Well, 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/2216053 Feel free to email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.com Magic Candle Company affiliate link https://magiccandlecompany.com/a…

When 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 …

We 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.buzz…

This 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 c…

Do 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 e…

We 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 ri…

We'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 some…

Join 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 th…

This week we take a road trip to Williamsburg, Virginia to visit Busch Gardens. This park has incredible theming to European countries and is very coaster heavy. We discuss what each Hamlet has to offer and Brandon struggles keeping his 3 water rides straight. Is there a park you would like us to visit??? Let us know via email or through social med…

It was our holiday break so we skipped doing research and stuck to what we know: Disneyland. So join us this week as we discuss our favorite Disneyland secrets that we like to share with family and friends when they go to the park. Also, it is Cuh-lie-oh-pee, not Cali-ope. Thanks, Beckie. Find us on social media! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053 …

Happy New Year! We hope that you had a great 2023 and have plenty to look forward to for 2024. In this episode, we discuss the best rides and attractions that we covered in 2023. Also, Brandon reveals that he had dippin' dots and shares his true feelings about them. On that note, I am looking to replace Brandon so if you love dippin' dots, shoot me…

Merry Christmas, Everyone! This week, we talk about our trip to Santa's Christmas Village at The North Pole!!! And yes, this was the actual North Pole! It is a very exclusive amusement park for Santa and his friend when they have free time. So join us as we discuss all the rides and attractions, and while Matt works on his improv skills on the spot…

Join us this week as we take a walk through this amazing theme park, Santa's Village. Santa's Village just celebrated its 70th year as a theme park! There are so many fun rides and activities to experience at this park, including a visit to Santa! If that isn't enough, you can visit his reindeer too. So sit back, relax, and invite the Christmas spi…

Join us this week as we cover our second Christmas themed park located at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado. The North Pole has been open since 1956 and offers over 25 rides for children 2-12. Many of the rides are themed for Christmas, including a GIANT Christmas tree with flying helicopters at the base. Another attraction you won't miss is the P…

Take a road trip with us BACK to Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana to visit the very small Christmas section in the park. The Christmas section is the original park and opened in 1946 as Santa Claus Land. As you will hear, this section is lacking a bit, but you can visit Santa Claus! So prepare yourself for free soda, free parking, and free sun…

Join us this week as we discuss our favorite rides at Dollywood! We start off strong by discussing the WWII trains, Cinderella & Klondike Katie. Both of these steam engines were used in WWII and then purchased for Rebel Railroad in the 1960's. But be careful or you might get covered in soot! Next, we discuss the themed coaster, Mystery Mine. It tel…

For the very few who reads the episode description, we know that it is not Thanksgiving Land, but Thanksgiving section doesn't have the same ring to it. Join us this week as we laugh our way through this amazing LAND at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana. As far as we know, this is the only Thanksgiving themed area at any amusement park that you…

Join us this week as we cover the history and take a walk through Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. With a humble beginning as Rebel Railroad in 1961, it has grown to become one of the best amusement parks in the world! Next week, we will discuss some of our favorite rides in more depth so be sure to join us then! Have you been to Dollywood? Le…

October is finally over and we are back to covering Amusement Parks! What better way to jump back in than to cover Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today covers the best rides and attractions across the World and hands out the highly sought after Golden Tickets. Join Matt and Brandon as they quiz each other for each category. Be su…

In Brandon's first ever road trip for the podcast, he visits The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge to experience on of the best haunted houses in the country! But, did it live up to his expectations? You'll have to listen to find out. The 13th Gate opened in 2002. Since its opening, it has been consistently viewed as one of the top haunted houses in the Uni…

Welcome to The Darkness! With the haunted convention, Transworld, being held in St. Louis, The Darkness is the haunt where you will see all of the newest and best props, animatronics, and giant puppets. If animatronics is your thing, then look no further than The Darkness. Listen in as Brandon and Matt highlight some of what The Darkness has to off…

This week we try to describe Haunted Overload in Lee, New Hampshire. It turns out we really struggled describing this amazing haunt! It's outside. It is completely unique. It has huge wooden structures including a haunted mansion and gargoyle. What else can we say? But please don't take this lack of a description as a sign that it isn't something w…

Join us this week as we discuss possibly one of the best themed haunts in the US. HellsGate is located near Chicago in Lockport, Illinois. Immerse yourself in the story of the Lost Souls Cemetery which leads to Capt. John Flagg Moorstone's home. There, you will be mesmerized by the theming, and terrorized by the Darkness that is slowly taking over …

It's haunted season! Join Brandon and I as we visit some of the best haunts across the country for the month of October. We start this series off with one of Brandon's favorite haunted attractions, The Dent Schoolhouse. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this haunted attraction is one of the best that you can visit and tells a unique story. The building …

Enchanted Forest in Salem, Oregon is a one-of-a-kind, DIY themed park. Opening in 1971, this park has entertained and possibly haunted thousands of guests. But make sure you are up to date on your nursery rhymes or a lot of the attractions won't make sense. Have you been to Enchanted Forest? Share your stories and pictures with us on social media o…

Welcome back to Silver Dollar City as we discuss the best rides and attractions that you will find at this amazing park. We start off with one of the oldest attractions at the park, Grandfather's Mansion. This fun house will have your senses confused and brain even more confused as you peek in on someone showering at this family park. Now that we a…

Join us for another road trip as we travel to Branson, Missouri, to visit Silver Dollar City. This incredibly well themed park is built on top of Marvel Cave which was the original attraction. With attendance growing at the cave, the Herschend family added Main Street to entertain the visitors from around the World. Over the years, Silver Dollar Ci…

Join us again as we cover 5 of our favorite rides at Knoebels Amusement Resort. We jump from the trackless rollercoaster, Flying Turns, to one of the greatest wooden rollercoaster that is a transplant, Phoenix. We continue our journey to a ride that inspired a Hallmark Christmas movie, Black Diamond. Actually, we wrote the Hallmark movie. Next, we …

Welcome to Amusement Park Road Trip. Join us on our first road trip as we travel to Elysburg, Pennsylvania to visit Knoebels Amusement Resort. We will discuss how the park got its start, what rides and attractions you will find here, and why you should bring an extra pair of pants when you visit! Find us on social media! https://www.buzzsprout.com/…

Join us September 5th for our first episode!!! You can reach out to us on Facebook or Instagram at Amusement Park Road Trip. Email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.com Find us on social media! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216053 Feel free to email us at amusementparkroadtrip@gmail.com Magic Candle Company affiliate link https://magiccandlecompany.c…