The Theme Park Podcast

On this weeks episode of the podcast the guys talk about celebrating Independence Day at the parks (well in the past) and talk about how busy those nights can be. Then they talk about the hasty reservation system process for a passholder preview at Disney, a computer glitch charges people monthly payments, and make guesses as to how busy the parks will be when they reopen. See omnystudio.com/liste...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Dickerman and Scott discuss the Disney Park Pass Reservations implementation and how simple it was for Scott to make a reservation. Then they talk about Splash Mountain getting re-themed for Princess and the Frog, the construction delay facing the TRON Lightcycle Coaster, and the spikes in coronavirus cases in Florida. Then they make a plea for ever...

In a special bonus episode of the podcast, the guys talk about the 10th anniversary for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando! They discuss how the land came to be after a bidding war between Universal and Disney, the level of detail that went to its creation, and their favorite parts about visiting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast the guys discuss all the details of the reopening of Walt Disney World! They talk about the newly implemented theme park reservation system, the cancellation of the Halloween party, and the extension of Food & Wine! Then in a bonus episode, they guys celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando! S...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Dickerman and Scott discuss the reopening of SeaWorld! They talk about the safety implementations they are putting in, then the talk how the reopening of Universal Studios has gone one week in. Spoiler alert: you can do almost every ride! Then they discuss the latest news about the reopening for Walt Disney World, as more and more details are trickl...

Today marks the 30th anniversary of Universal Studios Florida! On a special edition of The Theme Park Podcast the guys talk about the history of the park, their earliest memories of going, and other fun facts about the park that put you in the movies! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks extended edition of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys discuss the reopening of Universal Studios! They talk about the new safety measures in place as well as how they think this will work for the rest of the summer when the crowds get bigger. Then they talk about the history of Universal Studios as it celebrates its 30TH ANNIVERSARY! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, we now know when the parks will be reopening! The guys talk about the Walt Disney World plan for reopening, which includes cancelling all existing FastPass reservations and a new reservation system. They discuss the how Universal Studios is handling their soft openings for pass holders. Then the voice of UCF Marc Daniels joins the guys to talk about...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys talk about the announced reopening for Universal Orlando Resorts! They discuss the new precautions put in place for team member and guest safety. Then Jimmy and Scott talk about their trips to Disney Springs and CityWalk. Plus they wonder how busy it'll be once all the area parks have reopened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast the guys talk about the show reopening of the area parks, well CityWalk and in just a few days Disney Springs will join in. They talk about the safety implementations Shanghai Disney as that park reopened with a greatly reduced capacity. Plus they continue to make their guesses as to when the parks will finally make their return, and Scott has a theo...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys talk about the latest with the shutdown parks including the phased reopening at Disney Springs. They discuss what procedures Shanghai Disney is planning as they are set to open in a few days albeit with new healthy and safety implementations. Then they talk SeaWorlds plans after their CEO gave a shareholder call and how they'll make changes...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys discuss the recently announced plans to reopen the theme parks after COVID-19 shut them down in mid-March. They discuss what guests can except once the announcement is made and when they think the gates will be open. Then they take to trying to build their own Halloween Horror Nights with this year being the 30th anniversary of the event. P...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Scott and Jimmy talk about what the theme parks might be like whenever they reopen from the coronavirus shutdown. Reduction in attendance, temperature checks at the gates, and mandatory masks could become the norm until things go back to the way they were. Then Scott runs through 5 Jurassic Park rides at Universal Studios that were planned but never...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast with all of the parks around the world closed the guys decide to build their own theme park, draft style. Listen as they make their choices of roller coasters, dark rides, snacks and more. Plus they talk about the early plans for the theme parks to reopen when coronavirus stats go down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, talk about Universal announced they'll be closed through at least May 31st, then they reopen the mailbag and talk about which lands they'd want to see updated, and run through what they've been watching while everything has been on lockdown. In the news Disney raises the idea of temperature screenings at the gates, and the guys wonder what the parks...

What theme park character would you want to be quarantined with? What ride should be turned into a movie? What is a piece of a park attraction you’d want to take home with you. On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast the guys open up the mailbag and answer these questions and more! Plus they discuss the latest news including Disney furloughing employees, changes being made to annual passho...

On this weeks episode of The The Theme Park Podcast, they are joined by international celebrity to talk about what's going on Gatorland during their coronavirus closure including the School Of Croc program on Facebook! Then the guys talk about how they've been keeping business while the parks are closed including people creating their own rides while at home, and discuss what the first theme park...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, with the parks all closed because of COVID-19 they talk about rides that were almost built at Walt Disney World. Then they run through the things they've been watching with everyone practicing social distancing. And in the news construction has come to a halt, movies are getting released digitally quickly with theaters being closed, and the College...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Dickerman and Scott talk about the closing of Disney and Universal Studios because of the coronavirus pandemic. The talk about what this could mean for Orlando and run through the other times the parks have been closed. Then they discuss what people can do while everyone is social distancing for two weeks. Then Jimmy calls in and they talk about the...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Dickerman and Scott give a review on the newest ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway! Then they give an update on the statuses of all the rides under construction at all of the states theme parks. In the news Haunted Mansion deals with downtime, complimentary bread might be on the outs, and a new rope drop procedure...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast: Jimmy recaps the food and wine festival at SeaWorld including the cricket crusted bison burger he tried plus gives an update on the construction of the Icecbreaker roller coaster. Then they talk about the latest rumors for what's in store for Epic Universe, including the highly anticipated rides! In the news one of the Jungle Cruise boats sinks, Cor...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys do some rumor mongering and talk about what the future of Tomorrowland and Disney's Hollywood Studios could be. Might we see a revamped version of Space Mountain and is Radiator Springs in the cards? Then we get the low down on the creative process for Mardi Gras at Universal Studios! In the news Cinderella Castle is getting a royal makeove...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Walt Disney World is raising their prices on tickets and annual passes so listen as Dickerman and Scott talk about the best ways to save money at the parks both on tickets and food! Plus if you want in on the fun without having to buy ticket or go a park we've got you covered! In the news Carl from "Up!" has been spotted at Animal Kingdom, Star Wars...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast the guys run through the concert lineups at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios! They talk about why these concert series are such a good deal because you get a day at the parks and a concert for the price of one ticket. Then they talk about fastpasses being made available for the newest ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Mickey and Minni...

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast the guys talk about decision made by Disney to close down the Shanghai and Hong Kong parks due to the coronavirus outbreak. They talk about how in Tokyo they've halted character meet and greets with face characters. Then Jimmy talks about his journey to Legoland and some of the rides that they have and Scott talks about getting to take a trip on the...