Park Rush: Recent Episodes
Tom Acres & Josh Lawrence
Disney World, Universal Studios and beyond - get all the latest news, speculation, trip reports and more from the world's biggest theme parks.
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Fresh off an impromptu trip to Universal Orlando, Tom drags Josh back to the microphones to record a Park Rush podcast episode.... remember those?
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Listen back to some of the highlights from the Park Rush podcast in 2023.
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What a bombshell to see out 2023! We discuss this week's news Universal is looking at building a theme park in the UK, including its potential location, what kind of park it would be, possible rides, and what its arrival would mean for our theme park industry.
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Josh returns to get the lowdown from Tom's recent Epcot trip, including his first experience of Cosmic Rewind and the new Moana walkthrough attraction.
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Tom is joined by his sister to talk about our multiple days at Hollywood Studios during our recent Florida trip, covering everything from the majesty of Galaxy's Edge to our first ever experience of nighttime spectacular Fantasmic!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message
We take a break from our Florida theme park trip reports to talk about our time at the Disney100 exhibition at London's ExCel.
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Tom takes Josh through his recent trip to Islands Of Adventure, which for his money now has three of the very best rollercoasters in Florida...
The episode art this week is from Jurassic Park's raptor encounter, which we totally failed to actually mention on the show!
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Normal service resumes (for a week at least) as Tom and Josh reunite to talk about Park Rush's recent Universal Studios Florida trip.
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It's an epic episode this week as Tom's mum and sister recount three packed Magic Kingdom days during our recent trip to Florida.
From tickets and Genie passes to ride strategies and food picks, there's plenty of ground to cover (and our step counts prove it).
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Tom's mum has got a taste for podcasting and is back for more, this time with debutant Fleabag/Becky in tow to talk about our trip to Animal Kingdom.
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Tom and his mum return to talk through our family's second night at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando.
This part covers another five houses, three of the scare zones, and the live dance show!
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Tom is joined by his mum to talk through our family's first ever Halloween Horror Nights experience.
This episode covers the booking process, arrival tips, five of this year's houses, two scare zones, Death Eaters in Diagon Alley, merchandise, and some of the food!
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Tom is back from three weeks of Florida theme parking and offers some of his main takeaways from Epcot, Universal, Islands of Adventure, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios before we dive into a run of trip report episodes over the coming months. We also chat about a big announcement for UK theme park fans!
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We continue to celebrate the five year anniversary of Park Rush all month long and this week we're releasing cold cuts to the masses!Cold Cuts was a short-running series over on our now defunct Patreon where you got behind the scenes snippets into our theme park-addled brains - now it’s all wrapped up into one episode for you all to hear (we apologise)!Tom is back from his theme park travels next week so normal service will resume then!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message
Park Rush is turning five years old next month and to celebrate we're going to bring it up every week until we do (just be grateful it’s not a full year like Disney do!).As Tom is still enjoying himself in the Florida parks, Josh takes us through the very first episode of the Park Rush podcast and compares the topics of yesteryear to watch actually happened.We covered such topics as an Indiana Jones land, Universal patents, Shamu, and The London Resort. All these topics keep popping up but where were they then and where are they now?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message
Park Rush returns to Chessington to check out its impressive Jumanji expansion! It's also Tom's first visit since childhood, so plenty else to talk over too - including Vampire, Croc Drop, Grufflo, Kobra and more!,
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We lead with a bear on the loose at the Magic Kingdom, and then look ahead to the closure of the Galactic Starcruiser and Frozen's potential arrival at Disneyland!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message
We blow through a raft of headlines from Destination D23, including Ahsoka coming to Star Tours; the next ride at Avengers Campus; and Indiana Jones making his way to Animal Kingdom!
Excited for our Chessington vlog? Set an reminder for the premiere or catch up here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA_715xrvzA.
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Ahead of our trip to Chessington, we discuss the Battle Of The Bobs; Shanghai Disney's Zootopia land, SeaWorld's rent woes; and more!
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Josh returns to talk about Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit's new track list, Epcot's imminent Moana attraction, and Disneyland's Haunted Mansion getting some love.
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Jon Self returns to the podcast to talk through the highlights of this year's Epcot food festival (oh, the chocolate fondue!), and look ahead to some of what what we'll be able to fill our bellies with at Halloween Horror Nights.
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Europa Park's next rollercoaster, Universal's newest ride in Florida, and what's to come at Epic Universe are all on the agenda this week.
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The year has blessed us with a new theme park film to review, bringing Haunted Mansion back to the big screen for the first time in 20 years. You may wish they hadn't bothered.
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This week we're talking the Busch Gardens cable car, getting our SeaWorld financial results mixed up, and dreaming about Japan.
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There's unprecedented Kenergy on this week's show as we talk through Universal Orlando's full Halloween Horror Nights line-up, a unique new attraction coming to the Magic Kingdom, another meaningless update on The London Resort, and more!
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From Universal's KidZone replacement to a Fast & Furious coaster, there's tonnes to talk about on this week's show - with a little help from AI...
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It's finally time for a new theme park video game review: Park Beyond!
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A never-before-heard recording from the Park Rush vault to tide you over until our Park Beyond review tomorrow...
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Once the Threads talk is over, we're chatting Disney World crowds; the future of SeaWorld; rollercoaster cracks; getting stuck upside down; and more!
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We just about squeeze a new episode into the end of the week after a trip to Scotland, with talk of Magic Kingdom's future; a new eatery laying the groundwork for Efteling's next ride, and more!
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Lots of theme park news to sink our teeth into in this delayed episode of the Park Rush podcast; including theme park attendance figures for 2022, Uncharted's grand opening at PortAventura, The Last Of Us coming to Halloween Horror Nights, and more!
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Tom gives Josh the lowdown on his trip to PortAventura.
Follow along with the day one Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1651629577343574033
And day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1651965202647097344
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There's a healthy dose of dystopian imagery on this week's show as we discuss strikes and protests at Disneyland Paris, and why Apple thinks we're all gonna want to slap expensive ski googles to our faces to watch a theme park parade. We've also got our first look at new Anna and Elsa animatronics for Hong Kong's version of Frozen Ever After, and a farewell to direct Eurostar travel from the UK to Europe's most popular park.
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Tom enjoyed the new Little Mermaid film but there's no time to talk about life under the sea when Park Rush has managed to dig out a nugget of an update about the state of our dear friend The London Resort.
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It's a week of mixed emotions as Disney announces the sudden closure of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, while SeaWorld Abu Dhabi opens to rave reviews and our tastebuds are tickled by the menu at Universal's incoming Minions cafe.
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On this special Tuesday edition of the Park Rush podcast, Tom and Josh have plenty to talk about thanks to a stacked few days of theme park news. On the agenda this week are Chessington's new Jumanji land, Hong Kong Disneyland's upcoming Frozen attractions, Bob Iger's meeting with Emmanuel Macron, SeaWorld's upcoming stand-up rollercoaster, and the enduring legacy of Disney Infinity.
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Tom gets Josh up to speed on his recent trip to Ferrari Land in Salou, Spain. This podcast wasn't given much of an edit job due to a stacked weekend - it was either a raw version or you wait a week, so you're getting it raw!
