The Rundown on FUN!

This week, Evan and Carsten talk Six Flags news and what’s coming up next at Cedar Point!

This week is our annual Santa & Grinch episode, tune in to see which parks get new rides, and which ones lose rides. 

This week, we talk about the newly appointed CEO of the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, and go over all of the reveals from the 2025 IAAPA Expo in Orlando Florida 

This week, Evan and Carsten dive into all things Six Flags. They break down the company’s third-quarter results and share their thoughts on its future. They also discuss the upcoming 2026 construction projects and provide new details about WinterFest.

This week, we recap closing weekend at Cedar Point, the new redesigned Cedar Point website, and read a very in depth trip report from the final day ever at Six Flags America. 

This week we talk about the latest news of NFL Star Travis Kelce buying a significant stake in the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and what we think that might mean moving forward. We also discuss the location for our annual closing day group photo, Carsten gives us some updates from Cedar Point. And Kyle talks about his big impromptu road trip.

The guys are back to talk all about Halloween Horror Nights, including their top 10 houses of the year. They also cover the latest news from Cedar Point and Six Flags Over Texas.

Carsten dives into everything HalloWeekends at Cedar Point! Join him for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look from Cedar Point’s Creators Day. He shares the best daytime activities for kids, all the exciting new food offerings, and the chilling Conjuring experience!

This week, Evan and Carsten dive into spooky fun at Cedar Point! Carsten shares his night at Halloweekends, including the mazes and tips on using the Haunted Attraction Passes. Evan then discusses The Conjuring and how it’s unlike anything we’ve seen at Cedar Point. To wrap things up, Evan also shares highlights from his trip to Halloween Horror Nights!

This week we talk about the return of Phantom Theater at Kings Island. The return of Happy Friar's Fresh-Cut Fries Fest to Cedar Point. And to wrap up the show we give our Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights hype list. 

This week we talk all about the 2025 Six Flags Haunt season pricing Strategy. We also talk about some 2026 rumors, and towards the end Evan gives us his review of Universal Epic Universe! 

Carsten and Evan break down Six Flags' Q2 results, talk through the 2026 Season Pass changes, and look at new rides already starting to take shape for next year. Quick hits, hot takes, and everything Six Flags fans need to know.

This week we talk about some Six Flags 2026 Season Pass news. Kyle talks about his first rides on Siren's Curse. We go over Boardwalk Nights 2025. And the gang gives their review of Canadas Wonderland, and other fun stories from our 2025 summer road trip. 

This week on the show: With Kyle out, Evan and Carsten take the mic to talk all things Top Thrill 2 and how it's running, plus their thoughts on Siren's Curse! The guys also chat about the upcoming Boardwalk Nights event at Cedar Point. Evan teases his upcoming trip, and Carsten shares his first impressions from his visit to Epic Universe. You won’t want to miss it!

This week, Evan and Carsten are reporting live from Sirens Curse Media Day. Tune in for their review and to learn all about Cedar Point's New for 2025 Vekoma Tilt Coaster.

This week is all about CoasterMania, and the news and events of the surrounding days at the park. Including the closure and Re Opening of Top Thrill 2, and the testing of Sirens Curse. 

This week, we talk about the opening announcement of Sirens Curse at Cedar Point. Then, Carsten talks about Wrath of Rakshasa media day. Next we go over the CoasterMania! Itinerary, and finally, Evan and Carsten give a trip report from CoasterStock at Kings Island.  

This week, Carsten records live at Six Flags Great America for the Media day of their new for 2025 B&M Dive Coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa.

This week, we talk about all things opening day, from Top Thrill 2, to Sirens Curse, to Happy Friar. We break it all down and talk about every aspect of the park and most importantly, talk about the new Top Thrill 2 experience. 

Kyle is off this week, but join Evan and Carsten as they talk about the opening of Top Thrill 2 at the park, along with other updates they've noticed at Cedar Point! Also, Evan shares details about his trip to Kings Island and discusses the sad news coming from Six Flags America. Finally, the guys offer tips on how to have the best day at Cedar Point!

This week, Carsten and Kyle go through the itinerary of CoasterMania! at Cedar Point. Then Carsten talks about his Kings Island opening day trip. To end the episode, Kyle gives us his SPOILER FREE review of Universal Epic Universe! 

