Episode #193: Off The Rails Coaster Talk podcast

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In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode #206: The Final Ride 2:36:05

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Thank you all for five wonderful years, we hope you all have enjoyed it as much as we did. It's unfortunately time we pack it up and head home, but not before we give you one last kick-ass episode. SHOW NOTES: Galactic Starcruiser to end operation Disney cancels $1 billion dollar move to Florida NAACP warns about traveling to Florida for tourism Cedar Point debuts new "Funway Arcade" mirror maze Wildcat's Revenge receives opening date of June 2nd Zambezi Zinger delayed until further notice More ZZ explanation Paul Nelson, owner of Waldameer, passes away at 89 Gerstlauer debuts inverted model SFGAM adding Schwarzkopf badge back to Whizzer trains Leap the Dips celebrates it's 121st birthday this year!…

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Episode #205: Big Bear Mountain We're Coming For You! 1:26:14

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In this week's episode, James and Timmy hold down the fort while Bob deals with work. The two of them discuss the latest news in the industry, including a big retheme at Universal Orlando, another big fight breaking out at a major park, and another wooden coaster receiving titan track. In the second half of the show, James and Timmy discuss their sporadic trip to Dollywood, which includes a review of the all-new Big Bear Mountain! We hope that you all have fun with this episode with all the fun we had making it! Show Notes: Fire at Kennywood Primanti Bros future site Kentucky Rumbler receiving Titan Track Fight breaks out at Disney World's Magic Kingdom San Diego City Council approves lawsuit against SeaWorld for back rent Universal Studios announces Minion Land Mako reopening after repaint SeaWorld Orlando introduces "new" pass member rewards system…

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Episode #204: Darkoaster...Exists! 1:45:00

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In this week's jam-packed episode, the hosts cover the weekly news, including some updates about some new parks, Six Flags park updates, and a teaser about Top Thrill Dragster. The second half of the show is a review of the brand-new DarKoaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Strap in for this week's episode, it's filled with fun conversation! Show Notes: Tony Clark gives TTD update Universal's Epic Universe Wizarding World Update Silver Dollar City announcement was right on brand Disney World to start phasing out reservations in 2024 Six Flags Surge Pricing Magic Mountain to offset 100% of electricity by solar carport Great Adventure "Just Walk Out" technology Canada's Wonderland opens with fights Zambezi Zinger POV released Zambezi Zinger given opening date Saudi Arabia to possibly receive worlds first S&S Axis Coaster Hershey doesn't give you points.... they challenge you…

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Episode #203: FIAT and the Florida IDIOT 1:59:31

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In this week's episode, the hosts cover all of the political news out of Orlando and lots of industry announcements coming from all around the country. The second half topic this week is a discussion regarding year-round operation at regional parks. This week has some great arguments and feels just like a classic Coaster Talk Podcast episode so make sure to enjoy! Universal Parks first quarter results released Florida Tourism Board sues Disney Florida Lawmakers pass bill to void Reedy Creek district Disney monorail inspections bill headed for Gov. DeSantis Two new amusement park bills passed through Florida legislature and head to DeSantaClaus desk Pipeline at SeaWorld Orlando to open for passholders on May 12th Indiana Beach announces name of coaster, opening summer 2023 Silver Dollar City announcement coming on May 5th BGW goes cashless and locals are not happy Cedar Fair first quarter results released CAGA to retheme area of park to "NorCal County Fair"…

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Episode #202: Disney Is On Fire! 1:28:54

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This week's news includes lots of coverage of the latest happenings in Florida, including news from both Disney World and Universal as well as some coverage of other parks such as Lagoon and Dollywood. The second half of the show includes some discussion of the latest (rumored) closure at Kentucky Kingdom. There's plenty of great conversation in this week's episode so make sure to enjoy! Show Notes: Automated turnstiles...hooray for automation! THE WHOLE THING IS ON FIRE...or is it? The Second Round of Disney layoffs ensues Desantis wants the monorail to point toward the prison To make up for the animatronic. Hopefully...this guy was the problem with Universal recently HHN Speculation Primordial details from the ADA accessibility guide Playland Castaway Cove Vice President hints at a new coaster Dollywood announces an opening of Big Bear Mountain after BGW's Darkoaster announcement, though it'll open before it. Fun Spot confirms that MineBlower will be receiving Retrack 208 Press Release? Kentucky Kingdom rumor: T3 is out?…

