Podcasts about Kentucky Kingdom

Sarah Worrell, general manager of Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Waterpark joins us on the Access Louisville podcast this week. On the show, Worrell tells us a bit about what's new at the park, including the newest addition — Discovery Meadow. Discovery Meadow is an $11 million investment (part of $25 million in upgrades overall) and will open May 10."It's gonna be unlike anything anyone has ever seen in the park before," she told us. Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Water Park, owned by Atlanta-based Herchend, is Kentucky's largest amusement and water park. It spans 67 acres and has over 70 rides and attractions, including five roller coasters.The new area is an homage to the community, she said. The name Kentucky Kingdom has been in the community for the last 30 years and Herchend and the team there wanted to celebrate the state, she said."Discovery Meadow is the first step into that," she said "... really embracing what is beautiful and special about Kentucky."The new land features six acres aimed at families with three new attractions and 24 new and re-themed experiences. The three new rides are:Redbird Racer – Spin and swoop aboard a vibrant cardinal defending its home.Scout's Squirrel Race – Playful squirrels chase the ultimate prize—a giant acorn.Cumberland Express – A whimsical garden train adventure wrapped in vines.Other details:Shaded 4,800-square-foot playgroundTwo refreshed eateries plus a brand-new Dippin' Dots cart.More seating and shadeGames Garden – Classic yard game fun with a Kentucky twist.Two refurbished restrooms.Two new retail locationsAccess Louisville, sponsored by Baird, is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify (which are linked above.)

#202: Jack Herschend has served as Chairman, President and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment and its portfolio of theme park, resorts, and aquariums.Today, Herschend Family Entertainment and its parent company Herschend Enterprises are considered the nation's largest family-owned themed attractions corporation in the US. Their team of more than 11,000 employees creates, develops, and operates entertainment, tourism, and hospitality properties that currently span 26 locations across the US and British Columbia.Herschend's roots date back to 1950 when the Herschend family founded their first attraction, a small cave tour in Branson, Mo., which later expanded into the famed Silver Dollar City®. Operating companies within Herschend Family Entertainment include Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City® Attractions, Harlem Globetrotters, Adventure Aquarium®, Newport Aquarium®, Kentucky Kingdom®, Vancouver Aquarium, and Wild Adventures®.Jack's intensity and deep caring for people shaped the company culture into what it is today. Jack attended Northwestern University as a wrestler and served as a Lieutenant in the Marine Corps before returning home to focus on the family business. He has a deep passion for personal service and giving and has actively served several Christian ministries including including Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch, Kids Across America and the National Institute of Marriage. In 1992, Jack founded The Gift of Green which has planted nearly 200,000 trees to counter deforestation due to development in the Missouri Ozarks.On the show he shares his story, growth of HFE, building a business, leadership, encouragement, failures, family, faith, marriage, and much more. Enjoy the show!

Kentucky Kingdom is a park with a storied history - and they've recently announced one of the biggest investments in park history - the retheming of an area of the park, now known as Discovery Meadow. Three new rides, 10 reimagined rides. Two new dining concepts, the works! Best of all, this isn't the only thing to look forward to at Kentucky Kingdom in the next few years!Marketing Manger Logan Sanderson joins Andrew to talk all things Kentucky Kingdom, Discovery Meadow, and how there's a $14 million investment still to come at the park. You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.comAlso, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at c101.co/teepublic!Thanks to JMMD Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com.

Kentucky Kingdom's Discovery Meadow is actually a banger.. and Scout out here making you hide yo kids and ya wife. The boys jump into that announcement as well as Kennywoods changes, Helios getting topped off, Wildcats last 10%, your fan questions and much more in this episode.

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Magician David Garrard previews the Bob Downs Invitational Golf Classic and his upcoming magic shows with Lance Burton and Kentucky Kingdom...

