CoasterBuzz Podcast #135 posted
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Jeff, Mike and Pat review this week's news in the amusement industry.
- Job fairs everywhere swamped with "grown ups." Will the quality of service at amusement parks improve?
- Alton Towers and the road to nowhere (or road that will never be built).
- Locals not thrilled with Coney Island development proposals.
- GM not cool with Disney's price to renew the Test Track sponsorship. Jeff thinks it's a good deal, even if Disney is asking for more. Public scrutiny over marketing expense for bail-out business would be silly.
- Photos from Egyptian parks posted to Themeparks.ie.
- Manta testing begins any moment, and while we're not that into flying coasters, the experience in terms of the queue should be interesting. Gonch says it's about the show.
- Busch parks in sale mode, and Jeff hears of a lot of stupid things going on mandated by the new owners, InBev.
- Cedar Fair cuts the distribution, considers selling Valleyfair and Worlds of Fun. We have many market pundits on CoasterBuzz.
- Burger King getting premium at City Walk in Orlando. Jeff is not impressed, but likens it to the upscale-ish brand of Chipotle.
- Six Flags cash flow positive, but it's likely too little, too late, as they seriously consider bankruptcy.
- Disney starts an official fan club, and our local fanboys sign up immediately. Hooray, Disney took more of your money!
- Carowinds offering a limited season pass, but we're not sure who the target market is.
- Ghost Town in the Sky files for bankruptcy, but still plans to open this spring.
- Alabama Adventure gets a new slide.
- Saw: The Ride opening, yet another ride with another beyond-vertical drop.
- Seriously, what the hell is the name of the new roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida? It's as bad as the name they gave to The Ride Formerly Known As Earthquake.
- We appreciate your support of CoasterBuzz by joining the club. It's still just $20 per year.
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robotfactory
I'm giving my first listen to the podcast right now and I'm digging it so far. I never gave it a listen because I was bitter about being beaten to the punch for a coaster podcast after having the idea a few weeks after the podcast trend started but then never doing anything about it.
I'll probably tune in again.
- Julie
@julie
CPcisco
Another great podcast. Started listening a little while ago and found them both informative and funny. Keep up the great work. :)
Lord Gonchar
Thanks, guys. Nice to hear. :)
tigellinus
^^My only fear is that with Jeffy's upcoming nuptials and vacay, I will have likely already ridden Diamondback by the time I get to hear another CBuzz podcast!! :(
Guess I'll have to enjoy this sucker like I would a 100 year-aged bourbon!! ;)
Lord Gonchar
Should be recording another one at the end of the month. (30th)
Then I'm guessing the next time we'll record would be the weekend D-back opens, but that's just my guess. Probably get back to weekly shows again sometime too.
ridemcoaster
LOL on the fanboy thing Guys..
However I am a Coasterbuzz member as well.. I figure a few days without fast food, or the fact I dont drive in an SUV which can easily exceed $75. ;)
Im ok with that cost since I know we will participate in the event..
To each his own.. My money.. My Decision :-P~~~
Oh and Jeff, will us lesser important buzzers be treated to at least one or two photos of the Putz Wedding? (wait!! Is that what the invite says?? ;) )
Or even the videos of Gonch and his brilliant idea of what to do with the party bottles..
* Twitter *
Jeff
Yeah, we've got one scheduled for 3/30, and then 4/20, unless we try to cut one mid-week, which I doubt would come together.
Jeff - Editor - CoasterBuzz.com - My Blog
tigellinus
So I've listened to half of the podcast so far (still saving the 2nd half for later like take-home tiramisu from Cheesecake Factory), and I had to roll over Gonch’s comment regarding Manta…”If you’re listening to this podcast, Manta is not for you!!”
Lord Gonchar
I'm not sure I was quite so blunt about it. :)
tigellinus
Hopefully, in just an hour or two, Jeffy, Gonch, et al will be making some sweet Podcasting music!! ;)
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