CoasterBuzz Podcast #209 - August 22, 2011

Jeff, Mike and Gonch review this week's news in the amusement industry.

• Jeff gives a trip report for Silverwood, and it isn't very favorable.
• Iron Wolf being retired from Six Flags Great America.
• Zippin Pippin starts doing night rides, city has a huge success on its hands.
• Disney has a damn good quarter.
• So is the economy really as bad as the headlines would lead you to believe? Our bubbles don't indicate that.
• Legoland Florida is doing all of the right things prior to opening the park, now giving teachers annual passes. How did Hard Rock Park miss this boat?
• Off topic: Don't hate the pretties. Take care of yourself. Don't wait until you can't fit in a roller coaster. Jeff tells a Coke story, with extra sugar.
• Six Flags Magic Mountain's Deja Vu moving to Six Flags New England.
• Canada's Wonderland announces Leviathan, a 300+ foot B&M roller coaster. Jeff approves. Enthusiasts whine a little.
• Cedar Point announces fake dinosaur walk-through, retirement of Paddlewheel Excursions. Cedar Point fans are annoyed, especially if they have kids.
• Lightning strike at Discovery Cove sends some people to the hospital.
• Off-topic: Hot tennis players.
• The Fall Affair at Holiday World will be September 17, 2011. The registration deadline is approaching! Also, BooBuzz is Friday, October 7. Get the details!
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