The Theme Park Podcast

This week a massive news was announced when Universal Studios unveiled initial details about their newest theme park, Epic Universe. Although the announcement didn't have much along the line of what IP will be featured in the park that didn't stop the guys from putting on their speculation hats and guess what could be added. Then in the news they run through more Halloween events coming to Orlando...

On this weeks episode, one member of the show has the ability to attend the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge passholder preview and the other two are very supportive. They talk about the return of Killer Klowns from Outer Space to Halloween Horror Nights, the latest holiday festivities that Disney has added for New Years Eve. In the news donuts get removed from the dining plan, Disneyland is getting a Spi...

Yes the thermometer says that it is in the dead of summer but we are merely weeks away from all of the Halloween festivities from beginning at the theme parks. Walt Disney World announced some new additions to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party parade, Ghostbusters is heading to Halloween Horror Nights, and Hall-O-Scream has some primo deals on tickets. Then Jimmy talks about some of the new dr...

We finally have the opening date for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and it will be opening here ahead of the launch at Disneyland! In the news how can you score 'free dining' at Walt Disney World, the Disney Skyliner is getting closer to taking flight, and a Hagrid's ride gets a new working schedule. In the forecast the keyword is hot! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ready to journey back to Hawkins? Stranger Things is returning to Halloween Horror Nights! The guys discuss whether or not this IP will be making more appearances at theme parks. Then they talk about all the different passes Universal Studios is offering for patrons to enjoy HHN. In the news the UP! A Great Bird Adventure gets re-tooled, the Disney Skyliner is closer to running, and Disney...

Fourth of July weekend is here! Looking for a place to spend Independence Day AND enjoy some world-class fireworks? The guys run through some of patriotic festivities going on at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. Then in the news they discuss the newest Magic Band for a certain webslinger, a change to the FastPass tiers at Hollywood Studios, and then they pour one out for the Cool Club. In...

The menu for the 2019 Epcot International Food And Wine Festival has dropped and Jimmy and Scott run through some of the items they are looking forward to. In the news thievery has caused Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to run low on sporks, get ready for Yeti's to invade Halloween Horror Nights, and some rumors get squashed with weird press releases involving the Tiki Room. Then the guys discuss the wil...

On the latest show Jimmy D and Dickerman talk about their experience at Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom, which basically turns into them talking about all the desserts they ate and which characters they saw. Then Jimmy tells the guys about the new summer events at Typhoon Lagoon. In the news Scott discusses all the new Annual Passholder offerings throughout the summer. Oh then Dickerm...

Are you prepared for a game changer in theme park rides?! That is exactly what Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Islands Of Adventure is! The guys got the opportunity to experience the media preview night and will fill you in with all the details. Dickerman and Scott discuss all the foods that were offered, talk about the Harry Potter cast members that were on hand for the momentou...

More changes are coming to Epcot but this one has nothing to do with attractions or areas going away, a new country is coming to the World Showcase. The guys react to the news that Brazil will be joining the fold in 2022. Then they discuss the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and run through the list items being sold at the Black Spire Outpost and the commemorative gift card, err...

Cue the conspiracy theory music cause we've got some rumors flowing during today's show. According to some reports The Land and Nemo and Friends could be on the chopping block at Epcot. Then the guys talk about water rides, water parks, the way parks used to be back in the day. In the news roundup Dickerman complains about trying to buy a new MagicBand, anti pool hopping rules coming for DVC membe...

On a very special edition of the show the guys broadcast live from MegaCon Orlando 2019! Jimmy D and Scott talk about their Photo Op experiences throughout the weekend. We learn why Doc Brown enjoyed the Back To The Future Ride at Universal Studios Orlando. Dickerman discusses how he got lost so many times trying to find the rest of the show. Then they end up talking about all the cool cosplayers...

On the show this week the guys discuss the news that Stormtroopers will be used to escort guests that overstay their time at Galaxy's Edge, which by the way is pretty awesome. Then they run through the list of acts coming to this years Eat to the Beat Concert Series at Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. And then they talk about the newest deal for Universal Studios tickets, a Forky themed MagicBand,...

You see the stands all over the Disney parks for the Disney Vacation Club but you've always wondered what it is all about. On the show today the guys are joined by Susie a DVC member and tells them what being member of the Disney Vacation Club is all about! Then they all talk about the latest news happening at Walt Disney World See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss our outing to go see Avengers" Endgame last week and talk about smuggling foods into the theater. Then we discuss the new foods coming to the parks including lightsaber churros and special treats for Villains Night, the Universal Monsters getting their own house at Halloween Horror Nights, and more Sesame Street for SeaWorld. Finally, we look through a study rating the affordability of...

On today's show the guys discuss their plans for seeing Avengers: Endgame on Friday morning. They talk about the demolition of Disney's River Country to make way for a new resort. And then they talk about the various Disneyland "gangs" that and wonder if they should start their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys run through the latest theme park news: we've learned more details about the Disney gondolas, which are actually named The Disney Skyliner. They talk about the 30th anniversary festivities coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, discuss what magical creatures can we be seen on the Hagrid coaster, and a gladiator themed house coming to Halloween Horror Nights. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Jimmy has returned from Hoth! Wait no he has returned from Chicago which was the home for Star Wars Celebration! He tells Dickerman and Scott all of the things that he learned from attending the Episode XI and Galaxy's Edge panels. They discuss the latest news involving the Rise of the Resistance ride, new bottles for Coca-Cola, the return of Captain Rex! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

We finally get some details about the Star Wars Hotel and the capacity is not what anyone expected. The guys talk about the news of Epcot's Food and Wine Festival being the longest ever. Massive renovations are coming to Future World as many buildings like Innoventions and the Cool Club will be torn down. Plus a Game of Thrones is coming to Ireland in 2020! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

It was a jam packed edition of the show! Disney makes sweeping rule changes ahead of the opening for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Smoking and vaping gone, giant strollers and wagons don't bother bringing them! The guys talk about the benefits of these new rules. The Upside Down will be descending upon Universal Studios and Halloween Horror Nights this fall. Want to take journey down Sesame Street? The...

On today's episode Jimmy talks about celebrating his wedding anniversary at the Contemporary at Walt Disney World, which was the crashed by Dickerman. The guys then talk a rumored "save the line" pass for Avatar: Flight of Passage and wonder if this will be a trial run for Galaxy's Edge. Plus they talk about Islands of Adventure getting into the themed smell arena when it comes to their bathrooms...

On a very special edition of the show the guys run through the latest going on at the theme parks. They talk hotels being sold-out at Disneyland ahead of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, they assign each other roles for the upcoming Millennium Falcon ride, and learn some tricks for hitting up some rides during the peak season without using a fast-pass. Then they turn their attention to some new hotels pop...

The spring break rush has begun at the parks! Dickerman talks about his weekend experiences while at the park and gives advice on how to enjoy the mine train even when there are no fast-passes to be had. The guys talk about the menu of food options that will be available at Galaxy's Edge, and try to figure out where Endorian Yip Tip comes from (we think something involving Ewoks). The Guardians of...

In which our heroes discuss the latest news on the Hagrid ride coming to Universal Studios. Then they talk about how SeaWorld has become a fun park to visit especially for its mix of thrill rides, animal encounters, and concerts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One the first episode of the show Dickerman, Scott, and Jimmy D travel to a galaxy far far away to talk about the latest news about the opening of Star Wars Galaxy Edge. Then they turn their attention to the Flower and Garden festival at Epcot and find their favorite food items they won’t to enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.