Podcasts about Six Flags Great America

This week, Carsten records live at Six Flags Great America for the Media day of their new for 2025 B&M Dive Coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa.

Episode 428: I will discuss The Z-Force Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL, and read off the menu from The Courtyards Of Plaka Greek Restaurant in Greektown, Chicago.

Episode 428: I will discuss The Z-Force Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL, and read off the menu from The Courtyards Of Plaka Greek Restaurant in Greektown, Chicago.

Six Flags Great America kicks off its 2025 season with the debut of the world's steepest dive coaster. Plus, Passover brings big business to a suburban deli, and we catch up with always-on-the-move Chicago restaurateur Billy Dec.

As the self-appointed "Roller Coaster Bureau Chief" of WGN-TV in Chicago, Marcus Leshock has seen it all, including a Double Rollback on Top Thrill "Cubs"ter at Cedar Point following a Cubs World Series win many years ago. This week on the podcast, Marcus joins Andrew to talk all things coaster enthusiasm, his home park of Six Flags Great America, the demise of Kingda Ka, and the roller coasters and attractions he is most excited for in 2025! 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.

In this celebration of Black History Month, Gerik Gooch moderates a roundtable with four fellow ACE members who are Blusiasts: Black enthusiasts. Airtime Myke, Duwena Tillman, James Mason and Alan Franklin share their stories, reveal their favorite parks, events & coasters and discuss the joy of finding community. They also discuss the history of Black Americans and the importance of promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.   In this Episode:   [1:02] Introductions   [7:13] Myke's coaster journey: marathoning Drachen Fire at Busch Gardens Williamsburg   [17:06] James's coaster journey: Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point; Boblo Island; parents who rode and still ride   [25:08] Duwena's coaster journey: American Eagle at Six Flags Great America; Walt Disney World; theme park enthusiasts; immersive worlds; Universal Studios Japan   [34:08] Alan's coaster journey: mom's bribe to ride Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain; more parents who still ride   [42:54] Alan's service with the Air National Guard; fighting California wildfires   [46:05] Duwena becomes an enthusiast; plus-size riders and “the walk of safety"; tears of joy for Iron Rattler; victory on TRON Lightcycle / Run   [53:04] HoliWood Nights; custom wristbands & music festival culture; Roller Coaster Rodeo;  last rides on Kingda Ka   [59:39] ACE events: Lost Island; Stricker's Grove; ACE Spring Conference; Schwarzkopf documentary; paper maps and atlases; media days, connections and more   [1:18:36] Desire for diversity; Myke assembles the Blusiasts   [1:28:41] "Roller coasters as art"; finding Black coaster family; examining our history; shoutout and welcome to our non-Black supporters; Blusiasts are a "great time!"   [1:40:34] Top coasters: Steel Vengeance, Fury 325, VelociCoaster, The Voyage, Intimidator 305, Flying Dinosaur, ArieForce One, Iron Gwazi, El Toro, X2, Stardust Racers, Zadra, Voltron Nevera and The Ride to Happiness   [1:58:09] Outro: where to find us on social media   Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Did you know anyone can join ACE? Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Podcast Episode Team Host: Jessica Gardner Producers: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editors: Bob Randolph and Gerik Gooch Correspondent and Show Notes: Gerik Gooch Production Manager: Corey Wooten

This week, we discuss Cedar Points newest roller coaster, Sirens Curse, getting topped off with it's signature tilt track. Then we talk about the construction progress of Six Flags Great America's new roller coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa. To end the show, Evan tells us all about his upcoming Cruise. 

