The Theme Park Trader Podcast

Join us for episode 61 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we were lucky to be joined by Danielle Carter who joined two different Walt Disney World programs that enabled her to work at both  the UK Pavilion at Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. We chat to her about her experiences working there including: How the job(s) came about What it was like working in Walt Disney World What the c...

Join us for episode 60 of the Theme Park Trader podcast where after a week away from the news we fit as much as we can into the hour! In this weeks news: Our thoughts on the Happily Ever After soundtrack Live Pixar music coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios FastPass selections, Extra Magic Hours and Quick Service changes coming to Pandora - The World of Avatar 7th Universal Orlando hotel on the wa...

Join us for episode 59 of the Theme Park Trader podcast where this week we are joined by friend of the show Susanna who discusses her first ever trip to the Orlando parks in 2015 and her upcoming second trip later in 2017. She also asks us a number of questions including: Do Dan and I collect Disney pins? What is the best time of year to travel to Orlando? What character would we each like to play...

Join us for episode 58 of the Theme Park Trader podcast where we cram a lot this week into an hour! This weeks news we discuss: Pandora - The World of Avatar, tour of the land, snacks, height requirements and more! Knott's Berrry Farm announces first ever free roaming VR attraction La Nouba set to come to an end at Disney Springs We also do another round of bad reviews of great theme park attracti...

Join us for a special end of week episode of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! CEO of Omnico, Mel Taylor was kind enough to chat to us about Omnico's involvement in the theme park space and all the work they do with some of the biggest parks in the world. Topics that we cover off: Current state of technology in theme parks Classic theme park attractions The groundwork Dubai is laying for parks around...

Join us for episode 56 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This week we rate the attractions in Disney's Animal Kingdom from Kilimanjaro Safaris to Dinosaur and yes even Affection Section at Rafiki's Planet Watch. Each attraction has been rated out of 5 and all will be available to read in full when our full attractions guide is released later this week. Be sure to check us out over on  www.themepar...

Join us for episode 55 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This week we have friend of the show Eleanor joining us to discuss her recent trip to Disneyland Paris and also her work on organising the Disney London meet ups. We also get into quite a large conversation about Disneyland Paris before covering off a couple of news stories from the past week. This weeks news we discuss: New Beauty and the B...

Join us for episode 54 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This weeks news we discuss: Skyway gondola system coming to Walt Disney World - we discuss the rumours! Expansions coming to Disney's Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts! Summer of Heroes and Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout opening date information at Disneyland BB-8 meet and greet coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios Walt...

Join us for episode 53 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This weeks news we discuss: An end to Wishes at the Magic Kingdom Disney moving to buy remaining shares at Disneyland Paris Rivers of Light debut and show times First look at Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris Star Wars Land opening year confirmation Pandora - The World of Avatar opening date Our thoughts on TapuTapu at Universal's V...

Join us for episode 52 of the Theme Park Trader podcast.  We can't believe the podcast has hit a year old! Thanks to everyone who has listened to us so far, here is to the next year! As we hit a milestone this week, Dan and I decided that this episode we would chat through some of our favourite and least favourite theme park experiences. Our chats span multiple parks across the world including Wal...

Join us for episode 51 of the Theme Park Trader podcast.  This weeks news we discuss: Opening date for Paddlefish and our thoughts on the restaurant Volcano Bay opeing date and park opening hours Harry Potter nighttime show rumours at Universal Studios Hollywood Disney Springs offering personal shopping service New details on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout Beauty and the Beast additions...

Join us for episode 50 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. To celebrate the brand new guides section of the website going live ( which you can view here ) and this being our 50th episode, Dan and I chat through the second half of the Magic Kingdom attractions ratings! This week we rate the attractions from Fantasyland, Liberty Sqaure and Tomorrowland. You can view the complete runthrough of our rati...

