Factor Nostalgia: a Parkcast

Let's take a closer look at one of my personal favorites: The Twilight Zone's Tower of Terror! We dive into how it first appeared, the different iterations we've seen in Paris as well as the possible future. Of course we also dive a little bit deeper into the backstory. RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode: Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers Episode: June 2024 Trip Review Episode: Disne...

It's a milestone episode today! Come along as we go through why Factor Nostalgia was created, where we are now and where we're headed. The then, now and when of Factor Nostalgia, if you will. RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Support the podcast on Patreon . Nu ook te steunen in het Nederlands via PetjeAf.com . Get in touch via ⁠factornostalgia.com/contact⁠ And follow along with theme park adve...

One of the most unique theme parks Japan has to offer is Ghibli Park. But in order to understand it properly, one should be familiar with Studio Ghibli's movies. Join me today as we explore some of the history of Studio Ghibli and what makes Ghibli Park so special... and why it's on my wishlist. RESOURCES & INFO Support the podcast on Patreon! Nu ook te steunen in het Nederlands via PetjeAf.co...

If you've been listening, you know I love visits to Disneyland Paris and Efteling. But Europe has so much more to offer, so today we're running through a list of theme parks I hope to visit in the near future! RESOURCES & INFO Episode: Europa-Park: What You Should Know Tell me about your theme park wishlist on Instagram: @factornostalgia or via factornostalgia.com/contact Support the podcast a...

There are some universal, basic good ideas when you visit a theme park. Today we're going to discuss some theme park top tips so you can get the fundamentals right and maximize your day and your budget! RESOURCES & INFO Episode: Disneyland Paris Hotels: A Breakdown Part 1 & Part 2 Episode: Park Packing Essentials Episode: Queueing Systems-How Wait Times Work Let me know about your top...

Join me for a review of my last trip to Disneyland Paris. We'll talk about this season's Disney Music Festival, ride closures as well as a look at how the transformation from Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World is going. RESOURCES & INFO See everything discussed in this episode on Instagram Episode: Things That Are Worth It and Things That Are Not at Disneyland Paris Queueing Systems...

Disney announced yesterday (May 7th) that they will be building and opening a brand new resort in Abu Dhabi in the UAE. In this bonus episode we'll discuss why Abu Dhabi, what type of park we might see as well as the controversies surrounding the choice for the UAE.

I have some more thoughts on what add-ons are worth it and which aren't when booking a trip to Disneyland Paris. In this episode we'll discuss: - taking the train vs. taking the car; - arriving a day early; - staying at a Club Level room; - character meals; - reserved area tickets; - Photopass+. RESOURCES & INFO Episode: Things That Are Worth It... Part 1 Get some visuals from the stuf...

Did you know that there's a bunch of stuff that Walt Disney came up with that we still see in theme parks today? And no, not just the imagineering stuff. Today we're taking a trip through theme parks to see what started off as an idea in Walt's brain, from park design to rides. RESOURCES & INFO Follow along during my Disney trip this week on ⁠Instagram: @factornostalgia⁠ Support th...

We visited the Efteling over Easter weekend, and have some thoughts and experiences to share. We'll discuss rides (including Danse Macabre), snacks, and overall experience. SUPPORT Support the podcast via Patreon ! If you're Dutch and want Dutch content, support the podcast via PetjeAf.com ! RESOURCES & INFO Get an idea of what we did, saw and ate over on Instagram: @factornostalgia Ep...

Now we know that Universal Studios is coming, we explore what this means for other parks in Europe. We discuss Universal vs. Efteling, Europa-Park and, of course, Disneyland Paris. RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode: Universal Studios Coming to Europe Episode: Europa-Park: What You Should Know Episode: Everything You Want to Know About Disney Adventure World Episode: Trip Report: Danse Macabre F...

Hours after I finished recording and editing the last episode, we got official confirmation on a Universal Studios park in Europe! Here's what we know.

Rumors about Universal Studios coming to Europe have been swirling for a while and were amplified last year. It looks like there may be some more news heading our way soon. But what do we really know about this? Is it going to be limited to one park? Will it be in the UK only? Or does Universal also have plans for mainland Europe? Dive in and speculate along! RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode:...

