web01.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:07:57 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Opposite Attractions: A Theme Park Design Show - Episodes Tagged with “Rollercoaster” https://www.opposite-attractions.com/tags/rollercoaster Mon, 25 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 A former Universal Studios Florida employee and a former Walt Disney World cast member challenge each other to imagineer their own theme parks, one attraction at a time, while also discussing the current state of the theme park industry. Hosted by Scottye Moore and Jim Murphy. en-us episodic A comedy design challenge podcast about creating theme parks that are 'technically possible'. Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore A former Universal Studios Florida employee and a former Walt Disney World cast member challenge each other to imagineer their own theme parks, one attraction at a time, while also discussing the current state of the theme park industry. Hosted by Scottye Moore and Jim Murphy. yes imagineering, disney, theme parks, universal studios, comedy, design, architecture, walt disney world, walt disney, epcot, animal kingdom, disneyland Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore oppattshow@gmail.com Let's Get Shopping! http://www.opposite-attractions.com/105 f8203556-c04f-44b4-b832-4abf2be2eea9 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 02:00:00 -0500 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 7 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim kills his savings account. Scottye kills capitalism. 37:29 yes This week, after some long discussions about Disney+ and Jim's recent WDW vacation, your hosts set about making Epic Universe attractions all about the horrors of Black Friday shopping. First, Jim straps some guests up by bungees and throws some other in a cage to partake in War-Mart: The Store Beyond, a reference you'll probably get if you understand any of the other references the hosts make. Do you dare swing through the skies for deals or wish to battle it out for the leftovers!? Then, Scottye decides to throw everybody on a rollercoaster with the most apt name in the current geopolitical climate - The Death Of Capitalism. The higher you climb, the better the deals...if you dare! disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, disney+, vacation, bonkers, darkwing duck, disneyland, rollercoaster, wargames, black friday This week, after some long discussions about Disney+ and Jim's recent WDW vacation, your hosts set about making Epic Universe attractions all about the horrors of Black Friday shopping. First, Jim straps some guests up by bungees and throws some other in a cage to partake in War-Mart: The Store Beyond, a reference you'll probably get if you understand any of the other references the hosts make. Do you dare swing through the skies for deals or wish to battle it out for the leftovers!? Then, Scottye decides to throw everybody on a rollercoaster with the most apt name in the current geopolitical climate - The Death Of Capitalism. The higher you climb, the better the deals...if you dare!

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]]> Let's Get Off Track! http://www.opposite-attractions.com/94 3b51b9f0-8f9c-4559-b8fe-083eb91e3c47 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 7 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye goes for five. Jim works the brakes. 31:38 yes This week, we discuss a harrowing (and supercharged) experience Scottye had at DragonCon, and then give our Epic Universe a different sort of trackless attraction. First, Scottye finds a way to separate one coaster into a quintet with The Titan, quite possibly the largest ever single attraction at an OppAtt theme park, because it's not exacty a single attraction. Anyway, one would think Jim would not be as completely crazy as this, until he decides to create Cool Runnings Presents A Series Of Unfortunate Events, a bobsled attraction that is more like actual bobsledding than any rollercoaster themed after the Matterhorn or whatever. Oh, and four sleds go down at once. Good luck with that. Next week, things will get even worse. disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, dragoncon, chewbacca, bb-8, rollercoaster, mythology, bobsled, cool runnings, trackless attractions This week, we discuss a harrowing (and supercharged) experience Scottye had at DragonCon, and then give our Epic Universe a different sort of trackless attraction. First, Scottye finds a way to separate one coaster into a quintet with The Titan, quite possibly the largest ever single attraction at an OppAtt theme park, because it's not exacty a single attraction. Anyway, one would think Jim would not be as completely crazy as this, until he decides to create Cool Runnings Presents A Series Of Unfortunate Events, a bobsled attraction that is more like actual bobsledding than any rollercoaster themed after the Matterhorn or whatever. Oh, and four sleds go down at once. Good luck with that.

Next week, things will get even worse.

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]]> This week, we discuss a harrowing (and supercharged) experience Scottye had at DragonCon, and then give our Epic Universe a different sort of trackless attraction. First, Scottye finds a way to separate one coaster into a quintet with The Titan, quite possibly the largest ever single attraction at an OppAtt theme park, because it's not exacty a single attraction. Anyway, one would think Jim would not be as completely crazy as this, until he decides to create Cool Runnings Presents A Series Of Unfortunate Events, a bobsled attraction that is more like actual bobsledding than any rollercoaster themed after the Matterhorn or whatever. Oh, and four sleds go down at once. Good luck with that.