This Month's Theme Park News: - California's devastating wildfires have caused the closures of Universal Studios Hollywood and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. They were closed for January 8th and 9th while the fires were brought under control. The Walt Disney Company is committing $15 million to recovery efforts in the Los Angeles. - Disneyland Paris debuted it's new nighttime spectacular "Disney Tales of Magic" which features projections covering Main Street U.S.A. and Sleeping Beauty Castle as well as fireworks, lasers, and drones. - Universal Orlando opened the first hotel at the South Campus of the resort, with Universal Stella Nova Resort opening this month. It is the ninth at the Universal Orlando Resort, and has really embraced the space theming with a beautiful almost science fiction interior. - Walt Disney World have announced the closing dates of 3 Hollywood Studios locations closing to make way for Monstropolis. Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano will close first, on May 10th. Muppet*Vision 3D show and PizzeRizzo will close on June 7th. - Walt Disney world also shared concept are for Magic Kingdom's new nighttime parade Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, which opens this summer. T - Walt Disney World has announced this year's Food Studios menus for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which starts January 17 and continues through February 24. There are two new food stands called Opening Bites and Fictional Victuals. - Similarly, Disneyland Resort have brought out their menus for their Lunar New Year celebration which starts on January 17 at Disney California Adventure. - Los Angeles County has approved a construction permit for the next roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain, the project name 90011, which is rumoured to be a Vekoma Thrill Glider. - Universal Orlando announced 12 artists that will headline their Mardi Gras concerts starting February 1st, with T-Pain and finishing March 29th with TLC. - Universal Orlando have announced their event plans for this year, with dates for Halloween Horror Nights (which runs August 29 through November 2), and the Holidays at Universal Orlando (running November 21 continuing through New Year's Eve, December 31), as well as a new event called Universal Volcano Bay Nights, starting in April. The new after-hours event will run April 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 17 - Walt Disney World has added 4 more runDisney event weekends in late 2025 and 2026. October 23-26, 2025: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend January 7-11, 2026: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend February 26-March 2, 2026: Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend April 16-19, 2026: runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend - Six Flags Over Georgia have renamed their upcoming Surf Coaster, to Georgia Gold Rusher, after a fan vote had previously picked Georgia Surfer as the name. - Six Flags Great America released a concept POV of their upcoming dive coaster Wrath of Rakshasa. - Thomas Mazloum will be the new President of the Disneyland Resort, coming from the Disney Cruise Line segment of Disney Experiences.

This week we talk about the latest construction update of Wrath of Rakshasa, Six Flags Great America's New for 2025 Coaster. Then Kyle gives his report from the 2024 IAAPA Show FLoor

This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast Ben and Zach discuss Pantherian at Kings Dominion, being memed on Six Flags Great America's X (Twitter) page, Animatronics from Monsters Unchained and much more! Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcast! Find and contact us here:Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersuckshttps://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.comText/Voicemail (312) 572-9552Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucksTwitter @YFCS_podwww.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSuxwww.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.comJoin our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4Tconsider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks

The Halloween Spooksnackular is on! Thrill to Halloween-ONLY episodes for the rest of this month cuz if you can keep your Christmas trees up til February than you can handle this! On this penultimate episode of the SCREAMson: I get mad about you getting mad about robots in Wal Mart and reveal that all this time I've been studying how to summon a demon! The Demon Overlord of Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America apparates in the Q101 studios and we got to talking.  NEW POE-RFECT MERCH IS ALIVE GET YOU TO FRIGHT FEST!  Recorded LIVE at Chicago's Historic Green Mill Lounge on 10/19/24 and then in the courtesy of Jeppson's Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and at Q101 101.1 WKQX courtesy of Jeppson's Malört: The Official Drink of the Apocalypse and all the great humans at Six Flags Great America!! Come find me in all your favorite places including my Discord Featuring “Promises” by the Barrerracudas and a snippy of “The Wasteland” courtesy of Ross Bugden Twitter: Instagram For commissions/scores: bugdenross@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back after a couple of weeks off, and this week we give you an update on Cedar Point's New for 2025 roller coaster, Siren's Curse. We also give you the latest on Six Flags Great America's new for 2025 roller coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa. Then we talk about our experience on Cedar Point's Newest old attraction, Midway SCARE-ousel. Finally, we put out  call for our listeners and followers to submit their best photos of Cedar Point for a chance to be featured in our 2025 wall calendar. 