Justin Rink is the General Manager of View Boston, a newly opened observation deck in Boston's Prudential Center. With a background in attractions management from Paramount, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Kingdom, and SeaWorld, Justin has previously worked in various leadership positions across the industry. In this interview, Justin talks about the View Boston experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and the importance of starting with people.   The View Boston experience “Part of the attraction, in its conception, was to be your number one spot in Boston, the very first spot." View Boston offers visitors a unique and immersive journey from the moment they enter the observation deck. From interactive elements like viewfinders and 270-degree videos showcasing Boston's skyline to personalized itineraries based on guests' preferences, the experience is designed to captivate and delight at every turn. With a focus on providing exceptional guest experiences, View Boston sets itself apart as a must-visit destination in the heart of Boston.   Entrepreneurial leadership "It's easy to come up with strategy to make the business better. But if you can't execute the strategy, all that time was wasted." Justin embodies an entrepreneurial mindset, driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of traditional leadership. He emphasizes the importance of setting ambitious goals and constantly striving for excellence, both for himself and his team. By fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, Justin empowers his team members to take ownership of their roles and contribute to the overall success of View Boston.   Starting with people "It starts with people. And I think that's the most important thing." At the core of Justin's leadership philosophy is a commitment to putting people first. He believes that success in business ultimately hinges on building strong relationships and prioritizing the well-being of both guests and team members. By investing in employee engagement initiatives and fostering open communication, Justin creates a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.   For more information about View Boston and to connect with Justin, visit viewboston.com or follow him on LinkedIn. You can also reach out to Justin directly via email at jrink@legends.net.   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)  

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Get ready for a real Scamifornia Adventure as we look at the Spirit of California project slated for Tracy, California in 2012, which totally didn't rip off a failed Disney theme park. Also, Ryan O'Reilly gives his trip report to Kentucky Kingdom and Holiday World. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-oreilly0/support

In today's episode, we discuss Lightning Run at Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY. After a 4-year hiatus, the park reopened in 2014 with this coaster as the new star attraction. Join us as we discuss the revival of Kentucky Kingdom, Chance Rides and their Hyper GT-X model, and...recycling old roller coasters? Our Links: linktr.ee/airtimetraveler

Kentucky Kingdom's Sarah Worrell joins us on the Access Louisville podcast this week to talk about what's next for the park. The biggest change is several months out, but exciting nonetheless: 'Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom.'The idea, she explains is a family-friendly wonderland that will even include a snowmaker and snow-tubing. It's part of an $8 million investment and comes a few years after the park was acquired by Herschend Family Entertainment in 2021.  Worrell, who came on board just after that deal, said the company is looking to create four seasons of fun.After the interview we talk about a few recent news stories, including Kentucky's first Montessori school hitting the market for $2.5 million. We also chat about Gustavo's opening at a new location and Tumbleweed closing one location. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast for Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services.

Kentucky Kingdom has found a new life under Herschend Family Entertainment. Logan joins the show to talk about what's new at the park, including their new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom event. Check out the podcast version: https://linktr.ee/attractions_group Follow us on X: http://www.x.com/attractions_grp Check out Don's blog: http://www.themeparksbydon.com

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This week's Theme Park News: - Disneyland Resort has it's clearest yet communication on the construction of an Avatar based experience, with Bob Iger saying "We have one Avatar-based land, Pandora, in Florida. We're going to put a second one in California." - Disneyland also had another attempt this week at opening up sales for their Magic Key annual pass program, which seemingly went better than last time. - Disney Parks announced the opening date for the latest version of Star Tours, featuring Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin (aka The Mandalorian) and Grogu, will debut April 5 at Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. - SeaWorld San Antonio has opened Catapult Falls, which it calls the "world's first launched flume coaster." - Thorpe Park in the UK has completed track work on Hyperia, its new Mack Rides Hypercoaster for 2024. - Legoland California has announced that Dino Valley will open officially to Legoland guests on March 22. - Kentucky Kingdom will extend its 2024 season by staying open for the Christmas holiday season, the park announced this week. - Gardaland in Italy has been teasing it's upcoming new thrill ride with claims this week of the arrival of a very large WOLF in the park.

News was light so we went rogue. Covering the lone big news of the week at Kentucky Kingdom, we subsequently went off the rails and had a blast doing it. Listen in to a little bit of literally everything in this episode!

