Adventureland Iowa - Tour The Chain Lift 2021-06-25 | Hello, Folks! After visiting the largest Truck Stop on I-80, we headed to Altoona, IA! There you'll find, Adventureland. The park features 6 coasters: The Monster, Dragon Slayer, Tornado, Phoenix, The Underground, and Outlaw. It has a bevy of numerous, fun flat rides. It's just a good ole time! In this video, you'll see just a small sample of the things to do at Adventureland. I had fun getting this footage and I hope you enjoy it! In the comment section below, tell us if you've been to Adventureland and your thoughts on it. If you could be so kind, please leave a like and subscribe. It would mean the world! Thanks! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift Podcast on iTunes, Spreaker, and YouTubewww.thechainlift.comwww.airtimemisfits.com
Episode #19 - Wild Wheelz and the Hot Dog Flavored Water The Chain Lift 2023-03-10 | Source:spreaker.com/user/thechainlift/episode-19Thanks for Listening! Be Sure and Leave a 5-Star Review! It Helps Us Out a Ton!-Coaster News!-Our Upcoming Trips!-Trivia Game!www.thechainlift.comTwitter and Instagram @theChainLift
Episode #18 - Money?!? Nah. Pay Us in Twizzlers The Chain Lift 2023-02-15 | *Sorry about the faint background noise, during some of the podcast. Computer fan ran at times, too close to the microphone. We're amateurs....Sorry it's been so long, friends! We're back, though!- Amusement Park News -Wildcat's RevengeNew Dive coaster going to Dorney Park in 2024????- Our 2022 Trips --Busch Gardens Tampa-Busch Gardens Williamsburg-Kings Dominion-Lakemont Park-Cedar PointWe got invited 3x for Creator Day's at Cedar Point.We talk in detail about the infamous Wild Frontier Nights- Stupid Game -ENDwww.thechainlift.com@theChainLift on Twitter and Instagram
Airtime Misfits Podcast - Top 5 Defunct Coasters We Wish We Rode The Chain Lift 2023-02-15 | On this episode, We're sharing our lists of the top 5 defunct coasters we wish we had the chance to ride before they became extinct. Lots of great defunct coasters to choose from so this was no easy task. Let us know in the comment section below if you had a chance to ride any of the coasters on our lists before they were removed and what your memories are of riding them. Also, feel free to let us know some of the defunct coasters you missed out on that you now regret. Thanks for listening!Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @TheChainLift @airtimemisfitsCheck out www.airtimemisfits.com for awesome defunct coaster/amusement park goodsFind more roller coaster shirts at www.thechainlift.com
Airtime Misfits Podcast - Our Top 5 Favorite Defunct Coasters The Chain Lift 2022-12-14 | This was a fun episode for us to do. In this episode we discuss our top five favorite defunct roller coasters that we've ridden. So many great defunct coasters to choose from, but for us, it all comes down to one major factor. Nostalgia. Listen along as we reminisce about some great coasters of the past.Be sure to keep a look out for part two of this podcast series. In that episode we'll be discussing our top five defunct coasters that we wish we had the chance to ride before it was too late. Let us know some of your favorite defunct coasters in the comment section below!Thanks for listening!Check us out at:www.airtimemisfits.comwww.thechainlift.comTwitter and Instagram:@airtimemisfits@TheChainLift
B&M Hyper Coasters Ranked! The Chain Lift 2022-10-22 | Oh, man! We rode the last B&M Hyper coaster we needed, in North America, this past summer! Now, you have to listen to us rank them! There's 9 total. One in Canada and eight in America. Apollo's Chariot, Nitro, Diamondback, Raging Bull, Goliath, Intimidator, Candymonium, Behemoth, and Mako.After you watch the video, and of course Like and Subscribe, tell us YOUR ranking of the B&M Hyper coasters. If you have the International ones, add them! If you've only been on 4, tell us that ranking! Can't wait to hear! Appreciate you all!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift www.thechainlift.com (AMAZING shirts)www.airtimemisfits.comBehemoth POV Courtesy of Canada's Wonderland:youtube.com/watch?v=X1CFr8FDnTg&t=21sIntimidator video Courtesy of Carowinds:youtube.com/watch?v=jAEkhGpEGq0
What’s Happening With Top Thrill Dragster?! - Cedar Point The Chain Lift 2022-10-10 | Hey friends! Ever since Cedar Point made the surprising announcement that Top Thrill Dragster “as we know it” was officially being retired, speculation from enthusiasts around the world has been running rampant. What does the future actually hold for Top Thrill Dragster?! Over the last several weeks a construction crew has been hard at work removing sections of track from this massive coaster for future improvements. We know there are tons of speculation videos on YouTube currently with everyones different guesses as what Cedar Point could have up its sleeve for this ride. We decided to throw our opinion in the pile as well! Thanks so much for checking it out!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:@TheChainLift Check out The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes and Spotify!Check out www.thechainlift.com for some awesome roller coaster merch!