This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast Ben and Zach discuss Siren's Curse at Cedar Point, Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, Wrath of Rakshasa at Six Flags Great America and much more!Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcastFind and contact us here:Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersuckshttps://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.comText/Voicemail (312) 572-9552Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucksTwitter @YFCS_podwww.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSuxwww.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.comJoin our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4TIf you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks

Knott's Scary Farm announces two new mazes for 2024; Sci-fi, Fantasy, Gaming, & Anime fans unite during Universal Studios Hollywood's new "Universal Fan Fest Nights"; SCarowinds will not require a separate ticket for 2024; Six Flags Great America announces three new IP-based mazes for 2024; Get a sneak peak of Six Flags' Texas Chainsaw massacre attraction; Go behind-the-scenes of the creation of this year's Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house; Pumpkin Spice season comes to Starbucks earlier than ever before; Horror director Darren Lynn Bousman presents a new immersive horror experience in Kansas with "EXILED: Crooked Rose Woods"; Tim Burton's "Nightmare Before Christmas" comes to the New York Botanical Garden this Fall; Read all the stories here.

The guys took a break from the show last week. SO OF COURSE, that's when parks across america decided to drop a ton of news about new attrractions for 2025 and beyond. So this week's show is all about playing catch-up and giving you hot takes about new announcements from Disney, Canada's Wonderland, Six Flags New England, Six Flags Great America, Lost Island Theme Park AND MORE!

This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast, Ben and Zach discuss moving, D23, Disneyland, Wrath of Rakshasa at Six Flags Great America and Ben's upcoming trip to the Washington DC area. Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcast!Find and contact us here:Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersuckshttps://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.comText/Voicemail (312) 572-9552Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucksTwitter @YFCS_podwww.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSuxwww.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.comJoin our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4TWe have shirts and sweatshirts available mad cheap www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A71411230…ap_web_7141123011If you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks

This week's Theme Park News: - Australia's first and last tourist monorail has now been closed at SeaWorld on the Gold Coast. The monorail has been standing but not operating 2019. It opened in 1986, and closes after 330, 000 laps of the park. - Disney Parks confirmed that the new Cars attractions announced at D23, will be located in Magic Kingdom will be replacing Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America. - At Walt Disney World the Peter Pan's Flight ride has re-opened early from it's maintenance, and it has replaced the scene featuring the Never Land Tribe to use less racist stereotypes. - At Disney California Adventure, a new show called "The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco!" will debut August 30. - The 2023 Theme Index Report was released with the top 3 parks being Magic Kingdom, Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan. - Six Flags announced two new coasters for the 2025 season. Six Flags Great America, north of Chicago, will introduce Wrath of Rakshasa, a Bolliger & Mabillard Custom Narrow Dive Coaster. At Six Flags New England, the Massachusetts park will welcome Quantum Accelerator, an Intamin family launch coaster will feature two launches, sending riders to a top speed of 45 mph on its 2,604 feet of track. - They also delayed The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great Adventure and Georgia Surfer at Six Flags Over Georgia. - Six flags has released concept art of their Halloween Fright Fest event for the Conjuring Universe house. It will feature a tour of the Warren's family Occult Museum. -The menus have been released for the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which starts August 29 and continues through November 23. You can see the line-up of returning menu items as well on Disney's website.

Episode 353: I will discuss my current health status and my recent visit to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park in Gurnee, IL.

Episode 353: I will discuss my current health status and my recent visit to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park in Gurnee, IL.

