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Welcome to Coaster Kings Radio, the podcast for coaster enthousiasts but also those who want to find out more about theme parks from around the world. Based in Orlando, California and Europe, we also cover other parks in America, Asia and everywhere we can find a coaster.

Sean Verheijen


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 178 EPISODES


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    S6E113 - The Great British Road Trip - Alton Towers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 104:25


    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.

    S6E112 - All Universal Parks Worldwide Ranked!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 84:35


    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!

    S6E111 - 50 Years of Europa-Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 84:45


    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!

    S6E110 - Fantawild Ningbo and the Darkest Dark Ride Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 63:28


    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.

    S6E109 - Epic Times at Epic Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 98:31


    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.

    Special - We Plan Each Other Trips (EU & US edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 75:41


    In this episode between seasons, Ian and Sven made each other theme park trips for when they visit each others regions for the first time. 5 parks each for these Central Europe and Mid-Atlantic US trips! What do you think of the trips?

    Special - 30th Anniversary News of PortAventura

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 28:17


    In this extra episode, Sven and Andreu talk about the novelties coming to PortAventura Resort this year. As the park celebrates its 30th anniversary, they showcased many reasons to come and visit this major resort in Europe.

    S5E108 - Season Finale - Coasters of 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 77:35


    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!

    S5E107 - Spilling the TEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 90:28


    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!

    S5E106 - Winter Wonderland(s)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 61:56


    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!  

    S5E105 - Parque & Parc

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 70:13


    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.

    S5E104 - Tokyo Parks - Overrated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 87:27


    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.

    S5E103 - From Hong Kong to Hyperia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 57:38


    Sean and Alex take 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?

    S5E102 - Xi'an Monuments and Theme Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 57:14


    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.

    S5E101 - 100th! Celebrating the Wildest Ride: Coaster Kings Radio - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 135:46


    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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    S5E100 - 100th! Celebrating the Wildest Ride: Coaster Kings Radio - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 108:24


    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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    S5E99 - The Most Underrated Universal Park - Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 75:47


    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.

    S5E98 - D23 Announcements - Answers and Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 90:25


    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.

    S5E97 - Hong Kong Disneyland Bébé

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 61:56


    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!

    S5E96 - Dreamy Summer Eve at Efteling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 47:19


    Sean boarded Alex' train in Utrecht, and they ended up at Efteling for a relaxed, beautiful summer evening at one of the world's most picturesque theme parks. From exhilarating coasters to whimsical dark rides, this was another park visit to remember.

    NEW In Central Florida: Tiana's Penguin Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 57:32


    Rattle your way around the track of Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa, travel down to the Bayou with Tiana and her many musician animal friends at Magic Kingdom, and join us on SeaWorld Orlando's second 2-seater B&M coaster, Penguin Trek! How do these three major new attractions in Central Florida measure up? Do they live up to the hype?

    S5E95 - Nanjing is King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 61:25


    Chinese Cheetah Hunt, a violent backwards Wing Coaster, and riding a Vekoma Shockwave in maintenance mode. Join us on another wild adventure in China, this time in Nanjing!

    S5E94 - Massive Buddhas and Wing Coasters - Leshan and Chongqing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 55:43


    From the world-famous Giant Buddha of Leshan to the unique character of Chongqing's Hongyadong, this region is spectacular beyond its amusement parks. In this episode, Sean and Alex will talk about Happy Valley Chongqing, which is literally in a valley, as well as one of the world's fastest growing cities.

    S5E93 - Chengdu: Sunac Land + Happy Valley!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 54:08


    Thousands of ecstatic schoolchildren, taking off your shoes for the Chinese Taron credit, glass water slides, and Mega-Lites with shoulder straps. This episode is a whirl of emotion as we analyze Chengdu's two big regional parks.

    S5E92 - Shanghai & Shanghai Disneyland!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 63:11


    Join Sean and Alex on their journey from Old Shanghai and Yu Garden on to the world's fastest train and tallest observation deck. Of course, no trip to Shanghai is complete without a day at one of its most spectacular parks: Shanghai Disneyland. How is the brand-new Zootopia ride and land? How is the park holding up?

    S5E91 - I <3 BJ Pt. 2 - Happy Valley + More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 58:27


    Continuing the chat about the Beijing trip Sean and Alex went on, this time they're focusing on some must-visit sights such as the Summer Palace, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall and Happy Valley Beijing! All of these destinations blew them away, including Beijing's original large-scale theme park!

    S5E90 - I <3 BJ Pt. 1 - Universal Studios Beijing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 90:18


    Sean and Alex took the cutest little long weekend to Beijing, jam-packed with activities. One of which was a day at Universal Studios Beijing. Let's get into the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of this Chinese Universal resort!