RMC Giga Coaster Coming?! Possibly the First T-Rex Coaster?! The Chain Lift 2022-10-05 | Hello, Friends! GREAT news!!! RMC is currently teasing an RMC Giga coaster AND T-Rex coaster. Could they be together? Could they be separate? We don't know yet, but the future looks great for coaster fans everywhere. We dive into where we think this Giga might be going and give some guesses. Come along for the ride! Let's have some fun! If you do, PLEASE Subscribe and Like the video. We'd love you forever!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift www.thechainlift.comwww.airtimemisfits.com
Cedar Point HalloWeekends - Tour & Review The Chain Lift 2022-09-27 | *Cedar Point provided us with complimentary tickets to attend Cedar Point Halloweekends as part of their Content Creator Day partnership program. However, opinions are all entirely our own.**Disclaimer* I (Adam) usually don’t ever do haunted houses because I’m not a huge fan of scary stuff or being scared. BUT, there was no way I would pass up an opportunity to check out this event. I very nervously and reluctantly stepped inside four haunted houses and I have to admit, I had a super fun time! The more houses I entered, the braver I felt. So any time I mention in the video that something “wasn’t very scary,” that’s more of me reassuring myself that haunted houses aren’t as scary as I make them out to be in my head. Plenty of jump scares and awesome imagery/theming in every haunt I entered. The Cedar Point staff did a fantastic job putting these haunted houses together and I had so much fun that I actually look forward to visiting more haunted houses in the future, which is a statement that I have never before said in my life. *End Disclaimer*Hey friends! We recently had the opportunity to check out the Cedar Point Halloweekends event. In this video we give you a tour and review of our experience exploring all that Halloweekends has to offer. There is no shortage of fun activities for families to do during the day, including a costume contest, craft projects, Peanuts character appearances, pumpkin decorating and so much more. Later on in the evening, that’s when the scaring begins. Cedar Point Halloweekends is home to five scare mazes including new for 2022, Blood Bath and The Haunting of Erie Estate. You can also experience some amazing shows like Midnight Hour: 25 Years of Halloweekends with Midnight Syndicate. Don’t forget to bring your appetite, as Cedar Point offers some new and unique drinks and food items for this special Halloween event that you won’t want to miss. We had the opportunity to sample some of the food during our visit and was very impressed with everything we tasted. Our personal favorites were the special seasoned fries with burnt ends and the homemade pumpkin bread. We had an absolute blast and would highly recommend you check out Halloweekends. This event is for a limited time only, so check it out before the end of the season! For more info visit:www.cedarpoint.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheChainLift Check out or official merch store:www.thechainlift.comFind The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Music courtesy of: Spook 3 (Royalty Free Music)on.soundcloud.com/jKZFP
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Walkthrough The Chain Lift 2022-09-22 | Hey guys! In this video we’re giving you a complete tour of Busch Gardens Williamsburg located in Williamsburg, VA. Busch Gardens Williamsburg is home to nine coasters which include Apollo’s Chariot, Verbolten, Alpengeist and Griffon, to name a few. New in 2022 is Pantheon, the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster! Thanks for watching!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheChainLift Shop at: www.thechainlift.comFind The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes and Spotify.
Airtime Misfits Podcast - Top Thrill Dragster - Racing to the Finish. Or is it? The Chain Lift 2022-09-14 | The recent announcement by Cedar Point of the retirement of Top Thrill Dragster was a tough pill to swallow for coaster enthusiasts across the world. Being the first full circuit roller coaster in the world to break the 400 foot tall barrier made this coaster legendary in many coaster enthusiasts eyes. So to have this coaster shuttered for good after 19 short seasons was a bit of a surprise. You could also say it was a bit predictable considering the rides history of having consistent mechanical issues causing larges amounts of downtime. The final nail in the coffin, a freak accident in 2021 where a small piece of metal from the ride became dislodged and struck a guest waiting the ride queue, causing serious injury. The coaster has not operated since this incident.However, some of the wording that Cedar Point chose to use in their released statement concerning the fate of Top Thrill Dragster, has left us with a little spark of hope. Particularly the phrases “Top Thrill Dragster, as you know it, is being retired” and “Our team is hard at work, creating a new and innovative ride experience.” What does this mean exactly? Nobody is certain. BUT, it does leave open the possibility that Top Thrill Dragster won’t be leaving the park completely, which is a very intriguing thought.In this episode we discuss the history of Top Thrill Dragster and what our best guesses are for the future of this towering behemoth. Let us know what you think the future holds for Top Thrill Dragster in the comment section below.Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfitswww.airtimemisfits.com
Lakemont Park & Cedar Point - Road Trip Vlog - Day 3 The Chain Lift 2022-09-06 | Hey Buds!We recently hit the road for a three day trip, checking out some awesome amusement parks along the way. Follow along on this three part video series as we visit Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Lakemont Park and Cedar Point. Day 3 - The third and final day of our road trip brings us to two parks. First up, Lakemont Park in Altoona, PA. Lakemont Park is home to the oldest operating roller coaster in the world, Leap the Dips. This has long been a bucket list coaster for us and it was such an amazing experience to finally ride it. Pure fun with that throwback vintage charm that we love. Lakemont Park is a small park with very few rides to offer but a ride on Leap the Dips alone is well worth the trip. The final amusement park visit of our trip was a quick stop into Cedar Point for the evening to ride a few rides and check out the Cedar Point Nights/Lake Erie Luau. Be sure check out the review video of our experience at that limited time event. Thanks so much for following along on this three day road trip series! Hope you enjoyed the videos! We had a fantastic time and can’t wait to hit the road again for another awesome coaster road trip!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheChainLift Official The Chain Lift store:www.thechainlift.comListen to The Chain Lift podcast on ITunes, Spotify and SpreakerCheck out www.airtimemisfits.com for awesome defunct coaster and amusement park inspired goods. Music courtesy of:youtu.be/pQAnz8m28CI