Next week, things will get even worse.

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]]> Challenge: New Jersey, New Jersey http://www.opposite-attractions.com/49 2ba9e036-7f6e-4632-a411-c12c882f05d0 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim goes dancing. Scottye gets help from the Devil. 29:55 yes This week, it's all about that Jersey Shore, bay-bay! After a bit of discussion of our park, FreeWorld, and it's layout, we dive in to our attractions for the week. First up, Jim pulls a Four Seasons swerve before inviting everyone to go Dancing In The Dark on his heavily modified indoor Tilt-A-Whirl that would probably leave most wishing they had just stayed off the boardwalk. Meanwhile, Scottye skirts his responsibilities and hands the reigns over to his good friend Jersey Dan, who shares with us his coaster The Jersey Devil, an attraction with a finale that might need a little rethink before potentially allowing guests to ride. It's not his fault, Scottye told him we were on the moon. disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, new jersey, springsteen, bon jovi, frankie valli, america, rollercoaster, boardwalk This week, it's all about that Jersey Shore, bay-bay! After a bit of discussion of our park, FreeWorld, and it's layout, we dive in to our attractions for the week. First up, Jim pulls a Four Seasons swerve before inviting everyone to go Dancing In The Dark on his heavily modified indoor Tilt-A-Whirl that would probably leave most wishing they had just stayed off the boardwalk. Meanwhile, Scottye skirts his responsibilities and hands the reigns over to his good friend Jersey Dan, who shares with us his coaster The Jersey Devil, an attraction with a finale that might need a little rethink before potentially allowing guests to ride. It's not his fault, Scottye told him we were on the moon.

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]]> This week, it's all about that Jersey Shore, bay-bay! After a bit of discussion of our park, FreeWorld, and it's layout, we dive in to our attractions for the week. First up, Jim pulls a Four Seasons swerve before inviting everyone to go Dancing In The Dark on his heavily modified indoor Tilt-A-Whirl that would probably leave most wishing they had just stayed off the boardwalk. Meanwhile, Scottye skirts his responsibilities and hands the reigns over to his good friend Jersey Dan, who shares with us his coaster The Jersey Devil, an attraction with a finale that might need a little rethink before potentially allowing guests to ride. It's not his fault, Scottye told him we were on the moon.

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]]> Challenge: Sweet Home Alabama! http://www.opposite-attractions.com/48 2a252b57-a32b-4d27-8582-3943710f0f01 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 4 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye becomes one with the ball. Jim employs the government. 32:10 yes This week, we take our all-american theme park to the home of the Crimson Tide and completely unsurprisingly both hosts use college football as jumping off points. Scottye takes his guests into a virtual reality stadium to be thrown around by the Roll Tide Rollercoaster starring Nick Saban and Paul Bear Bryant (of course). Meanwhile, Jim pitches a crossover with NASA as he welcomes everyone to Puntsville, USA, where the Rocket City has been tasked at helping Bama Football set its sights on conquering every football team in the universe. Also, kids can join in on the fun by taking part in daily Kick, Pass, & Moonwalk competitions presented by various coaches and scientists. We also discuss theme park security after Jim saw himself a giant dinosaur in the Magic Kingdom. disney, disney world, universal studios, design, imagineering, engineering, architecture, alabama, crimson tide, america, roll tide, NCAA Football, space travel, rollercoaster, virtual reality This week, we take our all-american theme park to the home of the Crimson Tide and completely unsurprisingly both hosts use college football as jumping off points. Scottye takes his guests into a virtual reality stadium to be thrown around by the Roll Tide Rollercoaster starring Nick Saban and Paul Bear Bryant (of course). Meanwhile, Jim pitches a crossover with NASA as he welcomes everyone to Puntsville, USA, where the Rocket City has been tasked at helping Bama Football set its sights on conquering every football team in the universe. Also, kids can join in on the fun by taking part in daily Kick, Pass, & Moonwalk competitions presented by various coaches and scientists.

We also discuss theme park security after Jim saw himself a giant dinosaur in the Magic Kingdom.

