That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

The magic is BACK. Greg got to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday 7/7 and he's got a LOT to talk about. The rides, shops, restaurants, cavalcades, masks - so much is different. Yes, so much is the same magic you'd expect from Disney World. We hope this episode answers your burning questions about park life during the Covid-19 pandemic.   Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use code "ThatParkLife" to sav...

Time for more random Disney stories and memories! This time Greg walks you through his recent once-in-a-lifetime stay at Bay Lake Tower, Beth brings in some vintage Disney moments and, well, you'll just have to hear Greg's other story to believe it. Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @the...

Chances are you've ridden a spining ride at WDW - because they include some classics! On this episode we're diving deep into Dumbo, Astro Orbiter, Mad Tea Party (Tea cups), the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Hope ya learn something new! News this week: park pass reservations, Epcot festivals, re-theming rides, and more! Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on...

Not only was it Greg's first time, it was during the pandemic. So, today we chat about what it's like to stay at a Disney resort during Covid-19 and a review of the resort itself. We also chat about the many parks related stories swirling around these days. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Bet...

In case you missed it, here is the audio-only version of a recent Live Show we did on YouTube. Anne @AnneDoAsDreamersDo competes in a special Name That Disney Tune. We also go around the room and say who in the Disney Universe we want to meet. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyh...

Greg had the opportunity to visit the recently reopened Universal Studios parks last week and we can't help but wonder: How will it compare to Disney? We chat a bit about what Universal is like right now AND what's currently going on in Disney Springs. Plus our usual News Nuggets and Disney History.  Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show...

Get to know Collin @Guide4WDW a little more as he chats about his Disney experiences, maintaining a blog beyond "listicles", and his love for photography. And, of course, Greg has a bone to pick with a point made in one of Collin's posts (ok, so it's a small bone!). Plus we have Collin play FastPass Facts! Follow Collin @Guide4WDW and check out his blog here: guide4wdw.com

Self-proclaimed queen of Disney Internships, Amy completed 5 before becoming a full-fledged Cast Member. From resort pool lifeguard, to Hollywood Studios attractions (a now-defunct one too!) to vacation planning, Amy has been around the Disney block. She also shares some great advice on how to handle a trip that wasn't quite perfect. Follow Amy on Instagram here: @PharisOfThemAll Replay of our 5/2...

From light packer to hauling a small convenience store, we've got a wide range of park bag contents. We're joined by the writers of the DisneyDreamCo.com blog to discuss what we consider important to bring to the parks. So, if you're looking for ideas - we got you! See what's new on the DisneyDreamCo blog here! Follow our guests: @AdventuresByDrennon @CastleBoundKim @DisneyDreamCo Follow us on Ins...

Quick Service at Hollywood Studios, Custodial at Epcot, Attractions at Animal Kingdom and Guest Experience Team at Magic Kingdom - our guest Nick has been all over the place! And, like any Cast Member Chat episode, we had a ton of questions. Follow Nick: @nickmarek_ on Instagram or on TikTok @NickMarek Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If...

Match Game, Topic Monorail and lots of laughs! Here is the audio-only version of our May 14 Live Show on YouTube. We were joined by Dan & Todd from @_AdventureBros. For the full video version, visit our YouTube channel for the replay.

We're back with the thrilling (see what we did there?) conclusion of our Deep Dive on the roller coasters of Disney World. So much detail went into the coasters we chat about today - well, maybe 3 out of the 4!  Join us for a LIVE SHOW on YouTube 5/14 @ 7:30PM Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a r...

We discuss some of the most popular live Disney World Stage show with a friend who is a former theater kid. Meet Kelley, who has been in multiple versions of Beauty & the Beast herself! We walk though that show at Hollywood Studios, Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo The Musical and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. You can follow Kelley's Disney account @CinderKelley or her personal @Kel...

This time we're going all the way to Hawaii for our Cast Member chat! Brandon joins us from Aulani to talk about his time there and even looks back at his other Disney roles along the way. He's had quite the variety of jobs! Live Show Replay from Thurs 4/23 Join our NEW Facebook Group! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what...

We're at the top of the lift hill, ready to drop into all kinds of info on the Roller Coasters of WDW. In Part 1 we cover: Space Mountain, Goofy's Barnstormer, Seven Dwarf's Mine Train and Big Thunder Mountain. You love the rides, but how much do you know about them? Here's a link to the Space Mountain TV Clips we talked about! Join our NEW Facebook Group! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklif...

Today we talk with Paul from @TwoHappyHaunts. The thing about Paul is he's, well, FRUGAL. So, here's here to tell us what he considers a great value when you're drinking your way through the parks and resorts. And, we play a modified version of "Disney Dish or Made Up Ish" with him! Join our NEW Facebook Group! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @lostprinces...

Meet Jason - he's been capturing the quiet, calm moments of the Disney Parks and bringing them to everyone. And now his videos are more comforting than ever. Plus, some of them are 3D, 180 degrees or 360 degrees! (more on what that even means in the episode!). Of course, we learn more about what Jason is all about AND have him play Fast Pass Facts. Follow our guest Jason @HereWithTheMagic or visit...

It's the "What If?" questions that really get our imaginations going. This time we're talking about a fantasy scenario of having an empty but fully operational park to yourself and friends. We both run through our itinerary AND we cover what y'all sent in via our Instagram poll. Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you he...

When we came across an account dedicated to photos of Hot Dogs around WDW, we naturally had a BUNch of questions! (See what we did there?). On this episode we chat with James, the man behind @HotDogsAtDisney about his love of hot dogs, Disney and more. Be sure to follow James for his Hot Dog hi-jinx around the parks!

Our FINAL episode in this series of WDW Classic Style Dark Rides. We're finishing up with Frozen Ever After, Gran Fiesta Tour, The Seas with Nemo & Friends and Journey Into Imagination. We really love geeking out on these topics, so that's for following along. Hopefully you've learned a thing or two along the way!   Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   | Beth @lostprincessprin...

Beautiful landscapes, "peek-a-boo" snapshots and "creamy bokeh" are all coming your way in this episode. We chat with Patrick @Hunt.4.Disney about his history with Disney, his passion for photos and his best practices. As always with these episodes, you don't need to be a photography expert to listed - in fact, we hope you walk away learning something!

What's it like working as a Cast Member? We're back with another CM Chat, this time with Nicole. Yes, she happens to be Greg's wife, and she's worked at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Nicole's got a LOT to share about her time there! News this week: some things are coming out ahead of schedule, Disney has been doing some good during this time and more. Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisney...

Hearing the magic of WDW can really transport you - and that's truly what we all need right now. So join us as we go through our list of Disney sounds we love. AND, we go through ones that our listeners have suggested too! Thanks for listening to this episode in particular - we hope we're able to distract you from the not-so-fun reality we find ourselves in these days. Follow us: @thatparklifepodc...

Another round of our game where we give each other some attractions and decide whether to keep it as is or re-imagine it completely. This time we're playing in Disney's Hollywood Studios! Let us know if you agree with our choices. Also: Beth got to ride Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Greg debuts a new segment and more! Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   | Beth @lostprinc...

Have you heard of a little thing called the FLOWER & GARDEN FESTIVAL? It's truly a transformed Epcot when it's around. There is so much to see & do, and we're here to highlight the good stuff. Also: your monthly installment of Disney jokes! News this week: Mermaid school is back in session, Personalized Disney merch is here, Learn how to taste chocolate properly and more. Follow us: @thatparklifep...