Tap into innovation at IAAPA Expo, the biggest industry event of the year. Join us and other AttractionsPros in Orlando, FL, Nov. 18-22 to engage with the global community. Learn from the experts, leave with new ideas, and turn your passion for the industry into new possibilities. Register now to save up to 30%.   Nick Miller is the Director of Guest Experience for Original X Productions. With a career that began in his teenage years, Nick's passion for attractions was sparked by a contest win at Six Flags Great America, leading him to pursue roles in marketing, public relations, and operations with Merlin Entertainments. Now at OGX Productions, Nick helps create immersive, branded experiences like the Friends Experience and Harry Potter Magic at Play. OGX Productions, a leader in location-based branded entertainment, is known for delivering high-quality, interactive experiences in partnership with major intellectual properties. In this interview, Nick talks about being part of the show, the need for human connection, and trusting your crazy ideas. Being Part of the Show "The staff really can make or break just about any experience. They can play roles, they can play characters, and they can be so into Friends and be a Friends superfan themselves that they're teaching our guests things that they didn't know about the show previously." Nick emphasizes the importance of staff engagement in delivering exceptional guest experiences. At OGX Productions, team members are encouraged to immerse themselves in the worlds they represent, whether it's Friends, Harry Potter, or other beloved franchises. By embodying characters and using specific vocabulary, staff can create an authentic and engaging atmosphere. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also ensures that visitors feel a deeper connection to the attractions. Training and recruitment are crucial to this process. Nick highlights the need for finding individuals who are passionate about the IPs and providing them with the tools to succeed. This includes giving staff members a script of lines and scenarios to use, ensuring they can interact with guests in ways that feel both natural and magical. By doing so, OGX Productions maintains high standards of guest satisfaction and engagement. The Need for Human Connection "People have a craving for real connection and real experiences and something that is going to transport them out of the every day and allow them to suspend their disbelief somewhere else. And that's where attractions can come in." Nick discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by technology in the attractions industry. While smartphones and digital content offer convenience, they often fall short in providing the deep, emotional connections that in-person experiences can offer. Attractions have the unique ability to offer immersive, multi-sensory experiences that cannot be replicated online. This is crucial in an age where human connection is increasingly mediated by screens. Nick believes that attractions must leverage this advantage by creating environments that foster genuine interactions and memorable moments. By doing so, they can attract visitors who seek more meaningful and engaging experiences. This emphasis on human connection helps differentiate attractions from digital entertainment and reinforces their value in creating lasting memories. Trusting Your Crazy Ideas "Trust your crazy ideas. It's something that I've held very close to me since college, and I just went with it." Nick's philosophy of embracing unconventional ideas has been a guiding principle throughout his career. He recounts a story of bringing LEGO minifigures to a networking event, which helped him stand out and make connections. This willingness to think outside the box has not only fueled his personal success but also driven innovation within the organizations he has worked for. In the context of staff development and leadership, Nick encourages a culture where employees feel empowered to propose and pursue bold ideas. This approach fosters creativity and drives progress within the industry. By trusting their instincts and taking calculated risks, leaders and team members alike can contribute to the growth and evolution of their attractions, ultimately enhancing the guest experience.   For those interested in connecting with Nick or learning more about Original X Productions, he can be reached on LinkedIn. Additionally, he welcomes emails at nick.miller@ogxproductions.com.   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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This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast, Ben and Zach discuss Sky Striker at Six Flags Great America, changes at Walt Disney World, the most dog kicking-ist theme park owner and much more!Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcast! Find and contact us here:Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersuckshttps://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.comText/Voicemail (312) 572-9552Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucksTwitter @YFCS_podwww.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSuxwww.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.comJoin our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4TIf you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks

This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast, Ben and Zach discuss Sky Striker at Six Flags Great America, changes at Walt Disney World, the most dog kicking-ist theme park owner and much more! Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcast! Find and contact us here: Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks https://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/ YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.com Text/Voicemail (312) 572-9552 Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucks Twitter @YFCS_pod www.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSux www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.com Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4T We have shirts and sweatshirts available mad cheap www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A71411230…ap_web_7141123011 If you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks

The heart of ACE is driven by two separate and vital things: volunteers and donations. This episode celebrates two of our amazing volunteers, takes a deep dive into the dollars and concludes with a May Events Rundown. First up, Communications Director Derek Perry chats with ACE Volunteer Ella Watylyk. Her journey started with the volunteer form on the ACE website; working with ACE has taken her all over, including to the IAAPA Expo, where she filmed a viral video during her first show. She's also named a ride! Money talks! ACE Treasurer and Executive Committee member Chris Tilsley joins Correspondent Bob Randolph to talk about the ways the organization is funded, how those funds are used and how members can contribute toward ACE's mission of conservation, appreciation, knowledge and enjoyment of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel roller coaster.   In this Episode: [02:00] Meet Ella! Introducing her home park [10:30] You can volunteer at any time with ACE – large or small, we have a role for you! [13:00]  Ella's day job – content creator for Six Flags Great America  [23:39] Bob Randolph meets Chris Tilsley [29:33] Rules around the way ACE handles money [31:15] ACE's mission as a non-profit [45:40] The ACE archives (a treasure trove of park memorabilia!)  [51:30] May events rundown   Read Ella's Article: PollyWorld: How a Children's Film Dismantles Gender Stereotypes in Roller Coaster Culture, check out her IAAPA video and her epic rap video. Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts.   Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers different ways to share your talents by: Having an impact on the future of ACE Providing opportunities for rewarding experiences Developing friendships in a small group Learning new skills or sharing your talents with ACE This episode edited by Derek Perry Podcast Volunteer Team  Host: Jessica Gardner Producers and Correspondents: Derek Perry and Doug Perry Editor and Correspondent: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Production Manager: Corey Wooten Correspondents: John Davidson and Bryant Yeager

