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We review steel Curtain and Maxx force after our experiences in them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We head to the Raging Waves water park in Yorkville, Illinois to get a behind the scenes look at how wave pools work. The new launch roller coaster Maxx Force opens at Six Flags Great America and Marcus describes what his first ride was like. And we talk about that disturbing video featuring a fight at Disneyland.
We have returned from the west coast! We're ready to tell you all about our trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain including our reviews of all of their major rides and attractions. We'll also tell you all about what happened at the Listener Meet-up after we recorded last week's podcast! After that, we have two reviews of Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America! During one of the reviews, you can hear the loud BOOM of the air compressed launch. We'll also talk about the biggest news stories of the week, including the family brawl at Disneyland.
Taking about Maxx Force and Steel Curtain! Two coasters designed by S&S and they are going to define 2019 for coasters. Hope you enjoy our podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We break down the first FULL CIRCUIT TEST for Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America. Just a day after we saw the train slowly leave the station, crews have launched Maxx Force all the way through. Will it get faster as it runs? We discusss. And we take a look at all of the glowing reaction coming out of the opening of the Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure roller coaster at Universal Orlando.
We check out the construction site for the new launch roller coaster Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America and sit in the new coaster trains! We also spoke to park president Hank Salemi about when they hope to open the ride, when testing might begin and more.
Welcome to the first episode of Coastin' The Country! Every week we will rundown the latest news in the theme park world, and do plenty of traveling along the way. We'll have trip reports from the biggest roller coasters opening and have expert tips for traveling with your family to amusement parks across the country. This week we welcome a special guest, the new Communications Manager at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL Caitlin Kepple. We talked about their new launch coaster Maxx Force and how construction was going, the new WiFi and mobile food ordering system they'll be implementing this year, and any changes planned for Magic Waters in Rockford. In other news - today we talk about the new Monster Jam Thunder Alley experience coming to Cedar Fair parks, Epcot has announced a final performance date for its IllumiNations show, and Universal Studios Hollywood is launching a ride based on the Secret Life of Pets movies.
What are the major coasters coming in 2019? We take a ride all over the world to discuss the thrills of this year. West Coast Racers, Batman, Tigris, Yukon Striker, Maxx Force, Untamed, Fury, Dynamite, Taiga, Hakugei... just to name a few! And we also talk about the recently announced Gwazi RMC makeover! Enjoy!Find out more on the Coaster Kings Radio website.
2019 is shaping up to be one of the more amazing years in recent memory when it comes to theme park attractions. Sure, we're all excited by the amazing things we are hearing about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, but there are dozens of other new rides and attractions coming to parks across the world. This week, we are joined by our good friend, theme park expert Arthur Levine. Arthur writes about theme parks for USA Today, Trip Savvy, IAPPA and other companies. He says we are are currently living in a "golden age" of theme parks. On this week's show, we'll preview rides like Yukon Striker at Canada's Wonderland, Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America, Reese's Cupfusion at Hersheypark, Kind Heaven at the Linq in Las Vegas, Steel Curtain at Kennywood and much, much more!
As we get ready for Episode 500 next week, Mike and EB are back with another Coaster Commentary. They are taking a look at animations for Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America and Steel Curtain at Kennywood!
August 30, 2018 was "Announcement Day" for the Six Flags chain and Carowinds. When you combine all of the news of their 2019 additions with what we have already heard from Canada's Wonderland and Kennywood... there is A LOT to talk about. As we close out the 12th season of CoasterRadio.com, we take a look at what is in store for these parks in 2019!
The Drunk Riders give their live reaction to West Coast Racers and touch on the leak of Maxx Force. The guys didn't get their Jersey Mike's tonight, so how DID they react?