiz is back! Sean and Alex take on the challenge of who is the Coaster King of the World! Quizmaster Sven has a whole set of questions prepared and you can also play along!
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Cedar Point is one of the World’s top coaster destinations – but what is it missing? Find out our carefully crafted musings on how we would optimize “America’s Roller Coast”.
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Join us as we discuss the story of Geauga Lake, one of the most infamous American parks, and how it rose and fell. The park that joined the inversion trend early evolved into the largest theme park in the world (but that was a mistake). Let’s delve even further into the history of the once-record-setting park in Aurora, Ohio. (Republished in 2025, along with the remastered podcast episode. Please note the article was written in 2023).
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The Coaster Kings return to Universal’s Epic Universe six months after the park began operations – what has changed? What’s gotten better? Worse? We’ll talk about the changes that have taken place and a few that are on the horizon at Orlando’s newest park.
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With installations distributed evenly among USA, Europe, and China, the B&M Wing Coaster is among the World’s most diverse and successful coaster varieties. Find out what makes each one unique, and see how we rank them (live!) for our official Wing Coaster Top 15.
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It’s been 8 years since we visited Canada’s cardinal coaster collection and a lot has changed. See how AlpenFury compares to the rest of Wonderland’s massive lineup and find out which of their 18 coasters we think reigns as Canada’s very best.
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Sean and Alex hit the Virginia parks (and two of the newest B&M coasters) to see how the fulfillment quality is holding up for one of the industry’s most beloved manufacturers.
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Is Blackpool Pleasure Beach the top park in the country? Alex and Sean explore the offerings of the UK’s most classic park and discuss the delicate balance of offering one-of-a-kind vintage rides while still appealing to modern thrill seekers.
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It’s our first Cedar Point visit in over 5 years – with the park boasting two of the world’s best new coaster experiences in 2025, how much has the park trended up for a couple of Cedar Point cynics like us?
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Sean and Ian discuss California’s Great America after their recent visits. Is this truly the end? Why is it that California’s Great America is in the best shape it’s ever been? What may happen to existing rides at one of the continent’s most polished regional parks?
Continue reading “California’s Great America – Against All Odds?”Hersheypark – An American Coaster Destination?
Hersheypark has one of the World’s most impressive coaster lineups, but is it getting the recognition it deserves? As major management shake-ups impact a majority of America’s regional parks in the post-pandemic era, we’ll talk about why Hersheypark’s position in the country’s amusement park pecking order has never been higher.
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It’s our last visit to Six Flags America – or is it? With Cedar Fair announcing its official closure, Alex and Sean visit the D.C. – Baltimore – Annapolis regional park to see how it’s running with retirement on the horizon. There certainly won’t be a “Six Flags America” after 2025, but the city isn’t giving up that easily.
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