Swifties are losing their minds over Taylor's surprise double album, Six Flags Great America opens tomorrow and Happy Birthday Kate Hudson!  

This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast Ben and Zach discuss how they couldn't buy Holiwood Nights tickets once again this year, the very poor looking arctic adventure at Six Flags Great America and much more! Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcast! Find and contact us here: Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks https://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/ YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.com Text/Voicemail (312) 572-9552 Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucks Twitter @YFCS_pod www.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSux www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.com Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4T We have shirts and sweatshirts available mad cheap www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A71411230…ap_web_7141123011 If you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks

Legacy of Schwarzkopf – Documentary Team Highlights Fellow ACE members and documentarians Robert Ingle, Kris Rowberry, Nicholas Laschkewitsch, and Scott Schaffer are currently filming the next ACE documentary, exploring the multitude of roller coasters and flat rides worldwide created by the legendary Anton Schwarzkopf. The team has been tirelessly capturing these rides and coasters in action, traveling across the globe this year to bring the story to life for coaster enthusiasts everywhere. A familiar voice joins us once again. Listen in as one of the original Ride With Us Podcast co-hosts, Kris Rowberry, and the team discuss what they've been up to since our last conversation. (Spoiler: They've been BUSY!) In this Episode: [02:23] Filming at Six Flags Great America and a comparison between that park and California's Great America.   [06:31] The team moves to Lagoon Park in Farmington, Utah. [10:30] Nicholas visited Worlds of Fun, where Zambezi Zinger pays homage to Schwarzkopf in many ways. [13:30] The team heads to Atlanta, visiting Six Flags Over Georgia, Fun Spot America Atlanta, and the North Georgia State Fair. [24:00] On to Germany for Oktoberfest. Legacy of Schwarzkopf: Trailer #1 Legacy of Schwarzkopf: Trailer #2 Share your ideas and thoughts about this podcast via email: podcast@aceonline.org. Visit ridewithace.com to learn more about the non-profit organization American Coaster Enthusiasts. Join the team of ACE volunteers. Volunteering offers various ways to share your talents by: Making an impact on the future of ACE. Providing opportunities for rewarding experiences. Developing friendships in a small group. Learning new skills or sharing your talents with ACE. Podcast Volunteer Team: Hosts: Jessica Gardner and ACE's Documentary Team Producer: Derek Perry Editor: Bob Randolph Show Notes: Liz Tan Production Manager: Corey Wooten Correspondents: Bryant Yeager and Doug Perry

CoasterBro reviews his visit to Lost Island Theme Park, Little Amerricka, Bay Beach Amusement Park, Six Flags Great America, Michgian's Adventure, and Indiana Beach. Mitch and CoasterBro also explain their life experiences with water rides. Consider joining our patreon for extra content! 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