    S5E89 - Planning Theme Park Trips to China

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 64:29


    Sean and Alex aren't planning just one trip to China, but four! Find out where, when, and why! Maybe you too will have a good idea of how to go about planning a trip for theme parks in China!

    S5E88 - 20 Questions?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 87:19


    Sean and Alex discuss 20 theme park related questions, a habit that they do regularly but now recorded!

    Spanish Theme Park History (Part 1) - Camps Elisis (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 7:55


    We're starting our new minisode series in Spain with Andreu! Learn everything about Camps Elisis and its importance in the Spanish theme park history.

    S5E87 - Vekoma Showcase - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 84:21


    Join Sean and Alex for an in-depth look at all things Vekoma. From their origins to some of their most amazing coasters. Part 2, all about coasters!

    The Coda (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 7:19


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 12: The Coda  Ian explores some of the theme park projects seen in North America following the construction of Canada's Wonderland. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E86 - Vekoma Showcase - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 60:17


    Join Sean and Alex for an in-depth look at all things Vekoma. From their origins to some of their most amazing coasters. Part 1! *** Correction, we were dumb but are aware that Tusenfryd is Norway not Finland.

    S5E85 - Armchair Imagineering: EPCOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 78:56


    Sean and Alex put on their Imagineering hats to tell you how they would improve Walt Disney World's EPCOT. What would you do? Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    Canada's Wonderland - The End of an Era (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 8:28


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 11: Canada's Wonderland - The End of an Era  Following the success of Kings Island and Kings Dominion Taft Broadcasting brings their unique brand of regional theme park to the great white north. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E84 - Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 92:27


    Sean and Sven look back at their trips of 2023, the highlight new attractions and what's to come in 2024! Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E83 - NEW FOR 2024 - part 2: Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 100:27


    2024 comes closer and we have a look at all the new attractions coming to Europe in 2024! Which one are you most excited about? Hyperia #Voltron #Mahuka Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    Some Regional Park Oddities (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 9:44


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. The Regional Park Story Episode 10: Some Regional Park Oddities  This week Ian explores some of the strangers parks and projects of the regional park era. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E82 - Crazy Rides, Crazier Concepts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 81:23


    Sean and Alex discuss some well-known rides that were conceptualized to be even crazier!

    1978: The First Great Coaster Year (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 11:10


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 9: 1978: The First Great Coaster Year  The growing popularity of roller coasters at American theme parks leads to a year with multiple record breakers.  Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E81 - Disneyland Paris Winter Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 64:10


    Sean and Alex talk about their recent visit to Disneyland Paris during their longest visit ever!

    The Regionalization of Amusement Parks (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 9:08


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 8: The Regionalization of Amusement Parks  With the success of regional theme parks many traditional amusement parks began to adapt rides, theming, and operations in the regional park mold. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    Marriott's Great Americas (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 13:04


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 7 - Marriott's Great Americas  Hospitality giant Marriott chose to enter the theme park market with one of the most ambitious projects ever, 2 theme parks opening the same year. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E80 - Coasters & Dark Rides at IAAPA Orlando 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 57:57


    In this episode, Sean and Alex talk about their visit to IAAPA Orlando Expo 2023! With reveals from coaster compagnies such as Intamin & Gravity Group to dark rides from Sally & BoldMove Nation. Plus more talking about some waterslides and theme park food! Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    The Virginia Sisters (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 12:30


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 6: The Virginia Sisters In 1975 two parks would open a mere hour away from each other. Their different approaches and personalities has allowed them to coexist for almost 50 years in Virginia! Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E79 - First Timer Orlando - Walt Disney World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 98:51


    In this episode, Sven talks with Sean and Alex about his first time visiting Florida and its theme parks. This first part talks about Walt Disney World resort and highlights everything which lived up to the expectations and which didn't. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    Double Adventure for 1974 (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 7:58


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 5: Double Adventure for 1974  1974 would bring two new regional parks to the United States, with significantly different approaches. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E78 - NEW FOR 2024 - part 1: North America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 61:06


    2024 comes closer and we have a look at all the new attractions coming to North America in 2024! Which one are you most excited about?

    Parks for Smaller Markets (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 9:47


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 4: Parks for Smaller Markets  Randall Duell and Associates remain busy designing parks throughout the early 70s for markets around the U.S. Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

    S5E77 - Armchair Imagineering: Six Flags Magic Mountain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 92:44


    Sean and Alex put on their Imagineering hats to tell you how they would improve Six Flags Magic Mountain. What would you do?

    Coney Island Finds Another Way (Minisode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 7:40


    In these minisodes, titled "The Regional Park Story", Ian walks us through the history of regional parks in the United States. Episode 3: Coney Island Finds Another Way  As regional parks begin opening across the U.S. Cincinnati's Coney Island and Taft Broadcasting collaborate to open their take on a regional theme park.  Find out more at https://coaster-kings-radio.pinecast.co

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