That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

Walt's original park has a LOT to offer and truly is a different experience from WDW. Greg talks all about those differences, fun moments, food recommendations, the Grand Californian Hotel and more. Also: a rather unique "welcome" to California!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available at  our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%   Follow us on IG P...

This resort is FULL of storyline - the most of anything we've covered yet. We take you deep into the details of this gorgeous, National Parks inspired resort. As always, we offer tips, Pros/Cons and recommendations on how to enjoy this resort to the fullest.   Check out our  Shop with our exclusive "FArts" Shirt (for Festival of the Arts) and customized coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are...

We have so much to catch up on! Greg's done a bunch of things around WDW over the last 2 weeks. Plus our big topic: we share our top picks for cheaper meals in Epcot. What's your go-to meal in Epcot?   Check out our  Shop with our exclusive "FArts" Shirt (for Festival of the Arts) and customized coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTrav...

Our last episode of 2021 includes some facts/news of 2021 that you may have forgotten. We also flashback to some topics we covered over the years that you may have missed! We'll see y'all in 2022! Check out our  Shop with our exclusive "FArts" Shirt (for Festival of the Arts) and customized coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravelerT...

It's our annual tradition: catching up with a few guests we've had throughout the year. We talked with: The Mouselets, The Dapper Danielle and Max Kennedy to see what they're up to. And we played a round of "2 Truths & A Lie" with each of them! Of course, we learned something interesting things along the way. See you next week!   Check out our  Shop with our exclusive "FArts" Shirt (for Festival o...

Off-script Jungle Cruise jokes, excited Rhinos on the Safari, performing on an Epcot Stage and chasing a life-long dream... these are just a few of things we talk about with Brax, a current CM at Disney World.  And Greg chats about his 5K run through Animal Kingdom Park!   Check out our  Shop with our exclusive "FArts" Shirt (for Festival of the Arts) and customized coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus...

Recently Greg was a guest at a Disney Fairytale Wedding that included: private fireworks viewing, custom desserts at World Showplace, a Boardwalk Resort reception and a Wedding Pavilion ceremony (yes, we asked about the horses pooping). And who better to talk to about it than the bride & groom! We're joined by newlyweds JT & Mariah to chat about all things Disney Fairytale Wedding.   Also: Greg tr...

We compacted hours of live stream from the recent Destination D D23 Event at Disney's Contemporary Resort and are bringing you the highlights! This includes: what's coming to WDW in 2022, a bunch of fun facts, classically catch Disney music and wild robot technology of the future.   Check out our  Shop with our exclusive "FArts" Shirt (for Festival of the Arts) and customized coffee mugs!   Exclus...

We met up in Magic Kingdom Park to chat about Beth's trip here with her husband. Beth used Genie+ for 2 days and weighs in with an *honest* opinion. We also chat about Philharmagic's updated show, Ohana dinner at Polynesian, some treat reviews and Greg's time at the Very Merriest After Hours event.  Check out our  Shop with our exclusive "FArts" Shirt (for Festival of the Arts) and customized coff...

With the holiday seasons comes a bunch of special activities, shows, decorations and more to see at no additional cost! We go through our list of recommendations to help you get the most out of your visit during this time.   FALL 2021 SURVEY (Anonymous)   Things We Talked About: Holiday Foodie Guide Save Mr. Toad's Wild Ride   Check out our  Shop with our exclusive "FArts" Shirt (for Festival of t...

A new series of episodes starts this week! We rundown our choices for budget meals in Magic Kingdom. We are quite #FoodMotivated but also don't always want to break the bank - so we find that balance on this episode.  Also: Greg debuts a new mini-segment AND DISNEY JOKES!   FALL 2021 SURVEY (Anonymous)   Things We Talked About: Holiday Foodie Guide Save Mr. Toad's Wild Ride   Check out our  Shop w...

A unique episode this week - we're offering encore clips of these topics: Rules We Wish Disney Had, Best Places to People Watch, Disney Dish or Made Up with @_adventurebros and Best Places to Zen Out at Disney. . While Beth was traveling this weekend, we thought it would be fun for our newer listeners to catch on some of our favorite topics/segments. If you want to list to the full episode on any...

