The Theme Park Trader Podcast

Join us for episode 225 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! As Disney announced plans to reopen Walt Disney World again last week we thought it would be fun to share more comments from the Disney Parks Blog from crazy fans. The entitlement is even more insane this week! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends  Dis After D...

Join us for episode 224 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! Given that a family in Disney Springs thought it sensible to light up a portable grill and cook some sausages last week, Dan & Ryan thought it would be fun to dedicate an episode to it. We think of some of the best places it would be fun to cook a sausage or two on Walt Disney World property if we were allowed. We also chat about the news o...

Join us for episode 223 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we read out some insane comments from people on the Disney Parks blog reacting to Disney enforcing masks for everyone now entering Disney Springs. Weirdly, everyone is named Karen. Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends  Dis After Dark

Join us for episode 222 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we are travelling around the world, visiting each and every Disney and Universal theme park to decide what one attraction we would go on. The challenge was set to us by Peter and we gladly obliged, even though Ryan may have bent the rules on the odd occasion. The trick is, we are only allowed to visit one attraction and we also sh...

Join us for episode 221 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we have a bit of a serious discussion about what we think will happen when the theme parks reopen and chat everything from social distancing rules to banning people who don't comply with rules. Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends  Dis After Dark

Join us for episode 220 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we are having a wild time at Disney's Animal Animal Kingdom and deciding which three attractions we would remove from the park. Both of us end up choosing different attractions so you end up getting six! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends  Dis Afte...

Join us for episode 219 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we discuss rumors of what will happen at Universal Orlando when it reopens based on a survey that was sent around before we get onto the main subject. We chat through what we are most looking forward to doing when Walt Disney World reopens. Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check...

Join us for episode 218 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we are visiting the Universal Orlando resort and listing 3 attractions that we would remove from both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure combined. Attractions we discuss include Fast and Furious, Poseidon's Fury & more!  Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our pod...

Join us for episode 217 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we are asking ourselves the question, what three attractions would we remove from Epcot? Both of us have different answers so you end up with six attractions! We also start the episode by talking about the Halloween Horror Nights speculation map that dropped last week! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If...

Join us for episode 216 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week we are joined by Adam who chats to us about all things UK parks from Alton Towers to Thorpe Park and Paultons Park including the theming, use of IP and Halloween events! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends  Dis After Dark

Join us for episode 215 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We told you we were going to keep things positive on this show for the foreseeable future and today is no exception to that rule. We try something a bit different this week by planning our 5-night trip to Orlando in September live as we record. Obviously with isolation rules impacting our ability to do it in person, we recorded this via Zoo...

Join us for episode 214 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we are chatting about the huge news that Disney and Universal's theme parks around the world are all currently shut due to the Coronavirus. Not a particularly happy subject but it's the most important thing happening to the parks at the minute so we wanted to talk about it! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com...

Join us for episode 213 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! On this weeks show Dan is revealing his full plans for his May 2020 trip to Orlando that includes time at both Universal Orlando and the Walt Disney World Resort. In addition, Ryan discusses what he's heard about the possibility of the Disney Dining Plan returning for 2021 and we discuss the final UK launch list for Disney+! Be sure to chec...

Join us for episode 212 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we travel back a few weeks to when Ryan put out a Tweet complaining about the poor storytelling and theming in many of the theme parks here in the UK. We chat through that Tweet in more detail and read out some of your responses. We also use the episode to chat about Bob Chapek being promoted to the CEO of the Walt Disney Company,...

Join us for episode 211 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We are continuing the trend of random episodes this week where we are asking ourselves the question: What 3 attractions would we remove at the Magic Kingdom if we could? As both Dan and Ryan answer the question, you get 6 attractions that we'd remove! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please chec...

Join us for episode 210 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we have a fantastic listener show idea to run through. If we could select some of Fox's back catalog of movies, what would we choose to create attractions for Disney's theme parks? Franchises/movies that feature in the show include: Die Hard The Simpsons Alien Predator Home Alone Digimon Ice Age + Many more! Be sure to check us ou...

Join us for episode 209 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we thought we would revisit the FastPass system at Walt Disney World given that the tiers of several theme parks have changed. We tackle each park in turn and give our thoughts on what FastPasses we would select from each of them! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our p...

Join us for episode 208 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we are reading out poor reviews of one of the best attractions in Orlando, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! All the usual crazy reviewers come out this week! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends  Dis After Dark

Join us for episode 207 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we have a fantastic listener question from Ash who has asked us: If you had only 1 day to spend in Orlando, what would you do? Both Dan and Ryan answer the question in a slightly different way so you get two for one on this answer! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our...

Join us for episode 206 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we turn to our listeners to find out what some of the worst attractions they've ever been on are. We do of course share our own experiences as well but kick the episode off by discussing the exciting news that was revealed last week on Universal Japan's newest land, Super Nintendo World! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themep...

Join us for episode 205 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we look at some of the attractions opening this year and chat through what we are most looking forward to! We also get a listener challenge to guess the attractions with the most wait times during 2019 and challenge ourselves on how many we can guess! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then p...

Join us for episode 204 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we look back over the last decade to remember some of the attractions we have lost over the last 10 years. Some favourites and shockers are included in the list. Here are a few examples: Great Movie Ride  Osborne Lights Lights Motors Action  Twister Maelstrom Jaws T2:3D  Backlot Tour Disaster Dragon Challenge  Jimmy Neutron’s Nick...

Join us for episode 203 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! For the last episode of 2019 we thought we would return to a listener favourite and read out poor reviews of one of the most beloved Disney Parks on the planet, Tokyo DisneySea! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends  Dis After Dark

Welcome to a very special Christmas episode of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week we have partnered up with the wonderful guys at the After Dark Network (Dis After Dark, Universal After Dark) to talk through our dream Christmas overlays for Universal Orlando. This includes what all of us would change at the resort to make the attractions and areas feel more Christmassy! Do go and listen to D...

Join us for episode 202 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week we look back at Halloween Horror Nights 2019 and rate our favourite houses and scare zones. Yeah, we know we're a little late but we've had a lot on! Oh and don't worry, we have a very special Christmas show coming on Christmas Day! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com . If you like us then please check out our...