Visual effects (VFX) is not limited to movies, you know? In this episode we're taking a closer look at the Pepper's Ghost effect. Find out how it came to be, how it got its name, and where you can find examples of it. RESOURCES & INFO: Tell me your thoughts! Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (@factornostalgia)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Questions? Stuff you’d like to hear about in a future episode?...

This episode gives a rundown of the news that has been trickling out of Disney as it concerns Disneyland Paris, with a focus of course on Walt Disney Studios - soon to be Disney Adventure World. We discuss possible opening dates, more stuff that has been revealed around the Lion King log flume ride, and some of the work going on in Disney Village as a little added bonus. RESOURCES & CONTACT IN...

As we're preparing for theme park season, we're making a list of all the spots to visit and doing our homework! Join us today for a closer look at Europa-Park, the third most-visited theme park in Europe. RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Grand Prix of Europe Trailer Tell me your thoughts! Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram (@factornostalgia)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Questions? Stuff you’d like to...

We know that the Disney Decade meant a renewed focus on animation, and it brought us our favorite movies. But what did it mean for the Disney Parks worldwide? We also have some pricing info for the brand new Efteling Grand Hotel! RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode: Efteling Hotels: What, Where and Why Episode: Disney Remakes: Which Parts Work? & Disney Remakes Part 2: Top 10 Movies That Dese...

The transformation from Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World is definitely phased, so which phases can we expect, what do we know about the opening dates and could there be trouble on the horizon for the later phases? RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO: Episode: Everything You Want to Know About Disney Adventure World Episode: The History and Future of Disneyland Paris Share this episode!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It's about time we take a look at the hotels over at the Efteling, including some info on the brand new Efteling Grand Hotel that's opening... soon. RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode: ⁠ Efteling vs. Disneyland Paris: a ride for ride comparison What are your Efteling hotel experiences? Tell me via ⁠Instagram: @factornostalgia⁠ Feedback? Comments? Concerns? Shoutouts? Contact me via ⁠⁠fac...

In part 2 of this week's episode we're listing the movies we feel would benefit from a remake - under certain conditions, of course. RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode: So... Nobody Saw Wish? Disagree? Other movies that deserve it more? Tell me via Instagram: @factornostalgia Feedback? Comments? Concerns? Shoutouts? Contact me via ⁠factornostalgia.podcast@gmail.com⁠ .

Something a little different this week: we're discussing Disney's live-action (or CG...) remakes. In part 1 we're looking at what works and what doesn't. All of this is to set up part 2: which movies deserve a remake/reboot? RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Disagree? Am I totally wrong about live action remakes? Tell me via ⁠Instagram: @factornostalgia⁠ Feedback? Comments? Concerns? Sh...

The relationship between George Lucas and the Disney Parks long predates Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm. Hear about all the different collaborations between George Lucas and Disney, covering Star Wars, Indiana Jones and even Michael Jackson..! RESOURCES & INFO Episode 008: Deepdive: Disney S.E.A: Society of Explorers and Adventurers (Part 1) Episode: Disney's Space Mountain: Past, P...

When booking your trip to Disneyland Paris you're bombarded with options and add-ons that definitely aren't cheap, but do sometimes seem worth it... I'm here to talk you through which options are worth it and which are not. RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Queueing Systems: How Wait Times Work ⁠ Episode: Disneyland Hotels: A Breakdown ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share this episode!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wa...

What's coming up in 2025 for this podcast? Make sure you share your input as well! RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Danse Macabre First Impression at the Efteling Episode: ⁠⁠ Disneyland Paris - The Frontierland Story Make sure you follow along for more content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (@factornostalgia)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions? Stuff you’d like to hear about in a future episode?...

Listen along as we discuss the good and the bad of our last trip to Disneyland Paris during the Christmas season. We'll discuss hotel options, food, rides, and how to handle the trip when going with toddlers. RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO ⁠⁠Episode: Disneyland Paris Hotels Part 1⁠ ⁠Episode: Disneyland Paris Hotels Part 2⁠ Share this episode! Leave a rating or review on Apple or Spotify Questions? S...