The Coaster101 Podcast: The Holiday Draft That’s Not Really A Draft

We’re deep in the midst of the 2025 Holiday Season, and with not a lot of news going on – there are a few winter events here and there – we thought it might be fun to have a draft of our favorite holiday “things” at parks – decorations, food, entertainment, ride overlays, etc. We’d have the audience vote on it, all that good stuff.

Except, Shane doesn’t understand the concept of a draft and sent Eric and Andrew his list before we started recording – so this “draft” episode really turned into a discussion of our favorite holiday moments at the parks. If you wanted a draft, blame Shane.

From the antics of Universal’s walk-around Grinch character and discussions of how cold it actually gets in Central Florida to the long-lost traditions Gobbler sandwich at Carowinds’ WinterFest and Kings Dominion’s “Four Drummers Drumming” show, we encourage you to gather around the fireplace with a warm beverage and listen to three grown men discuss the Christmas season at theme parks. There’s even a little “Earl the Squirrel” lore!

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