On this episod we're talking about the one and only T3, located at Kentucky Kingdom. Like most Vekoma SLC's, this was not a very enjoyable coaster experience and was widely considered to be one of the worst coasters around. We're were not fans of T3 by any means but the history of the coaster was fun to discuss nonetheless. Hope you enjoy the episode!Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @TheChainLift @airtimemisfitsFind some awesome roller coaster shirts at www.thechainlift.com

In today's episode, we discuss Storm Chaser at Kentucky Kingdom in Lousiville, KY. This RMC hybrid has been called one of the most aggressive coasters in the country, and rightfully so. Join us as we discuss the 2009 collapse of Six Flags, the Bluegrass Boardwalk, and...80's heavy metal band Twisted Sister? Follow along with the podcast on our social media platforms: Twitter/X: ⁠⁠twitter.com/airtimetraveler Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/airtimetraveler

In this episode of As the Drum Turns, Jeff & Lora recap Kentucky Kingdom, explain a new timeclock procedure, and discuss what it means for a company to have a soul, and how we can fight to keep ours.

In today's trip report, Nathan shares his thoughts from his trip to Kentucky Kingdom in June 2023. We discuss the park's unusual location and premises, some of the food options, and the big debate...Storm Chaser or Lightning Run? Twitter: twitter.com/airtimetraveler Instagram: instagram.com/airtimetraveler

Good morning and welcome to Monday! Today on the show: 1⃣The #DJXAllAccessSummer with tickets to Kentucky Kingdom! 2⃣Talk dirty to me (us) 3⃣The Last Word!! 4⃣Meat fingers!!

So....listen.....Life is hard, to the point that having fun itself seems impossible sometimes.  Join us on a trip to Kentucky Kingdom on an attempt to wring a little joy out of life in the midst of tragedy.Andrea didn't love the park, a rare event for her, and Chris's dad was dying of cancer, so his 'wheeeee's' on rollercoasters were less than enthusiastic.  But baby, them's the breaks, and these are Them There Thrills!

Magician David Garrard and Kentucky Kingdom's Daniel Dambros preview all of the great stuff coming to the Kingdom this summer...

This week's news includes lots of coverage of the latest happenings in Florida, including news from both Disney World and Universal as well as some coverage of other parks such as Lagoon and Dollywood. The second half of the show includes some discussion of the latest (rumored) closure at Kentucky Kingdom. There's plenty of great conversation in this week's episode so make sure to enjoy! Show Notes: Automated turnstiles...hooray for automation! THE WHOLE THING IS ON FIRE...or is it? The Second Round of Disney layoffs ensues Desantis wants the monorail to point toward the prison To make up for the animatronic. Hopefully...this guy was the problem with Universal recently   HHN Speculation Primordial details from the ADA accessibility guide Playland Castaway Cove Vice President hints at a new coaster Dollywood announces an opening of Big Bear Mountain after BGW's Darkoaster announcement, though it'll open before it. Fun Spot confirms that MineBlower will be receiving Retrack 208 Press Release? Kentucky Kingdom rumor: T3 is out?

The Great Cuzzie Road Trip is an informational Road Trip covering every amusement park in America as well as the attractions and area food joints to check out after the park. In the first half of the show Chef Jeff and Coasterbro cover all things Louisville, Kentucky as well as Kentucky Kingdom. In the second half it's all about Santa Claus, Indiana and Holiday World. If you found this podcast helpful, we'd love for you to leave a 5- Star review wherever you listen to podcasts. It helps people like you discover the show! You can find us everywhere else on the internet right here: solo.to/coastercuzzies --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastercuzzies/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastercuzzies/support

The episode you have all been waiting for, our top 50 coasters from 2022.  There has been a lot of changes since 2021 and this year the coasters come from Niagara Amusement Park, Six Flags Over Georgia, Sea World Orlando, Kings Dominion, Hersheypark, Six Flags Great Adventure, Busch Gardens Tampa, Universal Islands of Adventure, Kennywood, Cedar Point, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream Mall, Holiday World, Carowinds, Knoebels, Canada's Wonderland, Luna Park, Silver Dollar City, Kings Island, Dollywood, Six Flags New England, and Kentucky Kingdom. Some will be shocking, some will be strange, and all of them will have you wondering what we were drinking when we came up with this list.  Either way, enjoy this episode and make sure you check out our YouTube channel at @125rollercoaster to see the Top 20 in video form. Thanks for all the support and we can't wait to see you at 50 amusement parks in 2023.  