This week, we have one of our last off season shows before the 2025 season kicks off. We talk about Cedar Point’s new Executive chef, new food at Six Flags Over Georgia, our new merch line, and more! To end, Kyle tells us all about his recent cruise aboard the Disney Treasure. 

Kyle is off this week, but we have a lot of news to discuss from Cedar Point, including Top Thrill 2, Siren's Curse, and much more! Later, we’ll bring in a few special guests who visited Carowinds for the first time!

This week we give multiple construction updates for various 2025 projects across the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Portfolio, and also talk about media day for Rapterra at Kings Dominion, and The Flash: Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great Adventure. 

This week Evan and Carsten talk about a bunch of small updates including new poster for Siren's Curse! Carsten also talks about new info on the Sunrise Tours at Cedar Point! Carsten and Evan also talk about Six Flags as a whole and how we see the chain going forward.

This week we give our review of Cedar Point’s annual Winter Chill Out Event. We go over our experience at the event, and talk through all of the announcements made at the event. Then we talk about the latest update for Cedar Point’s new for 2025 roller coaster, Siren’s Curse. Finally, Evan gives us his review of his first ever cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas. 

This week, we discuss Cedar Points newest roller coaster, Sirens Curse, getting topped off with it's signature tilt track. Then we talk about the construction progress of Six Flags Great America's new roller coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa. To end the show, Evan tells us all about his upcoming Cruise. 

This week Kyle has the night off, Evan and Carsten talk about the updates Carsten heard at Ace's No Coaster Con event! Updates include, Top Thrill 2, Siren's Curse, and the Wrath of Rakshasa. The guys also talk about Winter Chill Out and Kings Island Coasterstock!

This week we kick off 2025 by talking about Cedar Points full 2025 event lineup including Winter Chill Out, Haunt, and more. We also talk construction updates for multiple new projects across the Six Flags Chain. We finish off the episode by talking about what we have been up to while we have been off the air 

This week, we talk about the latest Sirens Curse update from Cedar Point, then it is time to play one of our favorite yearly games, Six Flags Santa! 

This week Carsten talks about what he saw from across the bay looking at Cedar Point! Then it's that time of year where the guys bring back one of our favorite games, Six Flags Grinch and share what they would get rid of this coming year!

This week we talk about the latest construction update of Wrath of Rakshasa, Six Flags Great America's New for 2025 Coaster. Then Kyle gives his report from the 2024 IAAPA Show FLoor

Kyle is off this week but, Evan and Carsten talk about the latest update with Siren's Curse at Cedar Point along with talking about future 2026 plans at Six Flags. They also talk about Rapterra testing at Kings Dominion! 

Evan is off this week, so we bring on a special guest who offers a different perspective to the hobby of theme parks and roller coasters. We also give a sneak peak of our 2025 calendars, as well as talk about the news of Bay Harbor at Cedar Point closing for the winter.

This week give you the latest Siren's Curse. Then we talk about the details of the refurbishment of Millennium Force at Cedar Point. Next we discuss the newest update on Rapterra at Kings Dominion. Then to end to end things we give our thoughts on Universal Epic Universe and its 5 portals now that we all have tickets secured. 

We are back after a couple of weeks off, and this week we give you an update on Cedar Point's New for 2025 roller coaster, Siren's Curse. We also give you the latest on Six Flags Great America's new for 2025 roller coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa. Then we talk about our experience on Cedar Point's Newest old attraction, Midway SCARE-ousel. Finally, we put out  call for our listeners and followers to submit their best photos of Cedar Point for a chance to be featured in our 2025 wall calendar. 

This week we give you the Rundown on everything HalloWeekends at Cedar Point. From Haunted Houses to Scare Zones, Food, Lanterns, Shows and everything in between, this is an episode you will be DYING to listen to. 

This week tilt into all the details about the new for 2025 Tilt Coaster, Sirens Curse, Coming to Cedar Point. 

This week we preview the attraction lineup for Cedar Point's annual Halloweekends event. Then we talk about all things Halloween Horror Nights including Trip Reports, House Reviews, and Helpful tips. WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES SPOILERS FROM HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 33 AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT. 

This week we discuss the news of Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2 reopening in 2025. Then we give details for the Last Splash event for Snake River Falls. Next we discuss the return of Cedar Point's Fresh Cut Fries Festival. Lastly we talk about the recent trip we all took to Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg

This week we talk all about the most recent 2025 park announcements from the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.

