We Like Theme Parks - The Hilarious Disney & Universal Podcast!: Recent Episodes
Christopher Bond
Finally, a Disney & Universal park pod that focuses on fun! Join comedian Mark Andrada, Disney Bounder Miriam Kenly and Disney Dad Christopher Bond, as they breakdown all the happenings in the Disney and Universal worlds, dream up new attractions and play ridiculous theme park trivia. It’s a hilarious theme park show for theme park fans. Get your nerd on and laugh your Mickey ears off with the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us on Instagram @ instagram.com/welikethemeparks and online @ welikethemeparks.com
March Madness is here, as 64 of the greatest audio animatronics from around the globe from Disney and Universal parks square off in a tournament forthe ages!
Today, we host 8 colossal showdowns from Round 3! Join our panel of judges, including special guest judge Greg Gately from the Funatics Blog, as they vote along with you to decide who will advance to the next round!
Don’t miss matchups like the Hat Box Ghost vs. Harold! Spiderman vs. Indiana Jones! Jaws vs. the Gringotts Goblins and so much more!
March Madness, the Animatronics is here and it’s all happening on this week’s episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Hey friends, if you haven't heard by now, we moved! Yes, that's why there hasn't been a pod on here in almost a year!
Where are we? Glad you asked! We're at the Chip & Co. podcast network along with some other fantastic Disney podcasts including the The Dislife Podcast and United We Fan!
Check out new episodes every Thursday! Thank you so much for sticking with us and don't miss all the new content at Chip & Co! See you there Disnerds!!
We did it! We have finally moved to our new platform, as we join the incredible Chip & Co. Podcast network! And with our first episode here at Chip and Co, we are wrapping up our Disney Villian's League Draft! It's Part 2!!!
Join the WLTP crew, along with Second City comedy stars Marty Adams, Nigel Downer & Dale Boyer, and Disnerdy community peeps, Greg from Chip and Co & Gabriella from WDW Bathrooms as we select our teams for the upcoming Disney Villian's League event!
In the upcoming weeks, these teams will square off in a single elimination tournament, where their Disney baddies will be put to the test and their team captains will debate, why their Bad Guy should come out on top! It's hilarious! It's ridiculous, and it all starts here with the Disney Villian's League draft!!
So join us for all the dastardly and debaucherous action, as we launch our first ever episode with the Chip and Co community. So why not start it, by going straight up EVIL with the Disney Villians League!!!
It's our Thanksgiving celebration on We Like Theme Parks where everything is BIG! A BIG corporate shift at Disney, BIG Disney animated food fun and BIG Podcast News!!!
We have so much fun to be thankful for this week and it all starts here on We Like Theme Parks!
Bob Chapek is out! Bob Iger is in! We dig in and give our collective feedback on the future for Disney Parks!
Speaking of the future, the podcast makes a special announcement about their new home and we couldn't be more excited for you to come along, as we discuss our move to the Chip and Co. Podcast network!
And then, when you are thinking of Thanksgiving, you got food on the brain, and so do we! But not real food! Disney Movie Food!! What?!!
So today we are picking the most delicious looking Disney Movie food that we want on our Thanksgiving table!
It's a Turbo-Turkey-Tastic episode with all the trimmings and it's happening right here, with your friends at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
This week of We Like Theme Parks, the Disney DJ is back! Bondo and Tinker J reveal all their picks for the worst Disney songs of all time!
And also, we got a ton of news to unpack from the recent Magic Key sale, increases to Disney day tickets, Mando & Grogu land at Galaxy's Edge and Wakanda Forever's impressive opening week!
And just for some added insight, Tinker and Bondo give you the skinny on some of the best times to visit the park when there are fewer guests!
The news and opinions are hot and this week, the Disney Jams are not! We have a ton of hilarious nonsense and ridiculous Disney fun on this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks!!
It's time to get EVIL!!!!
The Disney Villain's League is back and it all kicks off with the two part Draft-isode! The Villains League is badder than ever with 8 teams, way more Villains and more trash talk than you can shake a churro at!
All your favorite Disnerdy Team Captains are back!! Second City comedians Marty Adams, Dale Boyer and Nigel Downer return, along with Chip & Co's Greg Gately and WDW Bathrooms toilet goddess Gabriella! And let's not forget all your favorite friends from the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, including former Villain's League champions, Miriam Kenley and Mark Andrada!
It's everyone's favorite Disney Debate showdown, where dastardly demons and malicious meanies will join forces and engage in a Battle Royal of Badness! 8 squads of evil-doers will enter, but only one will reign supreme and rule the Underworld! It’s all happening right here in the Disney Villains League!
So strap in Disnerds, cause Part 1 of the 2022 Villains League Draft is happening right here on today’s episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
This week on We Like Theme Parks! It's time to put Halloween to bed and get your holly jolly's on! Christmas fever starts on Nov 1 in the parks and all the new festive snacks have made their way to Main street and beyond. We have all the yuletide yum yums previewed for you, with everyone's favorite food segment, Pop It! Or Drop It!
Speaking of the Disney parks, Fantasmic is back at Hollywood Studios with new and improved show scenes and effects! We break down all the great changes!
And then, it's Dapper Day weekend on both coasts! So Miriam is going to give you all her dapper does and dapper don'ts, so you can dapper diligently! Even if you've never dappered (made a word) before, Miriam has all the tips to get you started!
It's a jam packed episode with holiday treats, along with fantasmic and dapper deets! We have all that and way more nonsense on this week's episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
It's Halloween at We Like Theme Parks and we are sending some of our favorite Disney Heroes to the dark side!
This week we are deciding which Disney Heroes would be awesome Villains in a new segment...Disney Villains Auditions!!! Which one of your favorite Disney Do-Gooders will rise against happy endings and join the Evil Empire?!! Join us and find out!!
And, Miriam and Tinker J are back from their incredible HHN/ Disneyworld journey and we have all the amazing details, from HHN Houses, to Universal food, Food and Wine Fest yums, Genie + and so much more!
It's a Spooktacular episode full of Evil Heroes and Pizza Fries!! It's Halloween on the 244th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, we celebrate Halloween overlays at Disney with incredible concepts for new spooky versions of current park attractions!
And the King of the Castle Trivia Tournament continues with a round of Halloween Horror Nights Trivia where Bondo returns to the trivia circuit up against Body By Beignets podcast host Sheena Barton!
It's a trivia showdown and spooky Halloween overlays, all in one show?! Sign me up!!! It's episode 243 of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, we got news, rumors and Marc Valentine! Now that's a hat trick!
The Dislife Podcast's own Marc Valentine gives his views on the rumored Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift coaster coming to Universal Hollywood and the upcoming Ministry of Magic attraction planned for Universal's Epic Universe. Also, Marc and Bondo weigh in on the upcoming price hikes coming to Disney parks and their shared appreciation for Disney legend, Angela Lansbury.
And later, we want to help you get into the spirit of Halloween, and what better way, than to shine a light on some of the best and spooky content on Disney + for you to enjoy this holiday season!
We got news, scary Disney and a ton of laughs and it's all right here on this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, the witches are back! Hocus Pocus 2 has arrived on Disney Plus and we have Matthew Yipchuck from Youtube's Teacup for One to help us break down the return of the Sanderson sisters!
And while Matt is hanging around, we talk about Epcot's 40th anniversary offerings and then, he'll go head to head with our own Tinker J in a King of the Castle Trivia challenge showdown!
How well do you know your Disney Animation studios features? Well, strap in for wild ride Disnerds, cause we're running amuck on the 241st episode of We Like Theme Parks!
Today on We Like Theme Parks, the new live action Pinocchio is finally here on Disney plus and Bondo and Tinker J have a thing or two to share. SPOILERS indeed. The good news though, it's PINOCCHIO, you know what happens already cause you watched the original!
And that's not all folks, cause the Festival of the Holidays are happening and we break down all the announced food booths! Yum!
We got wooden boys and wooden booths and so much more and it's all happening right here on We Like Theme Parks!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's a show down like none other! It's Disney Merch battles, where we pit iconic Disney souvenirs in head to head combat!
And weighing in on the festivities is Mr. Exclusie and Merch Magnet, Nigel Downer, the Mind and bladder behind WDW Bathrooms, Gabriella and our animated amigo, Geoff! What a line up!
And just when you thought we weren't having enough fun, we unpack all the interesting Stars Wars and Marvel TV and feature news that came out of D23!
It's Marvel, it's Star Wars, it's Merch fights, and it's all right here on this weeks episode of We Like Theme Parks!
D23 has come and gone and there is so much to discuss! From the Parks to the movies and so much more!
What did they announce? Did they meet expectations? Are you happy!?
The parks panel announcements were a curve ball to say the least, and the gang at We Like Theme Parks are joined by our favorite D23 savant & comedian Mark Andrada to unpack all the announcements and give you all the hot takes!
So grab your Mickey ears and probably a beverage, cause after this D23, you're going to need it Disnerds! Heigh Ho!
disneyvlog #disneyparks #welikethemeparks #Disneyworld #disneyland #disneycreator #disneyvlog #disnerdynetwork #youtuber #podcaster
This week on We Like Theme Parks, we are keeping it spooky babeeee!
Halloween Horror Nights is back and we have slasher fan and Orlando's favorite Maestro, Piano Rob in the (haunted) house, to give us all the gory details about Universal Studios latest edition of their Halloween event!
Piano Rob breaks down all the houses, scare zones and shows, so you know what attractions to hit and maybe skip when you check out HHN on the east coast.
And if the Weekend can do it? What other music acts could make compellingly terrifying Halloween Horror Night houses for next year?
We got Piano Rob, all the spooky houses and all the laughs and it's happening right here on the 237 episode of We Like Theme Parks!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's everything you need to know about the brand new tour at Disneyland! It's Walt's Apartment! What?!!
Finally, Walt’s Main Street Story takes you on a tour of Walt’s Apartment on Main Street! Can you imagine??
And then, Miriam, Tinker J and special guest host. Matt Yipchuck from Youtube's Teacup for One, discuss all their favorite tours that the parks have to offer and dream up new ideas for incredible park and resort tours!
So grab your plaid and get your tour on, cause all the tour-tastic fun is happening right here on We Like Theme Parks!
On this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks, we are revealing the Top 9 (maybe 12) attractions at Universal Studios that might make you sick!
Motion sickness is the worst and if you don't get sick on rides....lucky you!!
But sensitive tummied Bondo and the rest of the crew are going to lay out all the rides that you may want to bypass if nausea is something you wrestle with.
And since we are cruising through Universal, with Halloween around the corner, we are going to preview HHN in Orlando and determine which houses we're most excited for!
So grab your Dramamine and feel some spooky vibes, cause we have all the goofs and scares right here on the 235 episode of We Like Theme Parks!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, we are talking about the big news out of the west coast, Disneyland Annual Passes are back!
Hot off the press, we have all the details about the updated Magic Keys and we are going to break down all the new and possibly lost perks and determine if the revised passes are worth it?!
And since we are talking Disneyland, we are also listing the top Disney attractions done better on the west coast!
Is the west side the best side? All the amazing details and hilarious nonsense is right here on the 233rd episode of We Like Theme Parks!
disneyvlog #disneyparks #welikethemeparks #Disneyworld #disneyland #disneycreator #disneyvlog #disnerdynetwork #youtuber #podcaster
On today's episode of We Like Theme Parks, if you haven't noticed, it's crazy hot outside! So in order to beat the heat, the gang at WLTP has got you covered as we rank the top Disney and Universal Water rides across America!
And since we are in the mood for water, today we are going to shine a light on the waterways surrounding the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Remember that boat ride? The Discovery Boats? Well, with D23 around the corner, we thought we'd help those Disney imagineers with a new concept for a AK boat attraction on Armchair Imagineering!
So grab your towel and put your phone in a zip lock, cause this week we are all about that H20 and it's all happening right here on We Like Theme Parks!
disneyvlog #disneyparks #welikethemeparks #Disneyworld #disneyland #disneycreator #disneyvlog #disnerdynetwork #youtuber #podcaster
This week on We Like Theme Parks, we have a colossal episode...or maybe even a collossus episode? Get it? Xmen? Never mind....
Because this week we have Second City Comedian Nigel Downer, to help us preview all the newly announced Marvel shows and flicks coming out for Phase 5 & 6!! Nigel is going to fill in the Marvel blanks so we have an idea what's coming down the Marvel pipe. It's "Marvel Phase 5 for Dummies!"
And later, it looks like we only made it half way through the Food & Wine Festival preview...so we are going to keep the party going, but this time, we are going into full foodie fun mode with a rousing round of "Pop It or Drop It!". What will Bondo stick in his mouth at F&W? Stay right here to find out!
It's a hilarious round up of Marvel madness AND a foodtastically fun Food & Wine game! What a show! It's happening right here in episode 231 of We Like Theme Parks!!!
disneyparks #Disneyworld #disneyland #disneycreator #disneyvlog #disnerdynetwork
On this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks, D23 is right around the corner and Disnerds are excited and hopeful for what Disney will unveil at the event!
So to get you ready for it, the crew at We Like Theme Parks are here for you with all their D23 park predictions! From rides, to lands, to eats and so much more!
An updated Tomorrowland? A new country for the World Showcase? A new land at Animal Kingdom? We roll out a ton of rumors and wishes and have a hilarious good time doing it!
So get ready to dream weave with your favorite podcast, cause we are guessing D23 right here on We Like Theme Parks!
Today on We Like Theme Parks, Bondo returns from his work sabbatical! Hurray! And Bondo and Miriam went to Disneyland together!! Hurray!! And now they are ready to talk about all the latest going on at Disneyland and all the mayhem that ensued on their magical journey!
And no west coast trip would be complete without talking about all the Disney food they eat and merch they brought home!
However, although every trip at Disney is enchanted, Bondo does have some opinions about the Disney Genie, the lack of shade and some of the food offerings! So don't miss Bondo Beefs!
And, fresh of a west coast Disney trip, Miriam and Bondo rocked the Genie Plus. Is it worth the cash? Find out here!
Moreover, Bondo swung bye Universal Studios Hollywood to try out the new Secret Life of Pets ride...but did he actually get to ride it with his substantial booty?
We have the answers to that and so much more on this, this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's all about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!
Today, we are joined by Joey D, from JSA Cr3Dtions to discuss all the yummy food offerings forthcoming at the festival! They preview all the yum yums and all the drinky dranks as they peruse the menus for this years event! Be sure to not miss Joey, Gene and Jeanette just butcher the names of all these foods from around the globe! And there is so much food we need to do this in two parts! It's Part 1 Baby!!!!!
And then, after all the food and wine, we get into some Love and Thunder! As Tinker J gives us a spoiler free review of Marvel's latest feature!
We got all the hammers and all the turkey legs and it's all happening right here on We Like Theme Parks!
This week on We Like Theme Parks!
When Bondo and Miriam aren't around, Gene and TinkerJ kick open the doors and let their friends come over! This week, special guests Rosie Rosales from We Like Theme Parks Puppets and Teacup for One's Matt Yipchuck, as they join the wildly debated topic, are we excited for the new Tiana Splash Mountain?
We cover all the Bayou business, along with Chapek's brand new contract and then Tinker J trip reports her latest Disney trip, but this one is more of the romantic variety, as it was anniversary time for Team Tinker!
We have all that nonsense and even more nonsense and it's right here on episode 228 of the We Like Theme Parks podcast!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, we are talking about RunDisney Events! And when you do Run Disney, it's way more than just running! So we dive into awesome costumes and all the bounding that comes with it, with special guest Lisa The Castle Runner!
Lisa gives us the lowdown of all the fun and fantasy during a Run Disney event! And then, we dream up new themed Run Events for Disney!
So, get your running shoes and bounding gear, and we'll meet ya at the finish line. It's all happening right here on the 227th episode of We Like Theme Parks!
This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's all about Disney Cruises! Yes, they are expensive, but are they really that much better from all the other cruise lines?
Well today, we are joined by John Saccheri, The Big Fat Panda, from bigfatpanda.com and The Dis! The Panda has just returned from another Disney Cruise and the timing couldn't be better! Our audience wants to know....is a Disney Cruise worth it? Well the Panda is here to answer that magic question for all you Disnerds!
And since we are talking Disney cruises, we deliver 4 new ideas for themed Disney days at sea for Disney cruiselines with Armchair Imagineering! And finally, the Panda and Bondo have tips for all you first time Disney cruisers!
So get your dramamine and your thong, cause we are about to set sail and it's all happening right here on the 225th episode of We Like Theme Parks!
So much news to cover in the world of Disney and Universal Studios and the We Like Theme Parks crew have all the details and commentary for your Disnerdy ears! What are we talking about?!
Disney stops selling Dream Keys!
Super Nintendo Land is coming to Hollywood soon!
Stone Cold Steve Austin calls his signature a fake at the Brown Derby!
Halloween Horror Nights Speculation maps!
And Minnie Vans are back!!!
All your Disnerdy news is hot and ready for your mouse ears right here on We Like Theme Parks!!
disneyvlog #disneyparks #welikethemeparks #Disneyworld #disneyland #disneycreator #disneyvlog #disnerdynetwork #youtuber #podcaster
Today on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we celebrate Fantasmic's return to Disneyland with an action packed Fantasmically Fantastical show!
This week, Marc Valentine from the This DisLife Podcast joins us! He's back from Disneyland and just witnessed the re-launch of Fantasmic at Disneyland Park, and he has all the details!
And while the wait for Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios continues, our team has whipped up a host of amazing new ideas to improve the East coast version, in Armchair Imagineering!
And finally, it's the Fantasmic challenge! Our squad, along with Mark, square off in the ultimate Fantasmic trivia battle!
It's a Fantasmic kinda episode, right here on the 223th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
Today on the show, it's all about fixing one of our favorite Disney Parks, Disney's Animal Kingdom!
With Epcot getting a facelift presently, Tron coming to the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios recently getting the Star Wars and Toy Story treatments, Animal Kingdome is due for some sweet imagineering love! So today, we are coming up with new ideas to revitalize Disney's Animal Kingdom.
And joining us to reshape the park, from Chip and Co., and the Disney Underground Show, it's our blue-haired Boo, it's Disney Funatic Greg!
And since we love Animal Kingdom so much, we also discuss where you should and shouldn't eat at Animal Kingdom and we also review Animal Kingdom's incredible sister hotel, the Animal Kingdom Lodge.
So get your Jambo on Disnerds, cause we are about to get wild on Animal Kingdom with new ideas for awesome attractions and it's happening right here on the 222nd presentation of We Like Theme Parks!!
Disnerds! Assemble!
Today on the show, it's all about our favorite Disney Superheroes as we are joined by Marvel expert, from CBS's Ghosts & Bit Playaz from the Prime Network, it's Nigel Downer!
With so much going on in the MCU and the parks, we had to bring in Nigel to help us review Disney Plus' MoonKnight, Dr. Strange & The Multiverse of Madness! We got all the hot takes and spoilers you or even Thanos can handle!!
And then, Tinker J joins us directly from Epcot, after riding the latest and greatest Marvel themed attraction at Disney Parks, Guardians of the Galaxy, Cosmic Rewind! We get all the disnerdy details from the heart of Epcot!
And just when you thought we didn't get Marvel-ous enough...it's Armchair Imagineering time, with 5 brand new concepts for new Marvel themed attractions for Disney Parks world wide!
So strap on your spandex and get your Disney hero on right here on the 221st presentation of We Like Theme Parks!!
Today on the We Like Theme Parks, we celebrate May the 4th with a Star Wars Celebration!!
This week we are joined by the Queen of Batuu, Nikki Reining, as we break discuss whether all the upsell experiences at Galaxy's Edge is worth the price tag! We ask the question, Is It Worth It!? Then, Miriam tells us all about her experience at Star Wars Night at Disneyland! And later, we celebrate our passion for Star Wars with a rousing and hilarious round of Star Wars Jeopardy! It's Miriam & Tinker J against Gene Fitzmagic & Nikki!!
Today’s show is out of this world! So join the dark side, right here on the 219th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
Today on the We Like Theme Parks, we celebrate Disney Dogs! Hot and otherwise!
This week we are joined by James from Hot Dogs at Disney, as we break down the top 5 Disney Hot Dogs in all the Disney Parks! From Disneyland to WDW, James has enjoyed many a frank or two, and today, he reveals the yummiest Disney Hot Dogs around! And since we’re so good at eating them, we decided to create some all new themed Hot Dogs to submit to Disney Chefs for approval. And just when you thought we were done with doggies, we couldn’t have a dog day without talking about the best Disney Characters that are Dogs!
Today’s show is gonna make you howl! So, let’s chow down some dogs and woof it up, right here on the 219th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
Today on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we celebrate our Youtube re-launch at the Disnerdy Network with a celebration of Disney's newest hit, Turning Red!
This week we are joined by two members of the Disnerdy Network crew, Disney chef Allie K and Disney cast member, Vicky Mouse, as we break down all the highs and lows...ok, mostly highs... of Pixar's latest triumph!