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]]> This week, we take our all-american theme park to the home of the Crimson Tide and completely unsurprisingly both hosts use college football as jumping off points. Scottye takes his guests into a virtual reality stadium to be thrown around by the Roll Tide Rollercoaster starring Nick Saban and Paul Bear Bryant (of course). Meanwhile, Jim pitches a crossover with NASA as he welcomes everyone to Puntsville, USA, where the Rocket City has been tasked at helping Bama Football set its sights on conquering every football team in the universe. Also, kids can join in on the fun by taking part in daily Kick, Pass, & Moonwalk competitions presented by various coaches and scientists.

We also discuss theme park security after Jim saw himself a giant dinosaur in the Magic Kingdom.

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]]> Challenge: Get Rich Quick (Sponsored Attraction) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/40 5c58bb1c-cde3-496e-a01a-bae599d9b9b9 Mon, 30 Jul 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 3 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Jim builds too many attractions. Scottye fields too many sponsors. 36:55 yes This week it's all about getting that sweet sweet $$ as we set about finding sponsors for our park's attractions. First, Jim corals two lucky sponsors into a familiar duel as La Croix and Captain Morgan compete in a Beverage Showdown, each creating attractions that help you feel a little drunk or a bit more refreshed, plus you can get a photo op with the Captain himself, or maybe a french hipster moose. Meanwhile, Scottye's marketing department has been burning the candle at both ends taking suggestions from everything from Motel 6 to Kmart and even Guitar Hero. These prove fruitless, however, and a truly unfortunate sponsor emerges to present Lemony Snicket's Crumudgeonly Coaster, a 3-drink minimum attraction your childhood has been waiting for. So grab yourself some barely flavored soda water, some rum, or maybe a couple glasses of Perilous Potation and get to listening, our non-existent advertisers depend on it. This week it's all about getting that sweet sweet $$ as we set about finding sponsors for our park's attractions. First, Jim corals two lucky sponsors into a familiar duel as La Croix and Captain Morgan compete in a Beverage Showdown, each creating attractions that help you feel a little drunk or a bit more refreshed, plus you can get a photo op with the Captain himself, or maybe a french hipster moose. Meanwhile, Scottye's marketing department has been burning the candle at both ends taking suggestions from everything from Motel 6 to Kmart and even Guitar Hero. These prove fruitless, however, and a truly unfortunate sponsor emerges to present Lemony Snicket's Crumudgeonly Coaster, a 3-drink minimum attraction your childhood has been waiting for. So grab yourself some barely flavored soda water, some rum, or maybe a couple glasses of Perilous Potation and get to listening, our non-existent advertisers depend on it.

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]]> This week it's all about getting that sweet sweet $$ as we set about finding sponsors for our park's attractions. First, Jim corals two lucky sponsors into a familiar duel as La Croix and Captain Morgan compete in a Beverage Showdown, each creating attractions that help you feel a little drunk or a bit more refreshed, plus you can get a photo op with the Captain himself, or maybe a french hipster moose. Meanwhile, Scottye's marketing department has been burning the candle at both ends taking suggestions from everything from Motel 6 to Kmart and even Guitar Hero. These prove fruitless, however, and a truly unfortunate sponsor emerges to present Lemony Snicket's Crumudgeonly Coaster, a 3-drink minimum attraction your childhood has been waiting for. So grab yourself some barely flavored soda water, some rum, or maybe a couple glasses of Perilous Potation and get to listening, our non-existent advertisers depend on it.

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]]> Challenge: Lonesome Ghosts (Spooky Attraction) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/35 34957d50-3c88-4500-a124-6488e0e460d6 Mon, 18 Jun 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 3 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye visits a hellhole. Jim builds a house of shadows. 36:36 yes This week, we continue our tradition of SpooooooOOOOoooky attractions! First up, Scottye delivers The Swing From Hell, a 1930's nightclub speakeasy rollercoaster with a 3 drink minimum of fire, brimstone, and some bitchin' tunes from Postmortem Jukebox, playing live every night at The Hellhole! Meanwhile, on the other side of the park, Jim has sent his employees out ghost-hunting and they may have accidentally incurred the wrath of the Marx Brothers in his rotating theater attraction That's The Spirit!! Maybe they'll join the Mickey Mouse Club and then get hit over the head with it? Also, they discuss their short vacations including some Hashtag Too Hot Disney knock-off merch, a claustrophic horror tunnel, a fart button, and a detour to the land of PassFast. This week, we continue our tradition of SpooooooOOOOoooky attractions! First up, Scottye delivers The Swing From Hell, a 1930's nightclub speakeasy rollercoaster with a 3 drink minimum of fire, brimstone, and some bitchin' tunes from Postmortem Jukebox, playing live every night at The Hellhole! Meanwhile, on the other side of the park, Jim has sent his employees out ghost-hunting and they may have accidentally incurred the wrath of the Marx Brothers in his rotating theater attraction That's The Spirit!! Maybe they'll join the Mickey Mouse Club and then get hit over the head with it?