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Tom is back from Salou to join Josh in discussing positive news for Universal theme parks, Disney's legal battle with Ron DeSantis, the latest on Nemesis's upgrade at Alton Towers, and more!
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Tom is back with another hotel room debrief on his second and final day at PortAventura.
Here's the day's Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1651854952665317377
And here's the YouTube live stream from the park - https://youtube.com/live/VqabcuY9nQw?feature=share
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Tom comes at you from his hotel room in Salou with his thoughts on day one at PortAventura!
Here's the day's Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1651488289277263878
And here's the YouTube live stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSy4b8LjAMA
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We've got trains, fires, and stand-up rollercoasters on this week's show - plus word of an impending theme park trip.
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Josh returns to talk about news that Poseidon's Fury will be closing at Islands Of Adventure next month, new locations are coming to Star Tours at three of Disney's theme parks, and we have a final day for Splash Mountain at Disneyland (it's 30 May, we neglected to actually say the date on air).
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As we were a day late with last week's episode, we're treating you to one a day early this time! Tom is joined by his Legoland travel companion Fleur to talk about their very grown-up day at the classic Windsor theme park, including some of the best rides, surprisingly good food, and navigating the UK's biggest Lego shop.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message
Esteemed theme park food blogger Pastor Jon and Shelby from Universal Orlando Vegans join the show to talk us through the best things you can put in your mouth at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras celebration this year. And then we take a tour through the resort's two main theme parks for a breakdown of the top vegan options, which have come a long way in recent years, including new vegan pizza tots in Suess Landing!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parkrush/message
This week we've got news of a pay rise for staff at Disney World, a new look at an Incredibles-themed real estate development in California, Ireland's favourite theme park reopens with a fresh name, and Europa Park teases its next coaster.
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Tom reports back with some shocking anecdotes from a madcap day at Legoland, Disneyland has a new-look Mickey's Toontown, Toy Story Land finally has a restaurant to call its own, and Josh might owe his mum an apology.
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Highlights from a big day of theme park action, including Disney's chief executive admitting prices have got too high; Universal's suite of new logos; and an impressive milestone for Efteling.
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This week brought us a first trailer for the new Haunted Mansion film, an opening date for Chessington's Jumanji land, and a renewed desire to go to Legoland.
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We return with your regularly scheduled Park Rush podcast (and the original intro theme) to bring news of France's fastest rollercoaster, try to wish a Disney theme park museum into existence, and shame the House of Mouse and Comcast over the paltry pay rises offered to their cast members.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkrush/message
Tom's brain is broken, ravaged by years of theme park visits, and not even the cultural behemoth that is Seville is safe from his benign observations.
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Tom hits the water on the penultimate day of his Seville trip - and there are no singing animals to be seen.
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Tom has never experienced culture like this - did you know they filmed some Star Wars here?!
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You see that?! It's Pancake Day! If it's Pancake Day, pancakes can't be far away, and you know what pancakes mean... Tom's nearby...
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How will Tom cope on a trip that doesn't involve a theme park? Who knows, perhaps he'll die trying.
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Tom's favourite theme park eatery gets some well-earned TLC this week, which deservedly takes precedence on our running order over the likes of a new Disneyland Avatar experience, our first official POV video of Magic Kingdom's TRON coaster, and an opening date for Busch Gardens Tampa's next ride.
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We've got the latest on Splash Mountain water sales and new details on the ride that will be replacing it at Magic Kingdom and Disneyland, rumours abound about new attractions at Universal Studios Orlando, and Europa Park picks up the pace on its next rollercoaster.
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A moment of theme park history has been observed as Magic Kingdom bids farewell to one of its most iconic rides. We discuss the closure of Splash Mountain and what comes next, an intriguing new dark ride at Alton Towers, some fine barbecue dining coming to Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios, and much more!
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After clearing up some FAKE NEWS from last week's show, we mark the closure of most of Universal's KidZone in Florida and what could be next for the area; the new rides on the way for Chessington's upcoming Jumanji land; Abu Dhabi's latest Ferrari coaster; and more!
Efteling in the snow - https://twitter.com/Efteling/status/1616727319376236546
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The theme park news gods have bestowed upon us an absolute bounty of stories to discuss this week, from a surprise new Universal theme park in Texas to an opening date for Tron Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom. And that's just the tip of the iceberg!
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Park Rush returns for 2023 with a new coaster train smell! On this week's show, we look ahead to the potential trips we'll be undertaking in the coming year, plus pick out some of the biggest news of the week - from Epic Universe's transport links to a futuristic patent filed by Disney.
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Happy New Year! As we recover from our festive food comas and prepare for the return of Park Rush proper, we dug into the archives to sate your appetite for theme park content this week.
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Our second and final trip report from our return to Disneyland Paris, as our five-man crew talk about a wonderful Christmas time at Walt Disney Studios Park.
It's also our final episode of 2022, so we'll catch in the new year for more - have a good one!
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Tom, Josh and Abi return to where Park Rush was born - but this time it's Christmas! The guys also had some additional company in the form of Paul and Tarun, who join a five-man podcast to discuss our time at the park.
We'll have a Walt Disney Studios Park report next week, so see you then and have a great Christmas!
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With their recent trip at the front of their minds, Tom and Josh revisit the grand plans for a reinvention of Walt Disney Studios Park - including new gardens, a beautiful waterfront and promenade, and an entire land dedicated to Frozen.
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The Park Rush crew go back to where it all began: Disneyland Paris. Over the course of their four-day trip, they recorded dispatches at the end of each day to give you a more intimate look into what went on.
You can also keep up via the Twitter threads below, and look out for full trip report episodes in the weeks ahead.
Day one - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1597458144195932160.
Day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1597859203808628736.
Day three - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1598229986460454912.
Day four - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1598619756008906752.
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The Park Rush crew go back to where it all began: Disneyland Paris. Over the course of their four-day trip, they recorded dispatches at the end of each day to give you a more intimate look into what went on.
You can also keep up via the Twitter threads below, and look out for full trip report episodes in the weeks ahead.
Day one - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1597458144195932160.
Day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1597859203808628736.
Day three - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1598229986460454912.
Day four - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1598619756008906752.
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The Park Rush crew go back to where it all began: Disneyland Paris. Over the course of their four-day trip, they recorded dispatches at the end of each day to give you a more intimate look into what went on.
You can also keep up via the Twitter threads below, and look out for full trip report episodes in the weeks ahead.
Day one - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1597458144195932160.
Day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1597859203808628736.
Day three - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1598229986460454912.
Day four - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1598619756008906752.
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The Park Rush crew go back to where it all began: Disneyland Paris. Over the course of their four-day trip, they recorded dispatches at the end of each day to give you a more intimate look into what went on.
You can also keep up via the Twitter threads below, and look out for full trip report episodes in the weeks ahead.
Day one - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1597458144195932160.
Day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1597859203808628736.
Day three - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1598229986460454912.
Day four - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1598619756008906752.
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The Euro Rush trip reports conclude with out closing thoughts on Europa Park. If you missed last week's episode, make sure you catch that one first to get our thoughts on all the rollercoasters this fine park has to offer. If you have listened already, stick around for the best of the rest - including some Disney-inspired dark rides, great transportation options, and delectable food.