Coaster Nerd Con, or CNC23, took place from July 6-14, 2023.  This is the annual trek where Matt and two friends take an epic journey to ride roller coasters, debate the best park food and experience the best the industry has to offer. This year, Josh got to join them at their first park, Six Flags Great America. From there, the trio went to Lost Island Theme Park, Adventureland, Worlds of Fun, Silver Dollar City, Frontier City, Six Flags Over Texas, SeaWorld San Antonio, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. As usual, there were lessons learned along the way. In this episode, Matt and Josh talk about the “things that matter” to the park-going experience.    Enthusiasm matters   For those who know Jeffrey Siebert, Park President at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, you know that he has enthusiasm to spare. In fact, he calls himself an “enthusiast who gets to run a theme park,” and that enthusiasm shows from the look of the park (amazing), the interactions with the team (hospitable and friendly), and the fact that everything was open. His energy is infectious, and that has an incredibly positive impact on the entire operation.    We also ran into team members at other parks, such as Lost Island, who leveled up their own enthusiasm. The gentleman who greeted us for the dark ride and the chef who checked on us as we ate lunch both positively enhanced our experience because of their enthusiasm and positive demeanor.    Recognition matters   There are so many ways to recognize a team member and so many great accomplishments to recognize them for! As we learned from Tony and Gina Claassen, there is something that Silver Dollar City does that combines recognition with a way to immortalize loyal team members.   Disney has the windows on Main Street, and Silver Dollar City has customized, themed posters that are placed throughout the park that recognize team members that have been with the company for 25 years. The best part is that Gina and Tony got to help design their posters and had a choice of where to put them. Next time you're at SDC, see if you can find them!   Environment matters   The look, the feel, the emotion, the smells, the music… it all plays into the environment you are stepping into and will be the foundation of an immersive experience. Worlds of Fun has done considerable retheming and upgrades to the park, including paint and new facades. Lost Island was clean, incredibly well-themed, and paid attention to the little details that really made a difference.    Props must also be given to the Bamboozler (Round-Up) at Worlds of Fun.  The internal paint job (which one could argue wasn't needed for the ride to function) created a visually interesting and attractive experience not just for the riders but the guests on the midway as well.    History matters   Many rides and attractions have had lives before landing in their current home. Parks also move things all the time to accommodate expansion and new experiences. It truly enhances the experience when a park takes the time to acknowledge and document the journey that a ride has taken to get to its current home.    A notable piece of history for Matt is the Grand Carousel at Worlds of Fun, which used to be at Geauga Lake in Aurora, OH. Geauga Lake was Matt's home park growing up, and there is a very good chance he rode it when he visited with his family. Sharing the history can develop and strengthen the emotional connection of the experience.    Activities matter   As much as the CNC crew loves roller coasters, it was really fun to discover, observe and participate in a variety of activities that bring people together and let them have fun or challenge themselves in a non-traditional way (for a theme park).   Lost Island had a number of activities that allowed guests to challenge their minds as well as their body. Silver Dollar City staged a good ‘ol fashioned water balloon fight, and Fiesta Texas has a state-of-the-art gaming center.     For more on the CNC23 trip, look for #CNC23 on Facebook and Instagram.    To connect with AttractionPros, visit attractionpros.com or email attractionpros@gmail.com.

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This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast Ben and Zach discuss their Six Flags Great America meetup, the state of theme parks in the current economy and much more! Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcast! Find and contact us here: Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks https://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/ YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.com Text/Voicemail (312) 572-9552 Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucks Twitter @YFCS_pod www.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSux www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.com Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4T We have shirts and sweatshirts available mad cheap www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A71411230…ap_web_7141123011 If you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourfavoritecoastersucks/support

This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast Ben and Zach are LIVE from the Belvidere Cinema Gallery as a part of their Six Flags Great America meetup! Listen to them discuss Great America memories, Mt. Olympus horror stories, Taco Bell and much more! Please find the Belvidere Cinema Gallery here: https://www.facebook.com/belviderecinema/ Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcast! Find and contact us here: Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks https://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/ YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.com Text/Voicemail (312) 572-9552 Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucks Twitter @YFCS_pod www.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSux www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.com Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4T We have shirts and sweatshirts available mad cheap www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A71411230…ap_web_7141123011 If you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourfavoritecoastersucks/support

This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast Ben and Zach get hyped for the Six Flags Great America and Mt. Olympus meetup! Happening RIGHT NOW (as of posting). Find and contact us here: Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks https://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/ YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.com Text/Voicemail (312) 572-9552 Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucks Twitter @YFCS_pod www.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSux www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.com Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4T We have shirts and sweatshirts available mad cheap www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A71411230…ap_web_7141123011 If you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourfavoritecoastersucks/support

Due to Father Anthony conducting a funeral today, this is a re-air from May 26th.  Thank you. TGIF and everyone is “flying” in again and the Saint Stanislaus Trinity reminisces about their trips to Six Flags Great America since the school kids will be going soon.  With Pentecost approaching, Father Anthony points out that the Easter Season is ending and much more is coming in terms of days to prepare for.  https://ststanschurch.org/

