Thrill Seekers

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

Get the app and videos at:

https://logrideapp.com/parkpals/share

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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

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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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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YT: https://youtu.be/Azy38OQ0-yE

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.

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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.

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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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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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[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

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

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

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[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

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

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.

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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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

Head over to https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and of course show notes details and links.

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

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWT4aZWYl8qA5uOfEbctLwA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShowMeCoasters

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdPGAv4Ih8VMLwX09WnS5vA

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1018569111685546

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrill_maxx/

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.

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.

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

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

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1018569111685546

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

Head over to https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and of course show notes details and links.

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

Interested in SFSL - Join #SFSLJunkies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/272983247284077

Follow @ShowMeCoasters on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/c/ShowMeCoasters/

The #ThrillSeekersPodcast is also available in your podcast player of choice (please subscribe, like, and review) - Head over to https://ThrillSeekersPodcast.com for all the links to the socials, past shows, and of course show notes with links

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

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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

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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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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

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

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