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Road Trip Vlog - Day 2 The Chain Lift 2022-09-02 | Hey Buds!We recently hit the road for a three day trip, checking out some awesome amusement parks along the way. Follow along on this three part video series as we visit Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Lakemont Park and Cedar Point. Day 2 - The second day of our 2022 road trip brings us to one of our absolute favorite amusement parks, Busch Gardens Williamsburg. We love everything about this park. The food, the atmosphere and of course their awesome coaster collection. Pantheon, which opened in 2022, was the prized new coaster credit for us on this whole trip. We had big expectations for this coaster and oh boy did it deliver! What an awesome and unique roller coaster. Pantheon also happens to be Coaster Credit 350 for Marc! Woohoo! This was also our first time riding Invadr, which we also enjoyed. Overall, we had a great day at the park. Stayed tuned for day three, the final episode in this series, coming soon!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheChainLift Official The Chain Lift store:www.thechainlift.comListen to The Chain Lift podcast on ITunes, Spotify and SpreakerCheck out www.airtimemisfits.com for awesome defunct coaster and amusement park inspired goods. Music courtesy of:youtu.be/pQAnz8m28CI
Kings Dominion - Road Trip Vlog - Day 1 The Chain Lift 2022-08-30 | Hey Buds!We recently hit the road for a three day trip, checking out some awesome amusement parks along the way. Follow along on this three part video series as we visit Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Lakemont Park and Cedar Point. Day 1 - After a long 12+ hour drive from Michigan to Doswell, VA, we finally made it to our first stop of the trip, Kings Dominion. We hadn’t visited this park since 2015 so we were excited to pick up some new coaster credits that we’ve missed out on. Specifically Tumbili and Twister Timbers. Day one was a long day of driving but we had a great time and were excited to be out on the road for the weekend. Thanks for watching!Stayed tuned for days two and three coming soon!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:@TheChainLift Official The Chain Lift store:www.thechainlift.comListen to The Chain Lift podcast on ITunes, Spotify and SpreakerCheck out www.airtimemisfits.com for awesome defunct coaster and amusement park inspired goods. Music courtesy of:youtu.be/pQAnz8m28CI
Cedar Point - Cedar Point Nights/Lake Erie Luau - Tour & Review The Chain Lift 2022-08-17 | *Cedar Point provided us with complimentary tickets to attend Cedar Point Nights/Lake Erie Luau as part of their Content Creator Day partnership program. However, opinions are all entirely our own.*Aloha friends! We recently had the opportunity to check out the Cedar Point Nights/Lake Erie Luau event. In this video we give you a tour and review of our experience at this special, limited time event. Whether you’re interested in trying new Great Lakes inspired foods and tasty drinks or playing games and hitting the dance floor (dance sand in this case), there is something for everyone. The sights and sounds of this luau themed beach party are unlike anything you can experience inside the park. The best part, you can experience this event for free with the option of purchasing game plays or specialty food and drinks using “Sand Dollars” at an extra cost. We had an absolute blast and would highly recommend you check it out. This event is for a limited time only, so check it out before it’s gone!For more info visit:www.cedarpoint.com/events/cedar-point-nightsFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheChainLift Check out or official merch store:www.thechainlift.comFind The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes and Spotify Music courtesy of: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Musicyoutu.be/tq8Z9fIy8j0
Airtime Misfits Podcast - California’s Great America The Chain Lift 2022-08-01 | The recent announcement from Cedar Fair about the sale and the inevitable closing of California's Great America has the roller coaster community shook. It's always a bad day when an amusement park closes its doors. Especially to the locals who claim Great America as their home park. While this is terrible new for the coaster community as a whole, it's good news for the smaller, neglected parks in the Cedar Fair chain. These parks now eagerly await to learn which of CGA's hand-me-down attractions they will be gifted.In this episode, we briefly discuss the history of Great America, Nick's experience visiting the park and our thoughts of why Cedar Fair decided to pull the plug. Most fun of all, we give our best guesses as to which parks will become the new owners of these hand-me-down roller coaster and thrill ride attractions.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @TheChainLift @airtimemisfitsCheck out www.airtimemisfits.com for awesome defunct coaster/amusement park goodsFind for roller coaster shirts at www.thechainlift.com
Cedar Point - Wild Frontier Nights 2022 The Chain Lift 2022-06-08 | *Cedar Point provided us with complimentary tickets to Wild Frontier Nights as part of their Content Creator Day program. However, opinions are all entirely our own.*Howdy pardners! In this video we’ll be reviewing Wild Frontier Nights located at Cedar Point. This unique event is brand new for the 2022 season and will only be offered for a very limited time. This exclusive, 21+ event offers many fun and exciting things to check out. From mechanical bull riding and ax throwing to chainsaw carving demonstrations and line dancing, there are many exciting experiences to check out that have not been offered before at Cedar Point. Also, I’d be a fool if I forgot to mention those sweet night time rides on two of Cedar Points world-class coasters, Steel Vengeance and Maverick. This event may not be for everyone, but we certainly had a blast and would highly recommend that you check this exciting and unique event it out before it’s gone. Thanks for watching! Be sure to like and subscribe if you haven’t done so already. We greatly appreciate it! 🤠www.thechainlift.comFollow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLiftCheck out The Chain Lift Podcast on YouTube, Spreaker, Spotify and iTunes.Check out www.airtimemisfits.com for awesome defunct coaster inspired goods.
