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The LogRide App Team
A theme park podcast where Park enthusiasts uncover the Travel Tips, Secrets, and People behind the themed entertainment industry
Tune in to here John talk about his trip to Alton Towers and the Scotland Whiskey Dark Ride while he was on vacation
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Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/X9tx0JfEOyc
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https://logrideapp.com/parkpals/share
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We are I'm honored to have Amber Lightbody, Southwest Regional Rep for American Coaster Enthusiasts
[00:20] The role of the regional rep
[02:30] Amber’s origin story, when did you know you were interested in the park
[04:45] The school project where she found American Coaster Enthusiasts #RideWithUs
[08:00] Family and the Parks
[12:45] Parks around Colorado
[16:00] General thoughts on ACE Events
[21:00] Other passions within ACE
[23:00] How to get involved
Follow ACE Southwest: https://www.aceonline.org/members/group.aspx?id=88393
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACESouthwest/
~Regional Rep~ Amber J. Lightbody
Assistant Regional Rep - Kevin E. Knapp & Kevin Manwarren
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Thrill Seekers Podcast is honored to have Hunter from On the Hunt Podcast and Theme Park Hunting for another Social Spotlight
What on YT: https://youtu.be/dy0SSW5LKQ4
[01:00] Let's start with Hunter’s YT channel - starting in 2017 #ThemeParkHunting
[04:00] #OrlandoFreefall
What If vs TPH productions (I like it’s split off)
[05:45] #IceBreaker
If you missed the interview with Will on launching IceBreaker:
https://youtu.be/aEV37xxI48c
[10:50] Origin Story - First coaster at age 3 (Coaster challenge podcast)
[16:20] Be Brave Challenge - Regional rep. Thrills United
[23:15] Behind the Scene creating the “What If” series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6MRgqSTTL16TYp3R_dEFg1unDf6VVj88
[34:00] Rewind back to #IronGwazi
[37:00] ConectedByCoaster Story
Follow Hunter:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ThemeParkHunting/
https://www.youtube.com/c/TPHProductionss/ (Off Ride)
https://www.instagram.com/themeparkhunting_/
https://twitter.com/ThemeParkHuntng
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-hunt/id1557156671
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Disclaimer, this Bonus Social Spotlight is a bit off topic targeting travel tacking
We are honored to have Brendan of YT Brendan Evens - Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/0W3OWxUW4_s
[00:55] M1 Finance Overview #M1Finance
M1 Finance 2-Year Review (The Good, The Bad, and The Rating)
https://youtu.be/F9sDWrxbLfo
[02:20] M1 Invest – John follows the simple path to wealth strategy (including Custodial)
[03:35] M1 Spend - Blend of a checking account and an escrow account
[05:00] M1 Credit Card #CashBack
https://youtu.be/pQDETiS357I
Read more on John CashBack: https://www.parkswithpoints.com/p/cashback.html
[08:00] Leveraging M1 Spend to auto pay your CCs in full every month
[08:50] Bonus credit card limitations
[15:50] M1 Spend Smart Transfers
Please jump over to Brendan’s channel to dive in more - Channel links:
TY: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrendanEvan
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brendan_fitnessandmoney
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Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pCSFJE1hxpw
This months highlighted questions:
[00:15] Trip Insurance
[01:45] Why doesn't your logo have a coaster?
[02:25] M1 Finance Update #M1Finance #Brandon Evans
Link to the Video: https://youtu.be/0W3OWxUW4_s
[02:50] Clarification on Public Transportation arrive later
[03:45] Log a past trip on #LogRideApp
Thanks for tuning in.. See you next week.
Have a question? Contact us on the Socials, record a questions or submit a questions at https://Questions.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com
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Welcome to the Thrill Seekers Podcast for another Social Spotlight, I’m honored to have Thrills and Magic “Sharing my adventures through a lens.”
YT: https://youtu.be/n4iHheDdMu8
Podcast: www.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com
We are about to jump in the queue at #Velasacoaster Coaster 164 for him #RideWithACE
https://www.instagram.com/p/CWoIx0cLMsX/
Home park: Six Flags Great Adventure #SFGA
https://youtu.be/f4b16ydC16M
[05:00] Large statue 4 Velociraptors - What are you looking for in the shot?