And to really get into the spirit of Turning Red, we are going to create our own Disney character Boy Bands! Which Disney characters do you think could make up the newest and hottest group since 4Town?
And while we're feeling the Pixar vibes, it's a Pixar themed Rhyme Time trivia challenge!
So come and get your Tdot Panda on, right here on the 218th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Tarzan loses his Tree and it's a Disney Lyrical showdown!!!!
This week we are joined by two friends from the WLTP familia, as Tinker J and Gene Fitzmagic return to the show! With the news coming out of Disneyland that Tarzan's Treehouse will be rethemed to a possible Encanto attraction, we decide to give Imagineers some alternate ideas as we Armchair Imagineer new concepts for that magical tree!
And then, Miriam and Bondo decide to add a new host to the show. Will it be Jeanette or Gene?!
Join us as these two opponents square off as they play Don't Forget The Lyric, the Disney Park edition! Today they are singing all your favorite Disney Parks themes...but do you know the lyrics? See if you can beat our brainiacs as they compete to be our new co-host!
It's a wild and crazy episode as we crown a new pod pal and dream up new Tree attractions for Disneyland and it's all here on the 217th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are dealing with tons of park news and dreaming up new projection shows at Disney!!
Join Bondo, Miriam & Tinker J as they discuss all the news from the Disney Parks. From Cosmic Rewind previews, the new Encanto light show at Disneyland, the National Treasure series coming to Disney plus, Moonknight and Mr. Knight in Avengers campus and the unfortunate passing of Disney legend Gilbert Godfrey, the team breaks it all down with special guest and Disney Chef, Allie K!
And after all that news, the squad whip up brand new light and projection shows in the Disney Parks and man are they wild!
Get caught up with all the happenings and wild opinions along with some crazy light show concepts and it's all here on the 216th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's the Final Four of March Madness, the Ride!
Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? Of course, you did! Well get ready Disnerds, because all your favorite rides are battling it out for theme park supremacy!
Four Champions have emerged from four colossal divisions! Rise of the Resistance has risen to the top of Disney East, while Universal USA crowned the Velocicoaster as king of the jungle. Then across the pond, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Battle of Sunken Treasure has plundered all of Disney International while the 2020 Champion, representing Disney West is back for another shot at glory, the Haunted Mansion!
Tonight, we need you to help your favorite rides as they put it all on the line to win the greatest honor in all Disney Podcast fandom, the title of the best attraction!
Joining us today to crown the ride royalty are our special guest judges. Greg from Chip & Co and the Disney Funactics, along with the Queen of Batuu, former Epcot Empress, Nikki Reining!!
And before all this excitement, we’re talking Disney character hugs! They are back and cuddlier than ever! Today we are talking about who gives the best Disney character hug of them all!!
Which of your favorite attractions is the most beloved in all the world!? All the action and snuggles are happening right here on the 215th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Round 4 of March Madness, the Ride!
Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? Of course, you did! Well get ready Disnerds, because all your favorite rides are battling it out for theme park supremacy!
The bracket is set! 4 Colossal divisions! Disney West! Disney East! Universal USA & Disney International! 8 attractions remain and we need you to help your favorite rides move to the next round and move one step closer to being crowned the greatest attraction of all! It's the Elite Eight babeeee!
Today we are joined by special guests Joey D from Clash of the Magic and Rosie Rosales from We Like Theme Parks The Puppets, as we vote along with the audience for our favorite attractions!!
And also joining us today is WLTP Superfan and professional sound man Todio! He’s in the house as he hosts a King of the Castle Trivia Challenge! Name that Disney Sound!!
Which of your favorite attractions are going to move on to the Final Four and compete for all the attraction glory? All the action and trivia are happening right here on the 214th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Round 3 of March Madness, the Ride!
Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? Of course you did! Well get ready Disnerds, because all of your favorite rides are battling it out for theme park supremacy!
The bracket is set! 4 Colossal divisions! Disney West! Disney East! Universal USA & Disney International! 16 attractions remain and we need you to help your favorite rides move to the next round and move one step closer to being crowned the greatest attraction of all! It's the Sweet Sixteen babeeee!
Today we are joined by special guest Magical Maddie B, as we vote through our favorite attractions!!
And just when you thought we were all about ride fights...we are talking HHN 31 speculation maps and Tron 3 rumors!! Fun stuff!
Which of your favorite attractions are going to move on to the third round and compete for all the attraction glory? All the action, mugs or otherwise, is happening right here on the 213th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Round 2 of March Madness, the Ride!
Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? Of course you did! Well get ready Disnerds, because all of your favorite rides are battling it out for theme park supremacy!
The bracket is set! 4 Colossal divisions! Disney West! Disney East! Universal USA & Disney International! 32 attractions remain and we need you to help your favorite rides move to the next round and move one step closer to being crowned the greatest attraction of all!
You can vote every day, so make sure that you're following us over on Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks and check out our stories and vote!
And just when you thought we were all about ride fights...we got Disney mugs to cleanse your palette! Join Disney Mug Maven Killian from @killians.magical.life as she talks Disney Mugs and shows us some of the best from her collection!
Which of your favorite attractions are going to move on to the third round and compete for all the attraction glory? All the action, mugs or otherwise, is happening right here on the 212th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, March Madness the Ride is back!
Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? You did? Me too! Well get ready Disnerds, because all of your favorite rides are about to battle for theme park supremacy! Why? Because it’s march!
Welcome to the 2022 edition of March Madness, the Ride!!! 64 Disney and Universal rides from across the USA and even overseas! The bracket is set! 4 Colossol divisions! Disney West! Disney East! Universal USA & Disney International! It’s Round one! 32 Match ups and we need you to help your favorite rides move to the next round and move one step closer to being crowned the greatest attraction of all!
You can vote every day, so make sure that you're following us over on Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks and check out our stories and vote!
Which of your favorite attractions are going to move on to the second round and compete for all the attraction glory? All the action is happening right here on the 211th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are celebrating Disney Resorts!!
With the launch of the brand new Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser, we have our friend Greg Gately from Chip & Co. and the Disney Funatics here to give us all the spacey details on this incredible immersive hotel.
And with immersive hotels in the spot, the gang creates new concepts for immersive hotels at Disney and Universal studios and then we wrap up the episode with a rousing round of "Where in the World is Iago & Diablo?"!
Don't miss out on all the hotel hoopla on the 209th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
Today on the podcast, We Don't Talk about Bondo, but we talk a ton of Encanto with our Encanto celebration episode or.... the ENCANTOSODE!
This week we are joined by our friend and Disney super brain Tinker J, as we create new Encanto inspired attractions concepts for the Disney parks. And then, it's a King of the Castle Trivia challenge for the ages! We hope you know your Encanto! Join us as we put our champ Miriam to the test as she is pitted against Disnerdy braniac Tinker J!
And we're also joined by Lexann Romonosky from Castle Connection, the online Disney dating community! Are you single and looking for Disnerdy partners, cause Lexann will tell you why you have a home at Castle Connections!
So come on by our casita and enjoy the celebration of Encanto and much more, right here on the 209th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
It's the Disney Villain's League Finals!!!
After months of villainy, the path to the championships ends here! The Disney Bloggers division champion Miriam Kenley and her team Miriam's Malevolent Masterminds goes face to face with the Disnerdy Comedians division champ Nigel Downer and his team Downer's Injustice Society of Sinisterlies AKA DISS!
With guests judges Matt Yipchuck, Marty Adams & Gene Fitzmagic, these two goon squads throw down in an epic debate battle that turns nail bitter for the ages!
It's Mad Madame Mim vs. Dr. Facilier! Kaa vs. Scar! Madame Medusa Vs. Syndrome! Kronk vs. Lock, Shock & Barrel & Brutus & Nero vs. Diablo!!
Don't miss all the mayhem and fun! It's the Disney Villain's League Championship Final and it's happening right here on the 208th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today on the podcast, we can't hold it any longer! It's time to run to the bathroom! The Disney Bathrooms that is!
This week we are joined by Gabriella from WDW Bathrooms to celebrate the final frontier of Disney creativity, Disney Toilets! Gabriella ranks the top 5 johns on Disney property, Miriam tells us about the cutest things about Disney bathrooms and the whole gang come up with new concepts for themed bathrooms at Disney!
And just when you thought we were done with commodes, we play a new game called the Mad Hatter's Bladder, where Gabriella guides the full bladdered Hatter to the closest bathroom before he makes a puddle! Will he make it in time or is he about to get flushed!?
Join us for all the potty party as we celebrate Disney Bathrooms and more and it's all right here on the 207th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
Today on the podcast, we are living that superhero life!!!!
This week we are joined by Second City comedian and the co-star of Prime's Bit Playaz, Nigel Downer as we talk new ideas to make Avengers Campus even better, we revisit our B-List Avengers to see if they are Campus bound and Miriam discovers all the cuteness in DCA's Marvel town, with Marvel So Cute!
And then, it's Nigel's favorite, Rhyme Time, the Marvel edition! Can you do better than trivia queen Miriam or Nigel mega nerd Nigel?
Join us for all the super sized fun as we celebrate Avengers Campus and more and it's all right here on the 206th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
Today on the podcast, we are celebrating Disneyland's Opening Day in 1955!
This week we are joined by Second City comedian and Disnerd, Leslie Seiler as we talk about all the magic on Disneyland first day open to the public! From all our favorite opening day attractions, to what you should and should NOT eat on opening day! Also, in a new segment, Miriam highlights all the cutest the cutest things from the special day! It's Disney So Cute!
And then, the King of the Castle trivia challenge in back!!! Miriam vs. Leslie!
It's an opening day celebration full of Disnerdy nonsense, and it's all right here on the 205th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
We are back Disnerds!!
Refreshed from our holiday break, the three amigos have returned and we're talking Disney!
Today Bondo eats crow as he sings Encanto's praises and the crew talk attraction possibilities for Encanto in the parks!
Then it's all about Moon Knight, the reported "The Santa Clause" TV series coming to Disney + and then we talk Figment popcorn buckets and the crazy people who stood in line for hours for them!
We have this and way more nonsense, and it's all right here on the 204th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
Happy New Year fellow We Like Theme Parkers!! We hope you have the happiest and brightest year ever, full of Disney Magic!
On today's show, we are ringing in the new year while still being in our Christmas feelings. We are ranking our top 3 favorite Christmas Carol movies! Join us as we pick our favorite Ebeneizer Scrooge to help celebrate the new year!
We also discuss the brand new to Disney+ movie, Encanto! There are some spoilers, so beware! We will talk about Bruno no no.
We wish you all a very happy New Year, right here on the 203rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.
Merry Christmas Friends!
It's the final day of our special holiday event, the 12 Days of Christmas, and today we celebrate with friends of the podcast as we perform a version of Charles Dickens holiday classic, A Christmas Carol! But ours is a MARVEL version of the holiday tale!
So buckle up disnerds and join us for.........
"A Blipmas Carol! The Very Merry and Marvel-ous Christmas Special"
This is our gift to you amazing listeners! Now don't be a humbug...have a listen right now! Happy Ho Ho!
It's Christmas Eve on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we are celebrating the most magical day of the year with our friends Gene Maney and Sheena Barton with some Christmas Eve magic!
On today's show we are lending a hand to Universal studios to help add some holiday cheer to their Christmas Parade! Check it out as we haul out some holly and come up with new float ideas for this festive seasonal attraction!
Then join us as we cozy up to the fire and talk about how each of us spends Christmas Eve and some of the traditions we hold dear.
We are wishing you and your families a special and warm Christmas eve on this the 11th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!
It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we reveal which animated Disney Characters we would all invite to share in our Christmas dinner celebration! That's right! You get 5 invites only! Who's gonna get to enjoy your grandma's stuffing?!
Join us along with our good friends, from the Disney Underground Podcast and the FPE Network, it's Gene Maney and from the Body by Beignets podcast, it's Sheena Barton!
Who did we pick? Somebody to help prep your turkey? Or somebody who will play with your kids? Join us and find out our hand picked Christmas friends! Ho Ho Ho Yo!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, cause it's the 10th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!
It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we get festively creative as we build super cool and jolly Christmas themed attractions for Disney and Universal parks with our good friend, from the Disney Underground Podcast and the FPE Network, it's Gene Maney!
From overlays, to original to IP integration, we got all your yuletide concepts covered as we armchair imagineer Christmas rides! Ho Ho Ho Yo!
So deck your halls cause it's the 9th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!
It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we are roasting chestnuts and playing some Disney Christmas Movie Trivia with our good friend, from the Disney Underground Podcast and the FPE Network, it's Gene Maney!
On today's episode, we not only play a little "Who said it" the Disney Christmas Cinematic Universe edition, but we also talk a little about the recent blaze at Cinderella's castle and the latest rumored details about the Frankenstein's Castle attraction at Universal's Epic Universe!
So get fired up cause it's the 8th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!
It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we are drinking egg nog and talking super heroes with our good friend, former cast member, Disney blogger and the Queen of Batuu, it's Nikki Reining!
On today's episode, we deck the halls of Avengers Campus as we whip up ideas for a brand new Marvel themed Christmas special on Disney Plus! And while we're feeling SUPER, we talk about our first takes on Marvel's newest festive offering, Hawkeye!
So strap on your tights and assemble, cause it's the 7th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!
It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we are feeling those Life Day vibes and celebrating the holiday season of Star Wars with our good friend, former cast member, Disney blogger and the Queen of Batuu, it's Nikki Reining!
On today's episode, we have our holy jolly's in space, as we play a little Star Wars Secret Santa!!! Which Star Wars characters bought other Star Wars pals cool gifts for Life Day? Check out the pod and enjoy all the intergalactic jubilations!
Pew Pew and jingle jangle on this the 6th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!
It's day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we are keeping up with our tradition of reviewing the latest and greatest Disney+ original Christmas movie. We are joined by our favorite film critic Jeannette Skopek as well as a guest appearance from one of the actors in the film!
On today's show, we are talking all about the brand new movie to join the Home Alone franchise, Home Sweet Home Alone! We had a great time watching this movie and we hope you get the chance to check it out this holiday season! We are also surprised with a fun interview with one of the stars of the film! Have a listen and let us know what you thought of the movie!
So snuggle up and pour the cocoa, it's the 5th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
It's day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we are keeping things merry and bright with Christmas offerings on Disney+ with our favorite Christmas Cheermeister Jeannette Skopek!
On today's show, we are getting some cocoa, some snacks, and our favorite cozy blankets and snuggling up for some Christmas classics on Disney+. We have made a list of all our favorite Christmas movies on Disney+ and we hope that you check them out and get into the Christmas spirit as we continue our countdown of days to the merriest holiday!
So snuggle up and check these holiday favorites out, it's the 4th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
It's day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we are eating and drinking our way through all the Christmas offerings at the parks with our food and beverage connoisseur Jeannette Skopek!
On today's show, we are making a list and checking it twice to find out which food and drinks in the parks pair up nice! We will be looking at all the holiday offerings in Disneyland and Walt Disney World to create our perfect holiday snacks and sips!
So make room for all these tasty treats and drinks, cause it's the 3rd day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
It's Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Today, we are unwrapping more with gifts with our good friend, Tron lover, and theme park fanatic Jeannette Skopek!
On today's episode, we are all so lucky to be receiving Christmas gifts from Disney CEO, Bob Chapek! What kind of theme park wishes did everybody's favorite boiled potato leave for us under our trees??
Everybody grab that mug of hot cocoa and your Mickey Gingerbread and find out on the 2nd day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's the 1st day of We Like Theme Parks' 12 Days of Christmas!
Today we are starting our yule tide festivities with our Christmas Gift Wishlist! Join us as we talk with our pal Jeanette Skopek all about what we are hoping to unwrap on Chistmas morning. Our Christmas wishes range from the attainable to the outlandish!
So let's haul out the holly and put up that magical Christmas tree on this, the 1st day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!
On today's show we are chilling with Batuu Betty, Nikki Reining! As we breakdown what the heck happened with this Galactic Starcruiser video, the trams returning and ET gets it's passports back! We have so much news, and you don't want to miss it!
But then, we keep on the topic of immersive hotels and armchair imagineer brand new concepts for a different immersive Disney Hotel!
We got all the latest news and the happiest segent on earth, and it's happening right here on the 202nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And then there were 4!
It's our second semi-final match up of the Disney Villain's League!!!
In today's episode, it's our Disney Bloggers division final, as Disney Underground Podcast host Gene Maney and his squad Hades & Halal squares off against We Like Theme Park's very own Miriam Kenley and her team Miriam's Malevolent Masterminds! It's a barnburner as these two competitors trade barbs and villainous factoids!
Each opponent will square off in the 5 categories of Very Evil Pets, Cruel Cronies, Very Mean Human People, Beasts and ill Tempered Animals, and Magical Meanies and Other Dead Stuff. Only the winner can advance to the prestigious Villain's League Final against the winner of the Disnerdy Comedians division!
Tune in and find out which team will advance! It's the Disney Villain's League and it's happening right here on the 201st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On today's show we are talking with our favorite Disneyland expert, Leslie Seiler! She is filling us in on all the details of Disneyland's Christmas After Hours event, Merriest Nights! She is letting us know about all the food offerings at the parties as well as extra entertainment. She also let's us know if it was worth the price of admission this year.
Leslie also got the chance to visit Club 33 on her holiday trip and fills us in on some of the details of what this storied club has to offer! We were enthralled as she told us tales of delicious meals and cocktails and magic paintings that come to life!
In our last segment we play a new game to see who has seen the most Christmas Movies available on Disney Plus! Who is the merriest of all? Get your answer with this festive frolic.
Tune in for some Christmas Cheer! It's happening right here on the 200th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And then there were 4!
It's our first semi-final match up of the Disney Villain's League!!!
In today's episode, it's our Disnerdy Comedians division final, as Bit Playas co-star Nigel Downer and his squad Downer's Injustice Society of Sinisterlies (AKA DISS) squares off against fan favorite and Second city's own Marty Adams and his team Boogedy Nights! It's the most hilarious debate battle we have ever had in the league and should not be missed as these two hilarious combatants, go head to head in a battle of wits, skill, and smack talk.
Each opponent will square off in the 5 categories of Very Evil Pets, Cruel Cronies, Very Mean Human People, Beasts and ill Tempered Animals, and Magical Meanies and Other Dead Stuff. Only the winner can advance to the prestigious Villain's League Final against the winner of the Disney Blogger division!
Tune in and find out which team will advance! It's the Disney Villain's League and it's happening right here on the 199th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we have all the breaking news from the D23 event from the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World!!
Join us as we discuss all the new things to look forward to that are coming to each park around the world. We will be discussing all the opening dates for new attractions, all the fan favorites that are making their return, and a look into the new Galactic Star Cruiser opening in 2022.
We will be going park by park to fill you in on what will be happening in the near future as we have the lead up to the convention set to be held in September of 2022. Fantasmic, World of Color, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind are all on the list and we can't wait to talk about them!
It's a Fan-tastic fan event and it's all happening right here on the 198th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
It's the final match up of the first round of the Disney Villain's League!!!
8 teams! 2 Divisions! It's Disney Bloggers vs. Disnerdy Comedians!
In today's episode, it's our second match up in the Disney Bloggers division as Gene Maney from the Disney Underground Podcast on the FPE Network and his team Hades & Halal throws down with Gabriella from WDW Bathrooms and her squad the Toilets of Terror! It's an incredible battle between two hilarious combatants, who will go head to head in a battle of wits, skill, and villainy.
Each opponent will square off in the 5 categories of Very Evil Pets, Cruel Cronies, Very Mean Human People, Beasts and ill Tempered Animals, and Magical Meanies and Other Dead Stuff. There can only be one winner to move onto the next round.
Tune in and find out which team will advance! It's the Disney Villain's League and it's happening right here on the 197th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are donning our best Dapper duds and stepping out in style for Dapper Day!!
First we are talking some Disney news with the first celebration of Disney+ Day. There are so many new movies and shows coming to the streaming service and we can't wait to dive in and talk about them.
Next we will talk about the much needed renovation in Toon Town and what changes to the iconic land Disneyland fans can expect.
In our main segment we discuss all things Dapper! Dapper Day weekend has just come and gone and we want to celebrate the beautiful occasion by giving a run down on the event and what makes it so special.
While we get into all things Dapper, we would be foolish not to mention the most dapper group to ever hit Mainstreet USA.... The Dapper Dans! Tune in as Miriam hosts Our Favorite Things with her top 5 Dapper Dans songs! It is a celebration of Music, style, and Mainstreet. You don't want to miss this Dapper Doozie of a show!
It's a Dapper Dandy of an episode and it's all happening right here on the 196th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
The First Round of the Disney Villain's League continues!!!
It's been two long years but the Disney Villains League is back and this year it's bigger and badder then ever!
8 teams! 2 Divisions! It's Disney Bloggers vs. Disnerdy Comedians!