Cedar Point - Frontier Festival 2022 The Chain Lift 2022-06-06 | *Cedar Point provided us with complimentary tickets for Frontier Festival as part of their Content Creator Day program. However, opinions are all entirely our own.*Howdy, folks! In this video, we'll (Adam kinda) will be reviewing Cedar Point's excellent Frontier Festival. New for the 2022 season, Cedar Point removed the antique cars and added the stellar, Farmhouse Kitchen and Grill. The whole area is beautiful. The awesome theming, mixed with the wonderful actors, makes you feel like you're in a Frontier town. While there, you can shop and buy some very cool handmade items. You can taste the MANY brew they have to offer. There's SO many food options to try. While you're doing that, you can enter the corn hole contest or play one of the many game options they have. There really is fun for everyone, no matter the age. We really hope you enjoy the video! If you did, please leave a Like and Subscribe! It would mean a whole lot! Thanks!www.thechainlift.comFollow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLiftPodcast on YouTube, Spreaker, and iTunes at The Chain Liftwww.airtimemisfits.com
Airtime Misfits Podcast - Drachen Fire - Swing And A Miss For Arrow Dynamics The Chain Lift 2022-05-19 | In this episode we’re talking about one of the most infamous defunct coasters in the United States. Drachen Fire, formerly located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA. This Arrow Dynamics designed coaster made its debut in 1992 and only remained open until the middle of the 1998 season, when it was shut down for good. The coaster structure was SBNO for several years, leaving many enthusiasts hoping to have another chance to ride it. Ultimately, the coaster was removed from the park in 2002. The land that formerly occupied Drachen Fire is now rumored to be home to a brand new Giga Shuttle Coaster coming to Busch Gardens in the very near future affectionately named Drachen Spire by coaster enthusiasts. Did you have the chance to ride Drachen Fire during its short life span before it was removed from the park? If so, let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfitswww.airtimemisfits.com
Kings Island - Park Review The Chain Lift 2022-04-22 | Hey friends! In this video we’re giving you our thoughts and overall review of Kings Island located in Mason, OH. We’re going to cover the coasters, atmosphere, flat rides, food and park ops. At the end of the video we give the park an overall score on a scale from 1-10. What are your thoughts about Kings Island? How do you think it stacks up to other parks in the Cedar Fair chain of parks? Be sure to let us know in the comment section below!Thanks for watching!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thechainliftListen to The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Spreaker. Check out the official The Chain Lift merch store for awesome roller coaster related gear: www.thechainlift.comCheck out www.airtimemisfits.com for some nostalgic defunct roller coaster and amusement park goods.
Iron Gwazi Review (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay) The Chain Lift 2022-04-06 | Hey buds! It finally happened! After waiting two long years for Iron Gwazi to open (thanks a lot COVID), the day finally arrived! We were lucky enough to visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for opening day of Iron Gwazi. And let us tell you, the wait was well worth it. Iron Gwazi is another incredible and elite RMC roller coaster. Rocky Mountain Construction have once again proved that they belong at the top of the roller coaster manufacturer mountain. With relentless speed, intense inversions and a plethora or extreme over banked turns, Iron Gwazi is sure to be a crowd pleaser for many years to come. Have you had the chance to ride Iron Gwazi? Let us know your thoughts of the coaster in the comment section below!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheChainLift Listen to The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Spreaker. Check out the official The Chain Lift merch store for awesome roller coaster related gear: www.thechainlift.comCheck out www.airtimemisfits.com for some nostalgic defunct roller coaster and amusement park goods.Iron Gwazi POV courtesy of: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay youtu.be/Cn8nk7_HHo4
Ice Breaker Review (SeaWorld Orlando) The Chain Lift 2022-03-29 | A freeze is coming! That's right, folks! In this video, we're down in Orlando, reviewing the brand spanking new, Ice Breaker! This beauty was made by the stellar, Premier Rides. It features a top speed of 52 mph and a height of 93 ft. It's a really unique and fun addition to SeaWorld Orlando. After you watch the video, please tell us your score for Ice Breaker! We want to know! Thanks so much, friends!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLiftPodcast on iTunes, Spreaker, Spotify, and YouTube at The Chain Liftwww.thechainlift.comwww.airtimemisfits.com
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Walkthrough The Chain Lift 2022-03-24 | Hey guys! In this video we’re giving you a complete tour of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay located in Tampa, Florida. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is home to ten coasters which include Kumba, Cheetah Chase, Montu and Iron Gwazi, to name a few. Thanks for watching!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheChainLift Shop at: www.thechainlift.comFind The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes and Spotify.