[14:15] Raptors running after the speeding train
Follow him at:
https://www.instagram.com/thrillsandmagic/
https://www.youtube.com/c/thrillsandmagic
Thanks for tuning in.. See you next week.
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We are honored to have Will, a Rides Technician from SeaWorld Orlando, on the show to talk about Ice Breaker and the upcoming public “Launch”
YT: https://youtu.be/aEV37xxI48c
[01:30] Origin Story and how it got into the industry
[04:00] Day in the Life of a Rides Technician
[6:00] Example testing #Mako - “fire up” till “green sheet” for ops at #SeaWorldOrlando
[14:00] Launching Ice Breaker
[15:00] Will’s 2021 Ice Breaker ride count
[16:00] Maintaining an unopened attraction
[22:00] How you would chock and evac a train
[28:00] Will’s thoughts on the ride: both front and back seat
[30:00] Sea World’s new coasters
[33:00] Trips
[38:00] Most visited park that isn’t your home park - #IoA
Links to connect with Will:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/willthush/
https://www.instagram.com/willthush/
https://twitter.com/willthush
Thanks for tuning in.. See you next week.
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YT: https://youtu.be/Azy38OQ0-yE
Welcome to the Thrill Seekers Podcast Behind the Turnstiles, I’m honored to have Joshua - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a 135-acre animal theme park located in Vallejo, California, between San Francisco and Sacramento
[00:00] What is Entomologist and why does #SFDK employ them
[01:30] Second habitat in North America
[02:00] Why Discovery Kingdom isn’t the normal Six Flags park
[04:00] Origin Story
[06:00] Day in the Life of an Animal Care Specialist
[09:00] Getting ready to bring back the animal encounters
IG: dolphin/graph pictures
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYqA6Jkrbri/
[13:30] Ride over and highlights for the park
[10:15] Joshua’s Coaster Enthusiast turning point
[20:00] Coaster Trips
[23:00] Favorite ACE Landmark Coaster
[26:00] Winterfest at California Great America
[33:00] Parting tips when visiting Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
You can follow Joshua on Instagram @the_bug_catcher
https://www.instagram.com/the_bug_catcher/
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Catch it on YT: https://youtu.be/62U9TivymyM
This months highlighted questions:
[00:35] Leveraging https://www.google.com/travel/ and the “Explore” option to find Direct Flights leaving from more than one airport
[01:45] Walk an example clicking the [+] to add additional airports and stops of “non-stops only”
[05:00] I missed the manufacturing stats, when do they come out?
[06:30] Clarification on the “Goals” episode
Thanks for tuning in.. See you next week.
Have a question? Contact us on the Socials, record a questions or submit a questions at https://Questions.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com
Subscribe, like, or review the podcast in your podcast player of choice. Head over to https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and of course show notes details and links. You can catch the latest with Cardin over at LogRideApp.com or John over at https://ParksWithPoints.com
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If you don’t have the Log Ride App what are you waiting for? http://logrideapp.com
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Welcome to the Thrill Seekers Podcast for another Social Spotlight, I’m honored to have IG 1ride.at.a.time - YT Fulltime Coaster Tour
Watch the interview on YT: https://youtu.be/IsoNcLm52rk
02:45 - Origin Story
07:30 - Home Park
12:30 - Season Pass Planning
17:00 - What souvenirs do you tend to go for when you live on the road?
18:45 - New Park Planning
21:00 - Favorite Park
27:20 - Nerd out on #Schwarzkopf
32:00 - National Parks
You can follow them at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/1ride.at.a.time
FB: https://www.facebook.com/1ride.at.a.time
YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/FullTimeCoasterTour
Website: https://www.rvtheming.com/
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Anthony Marinakis
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/anthony-marinakis-46580b59
Outline
00:00 #ThrillSeekersPodcast Welcome
02:30 Favorite project
07:00 How design leads to park flow
07:45 Starting in landscaping design
09:00 How #WhiteWaterWest products have grown
10:00 New product for #MountOlympus in Wisconsin Dells
13:45 Planning the best path to maximize the experience
15:45 Example of challenges retrofitting slides for cruise ships
20:00 Examples of how to theme a water slide
23:50 How to deal with restrictions
25:00 Some examples of fun theming to create
27:00 Anthony's favorite attraction types
29:45 How rewarding the job is
31:00 Parting Wisdom: Take feedback "stings" to make the products better
Thanks for tuning in.. See you next week.