In today's episode, it's our second match up in the Disnerdy Comedians division as Second City's Marty Adams and his team Boogedy Nights will square off against the 2019 Disney Villian's League Champion & our very own Co-host, Mark Andrada! It's an incredible battle between two hilarious combatants, who will go head to head in a battle of wits, skill, and villainy.
Each opponent will square off in the 5 categories of Very Evil Pets, Cruel Cronies, Very Mean Human People, Beasts and ill Tempered Animals, and Magical Meanies and Other Dead Stuff. There can only be one winner to move onto the next round.
Tune in and find out which team will advance! It's the Disney Villain's League and it's happening right here on the 195th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, new Christmas culinary offering are at the Disney Parks!!
Meals, snacks, treats, drinks, confections, however you take your fun food, Disney has so many new Christmas delights and we are going to dive in!
First, we are talking about the new treats that we are most excited about! Mostly sweet, but some savoury too!
And then, Miriam hosts a new segment called "Pop It, Or Drop It!", where Miriam introoduces a ton of new christmas eats, and Mark and Chris decide whether it should go in their mouths or on the floor! It's a ton of fun, while giving you all the festive foods you need to know for your Disney holiday!
It's a yummy in the tummy that's so funny and it's all happening right here on the 194th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
The First Round of the Disney Villain's League continues!!!
It's been two long years but the Disney Villains League is back and this year it's bigger and badder then ever!
8 teams! 2 Divisions! It's Disney Bloggers vs. Disnerdy Comedians!
In today's episode, it's the first match up in the Disnerdy Comedians division as Second City's Dale Boyer and her team the WedWay People Eaters square off against Bit Playas co-star Nigel Downer and his squad, Downer's Injustice Society of Sinisterlies AKA DISS! It's an incredible battle between two hilarious combatants, who will go head to head in a battle of wits, skill, and villainy.
Each opponent will square off in the 5 categories of Very Evil Pets, Cruel Cronies, Very Mean Human People, Beasts and ill Tempered Animals, and Magical Meanies and Other Dead Stuff. There can only be one winner to move onto the next round.
Tune in and find out which team will advance! It's the Disney Villain's League and it's happening right here on the 193rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting ready to Jingle all the way in the parks!!
Halloween has come and gone and with it all the pumpkins on Main St USA. Now that the Christmas trees, garlands, and wreaths are out we want to fill you in on all the new offerings for the festive season in the parks! We will put Mark and Miriam to the test to see if they know what is going on! Play along and let us know how many cheerful events you guessed!
Next it is a battle of epic proportions! Miriam is the reining Queen of the Castle and she will be taking on the number one contender Mark Andrada in a battle of spooky Disney movies and Bondo Villains mashups! It is a battle for the ages you won't want to miss!
We have all the Disney holiday deets, sweets, and treats and it's all happening right here on the 192nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
When Halloween comes around, and things start to get spooky, you know that it's high time for one thing...
The Disney Villain's League!!!
It's been two long years but the Disney Villains League is back and this year it's bigger and badder then ever!
8 teams! 2 Divisions! It's Disney Bloggers vs. Disnerdy Comedians!
Join us for Round 1 of the blogger's division as Miriam's Malevolent Masterminds square off against Matt Yipchuck and his Mad Tea Partiers! Who will emerge victorious with their team intact and who will crumble under the pressure?
These two teams will go head to head in a battle of wits, skill, and villainy. Each opponent will square off in the 5 categories of Very Evil Pets, Cruel Cronies, Very Mean Human People, Beasts and ill Tempered Animals, and Magical Meanies and Other Dead Stuff. There can only be one winner to move onto the next round.
Tune in and find out which team will advance because the Disney Fantasy League fun is happening right here on the 191st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are breaking down tons of Disney News!!
We have details and feed back from Walt Disney World's launch of Genie Plus and the Lightning Lane. Miriam highlights the nightmare situation that is the Magic Key Reservation system and we talk Disneyland price increases, the return of the parking trams and lastly we bury Fear Factor Live.
And in the spirit of Halloween, we talk about the most terrifying rides at Disney and Universal to get stuck on! Scary stuff!!
We have all the Disney news deets, opinions and fun, and it's all happening right here on the 190th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
When Halloween comes around, and things start to get spooky, you know that it's high time for one thing...
The Villain's League!!!
And the Villains Draft continues with our Part 2 episode!
All your favorite guests are here to finish the last three rounds of the draft and fill out their Disney Villains lineup! Once their teams are complete, the super spooky squads who will then compete in epic Villain's debate battles until only one team is crowned the 2021 Disney Villain's League Champion!!
Fan favorite and Second City comedian Marty Adams returns! Youtube's Teacup for One's Matthew Yipchuck is here! Gabriella from WDW Bathrooms is here and ready to flush the competition! From TV's "Bit Playas", Marvel Super Nerd, Nigel Downer is getting exclusie on this draft! Queen of the World Showcase Showdown, comedian Dale Boyer returns for revenge! Gene Maney from the Magical Lifestyle and the Disney Underground Podcast is on a mission to draft dastardly! Along with Miriam and the 2019 Disney Villain's League Champ Mark, all the competitors are ready to get EVIL and have a blast!!!!
We got three rounds to go and then we'll decide the first round match ups!
Will they select your favorite Disney baddie? Tune in and find out because the Disney Fantasy League fun is happening right here on the 189th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
When Halloween comes around, and things start to get spooky, you know that it's high time for one thing...
The Villain's League!!!
It's been two long years but the Disney Villains League is back and this year it's bigger and badder then ever!
8 teams! 2 Divisions! It's Disney Bloggers vs. Disnerdy Comedians!
All your favorite guests are back to draft and build their super spooky squads who will then compete in battles until only one team is crowned the 2021 Disney Villain's League Champion!!
Fan favorite and Second City comedian Marty Adams returns! Youtube's Teacup for One's Matthew Yipchuck is here! Gabriella from WDW Bathrooms is here and ready to flush the competition! From TV's "Bit Playas", Marvel Super Nerd, Nigel Downer is getting exclusie on this draft! Queen of the World Showcase Showdown, comedian Dale Boyer returns for revenge! Gene Maney from the Magical Lifestyle and the Disney Underground Podcast is on a mission to draft dastardly! Along with Miriam and the 2019 Disney Villain's League Champ Mark, all the competitors are ready to get EVIL and have a blast!!!!
Join us for the first 2 hilarious rounds of the Disney Villain's League draft!
Will they select your favorite Disney baddie? Tune in and find out because the Disney Fantasy League fun is happening right here on the 188th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting our Muppet on!!
With the release of Muppets Haunted Mansion, the gang, along with puppet pal Mark "Rosie" Rosales of We Like Theme Parks the Puppets, break down, love up and nerd out over the latest Muppet offering from Disney+! From cameos, to songs and vintage Muppet sightings, we have a ton of opinions, but mostly compliments for this new Halloween classic.
And then, with the recent news of Shrek 4D closing, we had to give Universal some new ideas! So it's an Armchair Imagineering for the former Shrek 4D attraction, and the team offers some wild suggestions from some new and classic IP's!
Will Haunted Mansion fans be satisfied? Will Muppet maniacs be over the moon? Join us to find out, right here on the 187th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are breaking down tons of Disney News!!
Today we are talking news, news, and more news! We give you all the information on Magic Band +, the opening dates for Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, a list of Genie+ Lightning Lane selections, and Pokemon comes to Universal Sudios Japan!
We are also going live to Disneyland to talk with Miriam all about Halloweentime in the parks and the Oogie Boogie Bash! She will be filling us in on all the treats, entertainment, and spooky happenings at the DCA Halloween Party!
Stay tuned at the end of the episode as we choose the draft order for the start of our Villains League, the Villain showdown of the year starting next week! It is going to be a barn burner!!
We have all the Disney news deets, opinions and fun, and it's all happening right here on the 186th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting spooky cause it's Halloween Horror Nights!!
Today we are joined once more by Gene and Vickey from the Magical Lifestyle Network and the Disney Underground podcast! Fresh off a visit to Universal Orlando's signature Halloween event, Gene and Vickey join Chris and Mark to break down all the haunted houses, shows, food and scare zones!
From classic IP's like Texas Chainsaw Massacre to original horror concepts like Revenge of the Tooth Fairy, we determine which mazes are the scariest and which mazes are the best! Scary doesn't always equal best....just sayin!
And just in case that wasn't enough to satisfy your HHN appetite, we play a rousing game of Halloween Horror Night Rhyme Time! We like Theme Parks vs. The Magical Lifestyle!
We got all the scary HHN deets, opinions and fun, and it's all happening right here on the 185th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Disneyworld is celebrating it's 50th anniversary and we are celebrating with a packed show full of 50th fun!
Today we are joined by Gene and Vickey from the Magical Lifestyle Network and the Disney Underground podcast! They are direct from visits to the Magic Kingdom for the 50th and we'll be talking about first impressions, food, merch and all the park mayhem from the first days of this epic celebration!
And then, friend of the pod and Tron sympathizer Tinker J, joins the gang after a fresh viewing of both of Disneyworld's new night time spectaculars, Harmonious & Enchantment! We got reviews, opinions and feedback! We throw some praise and some shade on one of the biggest offerings for the 50th celebration!
It's 50th mania in the Disney community and we promise to have fun at least 50 times, and it's all happening right here on the 184th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are revamping everyone's favorite street from yesteryear!
Today we take a bulldozer to Main Street USA! The gang retires a bunch of different spots on Main Streets at Disneyland AND the Magic Kingdom! And from the ashes will emerge shiny new stores, eats and attractions created by the WLTP crew!
It's a Retire Me AND Armchair Imagineering segments for Main Street USA, all in one show! Amazing!
But wait!!! There's more!! Cause we are taking TWO laps of Main Street as we double the fun with Main Street Trivia, the Bondo Mash up edition! And it's straight up ridiculous!
It's time to stroll down Main Street on this, the 183th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are having a Marvelous time!
It is part 2 of our Marvel spectacular!! We are talking with our resident Marvel expert Nigel Downer about the good, the bad and the rhyming of the MCU!
In part two, we are discussing the worst movies in the MCU! The ones that put us to sleep, the ones that bug us, and the ones that make us feel indifferent. Marvel has made a few bad choices and we are here to talk about them!
After that we are playing Nigel's favorite game... Marvel Rhyme Time! Who will be the strongest rhymer in the universe?? Tune in to find out!
It's an episode full of heroes, villains, and our best Marvel opinions...it's all here on the 181st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting heroic!
This week we have a 2 part Marvel spectacular!! We are talking with our resident Marvel expert Nigel Downer about the good, the bad and the rhyming of the MCU!
In part one, we are discussing all of Marvel's newest projects and what we are looking forward to in the next phase of Marvel. We also pick Nigel's brain about the new Hawkeye trailer!
After that we countdown our favorite movies from the MCU!!! We want to know what your favorite are! Be sure to share with us over on our Instagram! Tune in on Thursday for art 2 of our Marvel spectacular with Nigel Downer when we break down the WORST movies of the MCU!!
It's an episode full of heroes, villains, and our best Marvel opinions...it's all here on the 181st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are feeling romantic, fancy and francais, cause we're talking about France!
This week we continue our series around the world showcase lagoon, where we meet with a former cast member and fix their Epcot pavilion! This week, it's France! Oui, oui mes amis! And we are joined by former Epcot and current Disneyland Paris cast member Clementine Jacob!
Today with Clementine's help, we are going to talk all about the things we love and loathe about the France pavilion! And then, even though France is about to open it's new addition, that's not gonna stop Chris, Miriam and Clementine from will whipping up sick new ideas for the France pav! Oh lala!!
And then, Clementine has loads to tell us about what makes Disneyland Paris so unique and special! And it's not just the croissants mon frere!!!
It's an episode full of french fun! The food, the fairytales, the finer things...it's all here on the 180th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are adding a tier to Frontierland? Yeah sure, that works.
Today we take a bulldozer to Frontierland! The gang retires a bunch of attractions from Frontierlands at Disneyland AND the Magic Kingdom! And from the ashes will emerge shiny new attractions created by the three amigos of Disney podcasting.
It's a Retire Me AND Armchair Imagineering segments for Frontierland, all in one show! Amazing!
That sounds like a full show....right?
But wait!!! We double dip the rootin' tootin' fun with Mark's favorite game....its Rhyme Time, The Frontierland edition and it's a barnburner (or stormer...your call)
It's time to ride off into the sunset in Frontierland on the 179th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting emotional!
All of the sparkling new 50th anniversary statues have been unveiled at Walt Disney World! To celebrate Bondo has put together a fun game of "Statue Guessing Time". Mark and Miriam are pitted against each other in a battle for the gold...statues.
We are also showing a little bit of our softer sides today. Break out the tissues because we are crying on Main Street! We are talking all about the special things in the theme parks that make us cry happy tears.
So stock up on the tissues and get ready to cry with us on the 178th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are stuffing even more Adventure in Adventureland!
Today we take a bulldozer to Adventureland! The gang retires a bunch of attractions from Adventurelands at Disneyland AND the Magic Kingdom! And from the ashes will emerge shiny new attractions created by your favorite podcast crew....well...us...Mark, Miriam and Chris...
It's a Retire Me AND Armchair Imagineering segments for Adventureland, all in one show! Amazing!
That sounds like a full show....right?
But wait!!! We double dip the Adventure fun with Mark's favorite game....its Rhyme Time, The Adventureland edition and it's a barnburner (or stormer...your call)
It's time to venture into Adventureland on the 177th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are stepping into some big Disney shoes and becoming CEOs for the day!
Today we are asking Bob to step aside and we are taking the reins of the Disney company for the day. We are getting rid of a few things, adding a few things and spending tonnnns of Disney money. You don't want to miss what we have in store for the happiest and most magical places on Earth!
We are also doing some reviews on a few of the newest Disney movies and shows! We are talking Cruella, What If, and Shang Chi! Spoiler alerts for everything except Shag Chi! Listen at your own risk!
The new CEOs have spoken and they want you to enjoy the show! And it's all happening on the 176th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are making dreams happen in Fantasyland!
Today we take a sledge hammer to Fantasyland! The gang retires a bunch of attractions from Fantasylands at Disneyland AND the Magic Kingdom! And from the ashes will emerge shiny new attractions created by the pod squad! You know...Bondo. Mark and Miriam!
It's a Retire Me AND Armchair Imagineering segments for Fantasyland, all in one show! Amazing!
That sounds like a full show....right?
But wait!!! We double dip the Fantasy fun with Mark's favorite game....its Rhyme Time, The Fantasyland edition and it's a barnburner (or stormer...your call)
And when you think it's all done....it's not! Cause.....tuna?! Yes.....tuna. Idk....just have a listen, ok?
You've now entered in a world of Fantasy and...tuna! And it's all happening on the 175th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Chris is back! Dale Boyer is back! Disney World Annual Passes are back! Dapper Dans are back! What a time to be alive!!
Chris is still on vacation but he is joining us from his haunted cabin with Dale Boyer! They are weighing in on the Disney Genie news as well as helping us find ways to save money at the Disney Parks. Tune into this show to get some tips and tricks on how to save a few bucks and have fun in the process!
We also have all the details on the new annual pass program debuting in Walt Disney World on Sept 8th! We will be going over all the pricing, perks and, blackout dates for every tier.
Speaking of tears, we are crying tears of joy because the Dapper Dans are returning to Disneyland on Sept 3! It's a Halloweentime miracle!!
So get ready for a a comeback right here on the 174th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark and Miriam are on their own and again and it is a spooky fun time!
First we are celebrating the beginning of the Halloween season in the Disney Parks! We love all things spooky especially Halloween movies! Join us as we discuss our favorite Halloween flicks! It is a mix of cute, funny, and scary... Just like a Miriam and Mark only podcast.
Next we are helping bring new life to the tired Disneyland Halloween Parade! We are armchair imagineering a few new Halloween floats for this parade!
So get ready for a scary good time right here on the 173rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark and Miriam are on their own and are here to give you the Disney News!
First we are talking about some breaking Oogie Boogie Bash news! There are new villains coming to this year's party to stir up some excitement and villainous fun. We will tell you all about which new villains are crashing the bash.
Next we are breaking down just what exactly the new Disney Genie system is all about. We will give you all the details, pricing, and how it will effect your trip planning moving forward. It is a comprehensive guide to the new Disney software being unleashed from the lamp this fall!
So get ready for a whole new world of theme park fun right here on the 172nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are live with TinkerJ at Disney World and we are talking all about Disney robots!
This week we are talking with TinkerJ and getting all the information about the best booths at the Food and Wine festival at Epcot! She also gives us the skinny on a better Rise of the Resistance boarding pass distribution! You don't want to miss this interview as Chris and Miriam crash her vacation on the beach at Coronado!
Next we are counting down our favorite Disney animatronics! Some are scary, some are funny, some are cute, and some are down right impressive! After we talk all about our favorite robots we play a round of "Miriam's Animatronic Game"! Who knows the most about our favorite Disney robots? Listen and find out!
So grab a drink and a snack and get ready to talk animatronics right here on the 171st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are raising a glass!! Cheers for Disney Beers!
This week we are joined by Ric Buchanon, AKA WDW Disney Beer Guy! Ric is going to get us up to speed on everything "brewing" in the parks! We discuss topics from best locations to enjoy Disney Beers, coolest themed beers, which parks have the best selection of beers and Ric even reveals the Top 5 Disney Beers in all of the Disney Parks!
Is that enough Disney Beer content? NO! Fine! Here's a last call for even more Disney Beer fun, as the gang puts Ric to work playing a super fun game called "Find me a beer!" where Ric is giving a location in the Disney Parks and Ric has to navigate us to the closest brewski! Important info here friends!
And if beer isn't your thing, we talk about Space 220's imminent opening, the rest of the slate of houses for this year's HHN events in Orlando & Hollywood and the renewal of The Mighty Ducks series for another glorious season on Disney+!
So tap your keg and frost your mugs friends cause it's beer o'clock right here on the 170th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we double down on guests this week with two fantastic interviews!!
Leading off, we are joined by Magic of the Mouse Radio founder Bill Guerro to talk about the 24 Hour Disney Radio station that is sweeping the nation! Featuring Disney jams from movies, tv, parks and more and even some of your fav Disnerdy podcasts (including this one babeeee!), the Magic of the Mouse Radio is your answer to Disney spirit anytime of the day! Bill tells us all about what he's programming on the station and how it all came to be.
And then we meet the man who has turned your favorite podcasters into puppets! It's Disney Park Mark, who's now making We Like Theme Parks Muppet style adventures! We talk about this new project and then have some trivia fun too, with a new game! It's Muppets, Mansions & Marks!
It's a big fun episode with a double dose of guests, and it's all happening right here on the 169th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are welcomed to the jungle!!!!
Today, we are joined by Youtube's Teacup for One star, Matthew Yipchuck because it's a special day on the episode! The long awaited Jungle Cruise movie has finally graced our screens and S.E.A enthusiast Matt is here to give you the scoop on Disney's newest summer blockbuster! Should we take the Rock for granite?! Find out what Matt and company think of Jumangi....I mean the Jungle Cruise!
And that's not all! Because we have a ton of news to break down, including the just released pricing for the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and Meers' new bus service to Disneyworld resort! Get your wallets ready amigos!
It's a jam packed episode full of jungle jams, space bucks and Yipchucks! So get your dad jokes ready for the 168th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we got Olympic fever!!!!
Today, we select an all-Disney Character squad to represent Team Disney at the Tokyo Games! From fencing to synchronized swimming, we hand pick the greatest of Disney athletes and send them to Tokyo to go for gold!
And since we are in the sporty mood, we are going to list all of our favorite Disney Sports movies!! You don't have to like sports to like sports movies, especially Disney ones!!
It's an Olympic sized episode of your favorite gold medal Disney podcast! So strap on your helmet and limber up, cause we are putting the "pod" in podium babee! And it's all right here on the 167th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we have all the Magic Key Annual Pass information for you! We will also be discussing Disney After Hours events for all the Disney fans who like to stay out after dark!
The new annual pass system has been revealed for Disneyland and we are giving you the details on what it all means! We are breaking down what you can expect from the new system, what is included in each new tier, and just a few of our own opinions on all the changes. It is a comprehensive guide to these new keys to the kingdom!
After we get our new Magic Keys all handed out we will be taking a look at the parks by dark! We will be discussing Disney After Hours events at Disneyland as well as the Magic Kingdom and answering the age old question... Is it worth it??
Next, we will be sticking with Disney after dark as we armchair Imagineer some fun and exciting new ideas we would like to be turned into after hours events.
So get ready to use your new Magic Key to unlock all the fun in this episode! It's all right here on the 166th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are going to Hail Brittania and then give Brittania a makeover!
It's our second country in the our series called "Let's Fix This Pavilion" and this week, we are stripping the UK pav down to it's studs and injecting the beloved section with some new ideas. Some good, some great, some ridiculous! Join Chris and Miriam, as they host former UK Pav cast member Matthew Cole, as we break down all the things we love about the UK showcase and then we dream on new attractions and fun to be had in good old London town!