Day one Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1535711332158394368
Day two Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1535853904386203649
Day one vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON-m6yWrfGc&list=PLs0tNeLgeb7JTdO75My9smc3sv1ae2FRJ&index=7
Day two vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mcjSicrIHo&list=PLs0tNeLgeb7JTdO75My9smc3sv1ae2FRJ&index=6&t=460s
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We've reached the final park in our Euro Rush trip report series, but it's a two-parter! In our first episode about Europa Park, we're focusing on its outstanding selection of rollercoasters - we did a dozen of 'em!
Day one Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1535711332158394368
Day two Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1535853904386203649
Day one vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON-m6yWrfGc&list=PLs0tNeLgeb7JTdO75My9smc3sv1ae2FRJ&index=7
Day two vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mcjSicrIHo&list=PLs0tNeLgeb7JTdO75My9smc3sv1ae2FRJ&index=6&t=460s
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Part two of our Phantasialand trip report focus on the best of the rest after last week's tour of Rookburgh, so strap in for our esteemed takes on what else this fabulous theme park has to offer - from record-setting water rides like Chiapas to world class coasters like Taron!
Day one Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1537011640285249538.
Day two Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1537459848853565440.
Day one vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lIfH5nRyac.
Day two vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZNTtRjLfc4.
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Our time at Phantasialand was so stacked that two episodes are required, the first focusing on our time at the Hotel Charles Lindbergh and soaking up all that the surrounding Rookburgh area had to offer. From delectable food to the stunning coaster FLY, there's so much to enjoy!
Day one Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1537011640285249538.
Day two Twitter thread - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1537459848853565440.
Day one vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lIfH5nRyac.
Day two vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZNTtRjLfc4.
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We report back from two magical days at Efteling, one of Europe's premiere theme parks! From fantastically themed coasters to varied storybook lands with sublime attention to detail, there's so much to love. And don't worry, there's plenty of food chat as well.
Find our day one Twitter thread here - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1538423172730605571.
And the day two thread here - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1538788842752430081.
Watch the day one vlog here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJcUGtHOPYI.
And the day two vlog here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQgT-Wv062A.
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Tom and Josh report back from the dark horse of the European theme park road trip... Tripsdrill! A beautiful park in the German countryside, this hidden gem boasts some fantastic rollercoasters, water rides, and family attractions for all ages.
Here's the Twitter thread from the day - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1536229137785970688.
And here's the vlog - https://youtu.be/mFMUKXEw4XQ.
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Rejoice! It's finally time to embark on the trip report episodes from Euro Rush, when the Park Rush team hit the road and visited some of the continent's very best theme parks. First up is Movie Park Germany, which - alas - was the lowlight of the trip.
Want to relive the day beyond this podcast?
Find out as-it-happened Twitter thread here - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1537691657713467392.
And the vlog is here - https://youtu.be/DDiwWGTTlzo.
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It was a first time at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party for Jon these past few weeks, and he's here to give you the rundown on what you can expect from this year's shows, parades, character moments, and - of course - all the food.
For Jon's written report, head here - https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/my-first-time-experience-at-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/.
You can click through to Jon's author page via the article above to find his other write-ups from the event, including plenty of individual food reviews.
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Jon Self from Pirates And Princesses joins us to talk through his time at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, where he got to enjoy an RIP tour. We talk about each and every one of the 10 haunted houses on the docket this year, plus some of the very best food items you should indulge in.
For Jon's full write-up on his time at the event, head here - https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/my-rip-tour-experience-halloween-horror-nights-2022-orlando/.
You can also click on Jon's author page at the above link to find individual reviews of each house and food item he tried during his stay.
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Alton Towers has announced the end for one of its most iconic rides, Japan is welcoming tourists again in a boost for Disney and Universal, Busch Gardens is teasing a new ride in Florida, and Disneyland gets a Princess And The Frog store as anticipation ramps up for the park’s 2024 revamp of Splash Mountain.
This week's podcast is an audio version of our weekly theme park video news show IN THE LOOP, which you can find on our YouTube channel every Tuesday.
For full transparency, here's the plan for the podcast feed in the coming weeks:
03/10 - Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2022 Trip Report
10/10 - Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Trip Report
17/10 - Europa Park Trip Report
24/10 - Tripsdrill Trip Report
31/10 - Movie Park Germany Trip Report
07/11 - Phantasialand Trip Report - Part One
14/11 - Phantasialand Trip Report - Part Two
21/11 - Efteling Trip Report
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Josh and parents are back once again, this time not to talk about Florida but to discuss a theme park much closer to home. Chessington World of Adventures! Will this park be fun for all the family, or a bit of an expensive let down? FInd out by listening to the podcast! If you want to contact us about anything at all (corrections, info, sponsorship ;P) you can hit us up on: Twitter @ParkRushPodcast Instagram: @ParkRushPodcast TikTok: @ParkRushPodcast Email: Podcast@ParkRush.com YouTube
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Josh and his parents are back for part two of their guide to an Orlando, Florida holiday! While we've been through every single park in detail from Tom's trip back in May, Josh's parents provide a unique view and insight into a similar holiday that Tom and Josh would not have thought of on their own. If you want to contact us about anything at all (corrections, info, sponsorship ;P) you can hit us up on:
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This week, Josh has two very special guests in the form of his parents!
While we've been through every single park in detail from Tom's trip back in May, Josh's parents provide a unique view and insight into a similar holiday that Tom and Josh would not have thought of on their own. From disability passes to restaurants outside the parks, this first part of a two part series covers some important details for a large family travelling with a mix of both adults and children!
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In The Loop, the theme park video news show from Park Rush, is doubling up for podcast duty again this week to make sure our fine listeners are just as up to speed with the very latest headlines as our YouTube subscribers are!
This week we've got an eye-opening piece about Disney Parks pricing from The Wall Street Journal, confirmation of the D23 panel line-up, bad news for Disneyland Paris fans in the UK, and an update on an Epic Universe rollercoaster.
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In The Loop, the theme park video news show from Park Rush, is doubling up for podcast duty this week to make sure our fine listeners are just as up to speed with the very latest headlines as our YouTube subscribers are! This week we've got big news about the Lord Of The Rings, a Big Thunder Mountain film is in the works, Universal has finalised its Halloween Horror Nights line-up, and more!
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Josh returns to join Tom and esteemed theme park food blogger Jon Self to talk about Disney Springs. Tom visited twice during his recent trip to Florida, while Jon is heading there in mere days to sample some of its culinary delights. We discuss some of the best and worst food you can have at Disney World's premiere shopping destination (ice cream for breakfast, anyone?), plus some of its best stores and entertainment.
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Esteemed theme park food blogger Jon Self joins Tom to talk about the time they shared on Universal CityWalk, which included highly indulgent visits to Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen and Voodoo Doughnut. Tom also reports back on the excellent Universal Studios stores, both the legacy and modern variety, and Jon ranks his favourite restaurants. We also talk about what we hope to see from the recently announced escape rooms, themed to Jurassic World and Back To The Future!
To read the Universal Food Blog write-up of our Voodoo Doughnut challenge, head here - https://www.uogrubhub.com/blog/we-tried-all-the-doughnuts-at-voodoo-doughnuts.