As our journey continues in the 2018 season, we had a few local park visits between our Sesame Place trip and our journey out west but we did pick up a few left over coaster credits along the way.  Dorney Park, Knoebels, Great Adventure and Kentucky Kingdom has a coaster each that we missed in 2017 when we visited but in this episode we give these "Forgotten Four" a little love.   Thanks for checking out this episode which gives us a nice little break before we dive into our Simply the Best Episode which discusses out top 50 coasters from 2022.  Remember to follow us on your podcast channel to never miss a new episode and check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@125rollercoaster    Have a great week and we can't wait to see you in the queue in 2023.

Sarah Worrell is the General Manager at Kentucky Kingdom. Sarah has been with Herschend Entertainment for more than 10 years, getting her start with the company in Denver running human resources for Elitch Gardens. Sarah has been in the attractions industry for all of her professional career, with experience at Paramount Parks, Six Flags, Hard Rock Park, and Herschend Family Entertainment. In this interview, Sarah talks about employee recruitment and retention, developing employees, and leading with love.    Recruitment and Retention   "The guest experience mixed in with the employee experience is where we have focused our efforts."   There's many elements within the employee experience that are often overseen and are thought of as normal or standard. However, behind the scenes, the structure of the employee experience is critical to the operation and sustainability of a park.    The employee requires support to get going, and that involves items like training and more complex items such as guidelines and regulations. When revising this system or building it from the ground up, it's important to maintain a good, stable employee experience to additionally support the guest experience.  Developing Employees   “You have to be okay knowing that you will develop a person to take their talents somewhere else, but shouldn't stop you from developing them in the moment.” Employees don't join a company they don't believe in. It's important to make sure that the employee leaves a stronger, better person than when they got onboarded. No company wants a stagnant employee, and no employee wants a stagnant company. It's important to keep streams of inspiration flowing to encourage growth and development on both sides.    Many people have been personally inspired by experiences while working in the attractions industry, and that's what keeps the consistent love and innovation pouring into the community. Somebody may have joined with the intention of staying for a summer, but instead stayed for a lifetime. By being that source of inspiration, you can take employees to the next level and have more passionate people in the industry.   Leading With Love   “We want them to understand what it means to be a patient, kind, truthful, trusting, humble, forgiving, dedicated leader.”   Being a leader means being a leader worth following. By showing compassion and empathy, employees will look up to you and realize that you do truly care about their work and meaning to the company. Taking initiative with your employees and making sure that you have an open stream of communication allows for ideas to be shared, employees to be developed, and guests to be satisfied.    Showing initiative and being prepared for your employees also shows your level of commitment to the people who keep your park operating. Keeping the professional appearance while also keeping them aware of your commitment to them is a recipe for success and shows the employees how much you truly care. To reach out to Sarah, you can find her on LinkedIn.  To learn more about Kentucky Kingdom, you can find their website here. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Branding and design by Fabiana Fonseca Summary by Mason Nichols To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com

Coaster Nerd Con is the yearly trek by Matt and two friends to ride as many roller coasters as they can in an 8 or 9 day period. This year, the trip included stops at Six Flags Great Adventure, Knoebels Amusement Resort, Hersheypark, Lakemont Park, Kennywood, Kings Island, Kentucky Kingdom, Holiday World, Indiana Beach Boardwalk Resort and Cedar Point. In this episode, Matt shares his observations and experiences and he and Josh turn them into valuable operational lessons.   First, Matt shares some of his favorite, most memorable moments of the trip - some that were directly influenced by the park and employees, others that were made possible by the atmosphere the park created. By discussing these individual moments, Matt and Josh drew connections between them and linked them to the intersection of guest and employee experience.   Next, Josh and Matt discuss the following observations and how they relate to a successful guest and employee experience. Make feedback easy - Six Flags had large posters with a QR code for guests to leave positive feedback for their team members. Sound/Audio matters - whether a ride spiel or a storytelling element in an attraction, if people can't hear or understand what's being said, a large portion of the story and experience is lost. Presentation matters - from Hersheypark's Ferris wheel appetizers to Kings Island's employees, the visual impression of your experience cannot be underestimated, both from the guest and employee perspective. Don't forget the human component of a tech-driven world - at Kennywood, even though the process for buying and using the skip-the-line pass was done completely from your phone, they still had people standing by to help answer questions and for “emotional support.” How do you say goodnight or goodbye to your guests (or employees)? Do you have a strategy to reinforce the great memories created so that they want to come back again and again?   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Branding and design by Fabiana Fonseca   To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com