And since we are feeling grand and jolly good, we might as well declare some of our favorite British Disney Characters! Who knew there was so many Disney tea timers!!!
So get ready to go beyond the fish and chips, to explore the UK Pavilion and make it better than ever, and it's all right here on the 165th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting our drink on and coming up with some new Disney Foods!
Today we are talking about one of our favorite things... Theme Park Drinks! We are ranking our top three drinks in the Disney and Universal Theme Parks and deciding which beverage is the most refreshing on a hot park day.
Next we are helping Disney add a little magic into some of our favorite foods. We do a little armchair imagineering to put a Disney spin on some foods we would love to see in the parks.
So get ready to eat and drink your way through this show! It's all right here on the 164th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are going beyond the utili-doors and behind the scenes to discover what goes in the day in the life of a Disney Character cast member!
Today we are joined by Scott Storm, co-host of the Bobsleds and Banthas podcast and a former Disney Character performer. Scott has worn many faces in the parks, including Princes Phillip, Eric, Charming and Aladdin, and also furry friends like Tigger, Goofy, and so many more.
Scott tells us all about the audition process, character training, and the trails and tribulations of a character cast member, including some pretty harrowing moments of danger and pain, all in the name of "good show"! Scott is a trooper and you'll want to hear his incredible tales!
And to prove Scott's authenticity as a Disney Prince, we have some Disney Prince Trivia to test his princely IQ.
So get ready for a wild and bumpy ride friends, cause this cast member is about to spill more than tea baby and it's all right here on the 163rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting spooky with some Halloween Horror Nights, and taking a plunge into past with some defunct Disney!
Halloween is just around the corner! We are getting excited and are ready for some spooky times! We have some more information about some of the Houses at this years Halloween Horror Nights and can't wait to scare you with the details!
Next we are taking a deep dive into some now defunct Disney Attractions! We are discussing all of our favorite attractions that have disappeared from the parks, but live on in our hearts.
Lastly, we have a very special interview with a fun new guest... Miriam's mom! Donna joins us for the end of the show to discuss going to the now almost forgotten ill conceived Disney World water park, River Country. Listen in as she tells the tale of this crazy theme park experience from 1993.
So kick back, relax, and enjoy this look down memory lane! And it's all right here on the 162nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we have an all out war for water park supremacy!
Which Disney Water Park is king?! Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach!?
To help figure out who reigns supreme, we brought in a bunch of pod pals and Disnerds to help us crown a champion! Disney Edit maven and former Epcot cast member Nikki Reining returns! As does WLTP superfan and Tron nerd, Jeanette (AKA TinkerJ)! And let's not forget Bondo's friend Tal....he's been to both of these water parks, so he's in!
Which has better slides? Theming? Food? Lazy Rizers? Chilli Dogs? We unearth all this gold and declare all our favorite Disney and Universal water themed attractions on todays Splash-tastic episode!
So grab a towel and a speedo cause this episode is all about the Disney park H20 fun babeeee! And it's all right here on the 161st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are covering some holiday news from the Disney and Universal Parks! We also give Tomorrowland some much needed attention.
This week Disney announced they are bringing back their Halloween party, The Oogie Boogie Bash in DCA. We will give you all the frightfully fun details and discuss what it was like trying to get tickets!
Jungle Cruise also reopened in Disneyland this week with all new show scenes and Easter Eggs for die hard fans. We are taking this cruiser out on the open river to bring you all the updates.
And lastly, we are taking a look at Tomorrowland in both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom to see what we can do to help this aging and disjointed area of the parks. We also discuss what attraction we would design to bring Wall-E into the parks! The Future looks bright in this segment!
It's an episode filled with fun from the space age, and it's all right here on the 160th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, the King of the Castle Disney Trivia Challenge is back! Queen Miriam's reign has reached over a year long! So today, we brought in a ringer! It's Youtube's "Teacup for One's" very own Matthew Yipchuck!
These two Disnerdy mega brains are about to duke it out for all the marbles! Today's theme? Defuncted Disney Attractions!!! Do you know your retired rides? Can you beat our Disnerds? Whoa mama! It's trivia time!!
And we got even more fun. Do you like Disney merchandise....yeah you do! You're listening to this podcast, aren't ya?! Today we are talking about all our favorite Disney souvenirs. From sweet keepsakes to the ridiculous chachkies, we are giving you all our favs!
We got all this merchandise fun and trivia magic too, and it's all right here on the 159th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are breaking some Fast Pass news from overseas and thinking over some steal worthy items from rides we love at Disney!
The Fast Pass system is changing and they are doing the trial run of the new system in Disneyland Paris. We talk all about it and give you the details as well as some pricing. You read that right! Fast Pass is about to mean $$$
Next, we are putting together an Ocean's 11 style crew to plan a heist. A heist of all of our favorite items from any Disney ride. After hearing about the guest who jumped ship on Living With the Land to steal a cucumber, we decided to give it some thought and talk about the items in a Disney ride we are most tempted by. Disclaimer... DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STEAL ANYTHING FROM DISNEY. All items are simply beloved and we love talking about them. This is one Disney activity we would never attempt.
Now on with the show! It's all right here on the 158th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we decided to take a space day and have some Star Wars fun!
With all the amazing and super fun food offerings over at Avengers Campus, it's time to reevaluate the culinary delights at Galaxy's Edge. Are you a Tip Yip fan? A Ronto Ranger perhaps? Well today we talk about all those space eats, and then, we whip up some new galactic yum yums of our own!
And then, since we are feeling the Batuu vibes, we keep the party going with a rousing game Rhyme Time, the Star Wars edition!
It's a galactic episode that's not to be missed, and it's all right here on the 157th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we have some Disney Parks news and we go back to Disneyland after a year and a half!
Batter up! Some exciting news from the Magic Kingdom is on deck! Casey's Corner is reopening just in time for the 4th of July and we are so excited to get our hands on some corn dog nuggets! After more than a year of being closed our favorite corner of Main Street is finally open for business!
Next we will be discussing some movie news with a brand new Tower of Terror film in production! We are hoping this story centers around the Hightower Hotel! It is sure to be frightful fun no matter the plot!
Last but definitely not least, Miriam finally got to go back to our beloved West Coast parks for the first time in more than a year and a half! We caught up with her and Kiara from @inthemiddleofafairytale on their trip to Disneyland and Avengers Campus in DCA! Listen in as we get all the details live and in concert in front of the Haunted Mansion!!
It's hot dogs, it's frightfully fun movies, it's Disneyland magic, and it's all right here on the 156th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are celebrating Disney on Broadway!
The team loves Bway and Mickey! Put them together and whoa mama! Disney on Broadway is simply magic! So today, we talk all about our favorite and least favorite Disney musicals!
And then, we do our best to help out those Disney Bway producers, as we dream up new ideas for amazing new Disney Musicals! And wow, do we get wild with the ideas....and yes....Tron is on the menu!
So get your finest threads on for a night at the theatre, right here on 155th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are pumped for so much new awesome stuff on Disney Plus and we try to help Miriam mingle with some MCU bachelors!
Loki and Luca are making magic on the Plus and we chat all about it. How they stack up, what we like about it and the convo somehow sidetracks to Bondo defending Onward....why are we talking about Onward? How did that happen?
And then, Miriam rolls the dice on super hero love as she plays The Dating Game, the Avengers edition! See you later Bucky, because some other Avengers is about to steal Miriam's heart!
It's a ton of news, fun and super hero madness and it's happening right here on 154th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are exposing some of our opinions and we are helping to renovate a beloved attraction!
We have gone over many of our favorite things about the parks, so it is time to get into some of our more controversial opinions! We are spilling our guts and telling you all of our most unpopular Disney Opinions!
Next we are discussing one of our favorite rides at Disneyland, but one that is sorely in need of our armchair imagineering. We are helping to knock down some walls at Toad Hall and giving Mr. Toad's Wild ride an update! Don't worry, all wildness will stay in tact.
So everybody hold onto your hats, you are in for a Wild Ride right here on 153rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, We are getting ready to Paint the Night with a World of Color!
This week we are covering some explosive news! Fireworks are coming back to Disney Theme Parks! Check out the show for all the details on dates and what we know is coming back so far!
Those aren't the only headlines! We also have some exciting Disney+ updates and Marvel casting to fill you in on! We will help you wash all these exciting news bites down with a brand new Star Wars beverage sighting in Batuu!
After that we will be taking you on a midnight stroll through the parks as we discuss our favorite nighttime spectaculars, parades, and parks on Disney property. We can promise you will feel like you are front and center at a pageant of magic and imagination in millions of dazzling lights and astounding musical sounds.... or the next closest thing.
So everybody get your ears on, cause we're gonna have a good good good good time and it's happening right here on 152nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are finishing up our battle of the best of the World Showcase Lagoon!!
This week, we are joined by special guests and friends of the podcast, comedian Dale Boyer and content creator Nikki Reining as they fight to the death over which World Showcase is the best in Epcot.
After a 6 month long showdown, it finally comes down to 2 pavilions. Who will the winner be? Will France be the Belle of the Ball or will we be having a fiesta in the Mexico pavilion? Find out today as our special guests tell us all about the best of the best for architecture and grounds, food and drinks, and fun stuff for each pavilion!
It's the final Showcase Showdown and so much more fun and it's all happening right here on 151st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we cover some Disney Parks and Disney Plus news! We are also swapping out lands that need some work for brand new exciting places to visit!
On today's show we are covering everything from a brand new show coming to Disney+, a fishy Halloween event, and a mysterious new window display in New Orleans square.
We also celebrate the grand opening of Avenger's Campus in Disney California Adventure. We are talking about all of the food and attractions you can expect from this super land. Lastly we will be discussing a newly unveiled scene in the Jungle Cruise with brand new characters and a whole new adventure.
Now that the Avengers have moved into their new home, A Bug's Land has been fully swapped out and retired. We decided to help Disney out by thinking up other lands we would like to totally swap out for something new. Check out our ideas and let us know what lands you would swap out if you had the chance!
It's a ton of news and super hero madness and it's happening right here on 150th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are going back to Cali as we head down to the west side to talk all about Disneyland!
This week, we are joined by comedian, Second City alumnus and West Coast Disnerd, Leslie Seiler! Leslie is fresh off a trip to the Land and she gives us all the nitty gritty on what to expect at the recently re-opened park and she also helps us determine if it's worth spending the money to go to Disneyland right away!
Plus, with experts like Leslie and Miriam in toe, we decided to get all the intel necessary for maximizing your experience when you enjoy the west coast parks! They got a ton of tips, tricks and sneaky moves that will make your stay a magical one.
And finally, with Leslie in the house, we gotta play some Disney "Would You Rather!" and it gets pretty ridiculous really fast!
All this Disneyland talk and so much more fun and it's all happening right here on 149th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we got news and a rumor! A rumor?! Yup, it's rumor time!
And that rumor is an idea about bringing a jump the line style upcharge, similar to that of Universal Studios "Express Pass" to Disneyworld parks! We float the idea and give our thoughts about it, along with whether it could actually happen and the pros and cons as well!
We also dig deep into the news of Web Slingers offering an upgraded ride experience when you purchase an upgraded web shooter. Do we like the idea of paying for an enhanced ride experience?
But before all that, we got so much to discuss, from the release of the new Cruella flick, the finale of The Mighty Ducks, out of state travelers being aloud to come to Disneyland, the new Jurassic Park store at Universal Studios and so much more!
It's a ton of news and other magical nonsense and it's happening right here on 148th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are traveling overseas to the land of the rising sun! Japan baby!
This week we are joined by Sarah Sosnoski, former co-star of Universal Studios Japan's "Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show" AKA Beetlejuice's Graveyard Review!!
Sarah recounts her tale of how she wound up in Osaka for three years playing not only the Bride of Frank, but also Princess Fiona and Marilyn Monroe. She also spills the tea on all the shenanigans back stage, life in Osaka and facts and fun from one of the most beloved musical reviews ever at the Universal parks!
And then, Sarah and the team ransack all the Tokyo parks for attractions to take back stateside! Some brand new, and some retired attractions that still have life overseas! (i'm looking at you Jaws!).
So pack light and don't eat and walk at the same time, cause we're heading to the Japan and it's happening right here on 147th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are hopping on the Hogwarts express and journeying into the land of magic for a Harry Potter extravaganza!
This week we are covering a smackerel of news from Disney on Broadway as they get ready to debut a new show this fall. We will be meeting all of our favorite friends from the 100 Acre Woods in the Big Apple when they perform in a brand new Winnie the Pooh musical! Oh Bother are we excited!
Next we are headed into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as we help Universal Studios' creative team with new Harry Potter themed attractions for Universal's Epic Universe theme park! We have magical creatures, Triwizard Tournaments, and a whole lot of unique mischief brought to you straight from Fred and George Weasley! It is Spell-tacular fun!
The magical fun doesn't stop there! Everybody's favorite Reluctant Ravenclaw, Chris Bond, has come up with a brand new Wizard themed Rhyme Time for Miriam and Mark. Who will win this Wizard's Duel and be crowned the smartest?!
All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Pour yourself a butterbeer and get ready for a magic packed episode happening right here on 146th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are eating some back bacon and piling on the maple syrup cause we're taking a trip to Canada baby!
This week we are joined by former Disney Cultural Representative Program member from the Canadian Pavilion at Epcot and Disney/Marvel/Star Wars Instagram Edit creator Nikki Reiling!
Today, Nikki tells us what it's like to work at an Epcot Pavilion, the CRP experience, some Canadian Pavilion pitfalls and some crazy pavilion factoids!
And then, Nikki and the team pitch new concepts for attractions to improve the Canadian Pavilion and make it one of the best around the lagoon! What will it take? Canadian Disney IP's? Real Canadian Beer? A complete restart?! This episode sounds like a beauty, eh?!
So grab your hockey sticks and beavertails, cause we're heading to the Great White North and it's happening right here on 145th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are talking to special guest @_ThatDisGirl all about the new Jurassic Park roller coaster!
Join us today as we talk to friend of the pod, Alessa Dufresne all about the opening of the brand new Jurassic Park attraction... The Velocicoaster! She fills us in on all the death defying drops, loops, and corkscrews this thrill ride has to offer! She also gives us a thorough overview of the storyline details from the ride. We give this attraction five out of five raptor claws!
Then you will want to stick around for a DINO-mite round of King of the Castle as Miriam and Mark go head to head in a battle of theme park dinosaur trivia. Who will win the crown and be the King of the Cretaceus Period?
It's Dino-tastic and it's happening right here on 144th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, the Muppets are taking a trip to the Mansion!
This week, Miriam tells us all about the new Muppets Haunted Mansion special coming to Disney +! And with news like this, you knew it was going to be a Muppety kind of day!
So, we brought back fellow Muppet nerd Matthew Yipchuck, from Youtube's Teacup for One, to help us dream up new Muppet inspired overlays for the Haunted Mansion in our Muppets Armchair Imagineering segment! Take some notes Disney creative cause we are spinning gold!!!!
And then, we test our Muppet mega minds with a fan favorite, Don't Forget the Lyrics, the Muppets Edition! Can our Muppet specialist Mark Andrada defeat the tandem of Miriam and Matthew, using his humongous Muppet brains and golden voice box!? Don't miss this epic sing off! And how about you? Do you know these Muppet-tastic lyrics?!
It's Muppet Mania and it's happening right here on 143rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we have a special guest with us to talk about some theme park news and armchair imagineer new SEA shows for Disney+!
Today we are joined by Matt Yipchuck, the host of Teacup for One! Matt joins us to discuss the reopening of the reimagined Jungle Cruise this summer in Disneyland.
We also discuss the Disney College Program returning to the parks this June as well as some Covid restrictions easing in Florida.
It's also Halfway to Halloween!! Spooky Season is almost here! We will be exploring some of the fun and festive ways that Disney is helping us celebrate this halfway mark. We are also talking all about the newly announced after hours Halloween event in the Magic Kingdom... The Boo Bash!! It will be frightfully fun!
With the exciting news of Jungle Cruise reopening we wanted to help Disney connect more SEA rides with movies and shows for Disney+! We are putting on our best writing caps and coming up with brand new ideas for our favorite society members to become the main character in their own feature films or mini series for our favorite streaming platform.
Adventure is out there and we are here to explore it with you on the 142nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we brought in a special host for a magical mission!
Today we are joined by Gene Maney, the host of the Disney Underground, as he along with our three amigos are tasked with the impossible....ranking the DisneyWorld parks!! It's a clash of cultures, a fury of facts and an attractions debate! It all leads to a magical list derived by these 4 Disnerds! Do you agree?
And while we are talking all about DisneyWorld, it's only fitting to throw Gene to the wolves with some DisneyWorld Jeopardy! It's chaulk full of bad puns and ridiculous answers! Are you up for the challenge?
It's a DisneyWorld extravaganza with Gene from the Disney Underground and it's right here on 141st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are talking Disney News and inventing some Avengers Dining!!
Disneyland has reopened!!! We are so excited we had to cover all the fun news from the reopening and the reimagination of Snow White's Scary Adventures into Snow White's Enchanted Wish.
After that we sail on to the Disney Cruise Line! The Disney Cruise Line's newest ship is ready to set sail next summer and we are discussing all the information about new dining experiences onboard the Disney Wish.
Last but not least we Armchair Imagineer some new restaurants for the Avengers Campus! You don't want to miss hearing about these Super Foods.
So much park news to cover and a dining experience fit for a superhero and it's right here on 140th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we assemble for another amazing Disney Plus Marvel show!!
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier season finale has come and gone and we are here to unpack everything about the show! And joining us to give his take is comedian, Second City alumn and legit Marvel nerd, Nigel Downer! Exclusey!!!
Warning! Many spoilers are going down on this ep, so if you have yet to watch F&WS and plan to, maybe come back to this bad boy! But you will be happy that you did come back, because we got deep and not so deep insight from this round table of mostly Marvel fans!
And since we are joined by another Marvel supernerd, we decided to play a round of MCU Villains Rhyme Time! It's ridiculous, it's super and it even rhymes most of the time! No Marvel fan should miss out on this week's fun!
It's an action packed episode covering another Disney Plus Marvel hit and a game that will bring even the nerdiest of Marvel nerds to their knees and it's right here on 139th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we get a full Walt Disney World trip report from Miriam, we discuss some news from Universal, and we try to decide which Kingdom is better... Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom!
Miriam is back from vacation and ready to give us all the Disneyworld details! She tells us all about her trip including bounding, never before ridden attractions, and snacks that will have you wishing you were in the Most Magical Place on Earth!
We also discuss the opening of the new dark ride in Universal Studios! Secret Life of Pets has debuted and looks to be super fun and unique! We did have some confusion and conversation over their choice of vehicle that would restrict guests to a 40inch waist requirement. We want to hear if you have opinions on this decision!
And lastly, we have a bit of a debate over which Kingdom really is the most magical in the world. Who will win this battle for the Pixie Dust crown. Are you more team Disneyland or team Magic Kingdom?
It's an action packed episode covering the parks coast to coast and it's right here on 138th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we discuss Disney's fictional secret society. The Society of Explorers and Adventurers!
It's S.E.A. for dummies!!
Chris and Mark are joined by Youtube's Teacup for One host Matthew Yipchuck to break down everything about S.E.A! From it's inspirations at the Adventurer's Club in Treasure Island, to it's beginnings in Tokyo DisneySea, it's expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland and then it's debut in the U.S. parks!
From the Tower of Terror, to Mystic Manor, to the Jungle Cruise and more! S.E.A. is slowly becoming the backstory backbone of many E-Ticket attractions and we discuss them all!
And with the Jungle Cruise movie forth coming and rumors of a S.E.A. show coming to Disney +, the future of the society is looming large and we speculate about it cause it's S.E.A. for dummies day!!!!
It's everything you ever needed to know about S.E.A. and it's right here on 137th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's a Universal jam!
After a week away, Bondo and Mark catch up on all things, from Disney video games to the brand new finale scene at the Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Studios Hollywood.
And then we get a surprise visit from Miriam, live at the Animal Kingdom! With a cold Night Blossom in hand, Miriam catches us all up on her RunDisney trip fun and tells us all about East Coast bounding and her first Runaway Railway experience other highlights!
And finally, Mark and Bondo reminisce over their favorite retired Universal attractions. Will your favorite make their Top 3?!
It's a Universal affair with a dash of Disney, right here on 136th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Bondo is still out of town, so Mark and Miriam throw a house party!
This week, friends of the pod Jeanette along with Dis-Bounder Kiara and Second City comedian Nigel Downer, have a chill hang with Mark and Miriam and talk about a bunch of everything Disney! From the girls last minute Dis trip packing and planning, bounds, Nigel's passion for Marvel, and everybody's favorite WOW theme park moment, the party is non stop at the We Like Theme Parks party!
And just like most party's, the night is capped with a ridiculous game of "Would You Rather..." the Disney Edition!
