Park Rush

Our time at Phantasialand was so stacked that two episodes are required, the first focusing on our time at the Hotel Charles Lindbergh and soaking up all that the surrounding Rookburgh area had to offer. From delectable food to the stunning coaster FLY, there's so much to enjoy! Day one Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1537011640285249538 . Day two Twitter thread - https...

We report back from two magical days at Efteling, one of Europe's premiere theme parks! From fantastically themed coasters to varied storybook lands with sublime attention to detail, there's so much to love. And don't worry, there's plenty of food chat as well. Find our day one Twitter thread here - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1538423172730605571 . And the day two thread here - http...

Tom and Josh report back from the dark horse of the European theme park road trip... Tripsdrill! A beautiful park in the German countryside, this hidden gem boasts some fantastic rollercoasters, water rides, and family attractions for all ages. Here's the Twitter thread from the day - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1536229137785970688 . And here's the vlog - https://youtu.be/mFMUKXEw4X...

Rejoice! It's finally time to embark on the trip report episodes from Euro Rush, when the Park Rush team hit the road and visited some of the continent's very best theme parks. First up is Movie Park Germany, which - alas - was the lowlight of the trip. Want to relive the day beyond this podcast? Find out as-it-happened Twitter thread here - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1537691657713...

It was a first time at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party for Jon these past few weeks, and he's here to give you the rundown on what you can expect from this year's shows, parades, character moments, and - of course - all the food. For Jon's written report, head here - https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/my-first-time-experience-at-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/ . You can click through...

Jon Self from Pirates And Princesses joins us to talk through his time at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, where he got to enjoy an RIP tour. We talk about each and every one of the 10 haunted houses on the docket this year, plus some of the very best food items you should indulge in. For Jon's full write-up on his time at the event, head here - https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/my-rip-tour-...

Alton Towers has announced the end for one of its most iconic rides, Japan is welcoming tourists again in a boost for Disney and Universal, Busch Gardens is teasing a new ride in Florida, and Disneyland gets a Princess And The Frog store as anticipation ramps up for the park’s 2024 revamp of Splash Mountain. This week's podcast is an audio version of our weekly theme park video news show IN THE LO...

Josh and parents are back once again, this time not to talk about Florida but to discuss a theme park much closer to home. Chessington World of Adventures! Will this park be fun for all the family, or a bit of an expensive let down? FInd out by listening to the podcast! If you want to contact us about anything at all (corrections, info,  sponsorship ;P) you can hit us up on:   Twitter @ParkRushPod...

Josh and his parents are back for part two of their guide to an Orlando, Florida holiday! While we've been through every single park in detail from Tom's trip back in May, Josh's parents provide a unique view and insight into a similar holiday that Tom and Josh would not have thought of on their own. If you want to contact us about anything at all (corrections, info, sponsorship ;P) you can hit us...

This week, Josh has two very special guests in the form of his parents!  While we've been through every single park in detail from Tom's trip back in May, Josh's parents provide a unique view and insight into a similar holiday that Tom and Josh would not have thought of on their own. From disability passes to restaurants outside the parks, this first part of a two part series covers some impo...

In The Loop, the theme park video news show from Park Rush, is doubling up for podcast duty again this week to make sure our fine listeners are just as up to speed with the very latest headlines as our YouTube subscribers are! This week we've got an eye-opening piece about Disney Parks pricing from The Wall Street Journal, confirmation of the D23 panel line-up, bad news for Disneyland Paris fans i...

In The Loop, the theme park video news show from Park Rush, is doubling up for podcast duty this week to make sure our fine listeners are just as up to speed with the very latest headlines as our YouTube subscribers are!  This week we've got big news about the Lord Of The Rings, a Big Thunder Mountain film is in the works, Universal has finalised its Halloween Horror Nights line-up, and more!...

Josh returns to join Tom and esteemed theme park food blogger Jon Self to talk about Disney Springs. Tom visited twice during his recent trip to Florida, while Jon is heading there in mere days to sample some of its culinary delights. We discuss some of the best and worst food you can have at Disney World's premiere shopping destination (ice cream for breakfast, anyone?), plus some of its best sto...

