Episodes

  • Kong at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
    Dec 20 2024

    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.

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    44 mins
  • American Eagle at Six Flags Great America
    Dec 6 2024

    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

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    40 mins
  • Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril at Disneyland Paris
    Nov 22 2024

    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

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    49 mins
  • Disaster Transport at Cedar Point - Ft. Matt Day
    Nov 8 2024

    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.

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    49 mins
  • Cyclone at Coney Island
    Oct 25 2024

    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

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    51 mins
  • So...We Have Some News
    Oct 11 2024

    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!

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    5 mins
  • Most Underrated 80s Coasters (BONUS EP.)
    Aug 2 2024

    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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    44 mins
  • Phantoms Revenge at Kennywood (ft. Rachel Makary)
    Jul 5 2024
    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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onceuponacoaster/support
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    54 mins