CoasterBuzz Podcast #207 - July 11, 2011

07/11/11 • 61 min

CoasterBuzz Podcast

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

Roller coaster safety with Patrick Warburton (the guy who does the intro on Disney's Soarin', among other things).
Goofy's Sky School panned at Disney's California Adventure. Gonch suggests that people who enjoy something too much actually end up complaining more than enjoying.
Dania Beach Hurricane might get a new lease on life at Zoo Miami.
Movie news: Matterhorn and Transformers.
Legoland Florida announces schedule, will be closed a few days a week, with short hours.
Green Lantern opens up at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Discussion revolves around capacity.
Latest Walt Disney World rumor among the geeks is that the company wants to sell a stake in the parks. Doesn't make sense for an established park.
Baboon loose in New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure says they're not sure if it belongs to them. The headline writes its own jokes.
People busted for selling fake Cedar Point tickets. Happened in Gonch's shady neighborhood.
Worker dies despite fall protection on Magical Midway's Star Flyer.
Kennywood announces a holiday lighting event. Questionable given Pittsburgh winters, but a good idea if they can pull it off in the long term. Too mad Kings Island wasn't able to continue theirs.
Ouimet makes first comments as new Cedar Fair president at annual meeting. Jeff doesn't think we'll see impact from new leadership until next year.
Boy dies in or near Knoebels pool. No clear reason for death yet.
Family of girl who fell from Morey's Ferris wheel sues the park. The recurring theme: Should a park have to protect you from yourself? Mike points out flaws in height used to determine age and maturity measure.
Universal Orlando allegedly being sued for using an unlicensed font in Harry Potter merchandise.
FunSpot USA opens up its spinning mouse roller coaster from Cypress Gardens.
Quassy getting a lot of press for Wooden Warrior. The dynamics of those Timberliner trains probably contribute to the awesomeness.
Man without legs ejected from Ride of Steel at Darien Lake, died. Lots of questions about why he was allowed to ride something that restrains by the legs.
Coasting For Kids 2011 is go at Cedar Fair parks! Help us raise money for Give Kids The World. Register or donate today!
The Fall Affair at Holiday World will be September 17, 2011. Also, BooBuzz is Friday, October 7. Get the details!
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Jeff, Mike and Gonch review this week's news in the amusement industry.

Roller coaster safety with Patrick Warburton (the guy who does the intro on Disney's Soarin', among other things).
Goofy's Sky School panned at Disney's California Adventure. Gonch suggests that people who enjoy something too much actually end up complaining more than enjoying.
Dania Beach Hurricane might get a new lease on life at Zoo Miami.
Movie news: Matterhorn and Transformers.
Legoland Florida announces schedule, will be closed a few days a week, with short hours.
Green Lantern opens up at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Discussion revolves around capacity.
Latest Walt Disney World rumor among the geeks is that the company wants to sell a stake in the parks. Doesn't make sense for an established park.
Baboon loose in New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure says they're not sure if it belongs to them. The headline writes its own jokes.
People busted for selling fake Cedar Point tickets. Happened in Gonch's shady neighborhood.
Worker dies despite fall protection on Magical Midway's Star Flyer.
Kennywood announces a holiday lighting event. Questionable given Pittsburgh winters, but a good idea if they can pull it off in the long term. Too mad Kings Island wasn't able to continue theirs.
Ouimet makes first comments as new Cedar Fair president at annual meeting. Jeff doesn't think we'll see impact from new leadership until next year.
Boy dies in or near Knoebels pool. No clear reason for death yet.
Family of girl who fell from Morey's Ferris wheel sues the park. The recurring theme: Should a park have to protect you from yourself? Mike points out flaws in height used to determine age and maturity measure.
Universal Orlando allegedly being sued for using an unlicensed font in Harry Potter merchandise.
FunSpot USA opens up its spinning mouse roller coaster from Cypress Gardens.
Quassy getting a lot of press for Wooden Warrior. The dynamics of those Timberliner trains probably contribute to the awesomeness.
Man without legs ejected from Ride of Steel at Darien Lake, died. Lots of questions about why he was allowed to ride something that restrains by the legs.
Coasting For Kids 2011 is go at Cedar Fair parks! Help us raise money for Give Kids The World. Register or donate today!
The Fall Affair at Holiday World will be September 17, 2011. Also, BooBuzz is Friday, October 7. Get the details!
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 #206 - June 27, 2011

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

What are the reasonable expectations for avoiding injuries at amusement parks? A court says you can't assume anything, and you can sue.
Orlando parks up their gate prices again, now around $85. Gonch wonders if Disney will add a fifth park at some point. Biggest rises were in multi-day tickets.
Jersey recommends dual occupancy and bigger height requirement for Ferris wheels.
What's up with new rides not opening in time?
Fuji-Q opening what they call the steepest roller coaster, a Gerstlauer ride.
Cedar Fair annoyed by Q Investment lawsuits. I think we all are at this point.
Former Disney guy, Matthew Ouimet, named to the president and eventual CEO position at Cedar Fair. Jeff has a wishlist for what he'd like to see him do.
Kennywood's Pitt Fall is up for sale. What's next for them?
Attendance stories for 2010, Universal Orlando wins big, of course.
Chicago's Riverview remembered, remnants found.
Disneyland grad night will move to California Adventure in 2013.
Zippin Pippin brings in 45% more revenue.
Al Weiss retiring after a staggeringly long career with Disney, mostly at Walt Disney World.
Check out Richard's photos from North Korea.
Coasting For Kids 2011 is go at Cedar Fair parks! Help us raise money for Give Kids The World. Register or donate today!
The Fall Affair at Holiday World will be September 17, 2011. Also, BooBuzz is Friday, October 7. Get the details!
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 #208 - August 1, 2011

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

Coasting For Kids at the Cedar Fair parks was a big success! We raised more than $62,000 this year.
Ouimet says all the right things, and Gonch is in "like" during this dating phase.
Jeff gives Windseeker a big thumbs up, really enjoyed the ride.
Ed Markey ups rhetoric as family of Darien Lake accident victim mourns. When will this guy go away?
Lawsuit delivered to Darien Lake over the fatality, not surprisingly.
Harry Potter bonus hours offered to people who see the midnight showing of the final film at Universal Orlando. Excellent marketing effort!
LA Times writer visits Kennywood, one of our favorites.
California Adventure rehab continues, the entrance is done. Mike was there last weekend, says there are a lot of workarounds to get to stuff. Little Mermaid is his favorite ride.
Geauga Lake Big Dipper: Yes, there are still interested parties.
Mother claims discrimination against her daughter with Down Syndrome at Dorney, who was prohibited riding.
Couple gets stuck on a slingshot ride in Dallas. Jeff wouldn't ride it. Mike wouldn't because he's cheap.
Bad Illinois cop gets busted at Michigan's Adventure for being a drunk idiot.
Six Flags posts excellent gains. So where is the bad economy? Carrie hit Six Flags America and Great Adventure.
"Marriage is so gay" shirt causes great controversy at Dollywood.
You can still donate to the Coasting For Kids 2011 effort! Help us raise money for Give Kids The World. Donate today!
The Fall Affair at Holiday World will be September 17, 2011. Also, BooBuzz is Friday, October 7. Get the details!
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.