Factor Nostalgia: a Parkcast

Find out why and how the Winter Efteling got started and let’s find out a little more about this year’s program. RESOURCES & INFO ​Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the Efteling ​Follow along on Instagram: @factornostalgia ​Share your thoughts via factornostalgia.com/contact ​Support the podcast on Patreon

Disneyland Paris hosts the first Disney coaster with an inversion with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril. However, the original plan was much more elaborate than what we ended up getting. Find out more about why this ride was built, what could have been, and perhaps... what will be? RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO Episode: Disneyland Paris: The Adventureland Story Episode: The History and Future...

Come along as I answer all the most frequently asked questions around the food options in Disneyland Paris. We'll discuss making reservations, character meals, vegan options and more! RESOURCES & INFO Read the blogpost: Disneyland Paris Restaurants - Rated Support the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ and/or ⁠⁠⁠⁠PetjeAf.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠⁠factornostalgia.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow along on...

Bookings for 2026 are open and I'm here to talk you through it. Let's make your Disneyland Paris trip in 2026 the best one yet. RESOURCES & INFO Episode: ⁠ Disneyland Paris Hotels: a Breakdown Episode: ⁠The History and Future of Disneyland Paris⁠ Support the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ and/or ⁠⁠⁠PetjeAf.com⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch via ⁠⁠⁠factornostalgia.com/contact⁠⁠⁠ Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram...

With a new version of the Rock 'N Roller Coaster opening soon(ish) in Disney's Hollywood Studios, it's a good time to take a look back at one my (formerly) favorite rides. RESOURCES & INFO Episode: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: Past, Present & Future Episode: The History and Future of Disneyland Paris Support the podcast on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ and/or ⁠⁠PetjeAf.com⁠⁠ Get in touch v...

The end of summer is here and we have some catching up to do. In this episode we're going around Efteling to find out what's new. We'll cover the opening of the Efteling Grand Hotel, its restaurants Brasserie 7 and Mystique and its coffee corner Biscuit. Then we'll move to into the park to talk about the Princess and the Pea, the new virtual queue system and the summer snacks! Then...

As long as Disneyland Paris has been open, there have been nighttime shows. We're going all the way back to April 12th, 1992 all the way to now, speculating on what could be next. Find out about all the previous evening parades and shows Disneyland Paris has presented throughout the years and let me know: which is your favorite? RESOURCES & INFO Episode: ⁠ Disneyland Paris June 2024 Trip R...

Roller Coaster Tycoon was a force to be reckoned with in the gaming world when it was first released. It managed to stay successful throughout a few iterations, but then... what happened? And where is it today? On this episode we go into the messy history of this iconic franchise. RESOURCES & INFO Episode: The History (and Future) of Six Flags in Europe Support the podcast on Patreon and/or Pe...

The Efteling opened its 31st fairytale in the Fairytale Forest this year, so it's appropriate we take a walk past all of the stories hosted in this area of the park, filled to the brim with nostalgia. RESOURCES & INFO ​Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the Efteling ​A full history on everything Efteling: Eftepedia (Dutch) ​A wonderful podcast covering everything, big and small: De Kleine...

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...