It's Mark and Miriam having a mess around, right here on 135th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's March Madness, The Snacks! The Championship Final!!
The road to the greatest snack in all the Disney and Universal Parks ends here! What started out with 64 snacks from around the world has been whittled down to 2!!! Today's finale pits Disney West's world famous Dole Whip against Disney East's Mickey Shaped Ice Cream Bar! The fans have spoken and we are ready to talk turkey....er..... sweet treats!
Who will win and be crowned the GOAT!!?? And who will win our March Madness Giveaway sponsored by Waltimere and Mick!!?? Stay tuned and find out!
And then, with Bondo away, Mark and Miriam will play! So what are they doing to ruffle Bondo's feathers?...not much, just a review of TRON LEGACY!!!! How dare they!!!!! With special guests TinkerJ & comedian Nigel Downer, it's a roundtable dissecting, praising and dumping on one of Bondo's favorite movies. If you like Tron, check this out...if you hate Tron, check this out! Miriam is ready to unload after Bondo's Cinderella review...Yikes programs!!!
So we got Snack championships, cool giveaways and a Tron Legacy review all in one pod!!! Whoa! You don't want to miss the 134th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we give the Imagineers at Marvel's Avenger's CAMPUS some help designing a new daytime parade! After that the fun keeps going with a brand new Hero themed trivia game!
Marvel's Avengers CAMPUS is opening soon! To celebrate this amazing news we are designing 3 heroic themed daytime parades we think would be perfect in the new land at DCA! You're welcome Disney Imagineers!
Miriam is the Queen of the Castle and she has decided to crown Chris or Mark a dirty rascal! she is putting these two through the paces and finding out just how far their knowledge of heroes goes in a brand new game called, "I Need a Hero"!
Avengers fans assemble!! Don't miss the 133rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's March Madness, The Snacks! The Final 4!! We also discuss some Disneyland Reopening News, the Velocicoaster opening date, and our least favorite Disney snacks we want to help you avoid!
The road to finding out what is the greatest snack in all the Disney and Universal Parks continues! And not just stateside, but around the globe! It's Round 5! 4 Snacks remain! 1 from each conference; Disney East, Disney West, Universal USA & Disney International! Find out which 2 snacks are making it into the championship match next week! Vote on our Instagram stories for your favorite snack and help us crown the winner of the ultimate theme park yum yum! Find us @welikethemeparks
We aren't just discussing our favorite theme park snacks in this episode!! Oh no! We are also talking about our least favorite Disney snacks as we help you avoid these grenades and make the most delicious snack choice you can while at the parks!
Today's episode of the Madness is sponsored by Waltimere and Mick! Head to our instagram page to enter to win a giveaway with this amazing Disney shop! You don't want to miss this prize!!
Will your favorite snack make it to the next round? Or will it end up in the trash with our snack grenades?? All this madness and more, right here on the 132nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we shine a light on some of our favorite Disney composers! The Sherman Brothers, Randy Newman and Alan Menken!
To celebrate these legends we highlight some of our favorite songs from each of these musical geniuses with the Disney DJ! Mark is the king of the Sherman Bros., Miriam loves Menken and Bondo preaches the magic of the underappreciated Randy Newman!
And later, we can't do a pod about great Disney composers without singing horribly in their honor! So, it's another session of Castle Karaoke, to see if we can remember the lyrics to some of our favorite tracks from these virtuosos!
Music lovers wont want to miss the 131st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's March Madness, The Snacks! The Elite Eight!!
The road to finding out what is the greatest snack in all the Disney and Universal Parks continues! And not just stateside, but around the globe! It's Round 4! 8 Snacks remain! 4 Conferences Finals champs are crowned today! Disney East, Disney West, Universal USA & Disney International! Over the next few weeks, these yum yums will duke it out, as our fans vote for culinary supremacy! From Dole Whips, to Voodoo Donuts to Alien Mochi, they're all here! Vote on our Instagram stories for your favorites and help those snacks win in the greatest tournament of treats ever! Find us @welikethemeparks
Today's episode of the Madness is sponsored by Vintage Inspired By Jackie! We have even more awesome giveaways celebrating these amazing theme park goodies coming up! So keep popping on our insta, vote for your favs, enter the giveaways, listen to the pod and win big!!
Today we also cover Disneyland's cryptic expansion plans along with new Disney Plus new series The Falcon & The Winter Soldier and the all new Mighty Ducks Game Changers!
Will your favorite snack make it to the next round? Or did it literally fall off your dinner table?? All this madness and more, right here on the 130th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we will be discussing plans for an upcoming Run Disney trip to Walt Disney World and also playing a snack themed King of the Castle!!
On today's show we are joined by four special guests! Sheena and Shelby from the Body by Beignets podcast, Kiara from @inthemiddleofafairytale, and Jeannette of @Tinkerj787 are joining today's show to talk about their upcoming plans to go to Walt Disney World for the Star Wars Run Disney event! We will be discussing the changes to the event now that it is a virtual run. We will also take a look at all their hotel, dining, and Disney Bound plans for their trip!
The fun doesn't stop there! After all that planning we decided to take a break with a round of King of the Castle. It was a triple threat match to see who will be the number one contender! Listen as the ladies battle it out in a special Walt Disney World snack challenge!
Run don't walk to hear all the fun on this episode! All this fun and more, right here on the 129th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's March Madness, The Snacks! The Sweet Sixteen!!
The road to finding out what is the greatest snack in all the Disney and Universal Parks continues! And not just stateside, but around the globe! It's Round 3! 16 Snacks remain! 4 Conferences! Disney East, Disney West, Universal USA & Disney International! Over the next few weeks, these yum yums will duke it out, as our fans vote for culinary supremacy! From Dole Whips, to Voodoo Donuts to Alien Mochi, they're all here! Vote on our Instagram stories for your favorites and help those snacks win in the greatest tournament of treats ever! Find us @welikethemeparks
Today's episode of the Madness is sponsored by Vintage Inspired By Jackie! We have even more awesome giveaways celebrating these amazing theme park goodies coming up! So keep popping on our insta, vote for your favs, enter the giveaways, listen to the pod and win big!!
Will your favorite snack make it to the next round? Or did it literally fall off your dinner table?? All this madness and more, right here on the 128th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we help you avoid some mistakes on your trip to Disney. We also help Disney Studios by dream casting the live action Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs!
Are you planning a trip to Disney World or Disneyland sometime in the near future?? Well, this is the episode for you! We are helping all of our listeners avoid some mistakes that can happen while on the happiest vacation on Earth. We will each be giving advice on 3 big Don'ts to make your Disney World or Disneyland trip a little better and more comfortable.
And after all that helpful information, we will be talking about the newest Disney live action production to be announced, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. Join us as we come up with our pitches to Hollywood for the perfect cast to remake this movie! Send us any of your suggestions for a cast on our Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks.
All this trip information as well as a little pie in the sky live action cast dreaming, along with plenty of other nonsense, and it's all right here on the 127th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's March Madness, The Snacks! Yum Yum 32!!
The road to finding out what is the greatest snack in all the Disney and Universal Parks continues! And not just stateside, but around the globe! It's Round 2! 32 Snacks! 4 Conferences! Disney East, Disney West, Universal USA & Disney International! Over the next few weeks, these yum yums will duke it out, as our fans vote for culinary supremacy! From Dole Whips, to Voodoo Donuts to Alien Mochi, they're all here! Vote on our Instagram stories for your favorites and help those snacks win in the greatest tournament of treats ever! Find us @welikethemeparks
Today's episode of the Madness is sponsored by Shimmer Pop Shop and we are announcing the winner of our giveaway! Shimmer-tastic!
We have even more awesome giveaways celebrating these amazing theme park goodies coming up! So keep popping on our insta, vote for your favs, enter the giveaways, listen to the pod and win big!!
Will your favorite snack make it to the next round? Or will it get be fed to PUSH the trash can!!?? All this madness and more, right here on the 126th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting great news and then getting some great sleep!
We have so much great stories to cover this week! Huge news out of California as Disneyland announces re-opening plans! Universal green lights Halloween Horror Nights for 2021! And the brand new Ratatouille Ride is given an opening date at the France pavilion at Epcot!
And after all that excitement, sleep and relaxation guru Marco Timpano from the Insomnia Project Podcast joins the show to offer his insight on what Disney Plus content will help Disney Insomniacs get some rest and what will keep them up at night.
All this action and then some Disney snooze know-how, along with plenty of other nonsense, and it's all right here on the 125th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, March Madness is back!!
But this time, we're trying to find out what is the greatest snack in all the Disney and Universal Parks. And not just stateside, but around the globe! It's Round 1! 64 Snacks! 4 Conferences! Disney East, Disney West, Universal USA & Disney International! Over the next few weeks, these yum yums will duke it out, as our fans vote for culinary supremacy! From Dole Whips, to Voodoo Donuts to Alien Mochi, they're all here! Vote on our Instagram stories for your favorites and help those snacks win in the greatest tournament of treats ever!
Round 1 of the Madness is sponsored by Shimmer Pop Shop! We have an awesome giveaway to celebrate these amazing theme park goodies! So pop on to our insta, vote for your favs, enter the giveaway, listen to the pod and win big!!
Will your favorite snack make it to the next round? Or will it get doggy bagged son!!?? All this madness and more, right here on the 124th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, the Battle of the World Showcase Lagoon is back!!
After a huge holiday season, a bunch of New Year's resolutions and then romantical Valentinish fun, the War of the World Showcase rages again with our last semi-final! Jumping into the fray this week is Epcot nerd Gabriella from @wdw_bathrooms, who will represent the spiciest pavilion of all, Mexico! She will face off with the number 1 seeded and Frozenly IP'ed Norway pavilion. And who will be holding down the fjords of Norway, but none other than the Showcase bad boy himself, it's Bondo!
And then, Miriam and the gang are going to unpack the latest news at Volcano Bay and talk about the highly anticipated "A Touch of Disney" event coming to DCA! All the details and opinions are coming forthwith amigos!
Who will reign supreme in this clash of Epcot juggernauts and move on to the finals against France! All this action and even more nonsense, right here on the 123rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we have a mixed bag of goodies!!
First we discuss Grand Californian Resort's re-opening, Disney + announces S.E.A. series, Joe Rohde's new gig and we preview this year's March Madness The Snacks event! Then, after weeks of pushing, Bondo finally caved and watched all the Cinderella movies on Disney +! So today, this Cinder-fella reveals his shocking rankings of Cindy Cinematic Universe!
And later, we're joined by friends Dan & Stefanie from the Disney Underground Podcast, who help us thin the herd in Frontierland, as we retire some of their most renowned attractions! And oh boy, do we sink some battleships!!!
Does your favorite Frontierland attraction survive the purge? Join us and find out! All this and even more nonsense, right here on the 122nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are talking all things Wanda Vision!!
The Wanda Vision craze is sweeping the nation and the We Like Theme Parks crew has been swept right into the Scarlet Witch's hex of power! Join us as we armchair imagineer a Wanda Vision attraction for Marvel's Avengers Campus.
We will also be discussing which villains in the MCU that we think deserve their own attraction or meet and greet on the campus when it opens! It's a Super good time that you don't want to miss!!!!
What Visions of Wanda will we come up with for the parks? Join us and find out! All this and even more nonsense, right here on the 121st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we've created the greatest round of the King of the Castle Trivia challenge ever!!
After Miriam had defended her title nine times in a row, we needed to bring in a ringer. So Disney Braniac Jeanette AKA TinkerJ is in the house and ready to unseat her majesty, the Queen of the Castle, Miriam Kenly.
And to celebrate this momentous title defense, we've whipped up a trivia gauntlet like none other! Today we are playing all of your We Like Theme Parks favorite trivia challenges, from Bondo MASH-UPS, to Rhyme time, to Castle Karaoke and even Where in the World is Iago and Diablo! It's a cornucopia of trivia that shan't be missed!!!!
Will Miriam defend her crown or will a new queen reign? All this and even more nonsense, right here on the 120th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we decide to get healthy at the parks!
Ever gone to the parks when you have dietary restrictions? Maybe your doing the keto, vegetarian or vegan thang!? Well, please meet our friends Sheena and Shelby from the Body by Beignets podcast! These gals are snack experts, especially when it comes to enjoying the parks while maintaining a healthy lifestyle!
This week, we talk all about making smart food choices in the Disney parks and how you can prepare yourself for your next trip. And since we are talking to snacks experts, Miriam pits Mark & Chris against Sheena and Shelby in a battle of the snack brains, as We Like Theme Parks goes head to head with Body by Beignets in a rousing round of Disney Snack Jeopardy!
Will Chris eat anything healthy in the parks? Can the crew at We Like Theme Parks show these snack nerds who's the real treat champ? All this and even more nonsense, right here on the 119th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we got news, tall tales and romance!
We start the show with updates from Universal's Mardi Gras event and news of DCA ticketed dining/shopping offerings to be opening soon for west coasters dying for some pixiedust. Then, in a new segment called "Bad news, real fast", we provide exactly 60 seconds of news based on upcoming closures. Good idea right?!
After Mark regals us with hilarious tales from his encounters with the Blue Man Group, we revisit those romantic Valentine's week vibes with a crazy idea. Each host suggests 10 single Disney characters who may be looking for love. Then we take all 30 of them and discuss which characters make the perfect pairs in our first attempt at playing cupid with the Disney Matchmaker!
It's a podcast that brings pretend people together and it's all happening right here on the 118th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Valentine's Day and it's time to get romantic!
And to celebrate this event, we dig deep into the Disney Vault to reveal our Top 3 Romantic Disney Flicks of all time. Looking for plans this VDay? Why not snuggle up on the couch with the your special someone and rock the Disney + with these choice selections!
And then we really turn up the heat as we offer ideas for the perfect "valentine's date" in the Disney Parks! If you are there, maybe take your partner on an experience curated by certified love doctors Miriam, Mark & Chris!
It's a podcast brimming with Disney romance and so much more, right here on the 117th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we get you ready for your year the right way as we curate a calendar chock full of Disney Hunks! Yup, you read that right! We are devoting an entire mini-sode (which ended up being the size of a regular episode) to this very important topic!
We are joined by special guest, Disney Bounder, Miriam Bestie and Disney Prince Know-It-All @inthemiddleofafairytale Kiara Turner, as we present and debate the 12 most hunkiest animated and live action dudely Disney dreamboats to grace your bedroom, office or fridge doors! Mark, Miriam, Chris and Kiara all pitch their hunks and only the best will be bestowed the honor of Mr. (insert month here)!
How many times can Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson make the list? Does the Beast actually count? Will Mark go way off the board with some rando Disney dudes?All this ridiculous fun and more is happening right here on the 116th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we say hello to our new friends at Magic of the Mouse Radio, as we launch our arrival with this super cool 24/7 online Disney Internet Radio station!
And to celebrate this event, we get caught up on all the news. We uncover all the details of the recently announced Jungle Cruise update and read some tea leaves on some forthcoming Society of Explorers and Adventurers (S.E.A.) possibly coming to the attraction and the upcoming film. Then there's the return of the Festival of the Lion King, possible Harry Potter TV shows, Disneyland new passport surveys and we summarize the Eric Idle Twitter war against Figment fans!
And after we are all caught up, it's time to play one of our fans favorite games, It's Castle Karaoke! And this time it's the Disney TV Theme Song edition!
Can Mark and Miriam remember the Lyrics to TaleSpin? Oh-we-eh!!?? Will Miriam actually sing for us?! All this and so much more, right here on the 115th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we make sure our audience knows what they can expect when they head to Orlando for a COVID Disney holiday.
So today we our joined by special guest @_thatdisgirl Alessa Dufresne, from Inside the Magic! Having just spent a month hanging around the parks, Alessa breaks down how magical the parks are during these unique times and how your typical Disney vacation will be effected.
Thinking of booking a trip this year? Are you coming from far away? If so, this episode is a must.
We'll get you all the details and obviously goof around a ton cause....that's what we do! And it's all happening right here on the 114th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we got loads of news from parks! We react to the removal of the Disneyland AP program, the cancellation of the Magic Express and the tweak made to Magic Hours!
And after all that great fun news, it's King of the Castle time!! Miriam defends her crown against number 1 contender Mark as we see who reigns supreme in terms of park geography with a Theme Park Lands challenge! Will the Queen of the Castle prevail, or will Mark bamboozle his way into the title?!
It's a ton of theme park fun and it's all happening right here on the 113th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are getting excited for 2021!
We run down all the attractions poised to arrive at Disney & Universal parks in 2021! Wait. What?! Why isn't Tron on this list!! C'mon!!!!
And after I wipe away my tears, we make some way out there predictions for 2021! Are some of them crazy? Yup.
It's all happening right here on this, the 112th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Just when you thought it was safe to pack away your tree.....it's Christmas!! Again!!
Thanks to our friends at the USPS, the gang at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast only recently received the gifts they got each other for Xmas and so today they will dust off the yuletide cheer for one more holly jolly podcast!
It's Christmas Day! In January! Join us!!!
To celebrate New Years, we cold call some of our friends to talk about the year that was and even discuss our Theme Park New Years Resolutions! Wanna know who answered the call? We're joined by former Disney World CM Samantha and current Disneyland CM Ryan, Teacup for One's Matthew Yipchuck, Gabriella from Bathrooms of Disney World and Dustin Fuhs from the Universal Joint Podcast!
So join us as we say goodbye to 2020 in style and we even enjoy some special New Years voicemails from even more friends of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Cheers to 2021!
It's the 12th day of the 12 Days of Christmas!
It's Christmas Eve!! One of our favorite nights of the year! It's a time to snuggle with your loved ones and bask in the glow of the holidays right before you tear a whole into it the next day!
Tonight we are going to talk about some of our Christmas eve traditions and a little about how the pandemic has effected them this season. Then we have a special treat. What Christmas Eve would be complete without a telling of the classic tale "Twas the Night Before Christmas". But this year, Chris, Mark and Miriam have concocted their own version....The Disneyworld Edition!
So cozy up by the fire and grab a mug of cocoa and get ready feel the magic with your friends at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
It's the 11th day of the 12 Days of Christmas!
This week on the podcast, we review Disney Plus' latest holiday feature offering, "Godmothered" starring Jillian Bell and Isla Fisher. SPOILER ALERT, as we breakdown what works, what doesn't, is this a Christmas movie and if it's better than "Noelle". Matthew Yipchuck from Teacup For One joins us as we wrestle over whether this movie is any good....well is it?! Should I watch it or use that hour and a half on baking more Christmas cookies?!
Better have a listen and find out...
It's the 10th day of the 12 Days of Christmas!
Do you like Christmas overlays at Disney parks? Sure you do! If that's so, then why doesn't Universal deck the halls on some of their attractions?
Who knows, but that won't stop the super nerds at We Like Theme Parks to dream up new festive holiday overlays for some of your favorite Universal attractions! And maybe overlays of some of your less favorite attractions too....cause why not make them better, am I right?!
Let's hang some tinsel on Kong and spray paint Megatron red and green, cause it's Christmas at Universal and we got some cool new overlays to celebrate the holidays!
It's all merry and bright over here at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
It's the 9th day of the 12 Days of Christmas!
We all know that the Universal Studios Christmas Mascot is and will always be the Grinch!! He is perfect for the role and we love Grinchmas! We want to help Disney create a new Christmas mascot for their park celebrations that is as iconic as the Grinch is for Universal. So join us as we armchair imagineer a new Yule tide mascot for the parks and Disney+ Christmas specials!
Merry Christmas from our new Merry Mascot and the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
It's the 8th day of the 12 Days of Christmas!
And to celebrate, we felt it was high time to play a game and this time, Miriam is the quiz master when we play a Christmas/Disney inspired Rhyme Time! Who will come out on top in this hilarious match up of yuletide Disnerdy Rhyming?! Mark or Bondo?! Play along and see who is the true champion of Rhyme time while you enjoy cocoa by the fireplace and feel all those festive vibes.....or your snuggy is on fire...your too close to the fireplace!
Happy Ho Ho! It's the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!
It's day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas!!
On todays podcast it's all about you, the fans! We lined up all of your 2020 Theme Park Christmas wishes and we are talking all about them today....oh yeah...and ours too! They weren't as cool as yours, but still, it's our podcast, so we kinda have to, you feel me?
Happy Ho Ho Disnerds!
It's the 6th day of the 12 Days of Christmas!
On today's show we are talking all about our favorite Christmas Decoration at the Disney Parks! We are talking about everything from Garlands, to trees, to gingerbread houses!! We love everything about the holiday transformation in these magical lands!
So please join us for more festive fun on this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
It's the 5th day of the 12 Days of Christmas!
This week, we try to give the head honcho his own Christmas flick, being that it's been a while since the big cheese has headlined a holiday feature! So we are Armchair Imagineering three new concepts for Disney Holiday movies starring his worship, Mickey Mouse!
Mark, Miriam and Chris roll out the red carpet and take Mickey on three wild yuletide adventures and who knows what Disney executive is listening and taking notes.....