Esteemed theme park food blogger Jon Self joins Tom to talk about the time they shared on Universal CityWalk, which included highly indulgent visits to Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen and Voodoo Doughnut. Tom also reports back on the excellent Universal Studios stores, both the legacy and modern variety, and Jon ranks his favourite restaurants. We also talk about what we ho...

It's a change of pace for the Florida trip reports as we swap the hustle and bustle of the state's traditional theme parks for the chill vibes and relaxation of Discovery Cove. Is this relatively exclusive day out worth the price of admission? Is it a no-brainer if you're already keen to visit Busch Gardens and SeaWorld? Can you really swim with otters? What are the cookies like? All those key que...

Busch Gardens has become home to two new coasters since Park Rush last covered it in a trip report, so this week we can provide our first feedback on both Tigris and the long-awaited Iron Gwazi. Classics like Sheikra and Montu also get their due, plus the park's line-up of animal exhibits and the general state of things as it continues to recover from 2020's coronavirus shutdown. You can find Tom'...

SeaWorld was looking a little worse for wear when Tom and the fam visited in April and May, with some of the park's rides and experiences a shadow of their former selves. But amongst all the disappointment, do elite coasters like Manta still make it worth a visit? Note: Tom was pretty sleep drunk when we recorded this episode as he was in between late shifts, and his description of Ice Breaker is....

Islands of Adventure almost seems unfairly attractive these days, with its two newest rollercoasters among the very best you can find across Florida's theme parks. Tom guides Josh through his recent time at Universal Orlando's second gate, including Hagrid's Word Soup, Velocicoaster, and all the old favourites. You can find Tom's Twitter threads from Universal Orlando here: Day one - https://twitt...

Tom spent plenty of time at Universal Studios on his 2022 Florida trip and guides Josh through the park, from old favourites like ET to surprisingly great additions like The Bourne Stuntacular! We've also got food reviews from a couple of the newest eateries on site, thoughts on the nighttime fireworks show, and speculate on what Universal Creative could do to freshen Studios up over the next few...

We're back from the continent to give you a catch up on all the fun we had across five of Europe's major theme parks: Europa Park, Tripsdrill, Phantasialand, Movie Park, and Efteling. Full trip reports from each park to come in the weeks and months ahead! If you want to contact us about anything at all (corrections, info, sponsorship ;P) you can hit us up on: Twitter @ParkRushPodcast Instagram: @P...

Our Hollywood Studios trip report continues with everything that isn't Star Wars (for the most part, there is some Star Wars here)! From the classics like Tower Of Terror to Tom's first experience of Toy Story Land, there's a lot to get through. Find the as-it-happened day one DHS Twitter thread here - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1518563242511151104 . And day two - https://twitter.c...

Hollywood Studios has changed a lot since Tom was last there, and there's so much to talk about that we decided to split the trip report into two parts! First up, the experience of what it's actually like to even get into the park - and then a deep dive on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Find the as-it-happened day one DHS Twitter thread here - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1518563242511151...

We interrupt our regularly scheduled Florida trip reports to bring you exciting news of an upcoming Park Rush expedition to the continent, where we plan to explore some of the world's greatest theme parks that aren't in the US or Asia! Florida trip reports will resume next week with part one of Hollywood Studios - yes, part one. After 90 minutes of talking and not getting any further than Star War...

Finally, after more than 20 years of going to Florida, Tom and family finally gave EPCOT a proper shake and found it to be one of the very best theme park days out of our 2022 trip! On this week's episode, hear all about what it's like to visit during the Flower and Garden Festival, some Genie+ tips, and how the addition of Ratatouille has served the park. Find the as-it-happened EPCOT Twitter thr...

Tom reports back from Animal Kingdom with tips on how best to approach a day at Disney World's fourth theme park, including the value - or not - of Genie+ and Avatar: Flight of Passage's individual Lightning Lane. Find the as-it-happened Animal Kingdom Twitter thread here - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1520000981819404289 . If you want to contact us about anything at all (corrections...