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It's a change of pace for the Florida trip reports as we swap the hustle and bustle of the state's traditional theme parks for the chill vibes and relaxation of Discovery Cove. Is this relatively exclusive day out worth the price of admission? Is it a no-brainer if you're already keen to visit Busch Gardens and SeaWorld? Can you really swim with otters? What are the cookies like? All those key questions are answered, and more!
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Busch Gardens has become home to two new coasters since Park Rush last covered it in a trip report, so this week we can provide our first feedback on both Tigris and the long-awaited Iron Gwazi. Classics like Sheikra and Montu also get their due, plus the park's line-up of animal exhibits and the general state of things as it continues to recover from 2020's coronavirus shutdown.
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SeaWorld was looking a little worse for wear when Tom and the fam visited in April and May, with some of the park's rides and experiences a shadow of their former selves. But amongst all the disappointment, do elite coasters like Manta still make it worth a visit?
Note: Tom was pretty sleep drunk when we recorded this episode as he was in between late shifts, and his description of Ice Breaker is.... not great? For a better take, we recommend this video by Park Stop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrApu1fmzmw.
You can find Tom's Twitter threads from Universal Orlando here:
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- Day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1520787932843544577
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Islands of Adventure almost seems unfairly attractive these days, with its two newest rollercoasters among the very best you can find across Florida's theme parks. Tom guides Josh through his recent time at Universal Orlando's second gate, including Hagrid's Word Soup, Velocicoaster, and all the old favourites.
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- Day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1518935838020800515
- Day three - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1519657039219286017
- Day four - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1521472757988532225
- Day five - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1522202739106885633
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Tom spent plenty of time at Universal Studios on his 2022 Florida trip and guides Josh through the park, from old favourites like ET to surprisingly great additions like The Bourne Stuntacular! We've also got food reviews from a couple of the newest eateries on site, thoughts on the nighttime fireworks show, and speculate on what Universal Creative could do to freshen Studios up over the next few years.
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- Day one - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1517470639363395589
- Day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1518935838020800515
- Day three - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1519657039219286017
- Day four - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1521472757988532225
- Day five - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1522202739106885633
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We're back from the continent to give you a catch up on all the fun we had across five of Europe's major theme parks: Europa Park, Tripsdrill, Phantasialand, Movie Park, and Efteling. Full trip reports from each park to come in the weeks and months ahead!
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Our Hollywood Studios trip report continues with everything that isn't Star Wars (for the most part, there is some Star Wars here)! From the classics like Tower Of Terror to Tom's first experience of Toy Story Land, there's a lot to get through.
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And day two - https://twitter.com/ParkRushPodcast/status/1521818951210184705.
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Hollywood Studios has changed a lot since Tom was last there, and there's so much to talk about that we decided to split the trip report into two parts! First up, the experience of what it's actually like to even get into the park - and then a deep dive on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!
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We interrupt our regularly scheduled Florida trip reports to bring you exciting news of an upcoming Park Rush expedition to the continent, where we plan to explore some of the world's greatest theme parks that aren't in the US or Asia! Florida trip reports will resume next week with part one of Hollywood Studios - yes, part one. After 90 minutes of talking and not getting any further than Star Wars, we figured it'd better be split across two episodes. If you want to contact us about anything at all (corrections, info, sponsorship ;P) you can hit us up on:
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Finally, after more than 20 years of going to Florida, Tom and family finally gave EPCOT a proper shake and found it to be one of the very best theme park days out of our 2022 trip! On this week's episode, hear all about what it's like to visit during the Flower and Garden Festival, some Genie+ tips, and how the addition of Ratatouille has served the park.
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Tom reports back from Animal Kingdom with tips on how best to approach a day at Disney World's fourth theme park, including the value - or not - of Genie+ and Avatar: Flight of Passage's individual Lightning Lane.
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It begins! The time has come to start documenting Tom's latest Florida holiday in the form of trip reports, starting with Magic Kingdom. Join us to relive Tom's day at the park, with his thoughts on all the attractions, some of the 50th anniversary food, the fireworks, the notorious Genie+ service, and more!
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Tom is back from Florida to join Josh back in the studio to talk a bit about his time in the parks, as well as the week's big news - including an update on Epcot's refresh and a major development at the world's second-biggest theme park company!
Links to everything discussed:
- Tokyo Disney Space Mountain is getting a new look
- Fresh new concept artwork for Epcot
- Merlin Entertainment CEO announces retirement
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Tom is still in Florida and was joined at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure this week by friend of the show and esteemed theme park food blogger Jon Self. The guys talk about their time at the parks and why they’re so busy right now, covering the best strategies to make the most of your time and money regarding rides and food.
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- Universal Drift Coaster - Alicia Stella / Park Stop
- Follow Jon on Twitter @pastorjonself
- Tom on IComeHereForTheFood's Channel
- Follow Jeromi from I Come Here For The Food @iComeHereForThe
- Follow Xavier from Universal Food Blog @Xavierzay_34
- Universal Orlando
- Josh Plays Parkitect Series
- Sea of Thieves: A Pirate's Life Series
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Tom is still living the good life in Florida but Josh is back from his Cornwall trip and this time he's brought family! No not Vin Diesel, but something better... His mum! Join them as they cover Flambards Theme Park, Culdrose Manor Villa, and a local eatery called Book Koos!
Links to everything discussed:
- Flambards Experience
- Culdrose Manor Villa
- Boo Koos
- Queens Arms
- Helston
- Porthleven
- St Ives
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In an unexpected dispatch Tom joins Josh all the way from Florida to give us a quick glimpse of his first few days in the sunshine state!
Tom is recording on an iPad so apologies for any background noise, he is on the mean streets of Kissimmee afterall!
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When Tom and Josh are away, Jon Self and Xavier Hamilton of Universal Food Blog come out to play! There's unprecedented levels of insight and knowledge about theme parks on this week's episode, as two people who actually visit such places on a regular basis take the reins from us lousy Brits.
You can find out more about Universal Food Blog at uogrubhub.com.
Note - Jon makes a few references to a news segment at the end of the show, which - due to some audio quality issues - never arrives! It's a good show regardless, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.
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On this week's show, the last before Tom heads to Florida, we discuss the new Frozen land coming to Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris, an opening date for Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot, and more!
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A major development/another setback in the long history of The London Resort this week, as the developers dramatically withdraw their plans. While they've vowed to return once again, can we take their optimism at all seriously at this stage? Join us for a deep dive discussion on the fate of the project.
Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has upped his war of words with Disney, Hyperspace Mountain is returning to Anaheim, and Universal has shown off its residential project near Epic Universe.
Read KentOnline's coverage of this week's London Resort news - https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/london-resort-theme-park-plans-withdrawn-264685/.
And Vanity Fair's article on what DeSantis' threat to Disney actually means - https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/04/ron-desantis-threatens-disney-over-dont-say-gay-law-criticism.
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On the theme park news agenda this week is a multi-year period of TLC for Disney Village in Paris, Sony and Merlin teaming up to bring Jumanji to theme parks worldwide, an opening date for Mario and friends in Hollywood, and more!
