Today we’ll be in Xiamen and Kunming talking about 3 great parks – or is it 4?? Xiamen’s Fantawild Parks and Kunming’s Colorful Yunnan Paradise are the focus of this episode, and they’re dripping with great dark rides and coasters.
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In this episode we take a look at two of England’s most noteworthy family parks – the historic Drayton Manor and the blossoming Paultons Park. These parks have unique backgrounds and different plans for the future, but right now they have a lot in common – particularly the two biggest and most lucrative kiddie areas in the country.
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Sean and Alex kick off the Great British Road Trip at Alton Towers, a truly iconic destination for theme park and roller coaster fans. But with Sean visiting for the first time, did it live up to the expectations? We take a tour around the park and talk about the coasters, dark rides, and gardens that have made Alton Towers so famous and discuss our recent 3 days at the park.
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Now that Universal has unveiled its 7th theme park (no, Volcano Bay doesn’t count), it’s time for us to rank every Universal Park in the world – from the newest resort in Beijing, to the Hollywood OG. Where do these parks stack up in the grand scheme of things, and where does Universal’s Epic Universe fit into the mix? Our findings may surprise you!
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Sean, Alex and Sven come together to celebrate 50 years of Europe’s 2nd busiest theme park resort! From limit-pushing rides to resort hotels and a water park, we take a look at the resort’s history and discuss its future. This episode also includes a quick look at SeaWorld Orlando’s new Expedition Odyssey flying theater attraction!
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This dark dark dark ride “puts you in a smoke- filled battlefield, where you can follow the railway guerrillas to seize trains and blow up bridges, returning to the war years when people were passionate about serving their country”. If that isn’t enough reason to visit the Fantawild parks in Ningbo, maybe their state-of-the art Vekoma Top Gun launch coaster is.
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Sean and Alex take you to Celestial Park, How to Train your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, Dark Universe, and Super Nintendo World in this Universal’s Epic Universe podcast! Let’s talk about the thrills, immersion, shows, food, etc! – Looking for a spoiler-free review of Epic Universe? Well – look elsewhere because we’re about to dissect this place like Frankenstein’s Monster. Hop aboard dragons, comets, mine cars, and even share an “Omnidirectional Lift” car with us as we explore the five new worlds of Universal’s Epic Universe.
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Sean and Alex wrap up the longest running season yet! In this season finale, we travel around the world to discuss the best new-for-2025 roller coasters. It appears that 2025 will be a very memorable year in terms of new major roller coasters. What new coaster are you most excited about? Maybe you’ll even discover a few new ones to add to your bucket list!
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We’re digging deep into the theme park sector and worldwide park performance across multiple markets. We’re talking about large parks in Orlando with declining attendance, major parks with increasing attendance, investments with high and low returns. From Asia to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Americas. What are the top 25 parks in terms of attendance? Top performing water parks? The list continues on, and we have all the details!
Follow along with this report, here.
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We recently attended numerous winter theme park events, including Winter Wonderland in London! Join us as we explore winter theme park events, developments in the industry, and our visits to Winter Efteling (featuring Danse Macabre) and Winter Wonderland!
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Sean and Alex wrapped up the fall at Parque Warner Madrid and began the holidays at Disneyland Paris, in what could be their most active November yet. From night rides on amazing thrill rides in the desert just outside of Madrid to the festive drone show, glühwein, and champagne at the Disneyland Paris resort. Let’s talk about our trips to some of our favorite European parks/parques/parcs.
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Yesterday we got a sneak preview of the winter season at Bellewaerde Park which starts this year on December 7th. 4 new unique Christmas themed areas and a giant covered rollerrink! Have a look at the different lights that bring to life the park during the colder months and go for a cozy day at Bellewaerde Park.
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Sean and Alex recently returned to Tokyo for a resort stay at Tokyo Disney as well as a run through the city to Tokyo Dome City and Asakusa Hanayashiki. How are the Tokyo theme parks keeping up? Is Fantasy Springs worthy of the praise? Is Tokyo Disneyland still one of their favorites? This episode includes all of this and more.
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Today’s episode takes us to Ocean Park Hong Kong and Thorpe Park, where we experience tropical heat in the Hong Kong highlands and chilly rainy weather in the United Kingdom. During recent work trips to the regions, Sean received his Hair Raiser credit, and Alex rode Hyperia. How are Ocean Park and Thorpe Park holding up? Find out in the latest episode.
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Join Sean and Alex for their latest China adventure! From the Terracotta Warriors, Drum and Bell Towers, and the ancient City Wall to a theme park based on the Silk Road and the famed Lewa Adventure Park, which houses the MACK Rides’ Flash Hyper Coaster.
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In this two-part episode, Sean, Alex, Sven, and Ian celebrate Coaster Kings Radio’s five-year anniversary and who we are as hosts. We’re talking about the coasters, parks, and rides that mold us as fans and help make Coaster Kings the brand it is today! Thank you for coming along on the ride!
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Isla Mágica is preparing for a revolutionary change, according to reports from several Spanish media outlets, including Diario de Sevilla and Sevilla Actualidad. The park has just announced its most exciting project to date, a new roller coaster that will soar over its iconic lake. But that’s not all, there’s also a major expansion planned for its water park, Agua Mágica. Get to know all the details in this article!
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Our final Universal Studios park was also one of the most surprising. Join us on Singapore’s Sentosa Island, home to Resorts World and Universal Studios Singapore. We will discuss rides such as Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Battlestar Galactica, Spaghetti Space Chase, how the park compares to the other Universal parks and much more.
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Sean and Alex disect the 2024 D23 announcements in detail. Reactions, Details, Analysis, and Questions – 90 minutes of Disney Horizons talk that covers all the bases.
** Please note this was recorded prior to Walt Disney World releasing plans to place the Magic Kingdom Cars attractions where Rivers of America are.
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Diverting to Hong Kong and taking a nine-week-old to Disneyland? You bet, bébé. How’s this stepchild of Disney parks holding up? Join us on yet another asian theme park adventure with can’t-miss rides like Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, Mystic Manor, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, Frozen Ever After, Iron Man Experience, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!, Hyperspace Mountain, and more!
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