So please join us for more festive fun on this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
It's Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas!
Today we are talking all about fun, creative, last minute Disney gifts! These gifts are perfect for the Disnerd in your life! We have items for every budget and every timeline! So just grab a pen and paper and jot these ideas down! Your Disnerd friend or family member will thank us!
A whole bunch of gift ideas wrapped in a bow right here on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
It's Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas!
Today we are going to wipe out the Macy's Day parade at Universal Studios and pitch new ideas to Universal Creative for a brand new holiday parade extravaganza along the routes of Universal parks! Time to wipe out the cookie cutter concepts and giant balloons, as the gang from WLTP go wild coming up with brand new floats and fun!
One new parade coming up right here on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
It's Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas!!!!
To celebrate the holidays we are going to keep the jolly vibes going as we select our dream cast of a would be live action version of "The Nightmare before Christmas". What's this?!! Miriam, Mark and Chris have some wild ideas and hopefully it will inspire Danny Elfman and Disney to take the leap and create the live action flick will really want!
It's all happening right here on the 2nd Day of the 12 Days of Christmas at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's the 1st day of We Like Theme Parks' 12 Days of Christmas!
Today we are starting our yule tide festivities with some magical decorations! We are telling you all about which Disney ornaments we have all collected, which ones we have a special place in our hearts for, and which ones we have on our Disney decorations wish list.
So let's all hang that shining star up on the highest bough and kick this holiday off right! It's Day 1 of the We Like Theme Parks' 12 Days of Christmas!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we talk and even rank Disney World Bathrooms and then we flush away attractions at DCA!
Today we are joined by Walt Disney World bathroom savant, Gabriela from @wdw_bathrooms as we discuss everything Disney bathrooms from which toilets are the best, the worst, what makes a great Disney loo and possibly the future of Disney lavatories. And later, we test Gabriela's outhouse geography when we play, "Where can I pee?"
And later, we trim the fat over at Disney's California Adventure and delete attractions from the park for future developments.
You'll never look at a Disney toilet the same after this, the last podcast before we begin the 12 Days of Christmas pods! It's the 111th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we got loads of news from international Universal parks and we try our hand at Disney Live action remake casting!
We kick this episode off with news of Japan's Super Nintendo World's opening date and geek out over new released pics of the Mario Kart attraction. Then we walk through all the updated details about attractions in the new Universal Studio Beijing park which is scheduled to open May 2021!
And then it's Disney Live Action Casting time, as Chris & Miriam are tasked with selecting the artists who will play characters made famous by two of Disney's greatest films of all time. Hercules and The Sword and the Stone! So who do you like for Hades? Which Hollywood power house could play Mad Madam Mim?! Miriam & Chris have their work cut out for them!
It's the We Like Theme Parks casting couch and loads of overseas Universal news and it's all happening right here on the 110th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we got a case of the munchies!!
Today we are profiling a bunch of delicious Christmas snacks from Disney World and also taking about favorites from previous seasons!
And then we are getting the first class treatment as we talk about how to get the most out of your Deluxe Resort stay and having an actual "Hotel Day"! We are joined by former Grand Floridian activities coordinator & chanteuse Samatha Sclafani, as we discuss the finer things at Deluxe hotels, all of the fun stuff you can do on site and Sam even reveals great stories of celebrity run ins and hi-jinx!
So put on your fancy pants and get decadent, because today we're living the high life and chowing down, and it's all happening right here on the 109th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, with Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror we dip a toe into the Christmas pool!!
Then we do news, which we haven't done in forever cause, you know, there hasn't been any.
We chat about the return of park hopping to the Walt Disney World parks, the retirement of Joe Rhode and then we unpack the new pics of a cabin on the Star Wars Galactic StarCruiser and then we discuss whether we are going to fork out the dough to take flight!
Then later, it's a ridiculous My Favorite Things were Chris, Mark & Miriam give us their Top 3 favorite Disney park smells! Some which are yummy and sweet, and some that are not so much (thanks Mark!). It's a ton of Disney park fun right here on the 108th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Thanksgiving!! Gobble Gobble baby!
Our cornucopia is chock full of Turkey Day fun! We kick things off reviewing the tradition Turkey dinner! Yes! We are legit talking turkey! We break down the whole holiday menu and get pretty honest about some of these traditional offerings and even pitch some substitutes!
And later we try to inject some Turkey day into the parks as we Armchair Imagineer Thanksgiving overlays for Disney attractions! Let's just say, you guys will be THANKful for these wild ideas!
From all of us, to all of you, have a fantastic Thanksgiving. And although this year's holiday will be unique to say the least, we here at the podcast are hopeful to share some positivity around our family table and invite you to enjoy us. It's a whole lot of turkey and a whole lot of holiday fun, right here on the 107th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we celebrate Life Day!.... Again!.... A third time if you are keeping score at home!
Following up on last year's review, and this weeks appearance on the Bobsleds & Banthas Life Day show, we celebrate Life Day for the hat trick! Scott & Aaron from the Bobsleds & Banthas Podcast return the favor and join us to celebrate every Star Wars nerds favorite holiday....that isn't May the 4th.
Today's Life Day love-fest includes super fun Star Wars holiday segments, including Armchair Imagineering Life Day overlays, parades, food and more to be installed in Batuu for the holiday season. And then we get cozy around our holiday table and declare which Star Wars characters we would invite to our Life Day dinner. Chewie, Could you pass the Bantha Rump please?
Then, in honor of the late Alex Trebek, we see which podcast has the bigger Star Wars brains as Scott & Aaron take on Mark & Miriam in Star Wars Jeopardy!
All this and so much more on this, the 106th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we get into the spirit of the holidays! No....not Christmas you jingle jangler! Thanksgiving!
We start the show by talking about how we all celebrate Thanksgiving and then we dream up a brand new Thanksgiving Parade for the Disney Parks! Cool idea right?
And finally, the team go around the horn and talk about what we're thankful for this holiday, the Disney edition! And yup, there will be some funnies and some feels, what are you gonna do....
All this holiday nonsense and so much more on this, the 105th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we get our Muppet on as Chris, Miriam and Mark take a deep dive into the new Muppets Disney Plus show, "Muppets Now"! Turns out that Mark is a bit of a Muppetfile, so don't miss his fuzzy feedback!
Then, we try a new segment on for size where the team tell you which sit down or counter service restaurants to avoid, while providing superior options just a few steps away. Say goodbye to dining grenades with "Don't Eat Here, Eat Here!". More yum yum for theme park dumb dumbs!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 104th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark is back in action as we interview Insta maven and DCP alumnus Victoria Thornton from @shrinking.princess! We get all the details of what it's like to intern with the mouse, life on Disney campus and Chris tries to get the scoop about the hijinks and debauchery at Vista Way.
Then, it's a walk down memory lane as we each list our top 3 favorite classic (and some not so classic) Disney shorts! Old school to new school, there are so many shorts to love! Join us as we count them down!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 103rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are joined by special guest host, from Teacup for One, it's Disney Princess supernerd, Matthew Yipchuck! So today is all about our favorite Disney royals! It's a Princess Celebration!
With so many princesses lacking their own attraction, we dream up new thrills for our favorite rideless princesses in Armchair Imagineering!
And then, we dig into ancient fairytales and present unheralded princess for the Disney company to "moviefy" and add to the princess posse! Get ready America! It's Princess Idol!
Will some of our royal dames make it to the ball? It's all happening right here on this, the 102nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are joined by special guest, comedian and Disnerd, Dale Boyer, as she subs in for Mark! We get caught up on all the latest news in the parks, from updates on park shows getting shut down to the extending Downtown Disney through Buena Vista street!
Then we answer the question that every Dis-nerd wants to know. What do I wear?! We got you covered, as Chris, Miriam and Dale map out their approaches to wearing the right outfit for the parks. Are they style driven or built for comfort? It's all revealed!
And later, the World Showcase Showdown continues as the Battle of Europe comprises our first semi-final match up! It's France, represented by superstar Dale Boyer and the UK captained by Funko Professor, Matthew Yipchuck! It's Fish and Chips vs. Baguettes and Brie!
Which country will advance to the championship final? It's all happening right here on this, the 101st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
We did it!
This week we celebrate in style as we throw a huge party to celebrate our 100th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! The guest list is packed with Disnerdy stars!!
Greg Komorowski - Food Network Host & Comedian
Alessa Dufresne - "That Dis Girl" and Disney Work Out Guru
Dale Boyer - Second City Alumnist & undefeated World Showcase Showdown Star
Dustin Fuhs - Co-Host of the "Universal Joint" Podcast with Jim Hill & former WLTP Co-host
Francine - Host of the "The Pixie Dust Fan" Podcast
Amanda Barker - Actor, Comedian & co-Writer of Little Black Dress, The Musical
Mike Trebilcock - Front man for the Killjoys and WLTP Music Composer
Marco Timpano - Host of podcasts "The Insomnia Project", "Eat & Drink", "Every Place is the Same" & "Born on this Day"
Matthew Yipchuck - Funko Fanatic and Host of the "Teacup for One" YouTube channel
Kiara Turner - Disney Super Bounder from "@inthemiddleofafairytale"
Scott Storm & Aaron Robbins - Co-Hosts of the "Bobsleds and Banthas" Podcast
Marty Adams - co-star of Saw 4 & Second City Alumnist
Todio - Disnerdy Sound Tech
Jeanette - WLTP Superfan and Tron Sympathizer
& Trevor Martin - Who doesn't care for Disney...
It's a cavalcade of stars! Come raise a glass of Red's Apple Freeze with all the gang as we cheers to a hundred more episodes! All this and more on this the 100th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's our last Halloween pod of the season! (finally...let's get to Christmas already, am I right?!)
With Halloween upon us and no holiday night time party to enjoy at the Disney Parks to enjoy, we look into party's of the past and compare DCA's Oogie Boogie Bash and the Magic Kingdom's Not So Scary Halloween Party to determine which event is the penultimate Disney Halloween jam!
And later, it's even more Villains themed trivia, as Miriam and Mark engaged in a rhyming showdown! What time is it? It's Rhyme time! The Villains edition!
Which party is superior and can you top our Dis-nerds rhyming skills? It's all happening right here on this, the 99th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's all Halloween, all the time!
Stuck at home this All Hallows Eve and don't know what to do? Disney Plus has got you boo! So buckle up for our Halloween Disney Plus playlist to keep your holiday a spooky one!
And later, Queen of the Castle Miriam finally puts her title on the line and it's a thriller!! With an assist from spooky voice guy and special guest Trevor Martin, we play "Who am I" the Villains edition!
Do you know these famous bad guy quotes? Have a listen and see if you could beat our champ! It's all happening right here on this, the 98th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we kick things off with a wave of treats suggestions from our fans after hearing our favs on our last pod, and these pitches are delicious!
Then we ask the question that every Dis-nerd wants to be ask. If you were an imagineer, what would your dream job at Disney be?! Chris, Mark and Miriam all map out there dream gigs working for the mouse!
And then, after a personal tangent about how much Chris sleeps and his preference for Facetime, we get into the meat of the episode when B-List Avengers, (heroes who you've never heard of, who ARE or WERE Avengers in the comics), audition to the We Like Theme Parks panel for access to the Avengers Campus at DCA.
Wanna cool selfie with Sub Mariner or Captain Canada? Have a listen and see which second rate supers make the cut! All that and even more nonsense on this, the 97th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are Making Halloween Spooky Again, with more chilling segments!
First, we look over the Universal theme parks and uncover some of it's scariest spots during the non-spooky season! You know, in case you need your spooky fix in the springtime.
Then, we get into Hocus Pocus, discussing our opinions of the film, some news on it's announced sequel and then we armchair imagineer new ideas for the sequel for the Disney company to steal...I mean use and give us credit for. What's in store for the Sanderson Sisters and all those other characters that are way less interesting?. It's all happening right here on this 96th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Miriam is back as we kick the episode off with news of a Space Mountain movie being green lit by Disney along with some other park news. Then we are joined by special guest, "That Disney Girl" Alessa Dufresne who's high interval Disney workout videos on her youtube channel are trending like crazy for active Dis-nerds. We talk all about her cool approach to fitness for Disney fans.
Then after talking about shedding calories, we get to packing them on, when we reveal our picks for the Top 3 Sweet and the Top 3 Savory treats on Disney property! Which snacks will rise to the top? It's all happening right here on this 95th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are joined by comedian and RunDisney nerd Greg Komorowski as we continue to celebrate the Halloween season!
Things get dark right away as we armchair imagineer Halloween Horror Night style mazes at Disney, using Disney IP's! WHAT?! I know! Crazy! You don't want to miss these wild and insane ideas.
And then, we have a ton of fun singing really badly! It's Castle Karaoke, the Villians edition! Get ready as Mark and Greg try to sing deep cut Disney Villain jams! Which songbird will steal the hearts of our audience, it's all happening right here on this 94th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are feeling the Halloween vibes with special guest host Greg Komorowki. We start the show by revealing some of our favorite Scary Things in the Disney Parks! And things get.............. scary!!! Well, mostly funny...but yeah, scary too.
Then later on, it's Disney Would You Rather time, but today we give you the Halloween edition! Join us for some crazy and ridiculous Halloween fun on this, the 93rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we set you up for a successful theme park day as we reveal the best rope drop attractions at every Disney Park in the US!
Then, we all start talking about Halloween and accidently go down a rabbit hole of the season, as we digress into topics such as our favorite childhood costumes, tips on trick or treating and Bondo getting thrown out of a bar by Margaret Atwood....what?
And then we finally get to our segment on our favorite Halloween season offerings at the Disney parks! Do you smell the pumpkin spice or what?!
All this and so much more on this, the 92nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we discuss Universal Studios finally and hilariously announcing it's newest coaster coming in 2021, The Velocicoaster at Jurassic Park at IoA and we breakdown the the new time line for D23.
Then, we are joined by Disney Hot Dog Enthusiast and Photographer, James Gregory from @hotdogsatdisney as we get frank, and discuss his wild photo journals of candid hot dogs layouts and adventures. And later James gives us his official, Top 5 Hot Dogs on Disney property list!
All this and so much more on this, the 91st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support of the thousands of Disney employees who were laid off recently. These cast members work hard to make magic for us at the parks, so let's give them some magic back in their time of need.
If you'd like to donate to The Cast Member Pantry via Venmo, their account for monetary gifting is @castmemberpantry.
Or check out Uniteherelocal737.org to support Disney Park food service workers.
Thank you friends!
Yes. It took a while....
But it's finally here! The Villains League Final!!!
Mad Mark Andrada and his brute squad of ne'er do wells, The Monstars Inc. Laugh Floor, put it all on the line when they lock evil demon horns with the maniacal Marty Adams, and his creepy crew, The Judge Doom Buggies!
And which Disney Baddies will be getting nasty with their bad selves you ask?! Well, here they are...
Hades vs. Jafar!
Tamatoa vs Mordu!
Claude Frollo vs. Shan-Yu!
Pain and Panic vs. The Magic Mirror!
Iago vs. Diablo!
The Headless Horseman vs. Mankind from Bambi!
Who will win in this dastardly debate of demon debauchery and be crowned king of the underworld!?! It's all right here in the 90th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we kick things off with our first impressions of the brand new Beauty and the Beast attraction that recently soft opened at Tokyo Disneyland. We'll also get you updated on all the news from Hong Kong Dinseyland, as they are set to re-open and show the world their brand new castle!
And finally we are joined by Funko Pop Photographer and Youtuber from "Teacup for One", it's Matthew Yipchuck! Matthew fills us in on everything from the history of Funko Pops, to the passion of Funko fandom, the art of Funko Photography and finally the Funkos we wished there was! It's a Funking great time talking Funkos!
All this and so much more on this, the 89th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we talk about a couple of Disney + favorites! From Splash, to Sky High and we even fly off track and discuss our love for Cobra Kai.
Then, in the spirit of optimizing your theme park day, we reveal our Top 3 Attractions NOT worth a long wait in line! Save yourself some time and check out these controversial picks!
And later, we kick of the Halloween season with a rousing game of Rhyme Time! And this week's edition is villians themed! Can Bondo redeem himself after getting spanked by Miriam in the last Rhyme Time event?!
All this and so much more on this, the 88th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Bondo is back and on a mission for his fellow Programs!
First, hop onto your lightcycle as special guest and fellow Tron nerd TinkerJ is in the house, backing up Bondo as they defend their favorite flick TRON after a scathing review from Mark and Miriam!
Then, the gang will unpack a ton of news including, Universal Studios trying to figure out how to do Horror Nights during the pandemic with the announcement of their Halloween Seasonal Experience Testing. Then we talk about the return of the Dapper Dans and all the Disney Christmas Holiday event changes and cancellations.
All this and so much more on this, the 87th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark and Miriam are getting Spooooooky!!!!!
Chris is on vacation so Mark and Miriam are in the driver's seat of this Doom Buggy!
First these two Grim Grinning Ghosts will be coming out to socialize to some Spooky tunes! September is the official start to Halloweentime at the Disney Parks and to celebrate, they are playing their favorite scary good songs! It's time for Disney DJ, the Halloweentime edition! Next these ghoulish hosts will be discussing which areas of Disneyland they would never want to be alone at night!! Something these Happy Haunts hope will never materialize!
All this spooky nonsense and so much more on this, the 86th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark and Miriam are on a Runaway Railway with Mickey and Minnie!
Where is Chris you might ask?? He is on vacation and has left the podcast in the hands of his co-conductors! Little does he know there is a surprise segment in this episode! Tune in to find out what this segment is and what all of the secrecy is about! This train is leaving the station full steam ahead!
First this trio turned duo will be filling you in on all the latest information about the newly started Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway project in Disneyland! They also discuss some hopes from a Land Down Under! That's right! They are dreaming up ideas for a park that we hope makes its way to Australia! After that, the secret segment is finally revealed!
All this surprise nonsense and so much more on this, the 85th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are all about the Mansion!!
First your favorite ghost hosts chop up all the news about the pending new Haunted Mansion feature! And later, the gang creates new potential concept narratives for the film, plays with casting and goofs on the Eddie Murphy version! Then these foolish mortals dream up new character animatronics that could be added to the mansion itself!
All this spooky nonsense and so much more on this, the 84th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we get all romantic. (bow chicka wow wow!)
First we get cozy with two recently engaged Dis-nerds, who happened to find one another on Castle Connection, the Facebook group helping Disney singles become Disney doubles! They tell us all about their online Disney courtship! Hubba hubba!
Then the gang walk down the aisle and pitch their top 3 Disney/Universal proposal locations! Do take notes single Dis-nerds! And....you're welcome!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 83rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we break down all the latest Disney park news including the Quinjet sighting at the Avengers Campus, Mulan coming to Disney+ and more safety policy changes in the parks and resort restaurants.
Then it's the final 2nd round match up in the World Showcase Showdown, as juggernaut nations USA and the UK collide! Who will advance to the final four in this battle of lagoon supremacy!!?
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 82nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we continue to celebrate Disneyworld Resort hotels with the Pixie Dust Fan! It's Francine from pixiedustfan.com! She's stayed at every Disney hotel and today, she is going us to create new wild and hilarious concepts for original themed resorts for the Disneyworld Resort!
And in keeping with the spirit of having hotel fun, we play a game of "Where in the World is Diablo & Iago?", as super sleuths Miriam & Mark answer Disney Hotel trivia and try to track down the nefarious bird duo of Diablo and Iago before the do even more damage to the mouse house!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 81st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we celebrate Disneyworld Resort hotels with the Pixie Dust Fan! It's Francine from pixiedustfan.com! She's stayed at every Disney hotel and today, we are putting her to the test and getting the low down on every hotel on property in our lightning round speed reviews! So if you ever wanted to know about all the US Resort hotels, this is your episode amigos!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 80th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we count down our top 3 favorite Disney live action films of all time!
And in one of the weirdest summers of our lives, when camping feels like the only summer get-a-way you can enjoy, we crew up with our favorite Disney characters for the most magical camping ramp through the great outdoors!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 79th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we talk all about Disney Walls, as Miriam and Mark try hard to get curmudgeon Chris on board with the hot new fad.
Then, we discuss our Top 3 Disney vacation splurges, where we'll reveal what items and experiences we're willing to break the bank for!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 78th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Mark's Birthday!! So we celebrate in style with a new game of Mark's design called Disney Rhyme Time!
In the news, we unpack the latest details concerning Disneyworld Parks rolling back hours this fall, the return of the Epcot Sculpture out in front of Spaceship Earth and Chris is pumped to share the latest updates on Tron 3!
And finally, the three amigos come up with three fresh attraction ideas to re-invigorate Tomorrowland! It's Armchair Imagineering for the future!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 77th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are joined by a special guest host! It's Chicago comedian, host of the Food Network Canada show "Chef In Your Ear" and Run Disney fan boy, Greg Komorowski and he's working up a sweat talking about Run Disney. The good, the bad and the Dopey!
