This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Valleyfair Vice President/General Manger Raul Rehnborg. Raul is a 35-year theme park veteran, whose career has included stops at Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City (in both Buena Park & San Diego),...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: Defiance (& Much, Much More!) with Glenwood Caverns General Manager Nancy Heard
Last week, we found out where Gerstlauer’s “Mystery Coaster” for 2022 was going to be built — Glenwood Caverns in Colorado, going by the name “Defiance.” This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Glenwood Caverns’ General Manager Nancy Heard...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Coaster(101)stock with Don Helbig
Believe us when we say “Not All Coaster Enthusiast Events Are Created Equal.” Half of the Coaster101 team got a taste of one of the best enthusiast events in the country at Kings Island’s Coasterstock on July 9-10. The weekend...
Continue reading...Coaster101 Podcast: Thinking Like A Theme Park Creative with Patrick Kling
We’re all theme park fans, but there’s a fine line between fan and theme park creative. Sometimes, as a fan, it’s difficult to see why things are done the way they’re done, but everything happens for a purpose. This week,...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Inside Snake River Expedition with The Weber Group
Cedar Point is celebrating their 150th Anniversary this season, and part of that major celebration is the addition of the Snake River Expedition, a spiritual successor to the park’s former Paddleboat Excursion. This week on the podcast, we talk with...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast Goes to Orlando
We’re back! This week on the podcast, Shane joins Andrew to discuss his recent trip to Orlando, celebrating his 21st birthday. During the trip, he visited Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, and arguably the best park in Orlando for someone turning...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Follow The Yellow Brick Road…To Holiwood Nights
It was a big week for roller coasters last week. Velocicoaster and Jersey Devil opened to rave reviews, so obviously, we’re talking about Holiwood Nights. This week on the podcast, join Andrew and John as they talk about John’s recent...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Georgia (Parks) On Our Mind
Coaster101 went down to Georgia, they were looking for wood and steel. They were in a bind, credit counts way behind, and they were willin’ to make a deal…or something like that. This week on the podcast, Andrew chats with...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podast: A Return to Knott’s Berry Farm!
Recently, Eric had the opportunity to visit Knott’s Berry Farm for a preview of their 100th anniversary celebration. With the food, fun, pomp and circumstance that comes with an anniversary, there’s also a new ride opening at the park this...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: “Hidden Gem” Parks
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,...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Carowinds’ Park Mania Victory Parade and Season Preview
Earlier this year, Carowinds was the Champion of our 5th Annual “Park Mania Bracket Contest.” When someone wins a title, they get a virtual victory parade! (Now that we’ve got a podcast, anyway.) We’re joined on this week’s podcast by...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Cedar Fair Reopening Roundtable with Valleyfair, Kings Dominion & Schlitterbahn
Stop us if you’ve heard this before. 2020 was a roller coaster of a year. The good news is, it’s now 2021, and theme parks are getting ready to open again. All of Cedar Fair parks open later this month,...
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