CoasterBuzz Podcast #196 - November 8, 2010

11/08/10 • 60 min

CoasterBuzz Podcast

Jeff, Gonch and Mike review this week's news in the amusement industry.

Mike and Jeff talk about Kinect, and the modern reincarnate of Dance Dance Revolution.
Mike spent time at the Disneyland resort, and talks about ElecTRONica, World of Color, construction and renovations at the Disneyland Hotel.
Halloween was huge for parks all over the US this year. Strange how parks reach the bursting limit now on some weekends. How does this success come in what's allegedly a recession?
Operator in Dells Extreme World accident will not take plea deal. Jeff and Gonch are still troubled by low-wage job that carries potential for felony charges.
Ferrari World opens with the world's fastest roller coaster, and even without riding it, a lot of people are poo-pooing it. It just doesn't look that interesting outside of the speed. Are we jaded or do we just know what kinds of roller coaster sensations we prefer?
Kentucky Kingdom won't open next year because it can't get the funding it wants in time. Live it up another year, Holiday World!
New Cars area coming together at California Adventure. Mike says it's just huge to see in person.
Six Flags sees boost in revenue and says it's backing off the addictive discounting to drive attendance. Gonch and Mike say they didn't see any gate integrity this year in their visits.
Q Funding goes after Dick Kinzel while the company names some promotions, in title at least. Cedar Fair results are definitely better in most ways, though per capita spending and profit is down.
Neat video from the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans appears, then disappears, from YouTube. Looked like it was shot on a DSLR. Philip Bloom shoots some neat stuff on DSLR's (not this one though).
Holiday World posts video of real humans riding the Timberliners on The Voyage.
Speaking of Holiday World, the Fall Affair will return for 2011, with details forthcoming.
The crew misses the good ol' days at Kings Island with Jeff and Maureen, and the ultimate multi-ride ERT. Long live BeastBuzz.
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Jeff, Gonch and Mike review this week's news in the amusement industry.

Mike and Jeff talk about Kinect, and the modern reincarnate of Dance Dance Revolution.
Mike spent time at the Disneyland resort, and talks about ElecTRONica, World of Color, construction and renovations at the Disneyland Hotel.
Halloween was huge for parks all over the US this year. Strange how parks reach the bursting limit now on some weekends. How does this success come in what's allegedly a recession?
Operator in Dells Extreme World accident will not take plea deal. Jeff and Gonch are still troubled by low-wage job that carries potential for felony charges.
Ferrari World opens with the world's fastest roller coaster, and even without riding it, a lot of people are poo-pooing it. It just doesn't look that interesting outside of the speed. Are we jaded or do we just know what kinds of roller coaster sensations we prefer?
Kentucky Kingdom won't open next year because it can't get the funding it wants in time. Live it up another year, Holiday World!
New Cars area coming together at California Adventure. Mike says it's just huge to see in person.
Six Flags sees boost in revenue and says it's backing off the addictive discounting to drive attendance. Gonch and Mike say they didn't see any gate integrity this year in their visits.
Q Funding goes after Dick Kinzel while the company names some promotions, in title at least. Cedar Fair results are definitely better in most ways, though per capita spending and profit is down.
Neat video from the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans appears, then disappears, from YouTube. Looked like it was shot on a DSLR. Philip Bloom shoots some neat stuff on DSLR's (not this one though).
Holiday World posts video of real humans riding the Timberliners on The Voyage.
Speaking of Holiday World, the Fall Affair will return for 2011, with details forthcoming.
The crew misses the good ol' days at Kings Island with Jeff and Maureen, and the ultimate multi-ride ERT. Long live BeastBuzz.
You can get the latest headlines on CoasterBuzz from the Twitter. Follow us @coasterbuzz. You can also like us on Facebook.
CoasterBuzz Club is $25 per year. You can join or renew today. Enjoy CoasterBuzz with no ads.

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CoasterBuzz Podcast #195 - October 25, 2010

Jeff, Gonch and Carrie review this week's news in the amusement industry.

BooBuzz on a Friday night at Cedar Point was an epic success. Gonch hit the haunts, Carrie got her first ride on Dragster while she was disappointed with Breakers Express. Crazy busy weekends for Cedar Point again this year.
Park staffing late in the year is clearly a problem for Cedar Point.
Carrie did the VIP tour at Dorney Park, a perk for her Coasting For Kids fundraising. You can still donate to Give Kids The World.
SeaWorld Orlando births a new orca. Jeff loves the circle of life stuff, blood and all.
Area around Carowinds wants to clean up and better deal with traffic.
Morey's ditches its giant slide, and we all wonder where they went. Was it the nuckle burns?
Pony Express investigation complete at Knott's, brake fins were apparently painted, contributing to failure. Was someone fired?
Cedar Point says "changes not required" to asylum attractions in response to mental illness advocacy group.
Holiday World sets another attendance record. What will the Kentucky Kingdom impact be?
A thrill park on International Drive in Orlando: Viable?
Busch Gardens Tampa is building a low to the ground, multiple launch ride. Gonch is skeptical, Jeff thinks the proximity to scenery can make or break it.
Still no word on what's up with Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket at Universal Studios Florida.
Q Funding calls out Dick Kinzel, wants a vote to split CEO and board duties. Hilariously, the SEC filing references CoasterBuzz.
Church and school groups criticize scorn lover story of haunt attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa. Kids are stupid, sure, but they're not that stupid.
Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Green Lantern. Strange low capacity choice for a park that size.
Legoland Florida is doing a good job keeping the park on the news radar. So not like Hard Rock Park. The Lego brand is very strong right now.
Seattle waterfront Ferris wheel? Jeff is all for it.
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CoasterBuzz Podcast #197 - December 6, 2010

Jeff, Carrie and Mike review this week's news in the amusement industry.

Ferrari World, IAAPA 2010, social media and the industry, Facebook likes, the Facebook movie, Six Flags licensing, Orlando ticket pricing, Orlando Thrill Park, SeaWorld Parks layoffs, PARC confusion, Belmont rent is too damn high, unions and wages.
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