That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

We've got 15+ pro tips for you as you plan your next Disney World trip! We want to make sure you're getting the most out of your next visit. Get ready to take some notes! Also: Greg chats about his dining experience during the re-opening of 'Ohana at Disney's Polynesian Resort.   Other Episode Topics we've done that we think are helpful: Episode 75 What’s in our park bag.  Episode 68 Disney Drinks...

This week we lay out our plans for hypothetical 4 day, long weekend trip. We know this type of trip is popular and we often get questions on what's a must-do, what can be skipped, where should I eat, etc. So, get ready to take some notes!   Also, Greg shares his Disney July 4th and fireworks park experiences from the last week.   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee mugs!   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   E...

Maybe you know Max from his hilarious TikToks, but a few years ago he was a WDW Cast Member, making magic in Entertainment. Some topics we stumbled up: flirting with Peter Pan, Country Bears basketball, DJs in a Jeep in Hollywood Studios and more! Also in this episode: Greg walks us through his recent stay at Bay Lake Tower and breakfast at Chef Mickey's!   See max in action on TikTok at ThisIsMax...

There's a brand new housing complex just for Disney College Program participants and we've got a friend who just moved in! We chat with Ben about participating in the first round of DCP in 2021 and he describes it so far as the "top 5 experiences of my life." Hear why he says that, along with other things like: stressing over tie dye, human chess, food options, amenities and more!   Follow Ben on...

So much to talk about with these sister resorts - views, pools, food, theming - and a few words of warning as well. The Yacht Club has some unique rooms you may not know about. And the Beach Club has some quiet places to relax that we think you should check out! As always with this series, we're jam packed with info and experiences on these 2 resorts.   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes...

Beth traveled down to Orlando last week, spent time time with Greg AND visited Magic Kingdom for the first time in over a year! Also, Greg shares his stories from his staycation at Disney's Boardwalk Inn.   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%!   Follow us on Instagram: Sho...

Join us as we travel back in time to the 90s at Disney World! Whether you remember this rad decade or want to hear it for the first time, you're in for a treat. The 90s were full of fun (and, if we're being honest, weird!) shows and attractions. We have a total of 26 sound clips! Enjoy!   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravel...

We came up with some wacky scenarios for each other AND received some from all of you. Get ready to think and learn quite a bit about the innerworkings of Greg's and Beth's brains because these "Would You Rather" setups are fun to talk through!   Also, Greg's got a few pro tips and items to chat about after doing a bunch of WDW activities this past week.   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episo...

Our guest Karla worked at two popular Magic Kingdom restaurants, is currently working at The Disney Store and is publishing a book titled "Imagination Mindset." We hope our conversation with her inspires you to unlock YOUR magic and also gives you even more insight into working for the mouse. See Karla's Website here.   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our P...

Visitors of the parks may be dealing with something you can't see - possibly even a member of your family or friends. So, we chat with our friend Shannon on how she navigates the parks in regard to her own anxiety. In this conversation we discuss some possible triggers, tips for you and your traveling party and ways to maximize your trip to WDW. We hope you get some helpful and enlightening info!...

Disney's first moderate resort has a lot to offer - more than you might think! Especially if it's been a while since you've visited this resort. We talk about history, stats, food options, room recommendations and more. Greg spent some time there last week to get the most up-to-date experience.   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  Wor...

World records have been set at Disney Parks worldwide. Although we focus mainly on WDW, we've got one record that spans ALL Disney Parks around the globe: "Fastest Time Visiting All Disney Parks." And, we got to chat with the person who set that record! You've got to hear Lindsay's retelling of her trips!   See our guest Lindsay's blog posts here: How To Visit Every Disney Park in 75 Hours   SEND...

We're examining another set of things around WDW and figuring out why they're named the way they are! This time we chat about: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn, Sunshine Tree Terrace, Oscar's Super Service, Mama Melrose, and more!   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%!   Follow us...

This time we're exploring Disney World's flagship resort. We cover our regular elements: history, statistics, tips, pros/cons and food options. We then cover more unique aspects like bird cages, pineapples, fake wood, and more. Have you stayed here yet? Let us know what you think of the Grand Floridian!   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.  ...

It's not every day we get to talk to a princess. And, like us, you probably have a few things you're curious about. So, we went through our list of questions and boy did we get some great answers!  Also: a Character Dining Review of Chef Mickey from Greg's visit last week. And of course our usual news and history segments. Follow our guest Meg @PracticalPrincessing on IG and Tiktok Survey: Anonymo...

We're day dreaming about elements we'd love to see in Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival as we play Imagineers this week. And stay tuned until the end to hear our chat with viral video star and proud Dad Bryan! You may remember his baby announcement: it involved Darth Vader and Storm Troopers! It's the first story in our new series of highlighting Magic Moments. Follow Bryan on TikTok @bstarrmoney  ...

Warning: this episode WILL get some Disney songs stuck in your head! We offer our picks for top earworms and we go through ones submitted by you & fellow listeners. Also, a quick review of Flower & Garden Day 1 (including an embarrassing story!).   Contest: Magic Mashup   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and...

Tents, Campers, RVs, and Cabins might be the things you DO know about Fort Wilderness. But what about these: Marshmallow Marsh, stealing supplies, an abandoned train, the Lawnmower Tree, Major Joe Scully, Funny Old Trucks and Minnie Moo? Today's Resort Rundown covers all things past & present at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort!   SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story   Exclus...

The park experience IS different now than a year ago, and we've got a list of enhancements we hope are not reversed when we hit the "new normal" of WDW. Let us know id you agree or if we left anything off the list!   SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use code "That...

Maybe you follow today's guest on TikTok or maybe she's new to you. Either way, Danielle comes to us with plenty of Disney experience and is a huge fan of Disney trivia and history. So, naturally, we've got a lot of questions for her! Follow Danielle on TikTok  at TheDapperDanielle or on Instagram @TheDapperDanielle   SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story   Exclusive Bonus Ep...

It's Valentine's Day season! So, we've got a few LOVEly segments for you this week: Rating Disney Couples (characters both in and out of the parks), Dramatic Readings of Disney Love Songs and chatting with Sarah, who had a dream experience getting married at the Grand Floridian and a photo shoot at Magic Kingdom!   Follow our guest Sarah @FueledByMagic7 on Instagram   SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Ca...

It's That Park Life Podcast: Hawaiian Style. We're back with our resort series and we're talking about the lush Polynesian Village Resort across the lagoon from Magic Kingdom. We've got facts, tips, stories, sounds and... an I Love Lucy reference? Whether you're thinking about staying here or just visiting, we hope you get some good info from us! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Mome...

We're looking at another set of things around WDW and figuring out why they're named the way they are! This time we chat about: Casey's Corner, Liberty Tree Tavern, Crystal Palace, Rose & Crown, Kali River Rapids and more! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use...

History, Resort Info, Tips for your Stay and Reasons to Visit! Welcome to the launch of a new series of episodes. We're kicking it off with the first WDW Resort, of course. Greg's spent quite a bit of time at this resort and he's got a lot to say! Giveaway: Festival of the Arts Pin w/ Figment SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if yo...

Ben walks us through auditioning for an Entertainment role, interacting with Guests at Turtle Talk with Crush and operating the Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction. Those are just the highlights anyway! And, of course, we play a round of "FastPass Facts"! Follow our guest Ben on Instagram @Ben_Barsh or on TikTok @BenBarsh Giveaway: Festival of the Arts Pin w/ Figment SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cas...