TGIF and everyone is “flying” in again and the Saint Stanislaus Trinity reminisces about their trips to Six Flags Great America since the school kids will be going soon.  With Pentecost approaching, Father Anthony points out that the Easter Season is ending and much more is coming in terms of days to prepare for.  https://ststanschurch.org/

Please enjoy a preview of "See the Carousel - the History of Great America" a new documentary mini-series about the history of Six Flags Great America produced by YFCS own Zach. Welcome to "See the Carousel;" a documentary mini-series chronicling the history of Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. In episode 1, we will take a look at the development, planning and construction of Marriott's Great America. We will then take a look at the park as it was in its opening season of 1976. See the Carousel is a YFCS production. Researching, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis. See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourfavoritecoastersucks/support

This week on the premier comedy roller coaster podcast Ben and Zach talk about Holiwood Nigths '23, the 2023 YFCS meetups talk rumors and watch Screams and Dreams volume 1 about Six Flags Great America. Find the video here: https://youtu.be/Ra-Dv8eU0Uw Actually, we're the worst roller coaster podcast. Find and contact us here: Join our email list: https://sendfox.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks https://www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.com/ YourFavoriteCoasterSucks@gmail.com Text/Voicemail (312) 572-9552 Instagram @YourFavoriteCoasterSucks Twitter @YFCS_pod www.facebook.com/UrFavCoasterSux www.yourfavoritecoastersucks.tumblr.com Join our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/uNVud4T We have shirts and sweatshirts available mad cheap www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A71411230…ap_web_7141123011 If you enjoy the show please consider throwing us a buck or two www.patreon.com/yourfavoritecoastersucks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourfavoritecoastersucks/support

DJ and Chris have been BUSY visiting new and familiar parks. Also: Chris haphazardly psychoanalyzes DJ about his affinity for The Whizzer.

I've spent most of the episodes focusing on theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other major destinations. Regional spots like Six Flags Great America, Silver Dollar City, and more have also received the spotlight. What I've barely touched is how themed entertainment has played a role in the world of VR gaming.… Read more... The post 175. Don Carson on Walkabout Mini Golf and the Potential for VR appeared first on Tomorrow Society.

Welcome Ambrose Jackson the co-founder and co-owner of  The 1937 Group. Jumping on the 72nd Perspective podcast for the first time to say a few words on how the state fu@ked up on its application process. Also wanting everyone to know about the KVL International Flower Ball & Fashion Show. Coming Nov 5th 2022. Get your tickets now! follow this link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kvl-international-flower-ball-tickets-372269396787?aff=ebdssbdestsearchor go to Eventbrite. search "KVL Flower Ball"you don't want to miss this expo and awesome fashion show. Hosted by Eric Ice-Gibson and  by 92.3 Money Maha. Also resident DJ's DJ Pharris and DJ Nephets. Follow IG Accounts for more info:KVL_Internationalthe1937group*prayers to the people who were shot this past weekend @ Six Flags Great America. 

Today's headlines: Giuliani is a target in the Trump Election inquiry, while Trump claims FBI agents took 3 of his passports during the Mar-a-Lago raid. Also, three people have been injured at a shooting at Six Flags, while The DOJ is investigating Southern Baptists following a sexual abuse crisis. Finally, Polio Has Been Detected in New York City Wastewater, Officials Say. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: Giuliani is target in Ga. criminal probe of 2020 election, lawyer says NY Times: Giuliani Is Told He Is a Target in Trump Election Inquiry in Georgia Business insider: Trump claims FBI agents took 3 of his passports during the Mar-a-Lago raid Chicago Sun Times: Three people injured when shots are fired in parking lot of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee NPR: The DOJ is investigating Southern Baptists following sexual abuse crisis NY Times: Polio Has Been Detected in New York City Wastewater, Officials Say

