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Sean and Alex revisit two Six Flags parks sitting on polar opposites of the profile spectrum – Six Flags Great America and Frontier City. Pleasant and unpleasant surprises await.

It’s last call for Weerwolf/Loup-Garou at Walibi Belgium, the last operating purebred Vekoma Wooden Coaster. Take a tour with us around Belgium’s premier park and explore new classics and old favorites – a few of whom are on borrowed time!

Join us as we explore the recent visit to Six Flags Over Texas, highlighting the new Tormenta (Giga Dive Coaster), vintage rides, park layout, and the overall improvements that make this park a must-visit. Perfect for coaster enthusiasts and theme park fans alike.

Universal Kids Resort has been a lightning rod of controversy since it opened. We at Coaster Kings couldn’t wait to visit the park and see for ourselves, and now it’s time to weigh in on Universal’s peculiar new Texas kiddie park.

Come for the Vekomas, stay for the dark rides: the more we visit Fantawild parks, the more this rings true. Even when we’re low on time, Fantawild’s newest parks impress us in unexpected new ways.

 A lot has changed at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom – or at least, around it: a new resort name, a new 2nd gate – but is the flagship park still up to snuff despite Chimelong Spaceship’s shortcomings? We’ll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of China’s premier multi-gate complex, the newly-christened Chimelong Hengqin Resort.

Sean and Alex discuss their recent visits to Southern California theme parks, focusing on coaster updates, park conditions, and their experiences at Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld San Diego and Knott’s Berry Farm. Join us as we explore the latest updates and insights from these four beloved SoCal parks!

After years of waiting (procrastinating) we finally visited the last of the legacy Six Flags parks that we hadn’t experienced: La Ronde! We went in with an open mind and were pleasantly surprised by La Ronde’s ride lineup and charm! There was one major aspect of our visit that really stole the show, however: fireworks! 

Jinan and Tai’an are easy to visit on the same trip and the region is home to lots of great theme parks. Join us as we discuss Jinan Sunac Land, Fantawild Oriental Heritage Jinan, Fantawild Adventure Tai’an, and Taishan!

Our first Universal Studios Beijing visit in 2024 was anything but ideal. We’re happy to report our 2026 visit was a lot more pleasant. Let’s discuss the improvements and our most recent experience at the Chinese Universal resort!

Jiangsu is the province bordering Shanghai and is filled with parks that are worth a visit! Plenty of can’t-miss coasters call this region their home. In this episode of Coaster Kings join Sean and Alex to Huai’an Fantawild: Glorious Orient, Suzhou Amusement Land Forest World, and China Dinosaurs Park for iconic coasters like Fighter Jet, Beyond the Cloud, and Dinoconda!

This week on Coaster Kings, Sean and Alex take you to Shanghai for a whirlwind tour of some repeat parks and new parks! This episode discusses Legoland Shanghai, Century Park, People’s Park, Shanghai Disneyland, Happy Valley Shanghai, and Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park!

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.

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?

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.

What kind of changes do you think should come to your home park? In this “Armchair Engineering” special, Sean and Alex disect Sea World Orlando and cover glaring issues, realistic solutions, positive changes, and anticipated expansions in this magnified examination of Central Florida’s iconic marine life park.

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.

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.