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 generations to come.…

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. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O…

Our season finale is here and we're gearing up for a huge episode. Join Lizzie and first-time-guest-host Rachel as they look at the beast that is Phantoms Revenge at Kennywood Park. This ride has seen it all over the years, from an almost guaranteed tear down to a redemption arch worthy of a movie. We'll cover it all and more in this supersized episode. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O…

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 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O…

Maybe not the episode you were expecting today, but one that we're super excited to share with you. A super short update on some behind-the-scenes celebrations here at Once Upon a Coaster HQ that has given us lots of reasons to cheer this spring!

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! Coasterversary: Silver Bullet at Knotts Berry Farm Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O…

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. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/play-time License code: SHEDKEOA8QFVEG5O…