Subscribe to the show in your podcast tool of choice, star, like, subscribe, and review. Like always you can head over to https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and of course show notes details and links. You can catch the latest with Cardin over at https://logrideapp.com or John over at https://www.ParksWithPoints.com
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Welcome to Season 2 and meet Justin who will be joining the Podcast Team.
[01:00] The LogRide App origin story:
YT: https://youtu.be/Kk-mrbBh95U
Audio: https://anchor.fm/thrillseekerspodcast/episodes/Meet-your-host-Cardin-eprqt9/a-a4hcj9r
[02:20] When Justin started seeking Thrills
[04:00] Justin's first Thrill Ride - #Montu
[05:20] Do you consider yourself an enthusiast?
[07:30] His Ice Skating family tradition
Walk around Bush Gardens
[10:40] #BushGardensTampa park overview and Justin's favorite attractions
[15:00] Rope Drop
[27:00] Back half of the Park
[31:00] When Justin started combining his hobby of #ThemeParks with software development
[37:00] What is impressing Justin in the Industry
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Welcome to the Dec Q&A Show - YT here: https://youtu.be/N7WbiMwb0Sk
This months highlighted questions:
[00:20] Q1: Can I track just one sub-types, like Dark Rides?
LogRideApp (In person question from #IAAPA)
IAAPA Recap: https://anchor.fm/thrillseekerspodcast/episodes/IAAPA-Synopsize-e1alk5p/a-a6uv6ah
[04:30] Q2: Are Six Flags Season Passes now a membership?
Past Show on the Six Flags Season Pass (#SixFlagsSeasonPass) Changes: https://anchor.fm/thrillseekerspodcast/episodes/Six-Flags-Season-Pass-Changes-e1879v5/a-a4m54n3
[08:00] Q3: @rookie.riders asks, Is there a way to make the progress bar only for coasters?
[11:44] Q4: Best Black Friday Points Deal you got?
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Crossover with Paul from the Trimmed & Stapled podcast reviewing Christmas in the Parks
Please download and follow Paul at:
https://www.125rollercoaster.com/
Podcast RSS: https://www.trimmedandstapledpodcast.com/feed.xml
IG: https://www.instagram.com/125rollercoaster/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/125rollercoaster/
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Prefer YT: https://youtu.be/RQcA2Ja3fE8
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Sorry, no notes for the on location podcasts. If you have any questions, let us know and we'll gladly send you the links or more information.
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[0:25] Welcome Justin, #LogRideApp Developer
[2:20] Add past attractions to LogRide App Trips [LogBook calendar is a Pro features)
[5:20] Additional example of back dating a full water park trip
[5:45] Changes to the logbook for late night events like #HHN2021 (3am EOD change)
Ref link to full HHN (not HHR) Show: https://youtu.be/jW6KKWT9BoU
[7:40] Have you ever wasted your money on a Park Season Pass?
[12:42] Move LogRide to a new Phone
[14:50] Sync LogRide between a phone and a tablet
[15:20] Sync Logride between Apple watch and iPhone
[15:55] Favorite Haunt Attraction
Have a question? Contact us on the Socials, record a questions or submit a questions at https://QuestionsThrillSeekersPodcast.com
You can catch the latest with Cardin (and Justin) over at LogRideApp.com or John over at https://ParksWithPoints.com
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Can't make it to the park? We get our park fix in #VR #VRCoasters
GoogleCardboard
https://arvr.google.com/cardboard
Goliath Lift Hill Walk
https://youtu.be/9m8bN9z-OeA
Pirates of the Deep Sea Lights On Tour Six Flags Fiesta Texas
https://youtu.be/JqZ6ZYMbJUQ
JohnYChen YT:
https://www.youtube.com/c/johnychen/about
Interested in coming on the show? Let us know http://Contact.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com
If you don’t have the Log Ride App what are you waiting for? http://logrideapp.com
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Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jW6KKWT9BoU
[00:30] Quick background on HHN
[03:00] Ticketing and the Ticket Options
[09:00] RIP Tour(s)
[12:15] Costs and John's sticker shock
[16:00] Rides during the event
[19:00] How the Six Flags Haunts are different
[22:30] Our line experiences - wait times
[24:30] Our rankings and thought on the houses
[1:00:00] Wrap up
Links Referenced:
https://orlando.halloweenhorrornights.com
https://logrideapp.com
Passed interview on weight times:
YT: https://youtu.be/eU8oX8UObHs
YT Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75MvimDUC0ARXuXl_3Oku4f5Taggo0UW
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thrillseekerspodcast/episodes/Launching-Rise-of-Resistance-Virtual-Queues-at-Disney-er10cb
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BD08XL2rFiI
[00:30] FYI - John monthly point review is delayed a few days
[01:45] Are the meal plans worth it?