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Episode #201: Would You Like Some BBQ? 1:16:46

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We are back to our normally scheduled program with this week's show as we start our way into the two hundreds. This week has plenty of banter and arguments as we talk about some of life's most puzzling questions like the pronunciation of "BBQ." In the second half of the show the hosts discuss the latest RMC retrack and talk about last week's weekly poll. This week is a fun one so make sure to enjoy! Show Notes: Desantis' Reedy Creek Introduces Introduces “Superior Authority” Amendment Desantis attacks Disney World with targeted regulations Poseidon's Fury to close at Islands of Adventure Universal Orlando increases pass prices RMC and Larson to join forces Primanti Bros coming to Kennywood Kings Dominion to open new bbq restaurant Fun Spot America RMCing Mine Blower Old KidZone area construction expands at Universal Studios Florida The Bollywood joke can finally end DarKoaster given official opening date of May 11th https://www.wlwt.com/article/armed-suspect-apprehended-outside-of-kings-island/43609086 Cedar Fair parks implementing chaperone policy…

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Episode #200: A Walk Down Memory Lane 1:11:28

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It's our 200th episode! Join us as we take a stroll down our archive, listening back to our 'best' and 'worst' moments.

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Episode #199: Twerk for Torque 1:51:09

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In this week's show, the hosts cover some news from this last week that includes news from Disney, Kennywood, and several political topics that tie into the theme park industry. The second half of the show includes discourse on titan track and hybrid coasters. Make sure to sit back and enjoy this week's episode! Show Notes: Disney removed power from board that DeSantis took over Bob Iger states layoffs will be begin this week Pittsburgh DA vows to block Kennywood's opening day stating safety concerns https://triblive.com/local/allegheny-county-public-defender-legal-experts-question-ethics-of-district-attorneys-office/ Boulder Dash receives Titan Track More Boomerrang upgrades at SFFT Velocicoaster is back to standard operations Alabama governor sends education dollars to Montgomery Whitewater park BGW poking fun at the Alice Cooper theory Tentative opening date for Darkoaster Kennywood Updates Developments in Six Flags New Orleans site…

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Episode #198: Mutually Assured Trim Brakes 1:42:46

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In this week's episode, nukes come up an odd amount of times...nonetheless it is an entertaining show this week without question. The first half contains a lot of catching up that we have to do, from missing a week with Florida. Then, the second half is time to tackle a huge controversy in the coaster community: trim brakes. Their purpose and the confirmation bias that seems to exist around them in the community are looked at extensively. Show Notes: Big Bear Mountain opening in May Dolly Parton Experience museum announced for 2024 season Dollywood also has great communication with their guests The world's oldest orca passes away at 45 years old at Marineland Cedar Point early entry rides Kings Island early ride times Cool toy with hidden popcorn bucket arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood Orlando Free Fall now completely dismantled RipQurl Blaster announced for Six Flags America New Europa Park coaster POV released Dynamic Attractions Limited goes up for sale First human riders ride Pipeline at SWO Disney and union tentatively agree to $18/hr payraise for cast members Halloween Horror Nights' small details confirmed…

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Quick Update from Universal Orlando! 29:26

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There will be no “official” show released this week as the three hosts were at Universal Orlando together. Hopefully this quick update for you guys is just as entertaining to listen to as it was to record! Make sure to look out for next week, when we get return back to our normal recording schedule!