Coasterbro and the executive producer Brittni talk about their road trip through Pennsylvania. They hit 11 parks in 11 days. Part I covers Kentucky Kingdom, Camden Park, Adventure Park USA, Dutch Wonderland, and Hersheypark. You'll learn about Appalachian Fatalism (we forget what it's called), the best kiddie park in America, and hear our review of Fast Track at Hersheypark!

Sheri was ready to play for tickets to Kentucky Kingdom!

It's been announced that Disneyland is going to add characters to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge that don't (necessarily) fit in the timeline of Battu.  But does it matter? We'll talk about whether we'll see OG characters in the uber-themed land. We'll also talk about similar lands could be built at a park near you. Plus, EB visited Kentucky Kingdom and has a full review.

Kentucky Kingdom General Manager Sarah Worrell joins the Access Louisville podcast this week. Worrell has spent a career in the theme park business —and so we chat about what she loves about that industry. We also get a peak into the philosophy behind the Louisville amusement park after it was purchased by Herschend Family Entertainment, the Atlanta-based company behind Dollywood and Silver Dollar City in 2021.As we reported a few weeks ago, the company hasn't made sweeping changes, yet it is looking at ways to improve the overall quality of it and waterpark Hurricane Bay. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can find it on popular podcast services such as Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Radio Public. 

Jessi O'Daniel is the General Manager of Typhoon Texas Austin, one of four parks owned and operated by the Pyek Group. Jessi's journey in the attractions industry began with Kentucky Kingdom, where over the course of eight years, Jessi took on several leadership and management roles, and until recently was the park's Vice President of Guest Experience. As the Pyek Group has grown and continues to expand, Jessi began her current role at Typhoon Texas in January 2022.  Additionally, Jessi is the chair of IAAPA's Young Professional Subcommittee and a member of the North America Regional Advisory Committee.  In this interview, Jessi discusses what it means to put your stamp on it, the importance of soft skills, and leadership development. Putting Your Stamp on it   “They're like, ‘put your stamp on it, make it yours, make Typhoon Texas awesome.'”   In the attractions industry, one of the most valuable initiatives is improving the guest experience. Whether this be through a simple act of moving a food item to a different kitchen or fighting for new assets for your maintenance team to help reduce downtimes, making personal executive decisions to improve the operation can make all the difference for guests, your team, and the overall experience of your park.    When you “put your stamp” on something, it means to make those difficult personal decisions with a fresh set of eyes and the best interest of the operation in mind. By putting yourself in the shoes of the guest, you can personally customize many things about the operation on any level, from hourly employees to general manager. Support will often follow decisions that benefit the guest experience and improve the operation, so it's important to not be afraid to change something when you look at it with a new pair of eyes.  Soft Skills   “There is a lot of benefit to building that team so that it is a unit and everyone is being mindful of everyone else.”   When it comes to building a team, it's important to make sure that everyone is harmonious in an aspect to where the operations of one team makes a positive impact on the operations of another. The grand operation should be built by bricks of teams that are all intertwined to ensure that they build each other up and don't damage each other.   The main way to achieve this is to ensure that those teams have soft skills, an ability to communicate and work harmoniously with other teams. For example, when it comes to operations, it's quite common that maintenance gets mad at operators, and operators get mad at maintenance. Building over these bridges and having people work together, even if it's as simple as learning names, can make all the difference in the world for operations, and therefore, the guest experience. Leadership Development   “There are so many different lanes and so much opportunity in this industry.”   Helping develop and nurture the next generation of industry professionals is no easy task, and navigating this industry as a young professional is already quite the maze. Some young professionals don't even know about what lies behind the doors of hourly positions, and helping develop leadership skills for future positions can really change the course of the industry.    People, especially young professionals, often want to break the curve. Unfortunately, young professionals don't consistently have the guidance to properly do that. By tapering approaches, operations can be reformed and the industry can be reshaped. Sometimes, the first approach doesn't work, but that doesn't mean it was a failure. Leadership involves learning from mistakes and constantly improving oneself to be the best professional they can be to therefore light the path for others.  To learn more about Typhoon Texas, visit TyphoonTexas.com.  To reach Jessi directly, email jessi.odaniel@typhoontexas.com or connect with her on LinkedIn. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our amazing team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Branding and design by Fabiana Fonseca Summary by Mason Nichols To connect with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com