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Florida's 'Don't Say Gay Bill' has become headline news around the world, and Disney has found itself in the firing line of those standing up for the rights of LGBTQ+ people across the state and beyond. To try and do this serious topic justice, this week's Park Rush podcast is rather different to normal. We're honoured to be joined by Representative Anna Eskamani, who talks us through the bill, why it's such an issue, and what exactly it's got to do with Disney. Thanks to Rep. Eskamani (@AnnaForFlorida) and Lauren Cooper (@_lcoops) for their help with the show! Follow them and the #DisneyDoBetter hashtag on social media to keep up with the campaign and show your support for those affected by this bill. You can also visit whereischapek.com. We'd love feedback on this week's episode - tweet us @ParkRushPodcast or email podcast@parkrush.com. For more on the Don't Say Gay Bill, we recommend any good and trusted news source. For a good broad overview, this BBC article is a good place to start - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-60576847.
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We're delighted to welcome back CinemaBlend's Stephen Libbey this week! He joins us to discuss his time on board the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World and how he found the whole experience, from the activities and characters to the food, lounge and rooms.
This one was a long time in the edit suite owing to some technical gremlins during the recording, so please tweet us @ParkRushPodcast to let us know how everything sounded.
You can read Stephen's write-up on the Galactic Starcruiser here - https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/galactic-starcruiser-preview-disney-worlds-star-wars-hotel-is-a-one-of-a-kind-experience.
And his supplementary article on the major things you need to know about the experience is here - https://www.cinemablend.com/star-wars/6-things-to-know-before-visiting-disney-worlds-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser.
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Another week brings more bad news for The London Resort, as the BBC and ITV confirm that they're no longer part of the project in any capacity. But on the plus side, the UK theme park season is just a few weeks away and Alton Towers has confirmed it'll have some new attractions for the kids! Plus, Ice Breaker is getting some good reviews at SeaWorld Orlando and we get a fresh look at Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
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Tom returns from Porto with tales of marginally tangential theme park things, like a boat ride at the end of a museum and a chocolate factory he can't remember the name of. Eventually there's some actual bonafide theme park discussion, as first reviews are in for the Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World; we get a date for the new Haunted Mansion film; and more!
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No Tom as he is off galivanting in Porto, so this week's episode is hosted and edited by Josh (apologies). He is not alone however, as we have the always insightful Jon Self back on the show to talk about 'Storyliving By Disney', USO Mardi Gras and Jon's upcoming work trip to the Dockside Inn & Suites.
Here is a list of some of the articles we cover this week:
- Storyliving By Disney
- Golden Oaks
- Opening Night Mardi Gras Parade
- Ube Ice Cream Bubble Waffle
- Mardi Gras Vegan Samosas
- Pizza Fries at Mardi Gras
- Universal Food Blog
- Dockside Inn and Suites
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There is some actual theme park conversation on this week's episode, honest, but not before we talk about the NFL and hot dogs. Once that's outta our system we talk about the seemingly runaway success of Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane, Universal Orlando ditching face masks, impressions of Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens, and more!
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This week brings the familiar sight of bad news for The London Resort, as long-in-limbo proposals for the UK's next major theme park are dealt what could be a fatal blow. There's also a pretty unwelcome announcement so far as Efteling's concerned, but reason to smile for anyone who still cares about Game Of Thrones (there are dozens, dozens of them!). All that and some doughnut chat is just a click away.
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Lots of exciting dates to look forward to on this week's show as Universal double down on plans for Epic Universe, Magic Kingdom announces the return of its marquee parade, and more! Elsewhere, Efteling has reopened in The Netherlands and we've got new details about what to expect from Disneyland Paris' 30th anniversary celebrations.
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Excitement is building for a trifecta of new Busch/SeaWorld coasters as we get opening dates and/or hot new details for Emperor in San Diego, Iron Gwazi in Tampa, and Ice Breaker in Orlando! Plus, there's a couple of additions coming to Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios; construction updates from Epcot and Universal Studios Florida; our first look at the ride vehicle for Gardaland's upcoming Jumanji ride, and more!
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Nothing says it's a new year like Tom rebooking his 2020 Florida trip once again, so fingers crossed there are no nasty surprises so far as coronavirus is concerned between now and spring. Also on this week's show there are more familiar problems for The London Resort, a couple of new rollercoasters in Dubai, an opening date for SeaWorld Orlando's next ride, some interesting new tech patents for Disney parks, and more!
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This week, our podcasting time was taken up by guesting on It's Quite Interesting, To Be Fair. But don't worry, we didn't leave without talking about theme parks. Check out the official show notes below and look out for a regularly scheduled Park Rush next week!
It's twenty-twenty-twooooo! The podcast is back after a year out to chat about our favourite games, movies and tech from the year gone by. Regulars Josh and Abi join us alongside new kid Tom to teach us about rollercoasters and get excited with us for all that 2022 has in store!
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Happy New Year! The Park Rush podcast has been on a well deserved (we think) extended holiday break, and as such there's no proper episode this week. However, keep your eyes peeled for a special co-op episode with our friends at It's Quite Interesting, To Be Fair, which will be hitting our podcast feed in just a few days.
We'll be back with our first proper episode of 2022 next Monday!
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A quick Christmas message from Tom and Josh, as we wish you a happy festive season.
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COVID is back, baby! We've got all the latest on how this winter's hottest coronavirus variant is impacting the theme park industry, with one major closure announced just in time for Christmas. There's also our first proper look at Bush Gardens Williamsburg's new coaster, a Jumanji dark ride coming to Italy's Gardaland, changes to Disney Genie+ and the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, and more!
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There are some distressing rumours about Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida to sink our teeth into this week, plus some far more exciting ones about rides at SeaWorld and Thorpe Park. We also discuss two theme park-adjacent attractions coming to the UK in early 2022, one for Game of Thrones fans and one inspired by the Tomb Raider games.
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This week's show includes talk of a new ride for Thorpe Park, a corporate shake-ups at Disney, a VelociCoaster documentary, and more!
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Destination D23 gives us plenty of Disney headlines to sink our teeth into this week; from opening dates for Avengers Campus in Paris and Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot, to a refresh for California's Downtown Disney and a look at the 'real lightsaber' coming to Disney World's Galactic Starcruiser.
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Josh temporarily withdraws his request to resign from the Park Rush podcast to discuss Magic Kingdom in Minecraft, a Toontown refurb, a Supercharged admission from Universal, Ubisoft's foray into theme parks, and more!
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Tom battles through the ill-effects of his COVID booster shot to join Josh, himself revelling in the unlikely glory of a Sunday League football win, to discuss the return of British tourists to Florida; early uptake of Disney Genie+ and the company's wider financial results; a disappointing development for The London Resort; the release of Jurassic World Evolution 2; and more!
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The Eternals have arrived at Avengers Campus, where the virtual queue system has disappeared from the Spider-Man ride. Elsewhere, there are changes to the mask rules at Disney World, an update on The London Resort, a closure at Drayton Manor, and much more besides on this week's episode of the Park Rush podcast.
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Happy Halloween! To celebrate, we've delivered a day early this time. It's been a slow news week, so Josh is here to introduce our new upcoming YouTube series - which debuts on Thursday November 4th! As it's Halloween, let's then throw it back to our 2019 theme park film review of The Haunted Mansion. It's better than the film itself, honest.