Then, Greg and gang will count down all their LEAST favorite Disney animated features of all-time which proves to be a tall task for this panel of Dis-nerds! Did your favorite flick get the two Mickey thumbs down?
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 76th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we say goodbye to three Disney World attractions, Primeval Whirl, Stitch's Great Escape and Rivers of Light. We bid them farewell and send them off with fitting tributes.. mostly.
Then, it's round 2 of the World Showcase Showdown! We are joined by special guest, comedian and Second City Alumni Dale Boyer, who joins the fray as the Mexican pavilion locks horns with Japan and France has a rendez-vous with China! Two barn-burners as we blaze a trail to the championship finals to see which showcase rules the lagoon!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 75th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we kick things off with a special discussion about whether we prefer original concepts for new attractions at the Disney parks or are we satisfied with the IP's only approach that now reigns supreme,
Then, we have a friendly competition of "Disney Don't Forget the Lyric", where Mark and Miriam go head to head to see how is the greatest Disney lyricsmith (I just made up a new word).
And later, we have an all out debate over who we think played Spiderman the best!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 74th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we flip the script on last week's topic and try to unearth our favorite Universal animated features of all time! Tricky Stuff!
Then, we chat with our new friends Lexann and Erik from Castle Connection as we discuss Disney Dating and how they are bringing single Disnerds together for every lasting dis-love or maybe just a main street smooch!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 73rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we take the ultimate challenge and rank our favorite animated Disney films of all time! Not a simple task but we throw ourselves to the lions and pick our favs!
Then, we unwrap all the recent Halloween event cancellations at Disney and Universal and talk updates over at Disney Springs.
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 72nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we update you on the progress over at the Velocicoaster attraction at Universal Islands of Adventure, discuss the freshly installed track and dig deep into the dino-sized question, Jurassic Park or Jurassic World? Then, more attraction development details at Epcot with postponement projects of the Festival Center and the Mary Poppins ride. And we wrap up the news with an update on HHN 2020 and discuss the feasibility of the event considering the pandemic.
Then, Chris, Miriam and Mark retire beloved Tomorrowland attractions in our Retire Me segment, with Mark dropping the biggest retirement bomb ever.
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 71st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, with the pandemic still in full force, we pick and choose our Disney quarantine bubble buds . What Disney characters would you want in your bubble? Check out Chris, Mark and Miriam's recruits for lock down bubble fun!
And, the Queen of the Castle, Miriam, hosts a number one contender match between Chris & Mark! It's a "Sidekick" themed King of the Castle trivia throw down!
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 70th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we get all the reactions from this weeks re-opening of the Disney parks in Florida... the good, the bad and the Disney!
And, super guest, Second City alum, Saw 4 Co-star and Villains League finalist Marty Adams returns, to get his debate on, in the next installment of the World Showcase Showdown, where we'll decide who should advance in our tournament to crown a champion from the World Showcase lagoon! First, Miriam represents the land of beer and bratwurst, Germany as she goes toe to toe with Chris who represents his favorite showcase, Mexico! Then, Marty representing China, squares off against Mark, representing the maple men to the north, Canada.....well kinda...you'll see. Marty is gonna Marty....
Who will make it to the next round in this tournament of superpowers?! Join us for all this nonsense and so much more on this, the 69th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, with the news of the forth coming re-theme to Splash Mountain, we dream up new concepts and storylines for the new Princess and the Frog attraction during our Armchair Imagineering segment!
Later, we reflect on music from the Disney Parks that we love most. Classic, retired and modern alike! Join us as we count down our favorite park tracks in the Disney DJ.
All this nonsense and so much more on this, the 68th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we rank our Top 3 Disney Castles from around the globe! And, we unpack a ton of additional Disney Park re-opening updates including Drawn To Life, more park protocol and Disney's new McDonald's! Yum yum!
Join us for all this nonsense and so much more on this, the 67th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we begin with super guest, Second City alum, Saw 4 Co-star and Villains League finalist Marty Adams, as we discuss our top three Disney Princes. Thanks to Marty, things get....weird! Thanks Marty!
Then we have our inaugural match-ups in our new event, "The World Showcase Showdown"!
We are joined by comedian, Second City alum and Villains League judge, Dale Boyer to debate which World Showcases should advance in our tournament to crown a champion from the World Showcase lagoon! First, Miriam represents the home of the brave USA as she goes head to head with Mark, representing beautiful Morocco! Then, Dale brings all her UK Pavilion facts and fun to try and defeat Bondo representing delicious Italy.
Who will make it to the next round in this tournament of superpowers?! Join us for all this nonsense and so much more on this, the 66th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we get deep into the Splash Mountain re-theme into a new Princess and the Frog attraction at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland park! And we give our two cents on Disney's newest release "Artemis Fowl", which is now available on Disney+!
All this nonsense and more, on this, the 65th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we unpack a ton of news, most notably the Disney Park Pass System for reserving park access. We break it all down along with attractions that won't be open for reopening, updates on Mickey's Not so Scary and the Spaceship Earth re-furb.
Then we have some fun and get a little dark during "Our Favorite Things" where we rattle off all the cool places we'd like to toss our ashes on Disney and Universal attractions..... don't actually do it.....but talking about is cool, right? Well, we did. So yeah.
All this nonsense and more, on this, the 64th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are joined by Cam Mac, from Cam Mac Adventures, AKA the Bibbidi Bobbidi Bartender!
First we put beverage boss Cam through a "spirited" gauntlet, where he serves up 20 second micro reviews for 35 signature Disney cocktails! What's in them, where you can find them and if they are any good! Cam is shaking and stirring up some drinkypoo know how for you thirsty Dis-nerds!
Then, Cam challenges our Queen of the Castle Miriam for her crown in an all out magical showdown. It's Harry Potter Jeopardy! Wingardium Triviosa Potterheads!!
All this nonsense and more, on this, the 63rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we talk about some first impressions of the new Jason Bourne Stuntacular Show and share fond memories of its predecessor, T2 3D, Battle Across Time.
We also talk a little James Bond, a little Conan and even hear a story from our special guest, actor/writer Danielle Trzcinski (Little Black Dress, The Musical) who takes us behind the curtain on her special audition for the former Terminator attraction.
And, we preview our next We Like Theme Parks event. It's the" World Showcase Showdown"! A champions tournament to determine which Epcot Showcase pavilion is the greatest of all! Join us as we initially rank the countries and set up the first match ups. The lagoon is gonna be rock'n!
All this nonsense and more on this, the 62nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we deliver some bad news about attraction delays and cancellations by playing a game! Fun, am I right? Then we get ridiculous with more Disney Would You Rather.
All this nonsense and more on this, the 61st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we list our top 3 cue lines from any Disney or Universal park. Along the way, the gang veers off track when resident Hufflepuff Miriam realizes that Mark and Bondo are still Muggles and require a proper magical sorting from the Sorting Hat! What houses are stuck with these knuckleheads? Join us and find out!
All this nonsense and more on this, the 60th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we chime in on the exciting news that the Anaheim Disney Parks will be re-opening this July. We also talk Disney Orlando policy changes to resorts, transportation and activities and finally, Universals value adds for AP holders. And later, Chris, Mark and Miriam take a trip down memory lane and showcase their top 3 deep cut 80's Disney B-Side tracks in our new segment called Disney DJ! It's music to your ears!
All this nonsense and more on this, the 59th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
And on a serious note, we at the We Like Theme Parks Podcast proudly stand in full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
We begin this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast with a statement of full support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out www.aclu.org for information on how you can make a donation to support the cause.
Later in the pod, Mark and Miriam wage war in a King (I mean Queen) of the Castle battle for the ages! Who will show their Disney dominance and name the most Disney peeps from a parade featuring 132 characters!? It's the zaniest and wildest KOTC yet!
Feel free to play with us! It's an interactive King of the Castle, where you can join in on the fun! Maybe YOU are the real King of the Castle!
We have all this and more on this, the 58th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we chime in on the exciting news that the Orlando Disney Parks will be re-opening this July and we also talk resorts, Ikspiari in Tokyo, the NBA coming to Disneyworld and finally... HOTDOGGATE! And later, Chris, Mark and Miriam take a trip down memory lane and showcase their top 3 deep cut classic Disney B-Side tracks in our new segment called Disney DJ! It's music to your ears!
All this nonsense and more on this, the 57th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we keep the Disney food train rolling with Part 2 of a two pack episode celebrating Disney Eats to commemorate the re-opening of Disney Springs! Chris, Mark and Miriam are joined by podcast favorite and Second City Alum, comedian Marty Adams, as they square of in a friendly competition of Disney snacks to see who is the ultimate Disney Gourmand! To determine the winner, we walk through Disney's 55 Most Iconic Eats & Treats! Yum!!
All this nonsense and more on this, the 56th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we dig in to Disney's culinary delights with Part 1 of a two pack episode celebrating Disney Eats to commemorate the re-opening of Disney Springs! Chris, Mark and Miriam are joined by their favorite Disney Springs correspondents, comedian Amanda Barker and "Eat and Drink" Podcaster Marco Timpano, who give you the low down on some of Disney Springs more refined dining experiences and we determine "Is It Worth It?!"
Also, we dive deep into a Muppet rabbit hole with the news of Muppets Now coming to Disney Plus AND we talk Universal Orlando re-opening their parks!
All this nonsense and more on this, the 55th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Chris, Mark and Miriam reveal their favorite Disney attractions around the world with a 10 Minute wait or less! Cause, who likes waiting in line, am I right?!
Then, after pressure from our audience, we have finally caved and present a Disney Plus Deep Cut Review of the 80's spooky sensation "Mr. Boogedy"!
Also, we finally have some Disney and Universal re-opening updates as Shanghai Disneyland, Disney Springs and Universals City Walk map out their scaled back re-opening plans, so we'll give you the 411 and our thoughts.
All this nonsense and more on this, the 54th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we celebrate May the 4th with a Star Wars packed episode!
We kick it off with an Armchair Imagineering, where we dream up ideas for the "original" Star Wars Land concept that was recently leaked by former WDW Resorts Vice Prez Dan Cockerell.
From their, we play a rousing and hilarious game of Star Wars Jeopardy and later, we cap off this medley of George Lucas love with an original Star Wars radio play called "Cinco de Fourtho"!
This adventure introduces us to a Gungun bachelor named Jar Jar Banks, who meets up with Rose Tico on a singles cruise across the galaxy! From their, our love birds head on an excursion to Endor to learn about the sacred Ewok holiday "Cinco de Fourtho". Join in on the festivities as Admiral Akbar sings a song that honors the Ewoks greatest military victory and favorite celebration!
All this nonsense and more on this, the 53rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Chris Bond and Mark Andrada get to share the Villains League with you!
Villains League semi-final #2 is Chris vs Marty with SPECIAL GUEST GUEST, DALE BOYER!
This and so much more on this, the 52nd edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's a virtual discussion with all of our hosts practising Social Distancing while utilizing technology with the Championship Results in March Madness: The Ride!
Have you seen the movie Haunted Mansion starring Eddie Murphy? We forgot what it was like, so as part of the "Re-Watchables" segment...we watched it and discussed where it went wrong!
The last part of the show is discussing the competition that we're holding to take 64 attractions, put them against each other and see who wins. Who's going to win? Tune it in see this EPIC finale of Theme Park Adventures!
All this and more on this, the 51st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's a virtual discussion with all of our hosts practising Social Distancing while utilizing technology with the Final Four Results in March Madness: The Ride!
Walt Disney World has four theme parks, but what would YOU do if you had the chance to put in a 5th gate? We armchair imagineer the next "potential" park for Disney World...while also looking at the realistic possibility of this happening (spoiler alert...it's not happening anytime soon!)
The last part of the show is discussing the competition that we're holding to take 64 attractions, put them against each other and see who wins. The victors move to the next round...the losers are sent packing for an all expenses paid trip to "Boo Hoo Ville" :) Who's going to win? Tune it in see!
If you want to vote in this week's FINAL, make sure that you're following us over on Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks and check out our stories from Wednesday through til Saturday!
All this and more on this, the 50th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks.
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's a virtual discussion with all of our hosts practising Social Distancing while utilizing technology with the Elite Eight round in March Madness: The Ride! This entire show is discussing the competition that we held this last week to take 8 attractions, put them against each other and see who wins. The victors move to the next round...the losers are sent packing for an all expenses paid trip to "Boo Hoo Ville" :) Who's going to win? Tune it in see! If you want to vote in this week's Final Four, make sure that you're following us over on Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks and check out our stories on Saturday! All this and more on this, the 49th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's a virtual discussion with all of our hosts practising Social Distancing while utilizing technology with the Sweet Sixteen round in March Madness: The Ride! This entire show is discussing the competition that we held this last week to take 16 attractions, put them against each other and see who wins. The victors move to the next round...the losers are sent packing for an all expenses paid trip to "Boo Hoo Ville" :) Who's going to win? Tune it in see! If you want to vote in this week's Elite Eight, make sure that you're following us over on Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks and check out our stories on Saturday! All this and more on this, the 48th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's a virtual discussion with all of our hosts practising Social Distancing while utilizing technology with the Round of 32 in March Madness: The Ride! This entire show is discussing the competition that we held this last week to take 32 attractions, put them against each other and see who wins. The victors move to the next round...the losers are sent packing for an all expenses paid trip to "Boo Hoo Ville" :) Who's going to win? Tune it in see! If you want to vote in this week's Round of 16, make sure that you're following us over on Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks and check out our stories from Wednesday through til Saturday! All this and more on this, the 47th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's a virtual discussion with all of our hosts practising Social Distancing while utilizing technology with the Round of 64 in March Madness: The Ride!
This entire show is discussing the competition that we held this last week to take 64 attractions, put them against each other and see who wins. The victors move to the next round...the losers are sent packing for an all expenses paid trip to "Boo Hoo Ville" :) Who's going to win? Tune it in see!
If you want to vote in this week's Round of 32, make sure that you're following us over on Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks and check out our stories from Wednesday through til Saturday!
All this and more on this, the 46th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's a virtual discussion with all of our hosts calling in from their homes. Even when we're not all together in the studio, the conversation is still a "must-listen"!
We start off the show with an update from COVID-19 and how it's impacting the parks.
From there, we jump into a couple quick segments.
Marvel Avenger's Campus details from California were announced, so Miriam takes us through the anticipation.
Then it's Segment Time, with our collective lists of Must-Watch Disney+ Hidden Gems!
All this and more on this, the 45th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Mark Andrada and Christopher Bond are back around the mic for the 44th edition of the pod with Miriam (@TheChurroFund), our West Coast Correspondent!
From the News with Fuhs to Is It Worth It...there's a show filled with theme park goodness!
Mark gives his trip review, in detail with all the tips and turns, including dining and excitement!
All this and more on this, the 44th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs and Christopher Bond are joined by Miriam from @TheChurroFund while Mark Andrada is on vacation at Walt Disney World.
The team take on the news of the day, including news that the Cast Member Previews are on for Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway.
We also get a LIVE spot from Mark during his day at Universal Orlando, in which he tells us his adventure of getting on Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure.
Armchair Imagineering is all about Disney+ Shows Inspired by Disney Park Attractions.
And then finally - Chris hosts a King of the Castle "Animal Themed" between Dustin and Miriam
All this and more on this, the 43rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs and Christopher Bond are joined by Hubert Hsu while Mark Andrada is on vacation at Walt Disney World.
The guys take on the news of the day, including news that the Marvel Campus stunt show is auditioning for talent AND the Frozen land expansion at Disneyland Paris.
Segment Time is all about Fastpass+ tips! From how to get extra reservations to using rider-swap for parents...lots of great info!
Miriam from @TheChurroFund joins Dustin for a Disneyland trip report and tips for folks who are planning to visit the world's most famous regional theme parks!
And then finally - Chris hosts a King of the Castle "mash-up" between Dustin and Hubert.
All this and more on this, the 42nd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs and Christopher Bond are solo travellers while Mark Andrada is on the road.
The guys take on the news of the day, including the news that Smuggler's Run is now on FastPass+ and the new HarmoniUS EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular logo is released.
Bondo gives his trip review, in detail with all the adventures in food and fun!
Miriam from @TheChurroFund joins us for a discussion, as she went on Rise of the Resistance on the same day (albeit at Disneyland Resort) as Chris did.
And then finally - we get a rendition of "Don't Be a Bondo"! What did Chris learn from his trip, including a very important one about listening to your resident Disney Trip Planner;)
All this and more on this, the 41st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs and Mark Andrada are solo travellers while Chris Bond is in Orlando on vacation.
The guys take on the news of the day, including Universal's Epic Universe permit disclosures about the Universal Monsters Land, Disney Earnings Call, and we discuss the topic of Harry Potter Studio Tour opening in Tokyo.
Our first segment is a call with Chris while at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
From there, we go into the Wishing Well - a new segment where we discuss things that we would love to be able to buy at the Disney and Universal Theme Parks!
Miriam from @TheChurroFund joins us for a discussion about the best tips to stay warm while visiting the Disney Parks during the winter.
Mark and Dustin sit down to chat about Mark's upcoming last-minute solo trip to Walt Disney World, including resort and ticket discussions.
And then finally - we get the low-down on #RiseForBondo! Did Chris get on Rise of the Resistance?
All this and more on this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks. You can find Miriam on Instagram @TheChurroFund
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Chris Bond and Mark Andrada are jumping into February with some awesome discussion around Disney & Universal Orlando!
The guys take on the news of the day, including Rise of the Resistance updates, Smugglers Run into the Fastpass Tiers and Coach Bombay is back with the Mighty Ducks franchise!
Our first segment is an Armchair Imagineering, which starts as a Regal Eagle improvement and turns into a next level character dining experience!
From there, we jump into My Favorite Things and our fav free things at Disney.
We end with a game that literally started as a joke and ended with some of the best jokes on the show! Refurbishments gone wild!
This and so much more on this, the 39th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Chris Bond and Mark Andrada are joined by special get Tod Bovingdon (@Todio) for an audio adventure that you'll 100% get a kick out of!
From discussions around tips from an Annual Passholder to a Disney Springs version of Resurrect me, the conversation is just building towards the pinnacle - an audio King of the Castle three-way challenge!
This and so much more on this, the 38th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
You can find Tod on instagram @ Todio
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Chris Bond and Mark Andrada get to share the Villains League with you! We also have a very special surprise, in which we invite @TheChurroFund, Miriam Kenly, into the We Like Theme Parks family as our new west coast correspondent!
In the news, Chris & Dustin are joined by Miriam to break down a bunch of topics from Disney and Universal. From Disneyland's Rise of the Resistance opening, Peacock Live details being shared, EPCOT's new movies and so much more!
Villains League semi final #1 is Dustin vs Mark with SPECIAL GUEST GUEST, SKIPPER BEN! We are incredibly lucky to have Ben Rebstock as our judge for this instalment. You can find him on the Marty Called podcast over at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marty-called/id1444755523
This and so much more on this, the 37th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
You can find Miriam on instagram @ TheChurroFund
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Chris Bond and Mark Andrada are jumping into January with some awesome discussion around Disney & Universal Orlando!
The guys take on the news of the day, including the closure of the Studio Tour in Paris, Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups and so much more!
Our first segment is a Mailbag with Mark and we come up with ideas for Universal EPIC Universe Lands.
From there, we jump over to a chat about Disney Snacks Under $10!
This and so much more on this, the 36th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Chris Bond and Mark Andrada are tackling 2020 with a huge new show!
The guys take on the news of the day, including Peacock Live at Universal Hollywood and so much more.
Our first segment is about DisneyBounding, in which we invite Miriam Kenly from @TheChurroFund to share her tips and tricks to have an awesome experience in the parks.
We then ask Chris about his upcoming family vacation, including tips for flights and what to look for when you're setting expectations for a trip with kids.
This and so much more on this, the 35th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this special episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Dustin Fuhs & Chris Bond bring you a look at theme parks in 2019 and a look ahead to the plans for 2020!
This and so much more on this, the New Years 2019 edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Wishing all of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast community a very Happy New Year! Let's make 2020 EPIC:)
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this special episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Dustin Fuhs & Chris Bond bring you a Christmas Day 2019 show!
From opening gifts to a special song written and performed by Chris, this is definitely a holiday show that you don't want to miss!
This and so much more on this, the Christmas Day edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this special episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs & Chris Bond open our mailbag for a Christmas Eve show.
From Star Wars to Star Wars and everything in between, we're getting into the holiday spirit with a great conversation that may include an Armchair Imagineering segment.