The excitement has been building, at least for Paul & Janine...... okay, maybe just Paul but it's finally time to share with the world our top 25 coasters as of 2021. Our little adventure has 320 credits in the last four years so these top 25 coasters are truly the best of the best.  While we don't want to spoil the episode, here is a list of the parks where these coasters reside : Dorney Park (we know, we are shocked also), Sea World Orlando, Dollywood, Kentucky Kingdom, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Carowinds, Hersheypark, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens Tampa, Cedar Point, Knoebels (we bet it's Flying Turns), Six Flags Over Georgia, Kings Island, Six Flags New England, and Six Flags Great Adventure. Now we know this list is going to be controversial but like the great Craig Ferguson says, "We Look Forward To Your Letters"   We love getting feedback so make sure you let us know what we got right and where we were WAY off.  How can you let us know? Let's Get Social Instagram / Facebook - 125rollercoaster Twitter - 125rollercoast YouTube - 125 Roller Coaster Challenge (we will be getting new footage this weekend) Don't forget to rate us on Spotify and Review us on Apple Podcasts Starting this weekend, we can't wait to see you in the queue

The wait is over, time for us to unveil our top 50 roller coaster for 2021.  This episode discusses our 50th to 26th coasters and to say there was some debate between Paul & Janine is the understatement of the day.  What started out with a lot of agreement shifting into head shakes and groans by the time our 35th coaster was discussed. Parks where these roller coaster reside include : Holiday World, Kings Island, Kennywood, Six Flags Great Adventure, Cedar Point, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Carowinds, Luna Park (bet you can guess this one), Dollywood, Sea World Orlando, Hersheypark, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Over Georgia, Silver Dollar City, Kentucky Kingdom, and Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream Mall (another one you should guess). We have been lucky to ride 320 coaster so far in our journey and these are truly the best of the best.  Simply The Best 2021 (part 2) will be dropping next Tuesday and we can't wait to hear your comments. Let's Get Social Instagram / Facebook - 125rollercoaster Twitter - 125rollercoast YouTube : Search for 125 Roller Coaster Challenge. Thanks for listening and can't wait to see you in the queue in 2022

Our second part of our Kentucky Kingdom adventure goes through a walk-through of this amazing little park focusing on the flats, food, and their fantastic water park, Hurricane Bay. Yes, looking at their map, this park can be a bit confusing (we got pretty lost the first time) but hopefully after this episode, you can find the kiddie section (King Louie's Playland), figure out how to get on Kentucky Flyer, and of course sit down with your favorite drink and unwind (we recommend the Hurricane Bay Beach Club Bar). Kentucky Kingdom is just a great place to enjoy and now that it is part of the Dollywood / Silver Dollar City family, we know the future is bright.  Highly on our list to visit again in 2022. Check us out on Social Media - Facebook / Instagram = 125rollercoaster Follow Us to win weekly amusement park swag. Do you enjoy our podcast?  Leave us a review at Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Castbox, and Podchaser. Even though 2021 is coming to a close, we can't wait to see you in the queue in 22

Our journey continues as we leave Cedar Point behind and head to Kings Island, however, we get slightly sidetracked when we realize how close we are to Kentucky Kingdom (and our first RMC).  Join us on this episode as we discuss this little park with some BIG coasters.  Some of the questions we answer include : How the heck do we get into the park? Why are there so many airplanes overhead? What happened to T1?  Will we get a T4? Why is every roller coaster named after a weather event? Yes, Kentucky Kingdom has some unique aspects to it but we love this park and can't wait to dive into our two episode discussion about this little gem. Check us out on Social Media at 125rollercoaster on Facebook & Instagram Remember to follow, comment, and if you support what we do, let other's know by writing a review. Yes it's winter but we still can't wait to see you in the queue.