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Episode #197: Everybody Gets a Penny Press! 1:31:09

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On this week’s show, it’s a battle of the soundboards and Bob fights for control of the show against James and Timmy! The hosts cover this week’s news topics including a Lake Compounce update, a Disney rumor, some changes to the Universal parks logos, and much more! In the second half of the show James, Bob, and Timmy discuss Bob’s latest trip to an event, CoasterBash, and also discuss their trip to Florida this upcoming week. Make sure to buckle up and enjoy episode, it’s quite a ride! Show Notes: Lakemont gets a new penny press for 2023 Wildcat at Lake Compounce to be closed all of 2023 season for renovations How a disputed $55M loan plays into feds' probe of Commanders Six Flags over Georgia sees multiple fights in reopening of park Frisco City Council Approves Universal Theme Park Ice Breaker has "comfort" collars removed 14 acre Peppa Pig park going to North Richland Hills Rock N' Roller Coaster retheme to Queen becoming more and more (kinda maybe) probable Universal changes name of parks division to "Universal Destinations and Experiences" Redesigned logos (found these on corporate site post-show recording) Boomerang at Fiesta Texas recieves new trains…

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Episode #196: ChatGPT Joins the Show! 2:04:23

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On this week's show, the three hosts cover the news that has occurred over the last week in the theme park industry, including all of the new additions to the Six Flags chain, lots of construction updates, and updates coming out of Winter Chill Out. In the second half, the guys have an interview with ChatGPT, which leads to many hilarious answers and fun discussion! Make sure to tune into this week's show as it is a fun one! Show Notes: New Six Flags rides and additions Two new single rail family coasters coming to Fiesta Texas and Over Georgia F1 themed kiddie coaster coming to Six Flags St. Louis Arie Force One opening March 31st Mandrill Mayhem testing Paradise Pier opening March 3rd Pipeline Surf Coaster train now on track Epic Universe construction update Winter Chill Out Updates Possible teaser? "How tall is too tall" Kennywood restoring Whip for part of 125th celebration Beech Bend owner Dallas Jones passes away Knoebels Rock-O-Plane?! Shredder valley'd? Maybe? HHN Hollywood Spec Map released Drop tower may be going on top of NY skyscraper…

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Episode #195: Everything Looks Like a Surf Rider! 1:18:51

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In this week's episode, the hosts cover this week's news, which includes some more changes to Velocicoaster's operations, some new patents from Intamin, and Bob goes on a furious rant while discussing some more Orlando Free Fall news. The second half of the show includes some discussion about the latest Horror Night Nightmares Speculation Map, which Bob is absolutely thrilled about! This week's show is a fun one so make sure to buckle up and enjoy! Show Notes: Velocicoaster to Start Accepting Universal Express Pass Falcons Flight Documents Show Height of of 650+ft Intamin Files Patents for New Elements, Including a "Figure 8 Loop" Intamin New Train Patents Cedar Point to Roll Out Mobile Ordering System (Bob is Ecstatic!) Decorative Helicopter at American Dream Mall Falls into Pool, Injures Four Busch Gardens Tampa Updates Height Requirement of Scorpion after TikTok Video Orlando FreeFall coming down after owner reaches settlement following Tyre Sampson's death A bill is introduced in FL to help prevent future tragedies Keldon Holdings appeals ruling on Conneaut Lake Park building renovations Fair Enterprise Breaks down during Ride Cycle Magic Mountain Also Announces Scream Break Event Six Flags New England Teaser…

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Episode #194: Dragster's Mobile Ordered Spike 1:54:57

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In this week's episode, things get back to normal as the hosts stay on topic (for the most part). This week's news includes some rides in Six Flags closing, a ride outside of Six Flags being closed, and a big update on Top Thrill Dragster. In the second half the guys talk about Bob's recent trip to Universal Orlando, and he actually has some complaints about the resort for once! This week is back to more of a normal episode. but it is still really fun! Make sure to sit back and enjoy this week's episode! Make sure to share your favorite moments with us for our 200th episode here! Show Notes: DeSantis Declares Victory as Disney Is Stripped of Some 56-Year-Old Perks More COTALand Details Shared Many Rides Missing from Six Flags Websites, Some Confirmed to be being Removed Parachute Ride at Six Flags Great Adventure to be Removed Xcalibur at Six Flags St. Louis to be Removed Harley Quinn Spinsanity at Six Flags over Texas to be Removed Minirail at La Ronde to be removed Walibi Holland Announces Single Rail Coaster Delayed, Announces it Will Now Become Dueling Single Rail Could Dragster get a 500ft Spike? Hopefully not. Universal Orlando Increases Base Pay of Employees Silver Dollar City Announces Fire in the Hole's Final Season Cedar Fair Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results…

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Episode #193: Off the Rails 1:44:28

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