David takes a close look at how Republicans at CPAC and Turning Points this month openly embraced Christian Nationalism. Topics: Liz Cheney; Sarah Palin going to Congress?; Rudy targeted by Georgia prosecutor;  What is Quiet Quitting?; Trump's passport was taken; Shooting at Six Flags; Drug violence in Tijuana;  00:02:35 2016 Donald Trump promising to protect classified material 00:06:00 Rudy''s lawyers say he is the subject of a criminal invesitgation in George 00:06:28 Senator Lindsey Graham told to testify before Georgia Grand jury looking into election fraud 00:06:55 Gunman opens fire at Six Flags Great America 00:07:45 Las Vegas airport shuts down on reports of shots fired 00:08:13 Record rain in Las Vegas results in two deaths 00:08:37 Drug cartels in Mexico turn violent, what's the story with rival gangs? 00:10:11 What is the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel? 00:10:31 Polio is back, baby! 00:17:29 Sarah Palin might go to Congress after tomorrow 00:20:31 Liz Cheney is expected to lose tomorrow 00:21:53 How exactly January 6th is on the ballot this year, and why you should worry 00:26:19 Trump supporters once again believe what they're told and turn violent 00:27:08 Law Enforcement receives uptick in threats after last week's Mar a Lago raid 00:29:14 Domestic Far Right wing terrorists are our biggest security threat 00:31:52 Fox's Steve Doocy getting spooked by all this talk about violence 00:37:54 Trump, despite what Republicans say, is no supporter of cops 00:39:50 Can Trump declassify those boxes retroactively? 00:42:35 John Bolton, Trump's national security advisor, says Trump's lying 00:45:14 Now they're using The Nixon Defense 00:49:08 Charlie Kirk from Turning Points is angry 00:58:59 Republicans openly saying America is a Christian nation 01:12:21 Eric Metaxas is a Yale educated Christian who calls for violence 01:12:56 Republicans embrace Viktor Orban's racist and Anti-Semitic vision for the world 01:26:22 Republicans are weaponizing America's truly insane to destroy participatory democracy 01:27:27 "USA of Distraction" written and performed by Professor MIKE STEINEL 01:33:36 PASCAL ROBERT, co-host of the "This Is Revolution Podcast" 02:06:12 "Ain't No Chairs" written and performed by Professor MIKE STEINEL 02:09:33 Comedy Writer DAVE SIRUS 02:44:49 Stump the Humps with Quizmaster DAN FRANKENBERGER 03:00:07 "I'm On My Way" written and performed by Professor MIKE STEINEL 03:03:26 Dr. HARRIET FRAAD  03:31:24 Professor ADNAN HUSAIN 04:08:00 PETER B. COLLINS 04:45:17 Professor MARY ANNE CUMMINGS 05:24:33 Professor MIKE STEINEL 05:58:29 "The Gentle Lady From Casper' written and performed by Professor Mike Steinel 06:05:09 "Something Died In My Garage" written and performed by Professor Mike Steinel 06:25:07 "Turtle" written and performed by Professor Mike Steinel We livestream here on YouTube every Monday and Thursday starting at 5:00 PM Eastern and go until 11:00 PM. Please join us!  Take us wherever you go by subscribing to this show as a podcast! Here's how: https://davidfeldmanshow.com/how-to-listen/ And Subscribe to this channel. SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDIA: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=PDTFTUJCCV3EW More David @ http://www.DavidFeldmanShow.com Get Social With David: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidfeldmancomedy?ref=hl Twitter: https://twitter.com/David_Feldman_ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/david-feldman-show/id321997239

It's Casey's turn to fly solo this week. Casey recently went to Six Flags Great America and has some thoughts of how Disney sets themselves apart.

It's Episode 100, but the milestone celebration is coming with Episode 101, because we're doing it for the brand. As we enter triple digits, we're revisiting our "Coaster101 Guide to" series with a look at one of John's "Home Away from Home" parks, Six Flags Great America. Did you know that the Chicago-area park was originally opened by Marriott Hotels? John talks park history, his personal history with the park, his favorites, and provides tips and tricks for first time visitors! 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 JM Music Design for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmmusicdesign.com.

Six Flags Great America is one of the company's flagship parks and definitely worth a visit. Located in Gurnee, Illinois just north of Chicago, this 304-acre park includes 15 roller coasters among its wide range of rides. The water park Hurricane Harbor Chicago sits rest next to the main site but is now a separate park.… Read more... The post 172. Six Flags Great America Trip Report appeared first on Tomorrow Society.