The Dads are back! We catch up to discuss our trip to Kentucky Kingdom, uploading our children to YouTube, and our upcoming Fantasy Football League!    By the way, did you know we have a YouTube channel?? Check out our Ted Lasso AfterShow every Friday night at 10pm, LIVE on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter!  

Chris discusses his 2021 theme park trips in great detail in a Roller Caster's first solo episode. Parks include Six Flags America, Kennywood, Kentucky Kingdom, Holiday World, Kings Dominion and Dorney Park!

In this ep we took the pod to our homie chris house so he could join the conversation. The crew discusses Jackson TN Underdawgs 1st round, rachel nichols tape, beezy's flyboarding experience, who would skydive?, Yeri's Kentucky Kingdom misfortune, love jones ep of the chi, sex room patronage, having an open marriage, bucks win the championship, Space Jam a new legacy review, the NCAA NIL rule & effects of social media fame, can football players go from high school to the pros into songs vince staples - mhm & tyler the creator - wusyaname 1:50 check-in | 9:18 Jackson TN Underdawgs| 15:29 rachel nichols | 21:02 stephen a smith | 22:56 flyboarding | 26:05 skydiving? 30:18 Kentucky Kingdom | 35:38 the chi (love jones ep) | 38:16 sex rooms? | 43:45 open marriage | 49: 20 Bucks nba champions | 56:14 Space Jam | 1:00:06 NIL rule & effects of social media fame | 1:10:36 high school to the pro's

It's the beginning of the month and you know what that means!  It's time for our queue episode and wow did we ever have a busy July. Parks that we visited were Seabreeze, Six Flags Darien Lake, Knoebels, Dorney Park, Hersheypark, Kennywood, and Carowinds! What is our new favorite ride at Carowinds? Is Seabreeze worth the visit? How are parks dealing with being short staffed? and why is Janine yelling Disneyland so much? We had a simply fantastic July and we can't wait to share it with you, and don't look now but August is going to be just as amazing with Kentucky Kingdom, Great Escape, Dutch Wonderland, and maybe even Six Flags Great America in our sights. Our August winner is BaldGuyToday so reach on out to us to claim your giveaway! Social Media : Instagram & Facebook = 125rollercoaster Have a great month and we can't wait to see you in the queue.

In this episode of the podcast, listen to Tom, Ian & Jill discuss their June 2021 visit to Kentucky Kingdom. They also discuss Ian and Jill's recent visit to Kings Dominion as well along with some news and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated.New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2JFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTomTwitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeerspodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VacationeersPodcastContact the show at vacationeerspodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode of On the Hunt. Join Hunter and Christian as they talk about their first-time experience at Holiday World for Holiwood Nights, First-time visit to Kentucky Kingdom for Keys to the Kingdom, and much more in this jam-packed episode!

In this episode of the podcast, join Tom, Ian, Jill and Joanna as they discuss their most recent visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for their Food & Wine Festival, plus park overviews for Holiday World, Kentucky Kingdom and Kings Island plus much more. If you enjoy this episode, please give a “positive” review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated. New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeerspodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VacationeersPodcast Contact the show at vacationeerspodcast@gmail.com.

Join hosts Brittani and Quinn as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast. This week on The Attractions Podcast, Brittani and guest host Quinn discuss Kentucky Kingdom's new chaperone policy, Six Flags Great America offering free tickets in exchange for COVID-19 vaccinations, Cedar Point closing select days in June and their efforts to hire more employees, Disneyland's updated online ticketing and park reservation system, the Moana-themed Disney Wish Funnel Suite, Bravo the raptor's debut at Jurassic World Raptor Encounter at Universal Orlando, Hong Kong Disneyland's newly-announced castle show, Disney PhotoPass and Snapchat's special lenses for the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary, Kennedy Space Center's mask requirement updates, the reopening of the Disneyland Hotel, the grand opening date for Disney's Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, Disneyland Paris' new reopening date, the WEB Power Bands shown off for Avengers Campus, and Universal Orlando's new DreamWorks Destination meet & greet experience. This week’s episode is sponsored by Views and Queues on Etsy. We welcome your suggestions and want you to be a part of the discussion. Please send your comments to info@attractionsmagazine.com with the subject line “The Attractions Podcast.” Statements or opinions herein are those of the hosts and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the producers, Dream Together Media LLC, or staff.

