This week, Mike and EB take a look at the upcoming opening of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando and the unique ticketing system that will be in place. In the Quick Hits segment, they talk about the Mega Movie Parade at Universal Studios Florida, the upcoming Phoenix Rising roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and a news story about a drunk, naked guy at an amusement park. There's also some discussion about the safety of carnival rides and a live trip report from Knobels! They also introduce the Pirate Grog cocktail and talk about EB's upcoming theme park trips to Coney Island and Six Flags New England.

This week, a classic tradition returns and a new tradition begins! We kick off the show about what things are like now that we live in the era of a Cedar Fair-Six Flags merger.

But in the second half of the show, we join forces with our friends from BG Reynolds for the "CoasterRadio.com Tiki Takeover." We will create a tiki drink called "The Cursed Concoction" as a tribute to all of the fantastic theme park attractions that have a dreaded curse as part of their storylines.

Then, to celebrate America's Independance Day, EB will risk life and limb by getting his wireless micophone as close as he can to his backyard fireworks! It's the 2024 Sparktacular Exploosioloosa!

This week, Mike and EB discuss the recent changes to Disney's Genie+, now called "Lightning Lane Multi Pass." We know people will pay for it, but will it make life easier for guests? The guys also discuss the latest amusement news stories, including one about a bear that caused a stir by entering a concession stand at an amusememt park. EB also has Part 2 of his multi-park trip report!

This week, the podcast goes INTERNATIONAL! EB has crossed the Canadian border and joins the show after a day at Canada's Wonderland. He is on a week-long theme park trip and also just completed a visit to Indiana Beach. He'll have full reviews of both parks including his thoughts on over 20 different roller coasters.

This week, Mike and EB discuss explore the impact of annual passes on park revenue and guest experience, as well as the rise of line-skipping services and upcharges. They also discuss the potential drawbacks of having a large number of passholders and the dissatisfaction that can arise among them. In addition, they touch on the plans for the redevelopment of Six Flags New Orleans, the selling roller coaster track pieces for charity, the preview center for Universal's Epic Universe, the reopening of Hyperia at Thorpe Park, and the escape of camels at Cedar Point. EB discusses his upcoming trip to five theme parks and tells us which parks didn't make the cut!

There's news out of Orlando this week that says Disney is about to spend BIG MONEY at their Florida resort...and that includes possibly building a 5th gate. We'll tell you what we know. The guys also take a look a summer-long festivals happening at parks across the country. Plus, in-park trip reports from our listeners and the latest news from around the industry!

This week, the guys take a look why the parks aren't open to the public as much as they once were...with shorter operating hours and less days open overall. We also have the latest news and Mike has a report from his latest park trip!

Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point got off to a fast start with great reviews. But now the ride is grounded while they work on the ride's vehicles. How long will the ride be down and when can we expect to ride it again?