Airtime Misfits Podcast - Stand-Up Roller Coasters - Standing the Test of Time? The Chain Lift 2022-02-21 | The Stand-Up roller coaster model made its debut in 1982 at Yomiuriland in Tokyo, Japan when stand-up style coaster trains were added to the existing Momonga Standing & Loop Coaster. The following year, this revolutionary model was introduced to the United States when stand-up trains were added to the existing Extremeroller roller coaster located at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO. In 1984, King Cobra, which became the first ground up designed standing coaster model (TOGO), made its debut at Kings Island in Mason, OH. What initially seemed like a revolutionary and exhilarating new coaster riding experience, quickly proved to be a rather uncomfortable ride experience for guests. This was especially true for male coaster riders, who often complained of a painful ride experience due to the forces of the coaster pushing them downward onto the very uncomfortable bicycle style seat between their legs. Leading these riders to question whether or not they would ever be able to impregnate a woman after experiencing such trauma to the nether regions. As years past and these coasters became less popular with park guests, B&M introduced a solution to bring new life to these dying coasters. The solution was to convert the coaster from a stand-up style coaster to a seated floorless coaster by swapping out the coaster trains. Next, add a fresh coat of paint, new theming and a new name. Voilà, your park has a "new" coaster at a relatively low cost. May not be a perfect solution but seems to have helped revive some of these forgotten about coasters and increased popularity among guests. What are your thoughts of Stand-Up roller coasters? Let us know in the comment section!Be sure to check out www.airtimemisfits.com for some awesome defunct coaster/park inspired goods.
Top 10 BEST Coasters (2022) The Chain Lift 2022-01-24 | Howdy! It's that time! The obligatory personal Top 10 list! Which coasters did we pick?!?! You'll just have to click the video and see! Could one be from Cedar Point?!? Who knows....probably....yeah, Cedar Point makes the list...Six Flags coasters are here. Some smaller parks feature prominently. Its quite the varied lists! Please enjoy and MAKE SURE you leave your Top 10 list in the comment section below. We appreciate all of you! Thanks!www.thechainlift.comPodcast on iTunes, Spreaker, Spotify, and YouTube at The Chain LiftFollow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLiftwww.airtimemisfits.com
Airtime Misfits Podcast - Vekoma SLC - Super Loser Coaster The Chain Lift 2022-01-04 | Hey guys! Happy New Year! Hope you had a great holiday season with your friends and family. To get 2022 started off on the right foot we decided the first episode of the year can only be about one type of coaster model. The coaster model that happens to be every enthusiasts favorite. The one and only, Vekoma SLC (Suspended Looping Coaster). Typically a cloned model, you can find one of these beauties at many amusement parks across the country and globe. These coasters are not always known for giving a very smooth ride. The sometimes painful ride experience is typically due to an uncomfortable restraint system combined with the overall general roughness of the layout. What are your thoughts about the Vekoma SLC? Check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfitsShop for awesome defunct coaster and amusement park: www.airtimemisfits.com
Coast Rider Review (Knotts Berry Farm) The Chain Lift 2021-12-31 | Hello! It's a mouse coaster. Yep! Enjoy our review of Coast Rider, located at Knott's Berry Farm! Thanks, friends! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @The Chain Lift Find The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and YouTube.Official The Chain Lift Merch Store: www.thechainlift.com MORE defunct coaster merch: www.airtimemisfits.com
Adventureland - Review The Chain Lift 2021-12-09 | Hey buds! We’re back with another park review video. This time around we’re reviewing Adventureland located in Altoona, IA. We discuss the coasters featured at the park, flat rides, ride operations and overall park atmosphere. At the end of the video we rate the park on a scale of 1-10. Thanks so much for watching!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thechainliftListen to The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and SpreakerThe official merch store for The Chain Lift: www.thechainlift.comwww.airtimemisfits.com
X2 Review (Six Flags Magic Mountain) The Chain Lift 2021-11-29 | X gonna give it to ya! X2 that is! We're reviewing the highly popular and beloved, X2, located at Six Flags Magic Mountain. This notorious coaster is incredibly unique and spawned the great career of Alan Schilke. We've been waiting a long time to ride this thing and now we're ready to review it! We hope you enjoy it! Please leave a Like and Subscribe. It would mean a lot! Thanks so much!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift Podcast on iTunes, Spreaker, and YouTube at The Chain LiftStore: www.thechainlift.com
The Chain Lift Podcast - Episode #17 - Del Taco and Queue Line Clotheslines The Chain Lift 2021-11-24 | Hey buds! On this episode of The Chain Lift Podcast we're recapping our recent coaster trip we made out to sunny Southern California. During this trip we were able to check out Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Also stopped to check out some famous Back To The Future filming locations. Thanks for listening!Episode correction: The wraps from Star Wars Galaxies Edge are called Ronto Wraps. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thechainliftwww.thechainlift.comMusic courtesy of: Hopesfall "Tunguska"youtube.com/watch?v=GYXQ6Pxs-Ls