This week on the podcast, Shane recounts his recent trip to Lake Compounce, a park considered a hidden gem by many enthusiasts. Shane and Andrew then get into a discussion about several other "hidden gem" parks, including Conneaut Lake Park, Waldameer, The Great Escape, and Family Kingdom! If you like small parks, this week's episode is for you!We also talk Kentucky Kingdom's new chaperone rule, because it seemed newsworthy. Are the teens going to cancel Kentucky Kingdom again? Are they going to cancel us? Listen and find out which side of the rules we sit on!Read more about Shane's visit to Lake Compounce here! Be sure to check out our Small Park Showcase articles on Family Kingdom, Conneaut Lake, and Waldameer! You can connect with the show by emailing us at podcast@coaster101.com or hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.comWe also have our own line of Coaster101 and coaster-inspired merchandise at http://c101.co/shirts! We've recently announced that 25% of the proceeds from all Teepublic shop purchases will go to Give Kids The World! Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Thanks to JM Music Design for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com.

The industry professional's weekly dose of important Theme Park news in 30 minutes.Americans are holding on to $1.3 TRILLION and you must be ready to catch the wave of demand when the gates open. On this BONUS episode of green tagged, we're discussing preparing you for the tidal wave of demand coming this year. Stories covered: “Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary to transform park icons into “Beacons of Magic”” “A Touch of Disney: Brand New Ticketed Festival Experience Coming to California Adventure in March,” “Far from done with lifetime achievements, former Imagineer Joe Rohde joins Virgin Galactic in key role,” “Herschend takes over as operator of Kentucky Kingdom.”

If you've been following industry news lately, you may have seen that Herschend Family Entertainment has become a major partner and operator of Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY. Jessi O'Daniel has worked at the park since 2014 and is currently the Vice President of Guest Experience. Josh chatted with Jessi about her guest experience philosophy, how Kentucky Kingdom merges social media with guest experience, and what goes into ensuring consistency in service delivery across all staff members, and all departments.Jessi gives excellent examples of positive service moments that she is thrilled to be a part of, showing that going above and beyond doesn't need to cost anything… for both guests and employees. When it comes to friction, one thing that is always on Jessi's mind is making sure that the park's policies and procedures resonate quickly with guests, knowing that they are walking into an unfamiliar environment, and it takes a little more than just putting up a sign. And at the end of the day, being a good human is one of the most important aspects of being a leader and a guest experience provider.

This week on the Coaster101 podcast, we're joined by Jefferson Richardson of Kentucky Kingdom and Chris Foshee of Worlds of Fun, two of the most prolific theme park tweeters in the game. Learn more about how they got their starts in the industry, what goes through their mind when creating content like the world's first Strata Waterslide or a video completely comprised of Stock Video footage to sell a theme park, and their upcoming (we think?) rap album. Have any follow up questions you want to ask them about, ideas for topics, or questions for us? Email podcast@coaster101.com, or find us on social media @Coaster101.Also, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Thanks to JM Music Designs for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesigns.com.

This week Andrew and Eric are joined by Coaster101 founder John Stevenson. While our normal hosts have been stuck in lockdown and haven't been to any parks this summer, John's been to a bunch! So he's joining us to recap his visits to Dollywood, Kings Island, Kentucky Kingdom, and Six Flags St. Louis. We get some comparison of the parks safety procedures and crowds, and get into some ride talk (so it's not all bad).Tell us about your park experiences this summer! Have you caught a mask in the face like John did? Email podcast@coaster101.com, or find us on social media @Coaster101. Also be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Thanks to JM Music Designs for providing our music. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesigns.com.