Parkcast - The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast

Dec 12 2024 24 ep. 49 mins 13
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The UK’s Original Theme Park Podcast Reviews. News. Tips. Opinions. Rollercoasters - Parks - Rides Parkcast is a UK based theme park podcast bringing you all the latest news from theme parks across the globe, interviews with influential people in the theme park industry along with money saving tips, tricks and suggestions to enhance your day out. Join us, it'll be quite a ride!

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S2 Ep13: Has Merlin lost it’s magic? With Kip Hakes

Dec 12 2024 69 mins  
It’s been a turbulent year for Merlin Entertainments with their CEO stepping down just a few weeks ago, a challenging theme park season for ride reliability and signs of financial struggles. But with a new Minecraft IP on the horizon and the success of Nemesis Reborn and Hyperia, is it enough to turn things around? In this episode we’re joined by renowned blogger and vlogger Ki

S2 Ep12: Rita or Oblivion - You can only save one with Digital Dan

Dec 05 2024 61 mins  
Theme Park Content Creator legend Digital Dan joins us for this week’s episode and we’re putting him on the spot! With news of The Blade’s removal, we’re looking further ahead to the future of some of Alton Towers’ most iconic rollercoasters. But if one had to go - which would he happily lose?! Plus we find out which coaster Dan would say you’ve “just gotta ride”.

S2 Ep11: When enthusiasts go wrong - theme park rumours that were never to be

Nov 29 2024 46 mins  
We all love a good theme park rumour, especially when they turn out to be true. Sadly the rumours in this week’s episode never came to be. Whether through change in direction, or simply by the fiction of the fan forums, we discuss the rumours around UK parks & potential ideas for new attractions that never came to pass.

S2 Ep10: Disneyland Paris vs Efteling - which should you book?

Nov 22 2024 62 mins  
With the closed season underway in the UK we’re setting our sights abroad for our Winter rollercoaster fix. But when it comes to the ultimate family theme park trip, where should you go - Disneyland Paris or Efteling? Can the fairytale charm of Efteling hold its own against the magic of Disney? We dive into the details and help you decide in this episode!

S2 Ep9: Building the Dream with Planet Coaster 2

Nov 15 2024 36 mins  
Our favourite theme park creation game is back and better than ever! Planet Coaster 2 was released last week and we're chatting to game director Rich Newbold. He's taking us through all the awesome new features and additions to help you build the theme park of your dreams. We're also asking if those manufacturer names are just coincidental.....

S2 Ep8: Is Drayton Manor the most underrated park in the UK?

Nov 08 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at a park that, just a few years ago, faced an uncertain future. Join us as we explore the attractions that have shaped its history, discuss the positive transformations made since Looping Group took over, and share our predictions for what lies ahead. Spoiler Alert: We don't think it's a Drunken Barrels themed area.....

S2 Ep7: Talking USA with Mark Rosenzweig from 3dx Scenic

Nov 01 2024 36 mins  
We're back with our favourite enthusiast from across the pond Mark Rosenzweig. As well as being a top level coaster fan, Mark has also worked in the theme park industry for years and is a passionate ambassador for all things ride related. In this episode he talks us through what's new in the US, his current work with scenic installation company 3dx Scenic and how to get into the in

S2 Ep6: Who won Halloween 2024?

Oct 25 2024 58 mins  
As we enter the final week of Spooky Season 2024 we take a look at what theme parks in the UK have had to offer. Apart from offering an amazing opportunity to ride our best rollercoasters in the dark, what worked and what didn’t? And now that Hex has finally reopened, what has dark ride guru Kev got to say about the new experience?

S2 Ep5: Universal UK - it’s finally happening?!

Oct 18 2024 73 mins  
We know, we’ve been here before! But this time it looks like we really might be getting a brand new UK theme park - and Universal at that! Were joined by Lawrence from Universally Bedford who takes us through absolutely EVERYTHING we already know, predictions for the park and the impact it might have on the UK theme park industry.

S2 Ep4: Should Blackpool Pleasure Beach bring back free entry?

Oct 11 2024 48 mins  
With declining revenues and visitor numbers it it time BPB brought back the “good old days” of free entry? We chat about this and what the future might look like for the park.