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We talk about a rough first week for Disney World's new Genie service and what needs to be done to improve it as the 50th anniversary rolls on, and then get into the end of Universal's Fear Factor Live and what kind of Harry Potter shenanigans might arrive in its place. There's also talk of a few new Disney+ releases that should entice theme park fans, a new Lego ride, and much more!
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The second new theme park film review of the year comes thanks to Muppets Haunted Mansion, which has hit Disney+ just in time for Halloween. Do Kermit and company manage to do justice to the classic ride (and, more importantly, the misunderstood masterpiece that was the 2003 Eddie Murphy film of the same name), or would Statler and Waldorf be justified in condemning this film to the grave?
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You might notice a slightly different sound to the audio quality this week - that's because we recorded on Skype to accommodate special guest Jon Self! Long-time friend of the show, Jon joins us for a packed line-up of news including Shrek 4D departing Universal Studios Florida, an extensive refurb for Revenge Of The Mummy, more 50th anniversary developments at Disney World, and more! Jon also guides us through every maze at Halloween Horror Nights this year, having got to experience them all on a special tour.
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We dig into the archive this week as technical gremlins robbed us off the real Episode 154, and bring you a classic from 2019: our theme park film review of Disney's The Country Bears.
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Josh is a single rider this week as he takes you on an exhaustive tour of Drayton Manor after his recent trip, clueing you in on everything from the rides to the food.
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On this week's show, we discuss the scrapping of boarding passes on Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios; the planned return of the Finding Nemo musical at Animal Kingdom; SeaWorld San Diego's upcoming Sesame Street land; the possibility of vaccine passports being required at theme parks; and we make fun of the naming scheme at Epcot's Space 220 restaurant.
Apologies for the dicey audio on Tom's end this week - a technical glitch, it would seem.
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Tom reports back from his trip to Bath and has disappointing news when it comes to the city's theme park prospects. Elsewhere, there's anniversary celebrations on the way at Disneyland Paris; flooding at Epcot; rumours about Aerosmith's future aboard the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster; and much more!
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There are more confusingly-named Disney ticketing initiatives to talk about this week, from Florida to California and potentially even Tokyo. Plus, Epcot's new Space 220 restaurant is almost here and so is Universal Studios Beijing! We discuss all that and much more, including - yes, really - Percy the Park Keeper, The Magic Key, and Kipper.
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It's a busy week of news as we talk about our first look at the new Jurassic World ride at Universal Studios Beijing, rumours of a Legend of Zelda addition at Islands of Adventure, Ubisoft entering the theme park business, two upcoming theme park video games, and more! Plus there's some excellent ice cream discussion and a startling revelation about the lifespan of the Park Rush podcast itself.
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Tom and Josh sink their teeth into the abundance of news about - and reaction to - Disney Genie and what it means for trips to Disney's US theme parks moving forward. Will it really mean less time queuing? Are the prices reasonable? Can you talk to it like Siri? And why does everything have to be named like a streaming service now?
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From the Black Widow lawsuit to the introduction of Premier Access at Disneyland Paris, this week sees plenty of discussion about Disney's recent PR own goals and what they say about the trajectory of the company under former theme parks honcho Bob Chapek. We also talk about some exciting new rides opening at two of Germany's most popular theme parks, and much more. And once again, there are some slight oddities going on here with Tom's audio, which we believe to be a result of the new recording setup in the studio. We are hoping things will be back to normal next week.
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It's back! After something like two years, our theme park film review series returns thanks to the release of Jungle Cruise. Spoilers ahoy as we dive deep into the story and give our thoughts on Disney's latest bid to bring one of their most famous attractions to the big screen (and the small one for most of us, it turns out). Apologies for the slightly 'off' audio with Tom's microphone, as we're not completely sure it was connected properly. We're still getting used to being back in the studio!
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There's a big fix of theme park movie shenanigans this week as Jungle Cruise has hit cinemas and Disney+, there's casting news for a remake of The Haunted Mansion, and a Scarlett Johansson lawsuit that threatens the future of a planned Tower Of Terror movie. Elsewhere, face masks are back at Disneyland and Disney World as COVID makes a comeback, Epcot's Imagineers really want us to like their Harmonious nighttime show, we've watched more Behind The Attraction, and more!
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Tom and Josh give their immediate thoughts on Jungle Cruise while driving home from the cinema in this special bonus episode! We'll have a normal episode recorded pre-film on Monday, and a full Jungle Cruise spoilercast next week. Don't ever say we don't spoil you.
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Behind The Attraction's finally debuted on Disney+, giving Tom and Josh plenty of delicious theme park trivia and history to get their teeth into after being starved of such programming since The Imagineering Story. There's also word of a neat looking Harry Potter Halloween experience coming to good old Blighty, the return of Disney cruises to Florida, more dessert chat, Space Jam excitement, and more!
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Tom's been pinged by the NHS COVID-19 app and is isolating, meaning that we are once again recording remotely and so our long-awaited studio return was tragically short-lived. On the 'plus side', we somehow manage to make a slow week of theme park news into an hour-plus podcast episode thanks to random wittering about coronavirus rules, Space Jam, sundaes, Emma Stone, and ticket prices.
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Little did Tom and Josh know at the time of recording that heartbreak awaited them and England by time time this episode aired, but don't let that stop you enjoying a fine discussion on the week's biggest theme park headlines. Among the stories on the agenda are Disneyland Paris' new Premier Access ride ticketing system, Epcot's upcoming food festival, Harry Potter going VR, and much more!
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The time is now! It's really here! We're back in the same recording space! After more than a year and almost 70 episodes, Park Rush is no longer a remote podcast, allowing us to gaze into each other's eyes as we talk about our time with Sea Of Thieves's Pirates Of The Caribbean expansion, upcoming changes to Mickey's PhilharMagic, and plenty of random non-theme park nonsense.
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Tom and Josh had to cut short a planned voyage of the oceans this week after server woes killed any hope of talking about the exciting new Pirates Of The Caribbean expansion for Sea Of Thieves. Thankfully we have plenty else to talk about, including talk of a new Tower Of Terror film, Epcot's upcoming nighttime show, and much more!
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CinemaBlend's Stephen Libbey has spent a few days at Avengers Campus and fills Tom in on everything guests need to know - from the marquee Spider-Man ride to the size of the cutlery at Pym Test Kitchen. We also talk about the character experiences, the food and merchandise, THAT Spidey audio-animatronic, and more! And yes, Park Rush is now officially a Monday podcast - hope the extra day's wait this week proves worth it.
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An unprecedented two/three-part Park Rush podcast this week as technical gremlins conspired against us. We've got talk of Disney's new streaming series Behind The Attraction, Jurassic World Evolution 2 being announced, and much more!
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Tom and Josh fight through the post-holiday blues to talk about the opening of Avengers Campus at Disney's California Adventure on this rare Monday episode of the Park Rush podcast, including guests' early impressions of Spider-Man's new ride, the impressive character experiences, plus the food and merchandise options.
We also go on a brief tangent to talk about the prospect of a theme park game from the folks behind Two Point Hospital.
