Storybook Amusement Podcast

These are the 25 most significant theme park rides since 2000, so far. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1yMF14PREbw 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusement⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠StorybookAmusement.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/StorybookAmusement⁠⁠...

This is the story of Steel Phantom and The Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood Park. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SlbkdbIJvxk Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-steel-phantom-phantoms-revenge-kennywood-part-1 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@StorybookAmuse...

It pains me to say, but The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure is a lost cause. Let’s take a look at the lost cause that is The Lost Continent and realistically evaluate its future through the lens of the past and present. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu...

This is the story of Dueling Dragons at Universal Islands of Adventure. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6GEbQVUo0Dc⁠ Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-creating-dueling-dragons-universal-islands-of-adventure 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@StorybookAmuseme...

After visiting Universal Epic Universe for my first time, I have thoughts. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amused YouTube channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Amused a spin-off of Storybook Amusement for more discussion-based topics. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ihViCQrWmY0 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusement⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠StorybookAmusement.c...

This is the story of Men in Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yQNMzfULRaA Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/men-in-black-alien-attack-universal-studios-florida-history 📚 Links: ⁠⁠YouTube.com/@StorybookAmusement...

This is the story of the defunct World of Sid and Marty Krofft in Atlanta, Georgia. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/-NCJEHiKAqo Read online: ⁠ ⁠ https://storybookamusement.com/history-the-world-of-sid-and-marty-krofft-atlanta-theme-park 📚 Links: ⁠⁠YouTube.com/@Stor...

This is the story of The Land Before Time Adventure at Universal Studios Hollywood. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: ⁠ https://youtu.be/Yi5dqNAD9eA Read online: ⁠ https://storybookamusement.com/history-land-before-time-adventure-show-universal-studios-hollywood 📚 Links: ⁠YouTube.com/@Sto...

Disney's theme park icons are more than a nice looking centerpiece; they define parks and are a snapshot of their greater theme. Let’s explore what makes them so great. This is the art of Disney park icons. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pm4Xc_piZy4 Read online: https...

This is the story of Universal Islands of Adventure and its first 25 years. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kNjTCs7J3sY Read online: https://storybookamusement.com/history-creating-universal-islands-of-adventure 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This is the story of Disney's defunct Kitchen Kabaret and Food Rocks at EPCOT Center. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/dbTmlM4GP4g⁠ Read online: ⁠https://storybookamusement.com/history-kitchen-kabaret-epcot-center/⁠ 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This is the story of Pandemonium Cartoon Circus : Universal Islands of Adventure's short-lived stage show in Toon Lagoon. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JTOmSOOyQqQ 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠StorybookAmusement.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently announced the impending closure of its oldest operating coaster: Scorpion . Let’s take this opportunity to look back at the ride’s history, its legacy, and the reality of its closure. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ufzpNRcS0Cw 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S...

This is the story of Twister...Ride It Out at Universal Studios Florida. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the ⁠Storybook Amusement YouTube channel⁠ for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RmpA1cGNmAU 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠StorybookAmusement.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amusement on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📚Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storyboo...

A blockbuster that shaped a nation. A failed ride concept that lasted only two months. A sequel that was so much more than just a theme park ride. This is the story of the JAWS ride at Universal Studios Florida. Thanks for listening! Watch this episode on the Storybook Amusement YouTube channel for accompanying visuals. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xAp5UWh-ar4 📚 Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Storybook Amuse...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dick Hamilton: the composer of the original soundtrack for Monster Plantation/Mansion at Six Flags Over Georgia as well as many other compositions in various themed entertainment and branding areas. This phone interview took place on Nov. 28, 2022. He was kind enough to spend some time chatting about his involvement working on Monster Plantation in addition to o...