Join us for episode 49 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. To celebrate the brand new guides section of the website going live (at some point during the next week), Dan and I talk through our very first guide. The page is centred around Magic Kingdom attractions so we do the first half of the Kingdom this week, discussing what scores we have given each ride in Main Street USA, Frontierland and Avent...

Join us for episode 48 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This week our friend Amber rejoins us to discuss her recent December 2016 stay at Disney's Polynesian Resort and all of the new things she tried at Walt Disney World during her stay! We also discuss the main news from this week which includes: Cast member costumes at Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout A brand new Electric Eel coaster i...

Join us for episode 47 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. We begin the podcast by saying goodbye to friend of the show Alan (@NORMNB8S) who sadly passed away over the Christmas break. Please if you can, donate to the GoFundMe here . This weeks news we discuss: Behind the scenes at Pandora: World of Avatar Walt Disney World parks ot reaching capacity over Christmas Disney replacing the welcome show...

Join us for episode 46 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! Dan and I kick off the podcast by discussing our plans for Christmas (we recorded on Christmas Eve) before going into the news from this week: New concept art for Five Nights at Freddy's attraction Magic Kingdom to serve alchohol at four more restaurants Increases in security at Disneyland Gasparilla Island Grill reopens at Disney's Grand Fl...

Join us for episode 45 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This weeks news discussed includes: Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan A potential increase to security at Walt Disney World A new uniform for Monorail cast members Sellout for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party SeaWorld Abu Dhabi announced Dedicated entrance at Walt Disney World for annual passholders We are almost at the end...

Join us for episode 44 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This weeks news discussed includes: The tranformation of Spaceship Earth to the Death Star and why it caused such controversy Lots of new Star Wars announcements for Walt Disney World Updates to the My Disney Experience App One final party for Tower of Terror at Disneyland Disney After Hours to return in 2017 Splitsville Luxury Lanes coming...

Join us for episode 43 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This weeks news discussed includes: No more 3D at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood Disney to offer paid for premium bus transportation at Walt Disney World Port Orleans Resort to offer free bus service around the resort New Nintendo detials at Universal theme parks!!! Highway in the Sky Dine-Around at Mag...

Join us for episode 42 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan take you through all the announcements made at D23 Destination D that include: Pandora: The World of Avatar Big changes coming to Epcot MagicBand 2.0 Star Wars Land We also discuss the huge expansion plans coming to Hong Kong Disneyland! Be sure to check us out over on  www.themeparktrader.com ! If you like us then ple...

Join us for episode 41 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan take you through all the latest news from theme parks around the world and read your comments on Donald Trump coming to Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World. News covered this week:  Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios Disney charging $5 for package handling at Walt Disney World The return o...

Join us for episode 40 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan are joined by once again by friend of the show Anaïs who joins us to discuss her recent WDW booking and to chat through this weeks news! News covered this week:  Donald Trump coming to Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom and our election opinions Toy Story Land coming to Shanghai Disneyland Holiday drone show comin...

Join us for episode 39 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! Some of the stories we discuss this week: TapuTapu and virtual queuing at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay The future of queuing at theme parks Race Through New York with Jimmy Fallon Seasonal update to Butterbeer The first seasonal pass coming to Shanghai Disneyland Christmas merchandise at US Disney Parks for 2016 Star Wars Land rumours  Be...

Join us for episode 38 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Dan and Ryan are joined by friend of the site/show  Amber  who talks to us about her trip to the Polynesian in December and her plans for her 5 day trip to Walt Disney World! We also chat through this weeks news which covers: PizzeRizzo opening date and initial thoughts Paint the Nights Return to Disneyland Once Upon a Time castle...

Join us for episode 37 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Dan and Ryan are finally back recording after a 3 week break (for us not for you guys) as Ryan returns from his trip to Florida. Trip report includes: Nighttime Safaris at Kilimanjaro Safaris Toothsome Chocolate milkshake thoughts Hurricane Matthew Mako Reign of Kong Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party So much more! On top of Rya...