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Somehow we turned what seemed like a slow news week into our longest episode to date by talking about coronavirus variants, Conjuring films, the Jungle Cruise film, the history of Fast Passes, whether Star Tours is just a massive advert, how best to enjoy your Butterbeer, and much more besides.
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On this week's show there's an opportunity for some solid 'old man yells at crowd' action as Disney unveils paid extras for its Spider-Man ride at California Adventure, although in better news they have at least reintroduced The Three Caballeros at Epcot. Plus, Dreamworks characters get a new home at Universal Orlando, thoughts on Parkitect multiplayer, and more!
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Some of the esteemed community of Park Rush listeners bailed us out of a slow news week with impressions of VelociCoaster (recorded from the queue itself and then post-ride), questions about Alton Towers, and some theme park book recommendations! Besides all that, the Florida parks are starting to relax their COVID rules as the US vaccinates itself back to normal; the Jungle Cruise film has a new release date; and we look at what theme parks Portugal has to offer if you're a Brit considering a holiday.
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We were at Alton Towers this week for what was Tom's first ever visit and report back on a fun time despite a day of typically rubbish British 'summer' weather. From Smiler to Rita, every big coaster is covered - plus the monorail, gardens, food options, and more!
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Disneyland reopened for the first time in over 13 months this week but there's more than just that on the agenda on this fine podcast, with important discussions to be had about doughnuts, paint colours, and video game zoos. And that's not even to mention articulate reviews of both Secret Life Of Pets films.
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This week marks our return to Thorpe Park for the first time since last summer and Josh had two total newcomers to guide through the day in the form of Tom and special guest Abi. We also talk about plans for dinosaurs at The London Resort, another COVID closure for Universal Japan, and a quick word on Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
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Universal Studios Hollywood finally reopened this week and with two new rides, as The Secret Life Of Pets and Jurassic World garner rave reviews from fans. Theme parks in the UK are also back in action, there's a glimpse of what's next for Tokyo DisneySea, and more!
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Two eagerly-anticipated opening dates were announced this week with Avengers Campus in California and VelociCoaster in Orlando, but Tom and Josh end up being distracted by a debate over theme parks' inconsistent use of hyphens. Apologies for some background carnage that you may be able to hear throughout - Josh had the kids round and they don't appreciate the value of good podcast audio.
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Exciting news on both sides of the Atlantic this week as Disney confirms plans to sail cruises out of the UK this summer, while Universal announces the reopening date for its Hollywood theme park. All that plus new details on how the US plans to emerge from the pandemic and what it might mean for your holiday plans, and much more!
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Disneyland has only just confirmed its plans for its long-awaited reopening, but this week decided it was also the time to unveil some exciting expansion plans both for the main California park and its neighbour! We've also got a fresh look at Gangsta Granny at Alton Towers, some new tech coming into use at Magic Kingdom, an update on Taylor Swift's legal battle with Evermore Park, and more!
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Join us this week for the joyous return of Disneyland, a closer look at Universal's new Secret Life Of Pets attraction in Hollywood, the grand opening of Super Nintendo World, and much more! This podcast has been uploaded slightly later than normal to preserve Tom's original vision for sleep.
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The London Resort is facing fresh opposition that could prove an obstacle in its efforts to be approved... and in other news, water is wet! Aside from entirely developments in the case of the "UK's answer to Disneyland", we also have news on actual Disneyland and when it might finally reopen from its COVID shutdown, a date for Epcot's long-awaited Ratatouille ride, and much more!
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What a week! Hope springs eternal for theme park fans with a trio of fabulous announcements to give us some more light at the end of this long, dark coronavirus tunnel: the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando, the reconfirmation of Epic Universe, and finally a date for when theme parks in California can start to reopen. Huzzah!
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It was a big week for us Brits as the prime minister finally unveiled the route out of our latest lockdown, including a date for when the country's theme parks can reopen! We've also got our best look yet at VelociCoaster at Islands Of Adventure, new controversy at Epcot, and a surprise British export set to become the basis of its own theme park in Florida.
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Disney World has formally announced its plans for what must be the longest birthday celebrations ever, with plans for its 50th set to go on for 18 months starting this October. We've also got word of reopening dates for most Six Flags parks and a bunch more!
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek led a grim call with investors this week about the state of the company's theme parks, which have endured unprecedented losses because of the coronavirus pandemic. We talk about the latest financial figures and what they mean for Disney - and how their theme park rivals could take advantage of their cost-cutting. And what might the state of things be later this year and into 2022?
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It's a busy week of news this week, which means it's just as well we overcame some early technical gremlins for an hour-long chat about the opening of Super Nintendo World in Japan, the return of Volcano Bay in Florida, the heartbreaking end of A Day In The Park With Barney, and reveal the truth behind recent speculation about The London Resort potentially ending up as a Universal Studios park.
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Hey, everyone! Super sorry for this, but can't in good conscience recommend that you listen to this week's show because the audio quality is an absolute mess. Tom made a daft error during his recording, which made his track pretty unsalvageable, and working this weekend meant he had even less time than he would have liked to try and clean it up some more. So yeah, really sorry but it's a tough listen.
If you do stick with it for some reason, you can look forward to chat about The London Resort, Jungle Cruise, VelociCoaster, and more.
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It's a pretty much Disney-exclusive week of news on this week's show, including an update on Web-Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disneyland and confirmation that Joe Biden will be installed at Magic Kingdom's Hall Of Presidents. Apologies for the slightly robotic tinge to Josh's voice this week - Tom's attempts to remove some irritating echo created another problem entirely.
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It's a packed week of theme park news this week as Disney make yet more cuts, including its popular bus service from Orlando International Airport, coronavirus delays the opening of Super Nintendo World yet again, and more! Plus, we discuss whether the Hall Of Presidents still has a future at Magic Kingdom following the events at the US Capitol.
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On this week's show we take a look at leaked footage from Super Nintendo World just weeks before it's due to open at Universal Studios Japan, celebrate a major milestone for The London Resort, and examine what's going on with Magic Kingdom's TRON coaster.
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Tom and Josh bring in 2021 by looking back on the year that was and picking out one or two things that theme park fans can look forward to over the next 12 months.
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Merry Christmas! Josh is here to ensure you get your Park Rush fix over the festive break with his second annual festive theme park bracket, this time pitting video games against one another in a fight to the death. See you in 2021!
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We wipe away our Tier 4 tears to play and talk about Planet Coaster: Console Edition - the final theme park video game we have on our list until someone releases a new one! From how it translates from PC to how it holds up in its own right, there's plenty to discuss. Stay safe out there everyone, and have as happy a Christmas as you possibly can.
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We reach the penultimate episode of our current theme park video game review series with Jurassic World Evolution! Tom's been playing the Xbox version of the game and has some thoughts on how developer Frontier - best known for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 and Planet Coaster - have translated this beloved license into the theme park management game space.
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Universal delivered the goods when it came to podcast topics this week - we've got an opening date for Super Nintendo World in Japan and new details on its first two rides, a hype reel for Islands Of Adventure's upcoming VelociCoaster, and one of our listeners goes on an intrepid cookie hunt through the company's Orlando parks.