Airtime Misfits Podast - Blue Streak (Conneaut Lake) - The Coaster That Refuses to Die The Chain Lift 2021-11-15 | Hey, what's up guys! On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're discussing Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Park located in Conneaut Lake, PA. Blue Streak made it's debut all the back in 1938! It also happens to be designated as an ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) classic coaster landmark. Since opening in 1938, Blue Streak has had it's fair share of lengthy down time. At one point, Blue Streak sat dormant for three years, from 2007 to 2010. Blue Streak also did not operate for the entire 2021 season, and with the rumors of Conneaut Lake's closure, the future is not looking bright for this historic wooden coaster. Will Blue Streak ever run again? Or have we seen the last of Blue Streak and Conneaut Lake Park? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below! Check us out at www.airtimemisfits.comFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfits
Airtime Misfits Podcast - The Making Of A Coaster Enthusiast - Part 2 The Chain Lift 2021-10-19 | On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're continuing our "The Making of A Coaster Enthusiast" series. The purpose of these episodes are for you, our awesome listeners, to learn a little bit more about us and how we became coaster enthusiasts.In our part two episode of "The Making Of A Coaster Enthusiast," we're putting the focus on Adam to learn where his love for coasters all started. Listen to find out what it was like for Adam visiting Cedar Point in the early 90's and how he was tricked into riding Mean Streak for the first time.Thanks for listening!Follow us: @airtimemisfitsShop at: www.airtimemisfits.com
Airtime Misfits Podcast - The Making Of A Coaster Enthusiast - Part 1 The Chain Lift 2021-10-05 | On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're doing something a little different than our normal podcast format. Instead of discussing a defunct coaster or park, we thought it would be fun to share with you on how we became the coaster loving enthusiasts that we are today. In this part one episode of "The Making Of A Coaster Enthusiast," we're putting the focus on Nick and his coaster enthusiasm roots. Listen to find where Nick's love for Mantis started and to hear his experiences of visiting Geauga Lake before it's closure.Thanks for listening!You can also find our podcast on iTunes and Spotify!www.airtimemisfits.com
Valleyfair - Tour The Chain Lift 2021-09-26 | Hey there! We recently visited the excellent, Valleyfair, located in Shakopee, MN. It features 8 coasters, ranging from family size to high thrills. The park also features some excellent flat ride and an outstanding kids area. We loved this Cedar Fair park and can't wait to visit again.I put together this short tour, just giving a glimpse of what this fantastic park has to offer. Thanks for checking it out!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift Find The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Spreaker, and YouTube.Official The Chain Lift Merch Store: www.thechainlift.com MORE defunct coaster merch: www.airtimemisfits.com
Steel Venom Off-Ride (Valleyfair) The Chain Lift 2021-09-26 | Hey, hey! Here's a very quick video showing off, Steel Venom, at Valleyfair! It's an Intamin Impulse coaster, where you can find other clones of these scattered around America. Very fun coasters! Steel Venom usually has a holding brake on the straight vertical tower, but it wasn't functioning this day. Please enjoy the video and Like and Subscribe! If you don't, Jake the Snake is coming for you! Thanks everyone!Follow Us on Twitter @TheChainLiftPodcast on iTunes, Spreaker, and YouTube at The Chain Liftwww.thechainlift.com (Buy Amazing Merchandise)www.airtimemisfits.com
Renegade Review (Valleyfair) The Chain Lift 2021-09-26 | Howdy Folks! We're fixin' to review GCI's scream machine, Renegade, located in Shakopee, MN! This Out and Back, Twister coaster, features a drop of 91 ft, a top speed of 51 mph, and a length of 3,113 ft of track! Doesn't seem like much, but it packs a punch! So saddle up those horses, break out the cowboy hats, and lets talk about this coaster! If you enjoyed the video, please Like and Subscribe. It would mean a lot! Thanks, friends!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift Podcast on iTunes, Spreaker, and YouTube at The Chain Liftwww.thechainlift.comwww.airtimemisfits.comRenegade POV Courtesy of Valleyfair: youtube.com/watch?v=7XXLPA1z0Rg&t=12sValleyfair Video Courtesy of Valleyfair:youtube.com/watch?v=JB-h-PYwopY
Knott’s Berry Farm - Walkthrough The Chain Lift 2021-09-13 | Hey guys! In this video we’re giving you a tour of Knott’s Berry Farm in beautiful Buena Park, CA. This park is home to some world class coasters which include Xcelerator, GhostRider, Hangtime and Silver Bullet to name a few. Knott’s is also home to one of the best log flumes around, Timber Mountain Log Flume. Other must do’s at the park include Calico Mine Ride, Montezooma’s Revenge, Knott’s Berry Tale and taking a stroll through Ghost Town. What are your thoughts about Knott’s Berry Farm? Let us know in the comment section below! Thanks for watching!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thechainliftThe official The Chain Lift Store: www.thechainlift.comListen to The Chain Lift Podcast on spreaker and iTunes. For more nostalgic coaster and amusement park inspired goods, check out @airtimemisfits - www.airtimemisfits.com