This and so much more on this, the Christmas Eve edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the Twelfth day, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs share the story of Life Day!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four - Noelle Discussion
Day Five - A Regular Mini-sode of Theme Park News
Day Six - Xmas Parade
Day Seven - Character Breakfast
Day Eight - King of the Castle: Mark vs Dustin for the Championship
Day Nine - Gifts from Bob Iger
Day Ten - Gifts from Universal Orlando Creative
Day Eleven - Last Minute Gift Ideas
Day Twelve - The Story of Life Day
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the eleventh day, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs discuss last minute holiday gift ideas for theme park fans!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four - Noelle Discussion
Day Five - A Regular Mini-sode of Theme Park News
Day Six - Xmas Parade
Day Seven - Character Breakfast
Day Eight - King of the Castle: Mark vs Dustin for the Championship
Day Nine - Holiday Gifts from Bob Iger
Day Ten - Holiday Gifts from Universal Orlando Creative
Day Eleven - Last Minute Gift Ideas
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the tenth day, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs open imaginary gifts from Universal Orlando Creative Director, Mike Aiello!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four - Noelle Discussion
Day Five - A Regular Mini-sode of Theme Park News
Day Six - Xmas Parade
Day Seven - Character Breakfast
Day Eight - King of the Castle: Mark vs Dustin for the Championship
Day Nine - Holiday Gifts from Bob Iger
Day Ten - Holiday Gifts from Universal Orlando Creative
Day Eleven ...coming soon
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the ninth day, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs open imaginary gifts from The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger.
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four - Noelle Discussion
Day Five - A Regular Mini-sode of Theme Park News
Day Six - Xmas Parade
Day Seven - Character Breakfast
Day Eight - King of the Castle: Mark vs Dustin for the Championship
Day Nine - Holiday Gifts from Bob Iger
Day Ten ...coming soon
Day Eleven ...coming soon
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the Eighth day, Mark Andrada challenges Dustin Fuhs for his King of the Castle championship!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four - Noelle Discussion
Day Five - A Regular Mini-sode of Theme Park News
Day Six - Xmas Parade
Day Seven - Character Breakfast
Day Eight - King of the Castle: Mark vs Dustin for the Championship
Day Nine ...coming soon
Day Ten ...coming soon
Day Eleven ...coming soon
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the Seventh day, Mark Andrada, Dustin Fuhs and Chris Bond create their dream Character Breakfast!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four - Noelle Discussion
Day Five - A Regular Mini-sode of Theme Park News
Day Six - Xmas Parade
Day Seven - Character Breakfast
Day Eight ...coming soon
Day Nine ...coming soon
Day Ten ...coming soon
Day Eleven ...coming soon
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the Sixth day, Mark Andrada, Dustin Fuhs and Chris Bond create their own holiday parade! Enjoy!!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four - Noelle Discussion
Day Five - A Regular Mini-sode of Theme Park News
Day Six - Xmas Parade
Day Seven ...coming soon
Day Eight ...coming soon
Day Nine ...coming soon
Day Ten ...coming soon
Day Eleven ...coming soon
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the Fifth day, Mark Andrada, Dustin Fuhs and Chris Bond discuss the news of the day from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort AND MORE!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four - Noelle Discussion
Day Five - A Regular Mini-sode of Theme Park News
Day Six ...coming soon
Day Seven ...coming soon
Day Eight ...coming soon
Day Nine ...coming soon
Day Ten ...coming soon
Day Eleven ...coming soon
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the Fourth day, Mark Andrada, Dustin Fuhs and Chris Bond discuss the Disney+ Original Movie - Noelle!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four ... Noelle Discussion
Day Five ...coming soon
Day Six ...coming soon
Day Seven ...coming soon
Day Eight ...coming soon
Day Nine ...coming soon
Day Ten ...coming soon
Day Eleven ...coming soon
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day!
On the Third day, Mark Andrada, Dustin Fuhs and Chris Bond share what they want for Christmas!
Day One - Disney Trip Planning
Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas Movies
Day Three - What we want for Christmas
Day Four ...coming soon
Day Five ...coming soon
Day Six ...coming soon
Day Seven ...coming soon
Day Eight ...coming soon
Day Nine ...coming soon
Day Ten ...coming soon
Day Eleven ...coming soon
Day Twelve ...coming soon
Hope that you have an awesome holiday season!
Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day! On the second day, Mark Andrada, Dustin Fuhs and Chris Bond share their picks for Disney Plus Holiday Movies!Day One - Disney Trip Planning Day Two - Disney Plus Christmas MoviesDay Three ...coming soonDay Four ...coming soonDay Five ...coming soonDay Six ...coming soonDay Seven ...coming soonDay Eight ...coming soonDay Nine ...coming soonDay Ten ...coming soonDay Eleven ...coming soonDay Twelve ...coming soonHope that you have an awesome holiday season! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
Welcome to the 12 Days of We Like Theme Parks - a holiday celebration that will bring you a new mini-sode of the podcast every day! On the first day, Mark and Dustin help Chris with planning his Disney World Vacation! Day One - Disney Trip Planning Day Two ...coming soonDay Three ...coming soonDay Four ...coming soonDay Five ...coming soonDay Six ...coming soonDay Seven ...coming soonDay Eight ...coming soonDay Nine ...coming soonDay Ten ...coming soonDay Eleven ...coming soonDay Twelve ...coming soonHope that you have an awesome holiday season! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Chris Bond and Mark Andrada tackle a list of exciting topics to really take the discussions to a whole new level! Chris books his FastPass+ reservations for his upcoming trip. Dustin shares his Universal Orlando Trip Report, including a chat about Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. At the end of the show, Dustin and Chris battle for King of the Castle gold in another game of high stakes of Before and After, hosted by Mark! This and so much more on this, the 34rd edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks Pick up your fan-designed theme park inspired tees over at our TeePublic Store!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin Fuhs, Chris Bond and Mark Andrada are back together around the table for the first time in what seems like forever...which means it's time for a classic edition of the show! Villains League brackets are announcedSegment Time with Dustin goes through his Trip Report from Walt Disney WorldAt Disney Springs, Dustin gets a chance to sit down with Beci Mahnken (Adventures with Beci) to discuss podcasting, Disney World and many more topics, including inviting her onto a future show to play "Is It Worth It?" Speaking of "Is It Worth It", the guys take a run at three new topics: Goofy's KitchenMickey's Very Merry Christmas PartyCrystal Yoda Figurine from Swarovski This and so much more on this, the 33rd edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Dustin's in Orlando with the Universal Joint Podcast (with Jim Hill) so Chris Bond and Mark Andrada are joined by special guest Trevor Martin to bring you a fun audible trip to the magic! News Topics:UBER Pick-up location now has an associated $4 charge The Invisible Man Trailer dropped (Universal Monsters) Dockside Inn and Suites opening March 17th, 2020 Chris connects with Dustin & Jill via Skype while walking through Toy Story Land and Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World. Segment Time with Trevor takes a unique look at how to travel with Disney Fans, when you're not involved in the planning. From knowing your own travel needs to speaking up from a schedule, theme parks are so much more fun when you can manage emotions. Armchair Imagineering takes on Hollywood Studios Attractions & Lands, which is definitely a must-listen! This and so much more on this, the 32nd edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs are joined by a ton of friends while our third pod-bro Mark is on tour. We welcome Tal Aulbrook into the studio, while also bringing in Mark and Sean Reid (from Theme Park Alchemy) to fill out the show! From Disney+ to offsite accommodations, this show will definitely bring the passion and excitement to your podcast feed! Not a bad way to have fun on our 31st episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! If you'd like to visit us online, head over to www.welikethemeparks.com or find us on instagram or Facebook @welikethemeparks You can also find information about Theme Park Alchemy over at www.themeparkalchemy.com/welike15 (oh, and save a sweet 15% on purchases!)
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark's on tour so Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs are joined by special guest Jill to bring you a fun audible trip to the magic! News Topics:EPIC Universe's opening date being pushed up to 2023The Grinch's annual Call-Center Youtube video with a blurred out Super Mario Bros LogoNew logo installed over the Arch at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and whether or not it "fits" the Disney brand. Then, we head over to a segment of "Our Favorite Things" answer the question that affects us and many other guests - what are the best restaurants that are exciting for both vegetarian AND non-vegetarian families and couples. "Is it Worth it?" is a new segment, where we look at whether or not a "splurge" is actually worth the money. In this edition:Professor Snape's Wand from the Wizarding World of Harry PotterDisneyland HotelVictoria & AlbertsThen, just for fun...Jill takes on Dustin in a family-edition of King of the Castle! This and so much more on this, the 30th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks Theme Park Alchemy can be found online at ThemeParkAlchemy.com
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark and Dustin are hosting the show while Chris connects live from Chicago. The guys talk about the news coming out from Universal Beijing about the introduction of Facial Recognition technology with their new park, in addition to taking a stroll through the Frozen 2 snack lineup at Disney World. In the segments, we take a look at the 2019 Disney World Christmas Holiday Options and then we jump over to a Resurrect Me (Sponsored by Theme Park Alchemy) on Disneyland Attractions. This and so much more on this, our 29th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks Theme Park Alchemy can be found online at ThemeParkAlchemy.com
On this special HALLOWEEN episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Chris Bond, Dustin Fuhs and Mark Andrada are joined by Saw IV's Marty Adams to bring you a couple of fun discussions to end out the season! The first segment is an Armchair Imagineering for the ages, which the guys take on our dream halloween overlays for attractions in both Disney and Universal parks. We then move into something that can be described as a the best way to eat Halloween Candy on the air! This and so much more on this, our special 2019 Halloween edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Chris Bond, Dustin Fuhs and Mark Andrada are joined Marty Adams to bring you the Villain's League Draft, a King of the Castle number one contender's match and so much more! With the Villain's League Draft, Chris takes the lead and shows us how to bring fantasy sports into the spooktacular world of Disney Villains. The four teams take shape and will continue down the path to see our heros use the power of the argument to see who can really defeat each other. In addition, Dustin takes us into an incredibly difficult King of the Castle competition, which will see one victor come away with the title of 'Number One Contender' to the title. Focused on Walt Disney World trivia, this is a segment for any Disney fan...because why not give it your best shot! This and so much more on this, the 28th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark's under the weather so Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs are joined by special guest Sean Reid to bring you a Halloween-focused adventure! We tackle a question that we've had for a while now - what is the BEST Haunted Mansion in the world? The answer will surprise you! In a special segment of Retire Me (Sponsored by Theme Park Alchemy), we spin things into the October theme with "Resurrect Me" and we bring an attraction back from the grave from Universal Studios Florida. The news focuses on the Bourne Stuntacular announcement, Disney's Skyliner accident and so much more! This and so much more on this, the 27rd edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks Theme Park Alchemy can be found online at ThemeParkAlchemy.com
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs take us on a journey of exciting conversation topics! From Pin Trading to an Armchair Imagineering...and even a peek behind the curtain with a fun segment about how we caught the Theme Park bug, it's all available on this episode of the podcast! Pin Trading is such an in-depth topic that Mark & Chris quiz Dustin on his collection and what it takes to get the best pins at the Disney Parks.We go back in time with a News with Fuhs segment with news from 2009, including Disney buying Marvel and the Free Disney Day on your Birthday event. This and so much more on this, the 26th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks For more information about our sponsor Theme Park Alchemy, please check out their website https://themeparkalchemy.com/discount/WELIKE15 In addition, you can access our TeePublic Store at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/we-like-theme-parks?ref_id=9497
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs take on a full checklist of interesting discussions across movies, theme parks and everything in between. Our Retire Me for this episode (sponsored by Theme Park Alchemy) looks at getting rid of an Animal Kingdom Attraction, and no...we didn't choose It's Tough to be a Bug! From a Mailbag with Mark segment that brings a discussion around using the ride technology from Flight of Passage in a potential Star Wars podracing attraction AND Dustin & Mark take on a King of the Castle in a "Cheerfully Earful Way". News segment: Disney Parks Introduces Plant-Based Dining OptionsJurassic World 3 Casting NewsSpiderman is back with the MCU This and so much more on this, the 25th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks For more information about our sponsor Theme Park Alchemy, please check out their website https://themeparkalchemy.com/discount/WELIKE15
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs take on a full list of interesting discussions across both Disney and Universal Resorts! From Segment Time about Scareactor Dining at Halloween Horror Nights to a Mailbag that discusses the difference in opinions from Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and Indiana Jones in Disneyland. This and so much more on this, the 24th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs are joined by Actor, Comedian, theme park fan and co-star of Saw IV Marty Adams! Halloween can be a little scary sometimes. This is a PG style show, with discussions circled around Horror movies and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Because of that, please be aware that it may not be suitable for young listeners. We Armchair Imagineer a Halloween Horror Nights Maze, bring tips for adults going to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party without kids and an iconic (and a little scary) King of the Castle.This and so much more on this, the 23rd edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs bring the fun to Disney & Universal! We look at all the news coming out of Disneyland Paris, including the updates to Tower of Terror and Frozen. Our Armchair Imagineering segment will bring you from the sorting hat into a dark arts class at Hogwarts as we discuss how Harry Potter should be introduced to Halloween Horror Nights. And because EPCOT will be undergoing a huge transformation, we Retire an EPCOT Attraction. This and so much more on this, the 22nd edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs take on a full list of fun discussions! From Armchair Imagineering to Segment Time and News that we wanted to hear! This and so much more on this, the 21th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs are joined by special guest Amanda Barker for a great dining discussion about Disney Springs. King of the Castle brings the champ into the ring with our special guest to see who knows more about Disney Springs. Who will take the championship belt to the Sprinkles ATM? You're gonna want to listen this show! The News: Disney Imagineering releases details about the Rise of the Resistance attractionFlamingo Crossing Permits Filed at Walt Disney World ResortUniversal Creative Roster MovesThis and so much more on this, the 20th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this special edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we react to the announcements and news that came from the 2019 D23 Expo Parks and Resorts Panel. Join Dustin Fuhs, Mark Andrada and Chris Bond on this comprehensive and opinionated tour through the highlight of the D23 Expo! From the EPCOT redesign to the rumors and everything in between - this is definitely a special episode that you don't want to miss! Follow us on Instagram @ WelikeThemeParks and www.WeLikeThemeParks.comWhy? Because #WeLikeThemeParks!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs discuss tips for the upcoming D23 Expo, NBA Experience thoughts and Tips to Celebrate a Birthday at Walt Disney World. King of the Castle brings The Champ vs the Challenger, with Dustin challenging Chris in a Before & After hosted by Mark! This and so much more on this, the 19th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs discuss the newest trademark to hit Universal Orlando, Galaxy's Edge News for Walt Disney World and a Listener Question about Disney World Family Trip Planning. With Velocicoaster hitting the wires, we talk about how that will change Universal Orlando and what we think about the name itself. The Walt Disney Company announced their earnings and we discuss the impact how these investor calls impact the Theme Parks. In addition, we received an email from a listener asking about advice on extra days at Walt Disney World for families with young children. This and so much more on this, the 18th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs react to the announcement about Universal's Epic Universe Theme Park joining Universal Orlando Resort! From thoughts and opinions to discussing rumored lands and just overall feeling about having a new theme park in Orlando, we are excited to break down the announcement as fans. We also have a spirited Armchair Imagineering segment discussing how we would find room for the underrepresented and under-utilized Disney movies & characters in the Disney Parks. This and so much more on this, the 17th edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks #WeLikeThemeParks
On this, the 16th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Chris Bond, Dustin Fuhs and Mark Andrada are in a summer mood! Discussing the news of the day in addition to summer trip planning tips, it's an exciting episode that you definitely want to tune in to! Oh, and there's an epic showdown between Chris (the Challenger) and Mark (the Champ) for the King of the Castle belt! All this and more on this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/welikethemeparks and on our website at www.welikethemeparks.com #WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Chris Bond, Dustin Fuhs and Mark Andrada discuss the news of the day, thoughts and ideas about Ghostbusters being announced for Halloween Horror Nights and more! With Rise of the Resistance opening dates being revealed, we look at the reasoning behind the delays and why it matters to theme park fans who are looking forward to visiting both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We also discuss Halloween Horror Nights and why Ghostbusters may be a game-changer! All this and more on this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Follow us on Instagram @ WeLikeThemeParks and on Facebook! We're also available at welikethemeparks.com and through email at ideas@welikethemeparks.com
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs take on the news from the EPCOT redesign - also known as Project Gamma. They step into the world of Live-Action remakes, with the Mulan Trailer release and discuss other news items from the world of theme parks. In the discussion segment, the guys take part in an Armchair Imagineering for the ages...because it's all about Stage Shows at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World!All that and more on Episode 14 of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Follow us at @WeLikeThemeParks on Instagram and Facebook and at welikethemeparks.com!
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs discuss Universal Studios Hollywood, Walt Disney World and an awesome conversation about how we would fix the Jungle Cruise on Armchair Imagineering. Chris saw Spider-man: Far From Home, Toy Story 4 and about 35% of Aladdin over the weekend. From highlights to a little plot topic (don't worry, Mark and Dustin hadn't seen the movies so made sure there weren't spoilers), but great discussion around the summer blockbusters. In addition, we jump on the opportunity from our last episode to remake the Jungle Cruise. Bringing together a theatre/musical director with an actor/comedian and a theme park insider...it'll make a segment that you'll want to listen to! All that and more on Episode 13 of the We Like Theme Parks PodcastFind us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs take a look at a few updates for Walt Disney World and Universal Studios! Staying up to date with Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure, the guys look at what to expect during the summer months with crowds. We also go over a few of the experiences that Dustin has during his solo trip to Walt Disney World, including dining, merchandise and other trip hacks. We end out the show with one of our favorite segments, with a "Retire Me" in the Magic Kingdom with attractions that should be retired. This and so much more on this week's edition of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us over at welikethemeparks.com and on Facebook & Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark and Chris are hosting the show while Dustin connects live from Walt Disney World. The guys talk about the new Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind attraction that opens at Disney California Adventure, the Annual Pass price increase and so much more! If you wanted to connect with us, we're over at @WeLikeThemeParks on Instagram and at www.welikethemeparks.com!
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs take on the reactions from Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure, discuss entertainment at EPCOT and bring solo trip planning tips to the table! Follow us at @WeLikeThemeParks on Instagram and Facebook
On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Mark Andrada, Chris Bond and Dustin Fuhs take a look at a few updates for Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Universal Studios! In addition to the growing number of tips and ideas about Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and the upcoming opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the guys discuss a number of topics that will be sure to surprise and delight any theme park fan! Topics for this show include: Merchandise, Food and Attraction reviews & tips for Star Wars Galaxy's EdgeHoliday Information for the Disney World Resort theme parksThe Tron Coaster at Magic KingdomKing of the Castle: a Mashup re-match between Dustin and Mark for the titleand so much more! All this and more, on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast (like, share, subscribe and follow us over at @welikethemeparks on Instagram)
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs bring you another episode of fan-inspired theme park discussions that will take you around the (Walt Disney) World and throughout the Galaxy! From Star Wars Galaxy's Edge to EPCOT construction, the guys will bring you insights and opinions that will leave you feeling like there was a seat at the table with your name on it. We also talk about pricing out the value resorts, comparing the prices and amenities on Disney World Resort property to the new Universal Orlando's Endless Summer Resort. At the end of the show, we have one of the most dominant King of the Castle performances EVER! Listen to find out what happens! All this and more, on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast (like, share, subscribe and follow us over at @welikethemeparks on Instagram)
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs bring you another episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast...and for this show...it's about trip planning thoughts for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Tron Coaster updates and more!Expectations from Cast Member Previews and thoughts from Media Day, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge is making us think about where to spend our money and when to book our trip. It's a conversation that needed to happen, so we go there! At the end of the show, we introduce a new segment called "Retire Me". If you could retire an attraction at Universal Studios Florida theme park, what would you retire? PS - controversial answers are guaranteed! Like, Share, Subscribe! @WeLikeThemeParks
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs bring you another installment of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast...and this time...it's about predicting the future! From expectations at the D23 Expo to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, these theme park fans are all-in on the excitement of the theme parks in 2019! At the end of the show, we introduce a new segment called "My Favorite Things". What's your favorite attraction at Disney California Adventure? Listen to see if the guys are on the same page!
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs chat about the NBA Experience at Disney Springs, Jurassic World Enhancements and armchair imagineering new dining experiences at the Universal Orlando Resort.
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs discuss topics that take us literally around the world! Talking about Tokyo DisneySea, this episode is a must-listen for theme parks fans!
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs are at it again with a deep dive into construction projects in Orlando, new attraction updates and so much more. The trio try to settle the debate once and for all - what's better: The Magic Kingdom or Disneyland. We also talk about Fantastic Worlds and finish out the episode with a good ol' game of King of the Castle, where Chris faces Dustin for the championship!
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs tackle a number of topics on this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast. The news of the day, an opinion piece on Disney Plus streaming service and an Armchair Imagineering topic that involves putting a new country pavilion into the World Showcase at EPCOT.
Chris Bond, Mark Andrada and Dustin Fuhs start off the We Like Theme Parks Podcast with the news, an opinion piece about Universal's underrepresented movies in their theme parks, and finally a Trip Report from Chris's latest adventure to Tokyo Disneyland. We end out the show with a game of "King of the Castle", which puts Chris and Mark against each other in a battle of wits and theme park knowledge.