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.
Link: CoasterBuzz Podcast
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
@robotfactory
Another great podcast. Started listening a little while ago and found them both informative and funny. Keep up the great work. :)
^^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!! ;)
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.
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 *
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
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!!”
Hopefully, in just an hour or two, Jeffy, Gonch, et al will be making some sweet Podcasting music!! ;)
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