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Thrill Seekers

By The LogRide App Team

A theme park podcast where Park enthusiasts uncover the Travel Tips, Secrets, and People behind the themed entertainment industry
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Thrill SeekersMay 01, 2021

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Travel Tips for Alton Towers
Apr 09, 202201:00:17
LogRide App adds ParkPals

LogRide App adds ParkPals

Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/X9tx0JfEOyc


Get the app and videos at:

https://logrideapp.com/parkpals/share


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.

Mar 12, 202220:34
Look inside American Coaster Enthusiasts
Feb 19, 202224:29
 Theme Park Hunting

Theme Park Hunting

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


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.

Feb 12, 202243:47
[BONUS Money Monday] M1 Finance Cash Back with Brendon Evans

[BONUS Money Monday] M1 Finance Cash Back with Brendon Evans

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


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.

Feb 07, 202228:51
Feb 2022 QandA - Trip Insurance, Logo, M1 and Past Trips

Feb 2022 QandA - Trip Insurance, Logo, M1 and Past Trips

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


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

Feb 05, 202205:47
Shooting IoA with Thrills and Magic [Social Spotlight]

Shooting IoA with Thrills and Magic [Social Spotlight]

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.



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.

Jan 29, 202244:16
Launching Ice Breaker with Will [Behind the Turnstile]

Launching Ice Breaker with Will [Behind the Turnstile]

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.


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.

Jan 22, 202252:32
Joshua an Entomologist from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom [Behind The Turnstiles]

Joshua an Entomologist from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom [Behind The Turnstiles]

Links to everything are available on our website https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com

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/

Subscribe to the show in your podcast tool of choice, star, like, subscribe, and review. Like always you can head over to ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and of course show notes w/ links. You can catch the latest with Justin and Cardin over at www.logrideapp.com or John over at ParksWithPoints.com

Jan 15, 202235:34
Jan 2022 QandA - Direct Flight and LogRideApp Manufacture Stats

Jan 2022 QandA - Direct Flight and LogRideApp Manufacture Stats

Catch us at https://www.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for links to all the show notes and information on subscribing

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

Jan 08, 202210:55
2022 Goals - Happy New Years

2022 Goals - Happy New Years

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

Jan 01, 202207:51
Social Spotlight with FullTimeCoasterTour

Social Spotlight with FullTimeCoasterTour

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/


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.

Dec 25, 202137:06
Park Design with Anthony Marinakis from WhiteWater

Park Design with Anthony Marinakis from WhiteWater

Links to everything are available on our website https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com​


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



Dec 18, 202133:24
Meet Justin at Busch Gardens Tampa

Meet Justin at Busch Gardens Tampa

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


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.

Dec 11, 202143:05
Dec 2021 Q&A - LogRide Sub-types, Points Stacking, Coaster Only Mode

Dec 2021 Q&A - LogRide Sub-types, Points Stacking, Coaster Only Mode

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?


Have a question? Contact us on the Socials, record a questions or submit a questions at https://QuestionsThrillSeekersPodcast.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.

Dec 04, 202115:58
Sharing the Holiday Spirit

Sharing the Holiday Spirit

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/


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.


Prefer YT: https://youtu.be/RQcA2Ja3fE8

Nov 27, 202140:17
IAAPA Synopsize

IAAPA Synopsize

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.
Nov 20, 202142:07
On Location - IAAPA Day 3 Thoughts

On Location - IAAPA Day 3 Thoughts

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.
Nov 19, 202111:50
On Location - IAAPA Day 2 Thoughts

On Location - IAAPA Day 2 Thoughts

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.
Nov 18, 202114:51
On Location - IAAPA Day 1 Thoughts

On Location - IAAPA Day 1 Thoughts

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.
Nov 17, 202113:60
Nov 2021 Q&A

Nov 2021 Q&A

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.

[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

Nov 06, 202123:32
Virtual Coasters - Get started with VR

Virtual Coasters - Get started with VR

Links to everything are available on our website http://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com


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

Oct 30, 202108:02
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2021

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2021

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


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.

Oct 09, 202101:04:48
Oct 2021 Q&A

Oct 2021 Q&A

Links to everything are available on our website https://www.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com

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

Oct 02, 202113:41
Six Flags Season Pass Changes

Six Flags Season Pass Changes

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

Sep 18, 202128:08
Plan your Season Passes

Plan your Season Passes

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

Aug 21, 202120:36
Six Flags over Mid America - Part 1
Jun 26, 202151:57
Holiwood Nights 2021

Holiwood Nights 2021

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


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.

Jun 19, 202101:03:44
Six Flags 50th Recap
Jun 12, 202101:05:13
Midwest Park Trips
May 29, 202101:08:59
Thrill Maxx - Social Spotlight
May 15, 202150:16
Zero Credits Remaining - Social Spotlight

Zero Credits Remaining - Social Spotlight

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

1. #Maverick

2. #MysticTimbers

3. #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


Subscribe to the show in your podcast tool of choice, Star, Like, Subscribe, and Review. Head over to http://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and show notes.

May 01, 202154:58
April Question and Answer

April Question and Answer

Interested in posting questions for the show? Let us know http://questions.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com


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


Links to everything are available on our website http://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com

Interested in posting questions for the show? Let us know http://questions.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com

If you don’t have the Log Ride App what are you waiting for? http://logrideapp.com

Apr 17, 202108:58
Missouri Opening Weekends Recap
Mar 27, 202101:05:49
March Question and Answers

March Question and Answers

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

Subscribe, like, or review the podcast in your podcast player of choice. 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 LogRideApp.com or John over at https://ParksWithPoints.com

Mar 24, 202110:19
Facebook LIVE Six Flags St Louis Junkies with Show Me Coasters
Mar 12, 202158:42
Thrill Seekers News Feb 27 2021

Thrill Seekers News Feb 27 2021

Catch us at https://www.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for links to all the show notes and information on subscribing

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

Subscribe, like, or review the podcast in your podcast player of choice. 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.

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Feb 27, 202158:42
Print My Ride [Rewind]
Feb 24, 202101:00:00
Launching Rise of Resistance Virtual Ques

Launching Rise of Resistance Virtual Ques

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

Feb 20, 202101:01:59
Tips to maximize your park trips with CanobieCoaster

Tips to maximize your park trips with CanobieCoaster

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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Feb 17, 202147:08
Thrill Seekers Show [Edited - LIVE]

Thrill Seekers Show [Edited - LIVE]

#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)


Subscribe to the show in your podcast tool of choice, star, like, subscribe, and review. Like always you can head over to 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

Feb 15, 202135:28
Anne takes us 'In the Queue' at Six Flags Great Adventure

Anne takes us 'In the Queue' at Six Flags Great Adventure

Links to everything are available on our website https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com

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.

Subscribe to the show in your podcast tool of choice, star, like, subscribe, and review. Like always you can head over to 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 ParksWithPoints.com

Feb 06, 202133:52
Thrill Seekers Show Jan 30 2021

Thrill Seekers Show Jan 30 2021

Links to everything are available on our website https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com


[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.


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

Feb 04, 202154:44
Meet your host John

Meet your host John

Links to everything are available on our website https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com

[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


Interested in coming on the show? Let us know https://Contact.ThrillSeekersPodcast.com


If you would like to follow John, he blogs at https://www.ParksWithPoints.com

If you don’t have the Log Ride App what are you waiting for? https://logrideapp.com

Jan 23, 202151:28
Meet your host Cardin

Meet your host Cardin

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

Jan 16, 202150:06
Welcome to The Thrill Seekers
Jan 09, 202106:16