That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

Y'all - Greg got to ride the NEW attraction (which replaces Great Movie Ride) at Hollywood Studios starring Mickey & Minnie. And he's bringing everything he experienced right to you! If you're debating whether this ride will be worth your time, listen and judge for yourself!  

Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to navigate the parks on your own? It's quite the unique experience. We're joined by our friend Lillian who is the Queen of Solo Trips! And, we answer your Solo Trip questions. News this week: extra details on the Castle refresh, new AP exclusives during the Flower & Garden Festival and more.   Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   |...

We're back with another Disney Potpourri episode, where talk about a variety of things. Beth was just in town and she's got a slew of new things she experienced. Greg brings us his review of the Keys to the Kingdom Tour, and he also had his wife Nicole pop on quick to share a Disney magical moment. News this week: Earth Day celebrations at Animal Kingdom and a new Magic Kingdom photo op. Follow us...

We asked our followers on Instagram: "What do YOU collect?" And boy, y'all collect some great Disney items! And, we're joined by Joy & Bobby from @DisneyDucks, who have quite the collection as well. We also chat with them on a few other topics and play a brand new game. Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   | Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you hear please leave us...

Happy 1 year listeners! We're back with Part 2 of our Classic Style Dark Rides. This time we're nerding out on The Haunted Mansion, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Na'vi River Journey. We've got a unique piece of history this week  - something Greg & Beth have never heard of! We also want to thank you for listening - especially those of you who have bee...

Yes, it IS acceptable to call the event "Farts." In or world anyway! This week we go through the details of this Festival because you may not know ALL that it has to offer. It's quite the experience! Also in this ep: Greg's back with Disney jokes, we've got a bunch of sound for you and more. Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   | Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you...

We choose 5 Fastpasses that would make our trip the BEST (in our opinions of course!). So if you're looking for some ideas, we got you. Greg saw all 3 new shows that debuted at Epcot this week. Listen in for his thoughts and some sound clips, of course. Also in this Ep: new Magic Bands are causing Greg to re-think his #WalletMotivated approach, we've got a news about something coming to Epcot this...

Disney Parks are known for their "Dark Rides" and you've definitely been on a bunch. But, how much do you KNOW about those rides? We're here for Part 1 of a series diving deep into the Classic Style Dark Rides of WDW. This time we're covering: It's a Small World, Peter Pan's Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean and Under the Sea.    News this week: new 90s-themed apparel is coming your way, new BBQ Re...

Happy Near Year - we're back! We answer a few of your (kinda deep!) questions and recount Greg's experience at Epcot on NYE. And, as you'll here, Epcot knows how to party. News this week: lots of refurbs starting now, new monthly collectibles, trasportation updates and more. Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   | Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you hear please leav...

We catch up with a handful of guests who joined us throughout 2019! Plus, we've got a few fun end-of-year points and a quick message of hope from Greg.   Thank you for spending part of your year with us - we are looking forward to 2020!   Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   | Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support...

2020 is a BIG year at WDW. There are so many attractions, shows and restaurants coming our way. We rounded up the most important ones on this episode. News this week: Beaches & Cream is BACK soon, there's a new color scheme in town and more. Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   | Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to supp...

It's the most wonderful time at WDW, but it doesn't have to be the most expensive time! Beth & Greg go through their recommendations to experience some "no additional cost" holiday fun. Spoiler: there is a LOT.   News this week includes: new rides & experiences info released, a new Starbucks and more.   Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | Greg @thedisneygreg   | Beth @lostprincessprinting If you l...

Greg had the distinct pleasure of STAYING at the Riviera recently - before it officially opened! So he's here with his full review of the resort itself, the food, the rooms, the ambiance, everything. 

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Galaxy's Edge, Tower of Terror, Rock'N'Roller Coaster, Star Tours  - THESE are the places Mitchell & Amanda have worked and they joined us to share their experiences. We can honestly say - we learned so much! Follow them @happily_everett_after on Instagram or on YouTube . We hope you enjoy the first of our Cast Member Chat series of episodes. There are so many ro...

What happens when you're traveling with the WHOLE family? We've got you covered as we discuss our top attractions that are perfect (in many ways) for your big group. Greg walks us through his magical staycation, complete with brief, spoiler-free Frozen 2 chat. News this week: Galaxy's Edge is nominated for an award, new magic band colors are coming soon and more... Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast ...

Welcome to the first in our "Behind the Gram" series of Bonus episodes, where we highlight a member of the Disney Instagram community. Today we chatted with Stephanie, a former Disney College Program participant (twice!) turned Small Shop runner. We covered a lot of topics and introduced a new Lightning Round style interview game. Follow Stephanie @WorldTravelerTradingCo or visit her shop .

Tis the season - now and then. We're here to chat about how Disney World showcased the holiday season in the past and some of the fun things they do now. Hope you like a little Disney history! Greg's got a lot of Sound this week and also something he thinks will blow your mind. News this week includes a new Annual Passholder discount, a new funko pop and more. Follow us: @thatparklifepodcast   | G...

Disney+ is upon us and we're here to reveal what we're looking forward to the MOST. There is so much to choose from - do you agree with our choices? Greg gets something off his chest - something that's been doing for the last YEAR+ but chose not to talk about...until now. News this week: new holiday popcorn buckets, holiday treats and more! CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR QUICK SURVEY If you like what you...

Get ready - we've got a bunch of stories and memories from past Disney trips that don't quite fit into categories. So we're sharing them on this episode. We've got stories ranging from Greg's once-in-a-lifetime encounter at Casey's Corner to Beth's heartwearing Jungle Cruise story. And a lot in between. News this week includes the return of a popular Disney event, new additions to an old ride and...

Ever wonder what it's like to live NEAR Disney? We're joined by new locals @TheDisneyDinks to go through all the pros and cons of living close to the magic (yes there ARE cons!). Plus we're sharing quite a few tips and suggestions along the way! News this week includes: a new fee being instituted park-wide and some stats that Disney released about Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. SUBMIT YOUR MAGIC MASHUP...

Crowd levels, extra theming, temperatures, events, construction - we take a look at the factors that determine the BEST time to visit Disney World. Yes, Christmas time is awesome, but is it the BEST?  News Nuggets this week involve quick service food changes at Hollywood Studios. If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive access (and gifts...

We asked "What makes it a proper Disney trip?" and y'all came through with GREAT answers. We run down the list of things that make or break a Disney trip for our listeners and for us too! Let us know if any of these hit a nerve with you! You can always DM us on Instagram or send an email to greg@thatparklifepodcast.com News Nuggets this week includes holiday food offerings, a making dining reserva...

We've got another round of "Refurb or No Refurb" and this time Magic Kingdom is the focus. How do you feel about our choices? Other hot topics: Epcot Forever, a glorious statement from Disney about the Skyliner, a recent waffle fries discovery and more! To submit your "Disney Park Tradition" for Episode 37, email Greg@thatparklifepodcast.com  or text 407-476-8579 or see our Instagram posts! If you...

We are joined by Anne @AnneDoAsDreamersDo to discuss our fave breakfasts around Disney property. It IS the most important meal of the day after all! Plus Anne is a member of a very elite club that has us so intrigued. News this week: a pumpkin spice spin on a classic Disney treat, Holiday Festival previews, new plant-based meals, and more. If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you...

We're back with Part 2 of the park icons. This time we're visiting Epcot and Hollywood Studios to bring you a TON of info. Still can't believe how much thought was put into the structure of Spaceship Earth! If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive access (and gifts!),  visit our Patreon page. Thanks for listening!