Our first in this series to feature resorts in the Value category. These are definitely easier on the wallet, but what exactly do they all have to offer? We cover all the bases (baseball jokes because All Star Sports, amirite?).   Plus news nuggets about upcoming Holiday experiences in all 4 parks!   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visi...

With so much going on, we've got a rundown of all things new, returning or still not operating. Plus, we walk through the newest Disney Genie updates before it launches soon. Hope this episode helps in your trip planning!   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTravelerTradingCo  and use code "ThatParkLife...

Dogs + Disney. What could be better!? We chat with Chloe who visits the parks with her service dog Alice. Obviously we have lots of questions, including this gem: Can dogs have a favorite ride at Disney? We learned a lot about a dog's experience at WDW and we hope you do too! We also share thoughts on Harmonious, Disney Enchantment and the new restaurant Steakhouse 71 in Disney's Contemporary Reso...

Looking back at 50 years of Magic! We cover: opening day 1971, previous Anniversary specials (with some awesome audio clips), fun Magic Kingdom facts, defunct rides and other things you may not remember! GIVEAWAY: 50th Anniversary Limited Release Pin. Listen for instructions to enter.   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon...

We caught up with @TheMouselets to chat about their recent WDW trip, including how they stayed deluxe at a discount. We also covered some other exciting Disney things: exploring the Tree House Villas, beautiful room views, Disney TikToks and more. And, what's Greg's new Top 3 dessert of Disney World!?   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  v...

The original Disney Vacation Club resort has a lot of history, spacious rooms and plenty of charm! We dive into every aspect of this all-villa resort, complete with Beth's history and Greg's personal experiences & tips. Reminder: you do NOT have to be a DVC Member to stay here. Will you add it to your list? Things We Talked About: History of Olivia's Cafe   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee m...

Wondering what it's like in the parks these days? Good news - Greg's been to them and he's here to chat about it. And, with the NBA Experience not reopening in Disney Springs, we're here to offer some ideas to reimagine it. We also read some suggestions from you!   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee mugs!   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon page.   Shop  WorldTra...

Joe has a unique Cast Member story that we find fascinating, including being on the opening team of a Magic Kingdom attraction. Also, you've gotta hear his Christmas lights story that even made the news in his home town. Also: Greg's spoiler-free review of REMY'S RATATOUILLE ADVENTURE! Follow Joe on IG @joepetrows Things We Talked About: Joe's Fantasmic Light Display Check out our  Shop with custo...

We couldn't wait until our next episode to unpack the announcement from Disney about their Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ service debuting this fall. We read all the articles and watched all the videos so you don't have to! Hope this special bonus episode helps you!   We're back to our regular episode format on Tuesday with a Cast Member Chat.

We're back with some Disney World myth bustin'! This time we'll cover secret hatches, "sensory tickles," deadly bacteria, colonial bathrooms, resort hacks and more! And some very #FoodMotivated news as well as some discussion about the upcoming holiday season After Hours events.   Things we talked about: Space 220 is Opening Soon Best Bites: Halloween 2021 Check out our  Shop with custom coffee mu...

Unique characters, wicked early start times, awesome atmosphere, and endless excitement are all a part of the Run Disney experience. We chatted with 5-time race participant Jeff and asked about advice, fun memories & more!   Follow Jeff on IG @NomarFan5     Things We Talked About: First 2021 Rehearsal of "The Lion King" in London's WestEnd SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee...

We asked for your Disney Confessions and, boy, did y'all deliver. Get ready to hear some fun and funky things! Like what, you may ask? Well, here are some hints: hoarding items, crying at castles, marathon stomach, missing bills, space balls, and screaming kids = joy. That's all we'll say - ya gotta listen!   Things We Talked About: Happily Ever After Video with hot crowd SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Check...

These two Disney resorts will be re-opening soon, so it's a perfect time to dive into their history, pros/cons and more! These two moderate resorts bring a lot to the table so we're excited to chat about them! Submit a Disney Confession for next week's episode here.   Check out our  Shop with custom coffee mugs!   SEND A MAGIC GRAM   Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you  visit our Patreon...