This week Evan is alone and talks about all of the recent announcements in the chain! 

This week we talk about Kings Dominion's new for 2025 launched wing coaster, Rapterra. Then we talk about some more teases across the chain. Carsten gives us his trip report from Boardwalk Nights at Cedar Point, and Evan gives us his trip report from Kings Island 

This week we talk about the latest Top Thrill 2 News. Then we give our review of Boardwalk Nights at Cedar Point. Next we talk about the new attraction teasers across the parks. Then to end the show Kyle gives his review of Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa. 

This week we talk about the closing of the Six Flags merger, The entrance sign refresh, give our thoughts on Cedar Point's upcoming event, Boardwalk Nights, and much more!

This week we talk and reflect on the end of the Cedar Fair name, and give our final thoughts before the Six Flags merger goes through next week. Next we talk about the 4th of July festivities at Cedar Point, then we discuss Kings Dominion's newest coaster. Then, Evan talks about his recent Orlando adventures

This week Kyle talks about his first trip to Cedar Point of the season, and gives his CoasterMania! Trip Report. We go into the most recent Top Thrill 2 Update. Then we talk about the newest attraction popping across the Cedar Fair chain, The Prize Flyer Human Claw. Then we cover some quick news stories. 

This week we talk about the most recent news surrounding Top Thrill 2. Evan and Carsten talk about their recent trip to Kings Island's brand new addition, Camp Snoopy, and the parks newest ride, Snoopy's Soap Box Racers. Then, they talk about their experience at Holiwood Nights at Holiday World. Finally, Kyle gives us a look at the updated CoasterMania! Itinerary.

This week we discuss the extended closure of Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point. Evan gives is opening day report including giving us his review of an exciting new menu item at Farmhouse Kitchen. Then, we go over all of the details you need to know for Cedar Point's Coaster Enthusiast event, CoasterMania!

This week, Carsten gives his trip report from Opening Day of Cedar Points 155th Season. Then, Kyle talks all about his first ever Cruise aboard the Disney Wish.

This week, we talk go in to detail of the Top Thrill 2 ride experience. Then we discuss the 2024 Cedar Point Live Entertainment lineup. Next we talk about Melt closing and discuss what we would like to see take its place. We also answer questions from the audience watching us on Facebook Live. 

The day has finally arrived! Carsten & Evan finally get to suit up, dial in, and drive the sky! Tune in as they give their reactions moments after taking the checkered flag and returning to the garage! This is the moment you have been waiting for! It is time to ride The World’s Tallest & Fastest Triple-Launch Strata Coaster, Top Thrill 2!

This week, we give our trip report for Kings Island's 2024 Opening day. Then we catch up on all of the Cedar Point News and give our final thoughts before tomorrows Top Thrill 2 Media Event. 

This week, we give our complete review of Total Eclipse of The Point.

This week we analyze the Top Thrill 2 reverse POV released by Cedar Point earlier this week. Then we go over how the Passholder Preview Reservation system will work for Top Thrill 2. Next we give our event preview of Total Eclipse of The Point which happens next week. Finally we talk about ValleyScare returning to ValleyFair this Fall.

This week we talk about the few news stories we have - Top Thrill 2 testing, Cedar Point and Kings Island early entry lists, and non Cedar Fair news. Then we spend the rest of the episode answering your questions. 

This week we talk about the news of Cedar Point's Snake River Expedition closing permanently. Then we give our full review of Cedar Point's Winter Chill Out. Next we give construction updates for Iron Menace, and Snoopy's Soap Box Racers. Finally, we discuss Carowinds and Kings Dominion ending the "Intimidator" Contract for their respective rides. 

This week we talk about the possible demise of Montezooma's Revenge and it's possible demise. We also let you in on the latest Top Thrill 2 Update. Next we go over the recently announced SkyRide update at Cedar Point. Then We move to an Iron Menace Update. Finally close it out with Carstens Florida trip report where he was on site at SeaWorld Orlando for their Media Hard Hat Tour of the parks new B&M Family Launch Coaster, Penguin Trek.

