Thrill Seeking Teachers Podcast
Welcome to the Thrill-Seeking Teachers Podcast!
We are two educators who swap the classroom for the front row of the world’s most intense roller coasters. When the school bell rings, our adventure begins as we travel globally to explore theme parks, hunt for the ultimate airtime, and bring you the latest coaster news, industry gossip, and park updates.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just looking for your next vacation destination, we invite you to join our community! Stick around for our travel vlogs, deep-dive podcasts, and a look at the "mechanics" of fun from a teacher's perspective.
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Thrill Seeking Teachers Podcast
Theme Park Summer Ghost Towns? | Universal & Disney Trip Recap + Coaster News Season 2 Ep.10
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Are the summer crowds officially GONE? 👻 We’re breaking down the shocking "Ghost Town" phenomenon sweeping parks across the US, plus our unfiltered recap of our week-long Orlando tour!
The Thrill-Seeking Teachers are back from a massive week in Orlando, and the industry news is absolutely piping hot! We’re diving into why major parks like Disney and Universal are seeing record-low wait times in the dead of July—is it a sign of economic trouble, or are we just waiting for 2027?
In this episode, we cover: 👻 The 2026 Ghost Town: Why are mid-summer queues empty? We discuss the "Price Fatigue" vs. "Mega-Attraction" debate. 🏰 Dave’s First Disney Trip: Will grills Dave on his unfiltered thoughts after his very first week at WDW, Universal, IOA, and Epic Universe. 🎢 Major Industry News:
- Holiday World: The $22M "Cannonball!" water coaster announcement.
- Epic Universe: Is the $179 "Universal Nights" event actually worth it?
- Reliability Crisis: The latest on the Fury 325 chain snap & Pantherian’s ongoing breakdowns.
- Corporate Moves: Comcast’s business split & the new Six Flags COO.
- 🔥 Fan Hot Takes: You sent them in, and we’re reacting to them. Let’s see who’s right!
Thrill Seeking Teachers are comprised of Will and Dave. We are two music teachers that have a love for rollercoasters and the coaster community. Our Motto is “Every teacher needs a hobby, this is ours”.
If you love coasters and want to support, please LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE so you can see all the adventures and insights into the coaster world.
Thrill Seeking Teachers YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Trillseekingteachers
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