Silver Bullet Off-Ride (Knotts Berry Farm) The Chain Lift 2021-09-01 | Get your finger guns ready, folks! You're about to watch some off-ride footage of, Silver Bullet, located at Knott's Berry Farm! This B&M invert, opened in 2004, for a cool $16MM. It features a 109 ft drop, from a 146 ft lift hill. A top speed of 55 mph. A very well paced 6 inversions. It has all the B&M goodness you've come to expect! Please enjoy this very short video, just giving you a taste of what this coaster has to offer! If you do, please like and subscribe, friends!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift www.thechainlift.comwww.airtimemisfits.com
Disneyland Park - Walkthrough The Chain Lift 2021-09-01 | Hey buds! In this video we’re taking you on a tour of Disneyland Park located in Anaheim, CA. Opening in 1955, Disneyland is host to several classic and iconic rides and attractions. Some of the highlight attractions include Space Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain and Star Wars Galaxies Edge just to name a few. Hope this tour can give you some tips and insight for your future Disneyland visit. Thanks so much for watching!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thechainliftThe official The Chain Lift Store: www.thechainlift.comListen to The Chain Lift Podcast on spreaker and iTunes. For more nostalgic coaster and amusement park inspired goods, check out @airtimemisfits - www.airtimemisfits.com
Airtime Misfits Podcast - Wicked Twister - Twisting Towers if Lake Eerie The Chain Lift 2021-08-24 | Hey guys! On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast we're discussing Wicked Twister located at Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH. Wicked Twister has long been rumored to be on the chopping block. Cedar Point finally made the news official by announcing Wicked Twister would be removed from the park to make way for future park improvements. The coaster currently takes up a decent chunk of beautiful beach front real estate. This land, combined with the land formerly occupied by the Oceana Stadium, Cedar Point has quite a large area to work with for future rides and attractions. Will it be a new record breaking coaster? Maybe Cedar Point will finally build that boardwalk/pier enthusiasts have been dreaming about for years. Whatever the park decides to do, it will be exciting to see how this area of the park transforms.Get your last rides in now for Wicked Twister. Final day to ride is September 6, 2021! What are your thoughts about Wicked Twister being removed from the park? Will you miss it or are you more excited about the future potential for this area of the park? What would you like to see Cedar Point do with this beach front area?Thanks for listening!Check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfitsCheck out all the awesome defunct coaster and amusement park stuff we have to offer at www.airtimemisfits.com
Pony Express Off-Ride (Knotts Berry Farm) The Chain Lift 2021-08-20 | Howdy Partners! In this video we’re showing you some off-ride footage of Pony Express, located at Knott's Berry Farm! It's a MotoCoaster, built by Zamperla. This super fun family coaster launches you to 38 mph, while riding horses! Pretty awesome! Enjoy this short video and then tell us what you thought about Pony Express! Please leave a Like and Subscribe! Thanks!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @The Chain Lift Store: www.thechainlift.comwww.airtimemisfits.com
SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge Review (Nickelodeon Universe/Mall of America) The Chain Lift 2021-08-19 | OOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Who lives in a giant mall, above the sea? Rock Bottom Plunge coaster!In this video, we'll be reviewing the Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter, SpongeBob SquarePants Rock Bottom Plunge! It's located at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America. It's obviously themed to the incredibly popular television show, SpongeBob SquarePants. It features a beyond vertical drop and two inversions. It's a shorter coaster but it packs a punch! So, let's head on over to Glove World....I mean, Nickelodeon Universe....and review this goofy goober! If you enjoyed the video, please Like and Subscribe! Thanks!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLiftStore: thechainlift.comwww.airtimemisfits.com
The Monster Review (Adventureland) The Chain Lift 2021-07-30 | Hey buds! In this video we’re giving you our thoughts on The Monster located at Adventureland in Altoona, IA. The Monster is a Gerstlauer Infinity coaster that features a 133 ft beyond vertical drop, speeds up to 65 mph and five inversions. Truly a great coaster, and hard to find a similar coaster in America. If you haven’t ridden The Monster yet, do yourself a favor and get out to Adventureland and check it out! Thanks for watching!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @thechainliftListen to The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes!Official The Chain Lift merch store:www.thechainlift.comFor more awesome defunct coaster inspired goods, check out Airtime Misfits:www.airtimemisfits.com
Airtime Misfits Podcast - The Dragon - First Looping Coaster of Iowa The Chain Lift 2021-07-21 | On this episode of the Airtime Misfits Podcast, we're discussing The Dragon. Making it's debut on May 12, 1990 at Adventureland in Altoona, IA, The Dragon was the first coaster in Iowa to feature an inversion (two back-to-back vertical loops). Not only was The Dragon the only looping coaster at Adventureland, it was also the only looping coaster in the entire state of Iowa for over 25 years. All the way until 2016 when Adventureland debuted The Monster, a Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster featuring five inversions.The Dragon gave its last rides to guests on September 29, 2019. A portion of The Dragon was removed to make room for Dragon Slayer, a 4-D Free-Spin Coaster from S&S. As of the summer of 2021, a large portion of The Dragon is still standing, including the very picturesque back-to-back vertical loops. Did you have the chance to ride The Dragon before it closed for good? Let us know your thoughts about this coaster in the comment section.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @airtimemisfitsCheck out our store for awesome defunct coaster and amusement park inspired goods at: www.airtimemisfits.com
