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Thanks for Riding

Thanks for Riding

A weekly Society, Culture and Travel podcast
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On this episode we will discuss a few goings on in the amusement industry: The announcement of Hersheypark's Sidewinder re-theme to Jolly Rancher Remix, the news that Six Flags is changing their admission pricing structure and the event that wa
It's finally happened... the most anticipated discussion of all time.  It's the Thanks for Riding Amusement Park Infrastructure episode.  The interesting discussion takes various twists and turns as it is discussed through the lens of time.  Wh
It's been a long time coming and we're ready for another complete park review.  This one is special.  It's not often an all new amusement park opens its doors, but in 2021, Legoland New York opened in all its bricking glory!  Thanks for Riding
We're back!  You thought you could get rid of us, but it's not going to be that easy.  On the 2021 return episode we discuss the comings and goings of attractions in the US amusement park industry in the last year.  We also take a trip to the P
B Kool and Koaster Kat helped out Great Coasters International by participating in a video shoot they did at Hersheypark.  You just may see them in a future GCI or Hersheypark ad!
It's just about the only major new attraction for 2021, it's Islands of Adventure's VelociCoaster!  An exciting blend of dino DNA and coaster, uh, chromosomes? released Nov 6th, 2020
Andrew survived the drive thru haunt The Forgotten Road at Gateway's Haunted Playhouse and tells you all about it. released Oct 23rd, 2020
In Part 2 we dig into rides we attempted to get on but were unable to and also rides we could've done but blew off. released Sept 14th, 2020
Ever missed out on a ride that doesn't exist anymore and you wish you could go back in time and experience it?  Well that's the thought experiment in Part 1 of this series.  In Part 2 the topic is changed slightly to rides that we attempted to
Hey we turned 7 today!  Enjoy some outtakes from the past year.
Some rides are so great you just gotta get back in line and experience it again.  You're in luck and there's no one waiting!  But it's not always as easy as breezing through the entrance and hopping in the ride vehicle.  Sometimes you have to s
It's the return of Early Access... News.  It's news you can use for the coaster blues.  Join the hosts at WTFR as they go through some of the top news stories in themed entertainment of the day.   This Episode: -Adventureland Iowa Slays
It's the return of the return of the King of the Coasters Tournament!  This time we have pitted the major steel airtime machines from around the nation against each other to see which one reigns supreme.  (At least in the opinion of this s
It's the return of the King of the Coasters Tournament!  This time we have pitted the major steel airtime machines from around the nation against each other to see which one reigns supreme.  (At least in the opinion of this show) So,
Well, masks are back.  It's a sure sign of pandemic.  We're still NOT riding.  Recently, Universal Orlando put out a survey asking prospective guests what will make them feel comfortable to return to the parks when reopening is possible. 
Wow!  It's 2020 and things couldn't be any better.  We've had flying cars for 5 years now, the Cubs just keep winning the World Series and medicine has advanced so far that we're healthier and safer than... oh wait... Oh well, we have
We parked in the parking lot, waited in the queue (maybe even endured a preshow or two), now we're in the station about to board the ride vehicle.  There's a lot to take in at this stage of the attraction.  For instance the station could be enc
Welcome to the 20's!  It's a new decade now so let's take a look back and pour one on the curb for the rides we lost in the 2010's...or dump all over the majority of them.  It should be fun either way!
There have only been a handful of attractions over the years themed to rated R films.  It seems f*%#$n' weird any park would do this at all given that they're supposed to be catering to f^@%*n' families.  How many can you come up with?
Star Wars Land, Galaxy's Edge, Black Spire Outpost, Batuu, whatever you wanna call it, we did the Orlando version.  Plus Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios and Hagrid at Islands of Adventure.  Oh boy, there's a lot to unpack here.
Ghosts, strangers, monsters, corpses, Klowns and Us-es were on tap this year at Halloween Horror Nights 29(teen).  The gang also checked out Mickey's very completely totally ultimately Not So Scary Halloween Party.  Happy Halloween everybody!
It's all the new stuff announced for 2020 right in your face right now.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if Batman was from Boston and a terrible movie was made with said Batman going up against a brooding Superman?  Me neither.  On the other hand, have you ever thought about which of these two superhe
Come on down and here all about Cedar Point in 2019.  Two thirds of this show attended CoasterMania and 100% has visited Cedar Point in 2019.  Strap in for thrilling Cedar Point ride talk and also delicious Cedar Point food talk.  Get to t
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