Standby Line

For their holiday special, AJ talks about his experience at the so-called "worst holiday party ever", Jollywood Nights!  Is it?  Not by a longshot. Happy Holidays from Standby Line! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: pat...

Tim and AJ take their long-awaited look at Tron Lightcycle Power Run!  Was it worth waiting almost 7 years for? Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: standbylinepodcast@gmail.com

We're not done with Halloween quite yet!  For the October viewer poll, Tim and AJ talk about Six Flags' annual Halloween event: Fright Fest! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: standb...

Nothing like confronting a little childhood trauma!  AJ tells us about his first visit to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, and how there's over 30 years of deep lore we are definitely not qualified to disseminate. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram...

The October Book Club continues with Tim and AJ talking a look at the first 8 issues of the horror comic series about an evil theme park, Dark Ride! Editor's Note: The following episode contains discussion of themes of violence, gore, self-harm, and sexual situations.  Listener discretion is advised. Editor's Note: Spoilers for Dark Ride #1-8 Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury...

For the start of our impromptu October book club, Tim and AJ look at the new Haunted Mansion YA novel: The Haunted Mansion: Storm & Shade! Spoilers for The Haunted Mansion: Storm & Shade Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon:...

For their first foray into the wild world of Six Flags, Tim and AJ examine the trend of Bizarro coasters in an attempt to answer one fundamental question: Why? Editor's Note: Justice League: Battle for Metropolis at Six Flags Great Adventure (As well as six other Six Flags parks) is neither a VR coaster nor does it feature Braniac as the main antagonist.  Those responsible have been sacked. H...

Tim and AJ return once again to the Disney Kingdoms comics to take a look at their take on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!  And their packed fall schedule! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: st...

Standby Line has returned for season 3!  To kick things off, we talk about how Toy Story Land is a microcosm of many issues facing the parks over the last decade. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast E...

For their second anniversary, Tim and AJ continue their proud tradition of knocking off early and rehashing an episode on Spider-Man they made for Patreon. Spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Editor's Note: The bulk of this episode was originally published as "Ticket Booth Episode 18: Selecting A Bagel...".  However, because Tim and AJ are deathly afraid of getting a po...

In 1994, Epcot '94 (That was the official name of the park at the time) named Barbie its first "Ambassador of Friendship".  Nearly 30 years later, Tim and AJ realize this has disturbing implications for the intra-park political climate. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLine...

For the June Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ talk about Na'Vi River Journey, and how the narrative for Pandora is pretty messed up when you think about. And the minor matter of their FIFTIETH EPSIODE! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast Patreo...

For their annual Independence Day episode, Tim and AJ talk about The Muppets Present: Great Moments in History (But Only The American parts), and throw their hands up and admit why Hall of Presidents just isn't happening. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram....

We're once again joined by our friends from Muses of Mythology to talk about the second book in the series of SEA young adult novels: Shinji Takahashi: Into the Heart of the Storm! Spoilers for Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of Coatl and Shinji Takahashi: Into the Heart of the Storm More of Muses of Mythology can be found at twitter.com/MusesOfMyth and instagram.com/musesofmyth/ Hosted by Tim...

In anticipation for Rise of the Beasts releasing in theatres, Tim and AJ teach a not-so-short, but very sharp lesson on Transformers: The Ride - 3D.   Per the norm, AJ cannot, will not stop talking, and it never really ends. Tim laments being stuck with all the dirty jobs, but we all know he well and truly enjoys the work.   After all, can they do less? Editor's Note: Yes, we are aware Starsc...

For the April Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ talk about the various versions of Space Mountain at Disney parks across the globe, their various differences, and for some reason, the juggernaut of marketing that was The Phantom Menace.  Also, we're probably banned in China now. Editor's Note: Siemens ended its sponsorship of Spaceship Earth in 2017, not 2007.  However, the point stands as once it...

With May the 4th just having passed, and it being Hollywood Studios birthday month, we figured the time was perfect to look at the attraction that paved the way for Galaxy's Edge: Star Tours! Editor's Note: Tim and AJ are aware that Star Tours first opened at Disneyland, not (Then) MGM-Studios.  Just... Ok? Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter F...

For our first episode on a Universal attraction, Tim and AJ are joined by Robert Gaymer (they/them) of ThatDamMemePage to talk about Universal's original landmark simulator: Back to the Future: The Ride! Editor's Note: Tim's wi-fi connection cut out about an hour into the recording, hence his absence near the end of the episode.  AJ and Robert kept recording for about 30 minutes aft...

Tim and AJ explore what it means for a theme park land to be "canon" to its respective IP, and whether or not it was really worth the effort to try in the first place. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/stan...

Tim and AJ pay their respects to Disney Legend and Imagineer Roland Crump, better known as Rolly, by taking a look at his career and legacy. Editor's Note: Tim got sick after recording this, so AJ was responsible for all the editing. Those responsible have been sacked. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter:...

For the February Viewer Poll, Tim and AJ return to some unfinished business: The Disney Kingdoms Haunted Mansion mini-series, and IDW's Frights of Fancy graphic novel! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/standbyli...

Tim and AJ assemble a list of some iconic fictional theme parks, and judge how much fun they'd be in real life! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: standbylinepodcast@gmail.com

World Showcase Adventures have made their grand return to Epcot, and Tim uses it as an excuse to gush about the Ducktales reboot. Editor's Note: Tim at one point refers to Gyro's voice actor as Jim Rudish, than Jim Rash.  Those responsible have been sacked. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter...

For the December Viewer Poll, tier lists make their glorious return as Tim and AJ rank all the restaurants in Magic Kingdom! Editor's Note: At the time of this episode's publishing, alcohol is available at every table-service restaurant in Magic Kingdom, not just Be Our Guest and Skipper Canteen.  Those responsible have been sacked. Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art...

For our first proper episode of 2023, we celebrate the long overdue return of the Walt Disney World Railroad! Hosted by Tim O'Connor and AJ Salisbury Cover art by @roboptera on Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/Standby-Line Twitter: twitter.com/StandbyLinePod Instagram: instagram.com/standbylinepodcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/standbylinepodcast Email: standbylinepodcast@gmail.com