Six Flags St Louis - Tour The Chain Lift 2021-07-19 | Hey, hey! In this video, I'll show you a mini tour of Six Flags St Louis, located in Eureka, MO. This park features 9 coasters featuring, Mr Freeze: Reverse Blast, American Thunder, The Boss, The Screamin' Eagle, Boomerang, Batman the Ride, Ninja, Pandemonium, and River King Mine Train. It's quite the varied selection! This also feature one of the coolest flat rides ever, Xcalibur! I hope you enjoy the video and if you do, please Like and Subscribe. It would mean a ton! Also, what's your favorite coaster at Six Flags St. Louis?!?! Let us know! Thanks!Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift Podcast on iTunes, Spreaker, and YouTube at The Chain Liftwww.thechainlift.com - BUY SOME DEFUNCT SHIRTS! www.airtimemisfits.com
Adventureland Walkthrough The Chain Lift 2021-07-19 | *Sorry about the poor audio quality in a few spots of the video. Also, I forgot to walk you past The Underground coaster. Definitely worth checking out if you aren't aware of this very unique indoor coaster.Hey friends! In this video we're taking you on a tour of Adventureland Resort located in Altoona, IA. This park features 6 roller coasters, with The Monster being the highlight roller coaster attraction. New in 2021 is Dragon Slayer, a 4-D Free Spin coaster by S&S. Be sure to check out Adventureland if you happen to find yourself in Iowa. Thanks for watching!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TheChainLift Listen to The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes and Spreaker.Check out our online store, full of defunct coaster inspired shirts:www.thechainlift.comFor more defunct coaster and amusement park goods, check out:www.airtimemisfits.com
The Chain Lift Podcast - Episode #16 - Iowa....I Owe-a Mulch Nuts Ten Bucks The Chain Lift 2021-07-05 | *More info about the RMC coaster coming to Fun Spot Atlanta has been released since the recording of this podcast. Be sure to check Fun Spot Atlanta out on Twitter for the latest updates.*Hey buds! On this podcast episode we're joined by show friend, non-coaster enthusiast and all around awesome guy, Murray (aka Fish, Mulch Nuts, Fish Nuts). Murray joined us and show friend Nick (@airtimemisfits) on a recent amusement park road trip to Adventureland, Valleyfair, Nickelodeon Universe and Mt. Olympus. We spend the majority of the episode discussing the trip and our thoughts of each park we visited. At the end of the episode, we play a fun trivia game with Murray called "Ask a Non-Enthusiast". Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode to hear the story of how Murray was bestowed such amazing nicknames as well. Thanks for listening.You can find this podcast episode and previous episodes of The Chain Lift Podcast in iTunes and Spreaker. Just search "The Chain Lift Podcast."Check us out on Twitter and Instagram: @thechainliftOfficial The Chain Lift Merch Store: www.thechainlift.comFor more awesome defunct coaster inspired goods, check out www.airtimemisfits.comMusic featured in podcast courtesy of:The Chariot - Impressyoutu.be/wf0g3CxNctwMewithoutyou - “Julia (or, “Holy to the LORD” on the Bells of Horses)youtu.be/OgCTwTV-IQ4
Sky Ride Adventureland POV The Chain Lift 2021-06-30 | Hey friends! In this video we take a relaxing journey on the Sky Ride located at Adventureland In Altoona, Iowa. This chair lift ride is particularly awesome because a portion of the ride goes through inversions of The Monster! Riding the Sky Ride at Adventureland is a great opportunity to rest your feet, take in a great view of the midways below, and check how long the line is for The Monster while going overhead. Thanks for watching! We greatly appreciate it!Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @thechainliftOfficial The Chain Lift merch store: www.thechainlift.comCheck of The Chain Lift Podcast on iTunes and Spreaker. Check out www.airtimemisfits.com for awesome defunct coaster inspired goods.
Valleyfair - Walkthrough The Chain Lift 2021-06-28 | Hey guys! In this video we're taking you on a tour of Valleyfair located just outside of Minneapolis, MN. This park features some pretty awesome roller coasters like their Wild Thing, Excalibur and Renegade. It's also home to High Roller, which is their classic wooden coaster built in 1976. What are your thoughts of Valleyfair? Let us know in the comment section below. Thanks so much for watching!Check us out on Instagram and Twitter: @TheChainLift Check out our official merch store: www.thechainlift.comFor awesome defunct coaster inspired goods, check out: www.airtimemisfits.com
Six Flags Over Georgia - Review The Chain Lift 2021-06-16 | Hello, friends! In this video, we'll be giving you our thoughts on the very good, Six Flags Over Georgia! This super cool park is located in Austell, GA. It was the 2nd park in the Six Flags chain, opening in 1967. Current day, it features 11 roller coasters, with 43 rides in total. We'll give you thoughts on the rides, park atmosphere, and food/ride ops. So, please enjoy the video! After you do, please tell us what you would give Six Flags Over Georgia! If you could leave a Like and Subscribe, we'd appreciate it very much. Thanks!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheChainLift Podcast on iTunes, Spreaker, and YouTube at The Chain Liftwww.airtimemisfits.comMindbender video Courtesy of Six Flags Over Georgia:youtube.com/watch?v=aDzoEkX0xE0Pandemonium video courtesy of Six Flags Over Georgia: youtube.com/watch?v=q6iQvB7Y_XQ