[06:00] Why do you include National Parks on https://www.ParksWithPoints.com ?
[07:45] On the PWP Maps can you hide Water Parks?
Links mentioned:
Six Flags Junkies Season Pass Changes: https://youtu.be/idj8qKER11s?t=180
Interested in coming on the show? Let us know http://Contact.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com
If you don’t have the Log Ride App what are you waiting for? http://logrideapp.com
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thrillseekerspodcast/message
Subscribe, like, or review the podcast in your podcast player of choice. Head over to https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and of course show notes details and links.
[00:50] #SixFlags Discounts are Coming email and the deal
[01:50] 2020 Season pass and why Six Flags was AMAZING
[03:00] The pain for people in the middle of 2 parks - Season Pass are not ONE PARK
[04:10] Prices for season pass when up
[05:00] Meal plan are home park only
[06:10] Target marketing on the meal plans in the past
[06:40] Flash Pass add on changes
[11:00] Could you get a deal canceling your membership?
[11:50] WNY Coaster on the Future of Six Flags
Links for this Episode:
Six Flags Junkies #SFGAmJunkies: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeaERL8HqsWfV8lYaWw4wXA
St Louis: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272983247284077 (FYI: I'm a mod)
WNY Coasters #WNYCoasters:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP04EXKDBMPhbbTZ1KIY08w
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7LQ-RecneKw
[01:23] Off Year - Why we don't have all the passes all the time
[02:30] Overlap you Passes - Getting the rest of the year free
[03:45] Overlap Meal Plan
[05:20] Chain Park Map, please make a copy for yourself
https://www.parkswithpoints.com/p/trips.html
[06:20] Example card to get get one pass free
https://www.parkswithpoints.com/p/where-do-i-start.html
[7:20] Refresher on Cash Offset - Pay yourself back
For more information: https://www.parkswithpoints.com/2021/03/cash-offset-what-to-do-when-you-cant.html
[11:00] Why I didn't use my Chase points to pay the whole balance
[11:30] Stacking deals to earn additional Cashback
For more information on stacking
[12:10] Why Sign on Bonuses are the best
Read more: https://www.parkswithpoints.com/p/where-do-i-start.html
[13:00] Breaking into payments for no additional cost
[15:15] Flexible to charge the balance at any time to complete a sign on bonus
[15:45] Recap the full example
Links to everything are available on our website http://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com
Interested in coming on the show? Let us know http://Contact.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com
If you don’t have the Log Ride App what are you waiting for? http://logrideapp.com
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Round table on Six Flags over Mid America
Thanks to:
Stan @ Six Flags Over Mid America Appreciation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/188627476595610
John @ Six Flags St Louis Junkies
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272983247284077
Host John #ParksWithPoints - https://www.ParksWithPoints.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkswithpoints
Head over to https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and of course show notes details and links.
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Thanks to #DestinationThrills for reviewing #HoliwoodNights2021 and giving us an overview of Holiday World. Follow him at YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/DestinationThrills
IG: https://www.instagram.com/destinationthrills
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationThrills
Day 1 - Friday
[00:00] Welcome
[02:00] Overview of Holiday World
Destination Thrills Top 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8MNf7fr8aQ
[05:00] Registration
[06:30] Food Review
[10:30] Water Coaster ERT
[16:30] Coaster Review and more ERT
[27:00] Flat Rides
[31:00] Kiddie Coaster Credit
Day 2 - Saturday
[32:00] Park Opening
[33:00] Walk Backs
[36:00] More on food and Vegetation options
[40:00] Park Closing and hold for ERT
[42:00] Voyage ERT - The Main Event
[51:00] Logistics and Hotel Options
[59:00] Closing Thoughts and Ideas
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Round table on thoughts and impressions from #SixFlagsStLouis #SFSL50th event weekend.
