Once Upon A Coaster
Once Upon a Coaster is the only podcast out there dedicated exclusively to those old and forgotten roller coaster rides we all still love. Whether still standing or long torn out, we'll discuss the history of the ride, new and improved engineering feats for the time, what made the ride so great, and so much more! Podcast episodes also include Coasterversary segments and a look at Defunct Amusement Parks around the world that no longer exist today.
Episodes
Our season 7 draws to a close as we head back to Kings Island for the first time in a few years on this podcast to take a look at Beast, the custom-designed wooden coaster there that for years has been a fan favorite. What do you think of this epic build? We discuss it all on today's episode.
Coasterversary: Predator at Darien Lake
Well hey there, coaster fans! Join us on today's episode as we head to Dollywood to take a look at their iconic indoor "roller coaster" Blazing Fury, a staple at the park for decades. Is this a ride you love to hate, or hate to miss when you visit? We have lots to talk about in today's episode!
Defunct Park: Space City USA
Hello world travelers, are you ready to head overseas again with us? On our second and final international episode of Season 7 we head back to Blackpool Pleasure Beach to look at one of the rarest roller coasters the park has to offer - the steel Steeplechase ride they built in the 1970s.
Guest-host Rachel Krenek joins us to take a look at this unique ride and offers up her own thoughts on how we can best preserve this coaster for...
Who wants to talk about the Vekoma SLC model finally on this podcast? Today we're heading to northern California to discuss Kong, the roller coaster that once saved Discovery Kingdom but now is barely operational at the park. What's next for this vintage Vekoma? We discuss all of that and more today.
We're in Illinois today, looking at the Intamin-designed American Eagle, a rarity of a wooden racing roller coaster that has some fans - but some critics too. Join us as we discuss what makes this roller coaster so unique, what makes this coaster so polarizing, and if we as coaster fans can be too nostalgic at times.
Coasterversary: Hurler at Carowinds
On today's episode we're off to France for the first time to visit Disneyland Paris, and the often-forgotten Indiana Jones roller coaster there. There aren't a lot of kind things to say about this coaster, but we'll do our best to convince you that maybe she's not as bad as you necessarily think she is.
Defunct Parks: Disney Quest Chicago
It's long past due that we covered Disaster Transport on this podcast, so we're finally tackling this ride today. Tune in as we look at this oddball in Ohio, a roller coaster that seems to have been doomed to fail since the moment she opened. Guest host Matt Day drops by to share his own memories and experiences with the ride.
Welcome back to Season 7 of Once Upon a Coaster! We're kicking off eight brand new episodes with a quintessential coaster favorite - Cyclone at Coney Island. Come listen to see what makes this historical old gal so wonderful, and how she might've saved New York City from making the worst mistake ever!
Coasterversary: Trailblazer at Hersheypark
Where the heck has Once Upon a Coaster been? We know, we know it's been so long!
If you're wondering what's going on with our podcast or whether we're returning to your podcast player, then today's episode is for you.
All the updates! All the coaster news! All for you!
Our season 6 bonus episode is here, and it's a totally rad one! Listen in as we take a look at a few underrated roller coasters that came out of the 1980s. These are some great rides that we often forget about, but not today. Today we shine some much-needed love on these old gems.
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Once Upon a Coaster is back and heading to sunny Florida to take a look at Kraken, a polarizing coaster that undoubtedly played a huge role in the Orlando theme park world, even if you don't realize it. Buckle up for this fun look at this classic B&M
Coasterversary: Desperado at Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino
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We're heading back to Texas today to take a look at Texas Giant, a larger-than-life wooden roller coaster with a larger-than-life guest problem. Join us as we take a look at why this once-popular coaster quickly soured on fan's opinions over the years, and the big gamble that Six Flags took when it was time to fix the issues. A giant episode for a giant ride is the only way we could think to make this episode happen today!
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We're back with one of our biggest episodes ever! Join Lizzie and guest host Matt Day as they look at the legendary and iconic Top Thrill Dragster, a coaster that may have been ahead of its time. The episode includes a look back at how the coaster came to be built in Ohio, the events that lead to its closure, and what we can look forward to when Top Thrill 2 opens later this year.
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It's our Season 6 International Episode and today we're heading back to Japan to take a look at the defunct roller coaster Bobsleigh at the defunct park Nara Dreamland. There's a lot to talk about with the history of this park, and we'll look at all of it on today's episode.
Defunct Parks: Wonderland Sydney
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We're finally heading to Lagoon Park today to take a look at their historic roller coaster named - fittingly - Roller Coaster! As we stop by we'll take a look at how special this coaster is to have survived over 100 years in Utah, and to see how one ride shaped the success of an entire theme park in the mid-1900s.
Defunct Parks: Six Flags Auto World
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Let's head to Hersheypark in today's episode to take a look at the iconic Schwartzkopf coaster in their lineup, the legendary SooperDooperLooper. Dubbed "the first looping roller coaster on the East Coast" when it first opened, this coaster brings a lot of history to the park.
Coasterversary: Batman at Six Flags Magic Mountain
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Welcome back to season 6! We have eight brand new episodes for you this season, eight brand new roller coasters to take a look at from around the world. Join us today as we travel to Busch Gardens Williamsburg to talk about the iconic Loch Ness Monster coaster, an Arrow gem that is getting a wonderful glow up in 2024.
Coasterversary: Excalibur at Valleyfair!
Hey coaster fans, we're back with a brand new season of Once Upon a Coaster! We have eight brand new roller coasters to chat with you about in the coming weeks and months.
Listen to our short welcome back audio today to find out when we'll be returning to your podcast players and some clues on what coasters we'll be covering in season 6.
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