This week we talk about the latest Top Thrill 2 updates, along with the announcement of the Fast Lane Plus Rule of only one ride per day on Top Thrill 2. Then we give you all the details of Total Eclipse of The Point

This week we discuss the latest Top Thrill 2 Update. As well as Kings Island's Construction Progress on Camp Snoopy. Then we move over to Dorney Park to talk about Iron Menace. Next we discuss what we know about Winter Chill Out 2024. Then to close out the show, we talk about Cedar Point' new app, and one of our favorite off season pass time, The Roller Coaster Draft.

For our first episode of 2024, we talk about Top Thrill 2's Construction progress. We also take a look at Cedar Point's Special event lineup for 2024. Then we talk about Iron Menace's Construction progress, Carsten & Evans Florida Trips and more

This week Cedar Point gives us a present that won't quite fit under the Christmas Tree, Top Thrill 2 is already testing! Then we talk about the Knott's Berry Farm new for 2024 announcement, Camp Snoopy. Next, Carsten tells us about the GOCC Christmas Party. And finally, following last weeks Cedar Fair Grinch, this week we play Cedar Fair Santa.

This week we talk about Top Thrill 2's spike being topped off, and bring back one of our favorite games, Cedar Fair Grinch

This week Carsten gives all of the exciting news from the 2023 IAAPA Expo. 

This week is our 50th show, and we give you the latest Top Thrill 2 update, give our closing day remarks, talk about Haunt at Kings Island, and more!

This week, we talk about the bombshell news story of Six Flags merging with Cedar Fair. Tune in as we go over this might look like for both chains in 2024 and beyond!

This week we talk about the most recent Top Thrill 2 update. Then we discuss Carowinds, Kings Dominion, and Californias Great America cutting year round operation. Next we talk about our yearly wall calendar, and the annual closing day group photo. Then, we talk about Churro's new brother, Chorizo. And to end the episode we talk Halloween Horror Nights. 

This week we talk about the most recent Top Thrill 2 update, give our HalloWeekends mid season rankings, and announce we will be on site for the 2023 IAAPA Expo in Orlando Florida.

This week we talk about Top Thrill 2's latest construction update, Churros 1st Birthday, and Creator Day at HalloWeekends 

This week we give you the latest construction updates from Top Thrill 2. Then we give you the rundown on everything Halloweekends. 

This week we talk through a listener review of Happy Friar's Fresh Cut Fries Festival. Then we go over the full lineup for HalloWeekends 2023 including Houses, Zones, Shows, Food and more. Finally we give our review of Halloween Horror Nights 32. 

This week we talk about Top Thrill 2 the upcoming Fresh Cut Fries Festival, the end of daily operation. After that, we talk about our upcoming trip to Halloween Horror Nights 32 at Universal Orlando Resort. 

This week, Evan talks about his 3rd trip to Hersheypark in a month. Meanwhile Carsten tells us all about his whirlwind trip to some of California's Finest Parks

This week, Evan is away leaving Carsten & Kyle to discuss Iron Menace at Dorney Park, Snoopy's Soap Box Racers at Kings Island, and Moosehorn Falls at Canada's Wonderland.

This week is all about the new record breaking strata coaster at Cedar Point, Top Thrill 2.

This week we give our last update about Cedar Point's 2024 project before it is announced on August 1st. Then we talk about the current state of Fury 325 at Carowinds, and discuss the recent Canada's Wonderland Survey. Lastly we talk about our trip to Hersheypark last weekend.

This week, we talk about the new construction updates for Cedar Point's new for 2024 attraction. After that we talk about the new breakfast menu at Grand Pavilion. Then we move on to the most recent updates regarding Fury 325 at Carowinds. Finally we welcome Eric Bertch, General Manager of Lost Island Theme park on to the show. 

This week we talk about an interesting new track shipment arriving at Cedar Point, presumably for the 2024 Coaster. Then Evan & Carsten talk about everything from Coaster Con 45.

This week we interview Michael Graham of The Gravity Group. He tells us all about himself, the history of the company, some of the recent Cedar Fair projects he has worked on and plenty of fun behind the scenes stories. 

This week we give our full review of Cedar Point's Enthusiast event CoasterMania!. Then we talk about the new 4th of July Grand Pavilion VIP Fireworks Experience. Then we compare Cedar Point's food offerings to other Cedar Fair Parks. And we finish off the show talking about the Single Use Fastlane system Kings Island recently rolled out. 

This week we give our full review of Cedar Point's Frontier Festival. Then we give a preview of CoasterMania!. Next we talk about the first phase of Adventure Port opening at Kings Island, and finally discuss a possible new addition to Kings Island's Fast Lane system. 