Prefer YouTube? - Link here: https://youtu.be/QTgdR0LOo8Q
Thanks to:
Six Flags St Louis Junkies @John and @Ashley in the Chat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272983247284077
Steven - Thrill Maxx
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPGAv4Ih8VMLwX09WnS5vA
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1018569111685546
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrill_maxx/
Tom and Tee - Show Me Coaster
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWT4aZWYl8qA5uOfEbctLwA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShowMeCoasters
Travis #CoasterDude
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coasterdude
and Brian #MrSixFlags
Host John #ParksWithPoints - https://www.ParksWithPoints.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkswithpoints
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Join Thrill Maxx, Show Me Coasters, and Six Flags St. Louis Junkies for a round-table on weekend trips you can take right here in the Midwest.
Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GmxY4acFd7M
Tonight we talked:
[1:00] Worlds of Fun #WorldsOfFun
Check out Show Me Coasters Trip: https://youtu.be/hmXvVvDm5Eg
[36:00] Reference show on #SixFlagsStLouis and #SilverDollarCity
YT: https://youtu.be/DNSqMcMYjeg
Podcast:
https://anchor.fm/thrillseekerspodcast/episodes/TSP014---Missouri-Opening-Weekends-Recap-etjo1a
[36:30] Six Flags Great America / Hurricane Harbor
Check out the SFGRm Junkies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2328379897405728
[40:45] Holiday World
[53:00] Indiana Beach
Steve - Thrill Maxx
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPGAv4Ih8VMLwX09WnS5vA
Thrill Maxx Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1018569111685546
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrill_maxx/
Tom and Tee - Show Me Coaster
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Welcome Steven from Thrill Maxx
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Host John #ParksWithPoints - https://www.ParksWithPoints.com
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Social Spotlight with AJ of Zero Credits Remaining #ZeroCreditsRemaining on the show to nerd out on Parks and Coasters
YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/zerocreditsremaining
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerocreditsremaining
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShockwaveSFGAM
We talked about:
Who is your favorite Megaman character?
AJ's YouTube Origin story and how he found his niche
Music
ZCR top 3 before 2020
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Maverick
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MysticTimbers
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StormChaser
Home Park: Six Flags Great America in Chicago #SFGMa
Talked around other parks in the area including my home park of Six Flags St Louis #SFSL
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Solo #QandA:
Q: Why direct flights?
Referenced
https://www.flightconnections.com
Interview with #CanobieCoaster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HwM95VS0lY&list=PL75MvimDUC0AakMljrMn0Go0-_BuojLSm&index=3&t=420s
Q: How can I use Points for #NickelodeonUniverse and/or #Kalarari
Referenced Pay yourself Back method
https://www.parkswithpoints.com/cashback
Q: Six Flags meal plan worth it?
It depends, talk options
Q: I only go to my home park, are points worth it?
Referenced https://www.parkswithpoints.com/p/where-do-i-start.html
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We talk Park #OpeningWeekend(s) for #SixFlagStLouis and #SilverDollarCity
Thanks to: Six Flags St louis Junkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272983247284077
Steven - Thrill Maxx
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPGAv4Ih8VMLwX09WnS5vA
Link to his Talk Around the Park Playlist: https://youtu.be/QwLv-S_hZOQ
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Tom and Tee - Show Me Coaster
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWT4aZWYl8qA5uOfEbctLwA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShowMeCoasters
Travis #CoasterDude
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Coasterdude
and Brian #MrSixFlags
Host John #ParksWithPoints - https://www.ParksWithPoints.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkswithpoints
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Solo, John takes on a few questions summitted at Questions.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com
Q: When to pay cash vs points when looking for a hotel
More information - ParksWithPoints.com/Hilton
Q: What to do for admission or upgrades if you can't use Points
More information - ParksWithPoints.com/CashBack
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Huge thanks to @Six Flags St. Louis Junkies Facebook Group for all the questions and @ShowMeCoasters for the Round-table Discussion
It was fun to get excited for the 50th Anniversary opening weekend at #SFSL50th
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How is it going?
