MGM Adventures

Matt and Gina discuss their experience with the Phantom Theater ride at Kings Island. They cover various aspects of the ride, including the exterior, queue, ride experience, ride vehicles, changes from previous versions, props, queue details, scenes, storytelling, Easter eggs, ride highlights, comparison with other rides, the future of dark rides and theme parks, upcoming episodes and park events,...

Join Matt and Gina as they explore the Franklin Institute's immersive Universal Theme Park exhibit, delving into its history, technology, and geeky attractions. Plus, get the latest updates on Six Flags park management changes and dining plan issues. Takeaways Universal theme parks Franklin Institute exhibit Chapters 00:00 Rope Drop 00:19 Universal Theme Parks Exhibit 12:31 Around The Parks 17:13...

Join Matt and Gina as they explore Philadelphia, sharing insider tips on transportation, historic sites, food, and city navigation. Hope this helps you if you visit. Takeaways Easy to navigate Historical sites first, early is way less crowded Parking tips Food market experience Chapters 00:00 Rope Drop 00:25 Visiting Philadelphia 03:54 Finding A Hotel 06:02 Exploring Philadelphia 07:15 Historical...

Matt and Gina share a few thoughts Kings Island's Opening Day for the 2026 season, including ride updates, entertainment, and new food and drink options that have been announced for this year. The hosts share insights on park preparations, ride statuses, and upcoming events, providing fans with essential info for the season. Takeaways Excitement for the opening day and upcoming events Updates on r...

Join Matt and Gina as they share their firsthand experiences visiting the new Buc-ee's in Huber Heights, Ohio. From opening day chaos to insider tips on parking, checkout, and the best times to visit, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone planning a trip to this popular travel stop. Takeaways Buc-ee's Huber Heights opening weekend was a major event Observations and comparisons of Buc-ee...

This weeks episode explores the latest updates on Six Flags Pass Perks program, Travis Kelce as a brand ambassador and investor, and answer a listener question on top things to do at each Universal Florida Parks. Takeaways Changes to the Pass Perks program at Six Flags have introduced a new Perks and Play system. Travis Kelce's role as a Six Flags ambassador and changes in Six Flags leadership and...

In this episode, Matt and Gina explore the recent sale of six Flags parks to Enchanted Parks, the implications for the parks' future, and what this means for visitors and the industry. They discuss the parks involved, potential rebranding, and the strategic moves by Six Flags and Enchanted Parks. Takeaways Six Flags selling off parks Impact on existing parks Chapters 00:00 Rope Drop 00:35 Why Is S...

In this weeks episode we take a deep dive into the Cedar Point Hotels, including Hotel Breakers, Sawmill Creek, Castaway Bay, Express Hotel, and Lighthouse Point. It also delves into the comparison of on-site and off-site accommodations at Disney and Universal parks, providing insights into the pros and cons of each option. Also dive into the upcoming changes at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Takeawa...

The MGM Adventures podcast hosts, Matt and Gina, discuss the anticipation and excitement surrounding the opening of a Buc-ee's location in Ohio. They provide a comprehensive overview of the Buc-ee's experience, including its strategic layout, food offerings, merchandise, and traffic challenges. The hosts also share their favorite Buc-ee's food items and snacks, and preview upcoming podcast episode...

Join Matt and Gina as they share their off-season adventures, upcoming travel plans, and 2027 Theme Park Additions. Discover how they balance relaxation with exciting activities like supporting their favorite basketball team, planning trips, and exploring new park technologies. Takeaways Off-season activities include attending basketball games and planning for the upcoming season. Creating homemad...

This episode explores the recent changes to Six Flags' Fast Lane system, including the transition from Flash Pass to both a mobile reservation-based option for Fast Lane and also the existing Wristband system. It explores the differences between these options, their implementation across parks, regional variations, passholder information, pricing, and the impact on park visits and travel. Takeaway...

*Spoliers* This episode covers the upcoming retheming of Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and does contain SPOILERS from a recent report from BGWFans, Busch Gardens Williamsburg future ride rumors, travel tips to save your information before hand, Six Flags Members food plan changes, and favorite Busch Gardens meals Takeaways Changes to Verbolten Changes to Six Flags Members food plans Favo...

The MGM Adventures podcast hosts share their experience at Cedar Point's 2026 Winter Chill Out event, providing exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas and new additions. The event also supports a charity (A Kid Again), offering a unique and informative tour of various park facilities and attractions. Takeaways Winter Chill Out Event Behind-the-Scenes Tour Exclusive Access New Attractions Char...

In this episode of the MGM Adventures podcast, hosts Matt and Gina discuss their predictions for Kings Island in 2026, covering potential ride changes, events, shows, merchandise trends, and community engagement. They also touch on updates from Hershey Park and share travel tips for park visits, along with their favorite foods at Kings Island. Takeaways Potential Ride Changes Event And Show Expect...

The podcast episode covers diverse topics including coaster counting methods, dining plan options at theme parks, and an amusing encounter at a zoo. The hosts discuss the various methods of counting coaster credits, the use of Coaster Count for official coaster count and LogRide to track rides, shows and other park activites, one-day and all-year dining plans at theme parks, and the sighting of an...

Six Flags announced changes to their passes, introducing regional-based gold passes and impacting pass holders based on their purchase date. The new regions and their associated parks were also discussed, along with the impact on different types of passes. All updates to passes will take place on February 27. Also please note that the MVP sale did get extended a few times so the September 14 date...

The podcast episode features a detailed exploration of Smoky Mountain moonshine tasting, including the ranking of 11 different moonshine locations and flavors. It also delves into theme park events, travel tips, dining options, and a Q&A session. The hosts share their experiences and insights, providing valuable information for listeners interested in moonshine tasting and theme park adventure...

The podcast episode delves into the detailed strategy for planning road trips, including the use of tools like Google Maps, Log Ride, and RCDB for theme park planning. It covers aspects such as mapping out the trip, making stops, packing bags, researching activities, time boxing, park openings, travel tips, car maintenance, EZ Pass, travel snacks, and bucket list parks. Takeaways Road trip plannin...

The conversation covers the Enchanted Parks trademark and its potential impact on Six Flags parks, construction updates at Disneyland and Universal California, Winterfest food offerings at Kings Island, and setting limits for travel and road trips. Takeaways Enchanted Parks trademark and its potential impact on Six Flags parks Construction updates at Disneyland and Universal California Winterfest...

The first episode of the MGM Adventures Podcast introduces the hosts, Matt and Gina, and provides an overview of the podcast's focus on theme parks, travel, and adventures. The episode covers the origin of the podcast name, the release schedule, social media presence, travel tips, and experiences. Additionally, it discusses social media engagement and viral content, and concludes with a call for l...

Welcome to our new podcast. We will talk about theme parks, travel, food, sports, and likely cats. Stay tuned as episodes will start dropping soon.