Episodes

  • Thank You and Goodbye!

    Thank You and Goodbye!
    Mar 6 2024
    Send us a textWell, our road trip has finally come to an end. We want to thank everyone who listened to our podcast. We hope you learned something and enjoyed listening. Bye now. Find us on social media!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053Feel free to email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.comMagic Candle Company affiliate linkhttps://magiccandlecompany.com/amusementparkroadtrip
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    7 mins
  • Kings Island in Mason, Ohio

    Kings Island in Mason, Ohio
    Mar 5 2024
    Send us a textWhen you think of Kings Island, you think of the many roller coasters they have. 14 to be exact. Well, we talk about 2 of them. Believe it or not, roller coasters do not translate well in podcast form. But I highly recommend watching a video about the coasters at this park. What is fun to talk about is carousels. And Tomb Raider: The Ride. So join us this week to hear about dark rides and blue ice cream. Or is it Smurfs ice cream? I'm still not sure what to call it, but I w...
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    38 mins
  • Waldameer in Erie, Pennsylvania

    Waldameer in Erie, Pennsylvania
    Feb 27 2024
    Send us a textWe cover another great trolley park this week with Waldameer in Erie, Pennsylvania. This is a classic amusement park with a great history, including TWO Bill Tracey attractions. We also talk about the Ravine Flyer tragedy and the troubles of building Ravine Flyer II. Have you been to Waldameer? Let us know! Find us on social media!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053Feel free to email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.comMagic Candle Company affiliate linkhttps://m...
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    37 mins
  • Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

    Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
    Feb 20 2024
    Send us a textThis park has been on our list to cover from day 1. But suddenly, Matt had a reason to bump it up on the recording schedule. What might this reason be? You'll have to listen to find out. Just know that Matt is not a pervert. Take a road trip with us this week as we discuss Kennywood and its long history. Full of unique coasters and dark rides, we chose the attractions that we find most interesting. I'm curious how many little kids have been traumatized on Ghostwood Estate. ...
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    39 mins
  • Frontier City: A Six Flags Theme Park

    Frontier City: A Six Flags Theme Park
    Feb 13 2024
    Send us a textDo you remember going to Disneyland when it first opened and wanting to build your own park after your visit? Well so does James Burge and that is exactly what he did. He was fascinated with Frontierland so when he returned to his hometown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he lead the Oklahoma Semi-Centennial Exposition which was a fair. After the fair ended, he bought all the props from the Boom Town exhibit and that was the beginning of Frontier City.This is one of the best themed p...
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    33 mins
  • Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park

    Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
    Feb 6 2024
    Send us a textWe decided to go old school this week and visit a park that is about to celebrate its 100th year! Lake Winnie is in Rossville, Georgia. This amusement park sits right next to a lake and uses the water to their advantage by having the oldest operating mill chute ride slide right down into the lake water. Brandon's going to pass on the dirty water ride.The park also has a Bill Tracy dark ride...kind of. It has seen a few changes but you know what hasn't changed? Their wooden rolle...
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    38 mins
  • Six Flags Great America

    Six Flags Great America
    Jan 30 2024
    Send us a textWe're back at Great America! But this week, we are in Gurnee, Illinois, at the more successful Great America park that Marriott built. This park has an impressive 15 coasters which is tied for the forth most coaster in a single park! Unfortunately, we didn't have time to cover all 15 in detail. But we do name them all, so that has to count for something!If you are still reading this, congratulations. Brandon was in the mood to quote a very old YouTube video throughout the episod...
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    32 mins
  • California's Great America History

    California's Great America History
    Jan 23 2024
    Send us a textJoin us this week as we discuss the long and complicated history of California's Great America in Santa Clara, California. Starting as a park built and owned by Marriott, the park passed through many owners over the years and is currently a Cedar Fair park. But, Cedar Fair has sold the land and plans to officially close the park by 2033. Some of the rides we discuss are Carousel Columbia, Gold Striker, Railblazer, and their 4D show, Mass Effect: New Earth. We highly r...
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    32 mins