John documented my U-Turn Texas Trip over at ParksWithPoints.com - When from only spending money on car/food to spending lots on money on tickets and Food
https://www.parkswithpoints.com/2021/02/feb-2021-fiesta-fest-trip-report.html
LogRide news - Events
ParkTrips
[13:00] John's next trip is opening weekend Six Flags St Louis
[16:30] Fun Spot Orlando/ Orlando StarFlyer. America’s tallest swing ride 450ft (137m). Beat by Bollywood SkyFlyer at Bollywood Parks Dubai at 460ft. (140m)
https://www.bollywoodparksdubai.com/en/attractions/bollywood-skyflyer
ParkNews
[21:00] Kentucky Kingdom purchased by Hershend Family Entertainment ---- (Herschend owns Silver Dollar City, Dollywood, Wild Adventures, [and water parks associated with each amusement park]
https://www.kentuckykingdom.com/news/Press-Event-2021
[24:15] Texas Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park is permanently closed as of February 22, 2021 - America's Last SCAD Tower (https://gojump.com/)
Guest of the Show Canobie Coaster’s Review: https://youtu.be/OWNrXblT0iw
[27:00] Earnings
SIX (Six Flags) - FUN (Cedar Fair)
DiggingIn
[30:00] Sea World - John upgraded to the Platinum pass so how can I get the most out of the 11 parks?
https://seaworldentertainment.com/our-brands/
Swapping out Bush Gardens for Hershey - When are the new rides opening up in Orlando?
[36:00] Theme Park University https://themeparkuniversity.com
Favorite Articles -
MGM Grand Adventures (MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV)
https://themeparkuniversity.com/extinct-attractions/mgm-grand-adventures-part-1-lost-in-the-shuffle/
Hard Rock Park - Myrtle Beach, SC
https://themeparkuniversity.com/extinct-attractions/hard-rock-park-1-the-birth-of-the-worlds-first-rock-n-roll-theme-park/
Impressed
This is your cheers segment - Someone, something that stood out that you want to call out as amazing - like the digging in we don’t tell each-other till the show
[42:00] Park Pros https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXrpCBQ1dzQVt6vCHMKF01g
https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/1358537097334951938
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In this rewind we are bringing back Matt Schmotzer so we can have him back on the show for an update
[01:00] Grew up going to Cedar Point every year
[04:10] How he started printing building a fiberglass StarCraft outfit
[06:00] His senior project: Automatic pizza slicer
[11:10] The start of 3D printing a rollercoaster
[14:10] Gen 1
[19:20] Working but the lift
[23:00] Picked Invertigo Rollercoaster and why
[40:00] How you can split up the models to print in smaller pieces
Check him out online:
https://www.facebook.com/Print-My-Ride-Detroit-298431900645592/
https://www.facebook.com/Print-My-Ride-Detroit-298431900645592/
https://www.instagram.com/print_my_ride
www.etsy.com/shop/PrintMyRideDetroit
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Harrison is back to to talk about his job at DOCC at job at #Disney - by his most unique, and one that people utilize every visit but probably never think about the people behind it
Today we are going to talk about:
Q - First, where did you work and what does that group do?
Q - How accurate are the wait times?
Q - How do you calculate wait times?
Q - How does virtual queue work?
Q - How Disney Calculates wait times
FYI, #SWGE - Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
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Time for a Social Spotlight: Today we have Mike from #CanobieCoaster, an amazing YouTube channel, to talk travel tips and trick so you can make the most of your visits.
Follow @CanobieCoaster at:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8lkxr2Oncfako8CpQ3GAA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanobieCoaster
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canobie_coaster
Looking back I know I have missed some parks because of poor planning or completely missed things just because I didn’t know. Today we pick up tips from the master:
[03:30] Mike has over 200 parks in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe, UAE, and Japan
[04:41] #IronRattler lift hill programing change, it now powers over the top from Mike’s video: https://youtu.be/1ecBDm6aPCU
[06:30] #ParkTravelTips
[07:00] #PickingFlights Why you might want to fly into an airport farther away
[08:15] When to Fly vs Drive
[07:30] When to book the Hotel
[13:50] Hypothetical Holiday Nights 2021 Example - all 3 of us are going so let's talk options and pros/cons
ParkPacking
[17:22] What to pack
[24:00] Onsite benefits of staying on property and if it’s worth it
[26:45] Tickets / Passes
[28:05] Skip-the-line passes, when to get them
[31:03] Which rides to prioritize?