Also, they discuss their short vacations including some Hashtag Too Hot Disney knock-off merch, a claustrophic horror tunnel, a fart button, and a detour to the land of PassFast.

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]]> This week, we continue our tradition of SpooooooOOOOoooky attractions! First up, Scottye delivers The Swing From Hell, a 1930's nightclub speakeasy rollercoaster with a 3 drink minimum of fire, brimstone, and some bitchin' tunes from Postmortem Jukebox, playing live every night at The Hellhole! Meanwhile, on the other side of the park, Jim has sent his employees out ghost-hunting and they may have accidentally incurred the wrath of the Marx Brothers in his rotating theater attraction That's The Spirit!! Maybe they'll join the Mickey Mouse Club and then get hit over the head with it?

Also, they discuss their short vacations including some Hashtag Too Hot Disney knock-off merch, a claustrophic horror tunnel, a fart button, and a detour to the land of PassFast.

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]]> Challenge: Building A Building (Anchor Attractions) http://www.opposite-attractions.com/32 a73cc7e7-6ee5-491b-8435-81c8a7530a3a Mon, 21 May 2018 02:00:00 -0400 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore full 3 Jim Murphy & Scottye Moore Scottye visits a cave. Jim wears a suit. 34:59 yes This week, we look at the big show-stopping attractions for each side of our new theme park. Jim, having done little preparation last week, gets more in-depth on his vision for his side of the park and its new showcase attraction The Golden Coaster, because when one is talking theme park history, it's hard to ignore how important the coaster is. The attraction also includes exhibits, ways to design your own coaster (think CyberSpace Mountain), and other fun surprises. Meanwhile, Scottye takes his guests on a tour of The Secrets Of The Unicorn. In this zero-drink minimum family-fun attraction (a phrase no one in the theme park business has probably ever typed before), guests travel to the cave of the mystical unicorn and help it wage war against Rat Fink, who is seemingly the mascot of this side of the park. Afterward, enter the requisite gift shop/requisite-for-this-park bar to try some Cave Water, which is apparently just a Blue Hawaiian but probably in some kind of souvenir container for an exorbitant price. This is a theme park after all. This week, we look at the big show-stopping attractions for each side of our new theme park. Jim, having done little preparation last week, gets more in-depth on his vision for his side of the park and its new showcase attraction The Golden Coaster, because when one is talking theme park history, it's hard to ignore how important the coaster is. The attraction also includes exhibits, ways to design your own coaster (think CyberSpace Mountain), and other fun surprises.

Meanwhile, Scottye takes his guests on a tour of The Secrets Of The Unicorn. In this zero-drink minimum family-fun attraction (a phrase no one in the theme park business has probably ever typed before), guests travel to the cave of the mystical unicorn and help it wage war against Rat Fink, who is seemingly the mascot of this side of the park. Afterward, enter the requisite gift shop/requisite-for-this-park bar to try some Cave Water, which is apparently just a Blue Hawaiian but probably in some kind of souvenir container for an exorbitant price. This is a theme park after all.

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]]> This week, we look at the big show-stopping attractions for each side of our new theme park. Jim, having done little preparation last week, gets more in-depth on his vision for his side of the park and its new showcase attraction The Golden Coaster, because when one is talking theme park history, it's hard to ignore how important the coaster is. The attraction also includes exhibits, ways to design your own coaster (think CyberSpace Mountain), and other fun surprises.

Meanwhile, Scottye takes his guests on a tour of The Secrets Of The Unicorn. In this zero-drink minimum family-fun attraction (a phrase no one in the theme park business has probably ever typed before), guests travel to the cave of the mystical unicorn and help it wage war against Rat Fink, who is seemingly the mascot of this side of the park. Afterward, enter the requisite gift shop/requisite-for-this-park bar to try some Cave Water, which is apparently just a Blue Hawaiian but probably in some kind of souvenir container for an exorbitant price. This is a theme park after all.

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