This week we start off with a Top Thrill Dragster update. We look forward to the first 10pm close of the season. Then we give our full review of Coasterstock! at Kings Island. We hear from Kyle about his first trip back to Cedar Point since July of 2022. And finally, we end on a preview of Cedar Point's Frontier Festival. 

This week we talk about the newest Top Thrill Dragster update. Then we talk about Cedar Point Opening Day and OSU Day. After that we move in to news and talk about Zambezi Zinger, Coasterstock, Grizzly, and Canadas Wonderland. To finish, Kyle talks about his experience at Media Day for SeaWorld Orlando's newest coaster, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster. 

This week, we give you our review of Cedar Point's New For 2023 addition, The Boardwalk. We review everything this new area has to offer. We also learn that Kyle will be on-site next week at SeaWorld Orlando for Media Day of Pipeline: The Surf Coaster.  

This week is a typical news episode. We talk about Johny Rockets closing, a Boardwalk update, Grizzly news from Kings Dominion, CoasterMania!, Kings Island Opening Day and more. 

This week's episode of The Rundown on FUN welcomes Adam Sandy, Roller Coaster Sales and Marketing Director with the creators of Wild Mouse, Zamperla! The guys have a great chat with Adam about projects Zamperla is working on, Wild Mouse, and loads more. This is an episode you don't want to miss!              

This week's episode of The Rundown on FUN welcomes Adam Sandy, Roller Coaster Sales and Marketing Director with the creators of Wild Mouse, Zamperla! The guys have a great chat with Adam about projects Zamperla is working on, Wild Mouse, and loads more. This is an episode you don't want to miss!              

This week, we talk about Cedar Point Webcam Updates. Then, we discuss OSU Day, and Share Plans for our Annual Opening Day Group Photo. Then we talk about Carowinds and their New For 2023 Additions. Finally we talk about Kings Island's Opening day, and Spirit Song and much more. 

This week we take a look at the recent Cedar Fair Earnings call. Then we share some construction updates and talk about Coasterstock 2023. And Finally, we talk about Evans first time at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Universal Orlando Resort, and Seaworld Orlando. Then Carsten tells us about his first ever visit to Walt Disney World. 

This Week Carsten & Evan tell you all about the 2023 Winter Chill Out event at Cedar Point. Hear about all of the cool behind the scenes experiences they participated in as well as all of the news that was announced at the event. 

This week, we don't talk about Cedar Fair at all, But rather help Evan plan his upcoming Florida adventure. We Welcome his girlfriend Maya onto the show as a guest, as well as our friendly neighborhood announcer, Justin. The 3 Florida regulars help them plan every aspect of their trip. 

This week, we give you a preview of Cedar Point's Winter Chill Out event. Talk about the Newly announced Esports Facility at Sports Force Park. Talk about the new Midway Game Nite, and leaked blueprints for Dorney Park's 2024 coaster.

This week we let you, the listeners ask us questions and answer them live on the show. We also talked about some questions we asked you. 

This Week We Talk About Winter Chill Out, Cedar Fair Santa, and Carsten's Orlando New Years Eve Trip!

This week we talk about Winter Chill out, WinterFest and debut a new game that we call Cedar Fair Grinch.

This week we talk about Winterfest at Kings Island, The GOCC Holiday party, Carstens last minute Orlando Adventure and much more. 

This week we talk everything IAAPA, A management shakeup at the Magical Kingdom of Disney, Evan's Busch Gardens trip & more! 

This week we talk about lots of Florida updates. Our thoughts on closing weekend at Cedar Point, and the season as a whole. New construction updates, Kings Dominion's Grizzly, and a full trip report from Kings Island Haunt. We also dive super in depth to the app Logride, and we have our end of the season awards show for Cedar Point. 

This week, 2 parks in the Cedar Fair have announced a shift to year round operation. Kings Island announced a new land for 2023 - Adventure Port. And we discuss where we would like to see the newly designed B&M Surf Coaster to appear in the Cedar Fair Chain

This week Kyle returns and tells us all about where he has been. Evan talks about his encounter with one of Cedar Point's newest and cutest residents, Churro the alpaca. And with 3 weekends left Carsten & Evan give their mid season Halloweekends house rankings.