[32:25] Quick review of www.queue-times.com and how Mike uses it to plan
[35:10] Rope drop strategies
[41:00] International tip on public transportation
International, sorry we ran out of time but post any questions in the comments and we will add to a list for the next show
Thanks for tuning in.. I don’t have near 200 parks but hope you picked up some tips to help grow your park count. See you next week.
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LogRide news - New iOS update
Combined timeline and time machine into new Park History feature
Apple Watch updates
Attraction Details
Haunt logging
Shortcuts - check in
Park Opening Dates starting to get announced - ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Hersheypark, April 2nd
Dollywood, March 13th
Cedar Point, May 14th - and all the Cedar Fair parks have tentative dates
Canada’s Wonderland, May 14th
Kings Dominion, May 22nd
Kennywood, May 8th
Six Flags St. Louis, March 20th
Six Flags Great Adventure, March 1st
Six Flags America, May 1st
Silver Dollar City, March 20th ** 17th they moved due to social media ‘if this post reaches 6,000 likes - it got over 9K
Ocean City amusement park damaged in boardwalk fire
https://6abc.com/ocean-city-boardwalk-fire-playlands-castaway-cove-jersey-shore-new/10154162/
Fire erupts on Popeye and Blutos Bilge Rat Barges at Universal Orlando’s Islands Of Adventure The fire broke out near the back half of the ride
Silverwood posted train and rail pics or stunt pilot
https://www.silverwoodthemepark.com/rides/stunt-pilot.php
What are you digging into?
Themeparx.com (Cardin's favorite site for construction updates. Especially international parks)
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Today we are going to do a deep dive into one park and I’m lucky to have Anne with me so welcome to the show.
[01:00] Anne's Background and what's the best Camera for going to the Park
[03:20] John talks about how this parks is going to fit into his AllSF2021 plan
https://www.parkswithpoints.com/2020/11/2021AllSF.html
#FirstThrills - When did you start seeking Thrills?
[03:40] #ThrillSeekersParkPtich - SF Great Adventure Pitch (Overview)
[07:20] #LogRideParkStats - How many rides of what type, any differentiating characteristic
[09:10] Reviewed the Safari
[15:40] #ParkWalk
[23:00] #FavoriteRide Nitro
[[24:00] #RopeDrop - Low capacity rides that you need to go to first or best plan for beating the crowds
Thanks for tuning in.. See you next week.
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[01:30] John's planning a Texas weekend trip
https://www.parkswithpoints.com/2021/01/lets-plan-ace-fiesta-fest-feb-20.html
[02:10] LogRide Android 4.0
http://logrideapp.com
[03:30] #ThemeParkNews
Velocicoaster testing with people
Check out @MidwayMayhem vid https://youtu.be/iJiDAS07X7s?t=46
JerseyDevil got topped off
[07:00] Six Flags official vid https://youtu.be/z-0xx6nbBd4?t=56
GentingSkyWorlds
Google Maps: https://g.page/20th-century-fox-world
SixFlagsDriveThru
[13:25] Will they stick around?
What are you digging into?
BollywoodParksDubai
[17:11] https://www.bollywoodparksdubai.com
IndianaBeach
[21:49] John got season passes
Talked about the Triple Loop
https://www.indianabeach.com/
Thrill Seekers Spotlight
Cardin called out #TheDisneyDish https://disneydish.bandcamp.com/
[31:00] John called out #ZeroCreditsRemaining @ZeroCreditsRemaining
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_9zD5-IFf2zhSChbgrF9gg
IG: https://www.instagram.com/zerocreditsremaining/
[40:00] John tries to guilt Cardin into adding park URLs within the Explore function #LogRideApp
PWPTripPlanning
Thanks for tuning in.. See you next week.
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[08:48] When John started to get into coasters
[19:26] All his vacations starting to revolve around around his sister
[23:00] John talks about how he is scared of drop towers and the huge swings
[32:02] John 'says' he wouldn't just stop at pizza joint just to pick up a credit
[36:00] Touch on Water Park in Indonesia and Natural Parks outside US
[38:20] Waterslide at the Atlantis in the Bahamas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux_vr3IF3xU (sample vid)
[43:24] Disney trip with kids and the magic
[44:10] Reason John starts travel hacking
[45:10] John has a goal to go to ALL the Six Flags parks in 2021
[49:05] Review a sample https://www.ParksWithPoints.com trip south to Texas
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