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It's a packed show of theme park news this week, from Disneyland rolling out Spider-Bot merchandise well in advance of its new Spider-Man ride at the upcoming Avengers Campus, to Imagineeering legend Joe Rohde announcing his retirement. There's an update for excellent theme park video game Parkitect, and plenty more. Plus lots of waffle on coronavirus and the Xbox Series X.
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It's been a busy week of news for US theme parks, despite the growing prevalence of COVID-19 across the country. We've got new looks at SeaWorld's Ice Breaker and Busch Gardens' Iron Gwazi, which are both due to open in Florida in spring 2021. Also this week, Disneyland has begun a very steady reopening in California, and Disney World is preparing to start letting guests hopping between parks once again. Plus, some fresh glimpses of Guardians Of The Galaxy: Mission Breakout and more!
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We are nearly up to the present day in our journey through the history of theme park video games, reaching Parkitect from what already feels like the distant year of 2018. Tom and Josh discuss their time with the game and how it honours the legacy of RollerCoaster Tycoon, while also holding its own against other modern heavyweights of the genre.
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Disappointing news for theme park fans in Europe and the UK this week as a resurgence of the coronavirus forces theme parks to close once more, but there's happier headlines from elsewhere as Hong Kong Disneyland sets a date for its new castle to open and we get a new look at the coaster trains for Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
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There's lots of London Resort chat this week thanks to the public consultation coming to an end and a surprisingly in-depth interview with the man leading the project, who previously worked on Disneyland Paris and the Millennium Dome. There's also news of coronavirus-enforced theme park closures in Europe and a couple of upcoming changes at Walt Disney World.
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A busy weekend means a rare Monday release for the Park Rush podcast - this time bringing you bad news for California's major theme parks, but exciting developments at the upcoming Universal Studios Beijing.
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Our theme park video game review series continues with Disneyland Adventures - a 2011 Kinect game for the Xbox 360 that later became a more bog-standard controller experience for Xbox One and also came to PC. You can watch us stream theme park video games at twitch.tv/parkrush!
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This week we discuss an emotional final trip to our local cinema and the current state of coronavirus in the UK, before diving into listener emails, Nintendo-themed food coming to Universal Studios Japan, a positive development regarding Disney theme park jobs, and more!
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Disney are making 28,000 theme park staff redundant - a harrowing figure that certainly lights a fire under Tom and Josh this week as we question what it says about society when a major, cash-rich corporation can find it so easy to make such brutal job cuts. In lighter news, Universal has offered more exciting details about 2021's VelociCoaster at Islands Of Adventure. All that and more on this week's show!
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Universal kindly recognised us reaching the milestone of 100 episodes by finally confirming Jurassic World VelociCoaster, which we now know will open at Islands Of Adventure in summer 2021. We also talk about first impressions of a new Beauty And The Beast ride at Tokyo Disneyland, some renovation for one of Walt Disney World's most popular hotels, and much more!
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There's some actual theme park news to talk about this week - Walt Disney World's water parks are staying shut until next spring, but some exciting new rides are opening at Tokyo Disneyland in just a few short weeks! We've also got word from the CEO of Comcast on the future of Universal Studios theme parks, and a mad football project at PortAventura. We've also got esteemed thoughts on Bill & Ted, James Bond, and coronavirus.
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Our theme park video game review series continues with RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic - an amalgamation of the first two RCT games for mobile and PC.
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This week, we pay tribute to the theme park TV shows that helped us get through the lockdown! Tom has also seen the new Mulan and has some thoughts to share, we talk about some really bad RollerCoaster Tycoon games for smartphones, and Josh kicks off a very worthwhile discussion about the price of coffee.
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This week's show opens with what everyone turns up to a theme park podcast for: film reviews. But once Tom has some brief thoughts on Tenet and The New Mutants off his chest, we dive into a decent week of news as raptors begin arriving on the site of a new Jurassic Park rollercoaster at Islands Of Adventure, Disney begins recruiting superheroes for Avengers Campus in California, and much more!
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We continue our march through the history of theme park video games and - after fighting through the doldrums of some less-than-stellar console efforts - finally reach the promised land of Planet Coaster. Frontier's spiritual successor to RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is just as good as we'd been led to believe and we invite you to share in the fun of what is undoubtedly the best theme park video game since the genre's heyday.
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Our theme park video game review series returns after some time off with Screamride, an early Xbox One title from Frontier. But unlike the studio's previous work on the RollerCoaster Tycoon franchise, and subsequent releases like Planet Coaster, this one's not up to much.
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You wait about a year for some new London Resort details and then you get some on consecutive podcast episodes! The team behind the project have been holding online Q&As and Tom and Josh popped into one of them to eek out even more new info about the plans. We also talk about a tonne of leaks regarding Super Nintendo World (remember that?), relief for one of the UK's favourite family-run theme parks, and Josh has been watching a series about Disney weddings.
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The London Resort has - after years of delay and uncertainty - actually taken a major step forward this week by launching its public consultation, providing up-to-date details about plans for two theme parks, a water park, an entertainment district, shops, hotels and more! We do a deep dive into the planning documents and discuss whether this project really could come to fruition. Plus, there are some murmurings of trouble for Universal's Epic Universe.
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This week we talk in more detail about how coronavirus has impacted some of Epcot's major plans, notably the renovation of Spaceship Earth and Mary Poppins in the World Showcase. We also have news of Halloween cancellations across Disney and Universal parks, a rare violent incident at Thorpe Park, and much more.
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Josh made it two theme park trips in the space a week by following up his Thorpe Park visit by hitting up Alton Towers. Once again he guides Tom through all the major rides, including some record-breaking rollercoasters, as well as how everything's operating in these unprecedented times. Plus, there's a few tidbits of news from the US, including all four of Walt Disney World's parks being back up and running and some bad news for upcoming attractions at Epcot.
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Josh has risked his life and those of everyone he loves by visiting Thorpe Park in the midst of a dangerous pandemic. He guides Tom round the park as per usual on our trip report episodes, covering all the big rides from Stealth to Swarm, but also talks through all the new safety measures in place to keep guests safe from the threat of the coronavirus. Do you have to wear a mask? Are people paying attention to social distancing? How's eating KFC during these unprecedented times? All that and more on this week's bumper show!
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An almighty cock-up during recording rather compromises the audio quality on Tom's end this week, but hopefully you can still garner some enjoyment from an episode packed with theme park news. We've got a report from the opening week of The Bourne Stuntacular at Universal Orlando, the latest on Walt Disney World's return, a delay for Super Nintendo World in Japan, and how we reckon the UK theme park scene will get on as the country's hospitality and tourism industry makes what some feel could be a premature return.
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There was enough theme park news this week to fill a 6pm bulletin several times over, and we do our best to condense it into a digestible hour! More theme parks have confirmed reopening dates, including Disney's locations in France and Japan, and Josh has already got his dates booked in for a return to Alton Towers and Thorpe Park here in the UK. Walt Disney World remains on course for a July reopening despite a devastating week for coronavirus cases in Florida - but the House of Mouse is also making more traditional theme park news headlines with two major ride announcements for its US parks and Walt Disney Studios in Paris! We look forward to what to expect from a Princess and the Frog retime for the iconic Splash Mountain, and how Cars could make its presence felt at WDS. All that and more on this week's show!
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Adrian Vasquez from Theme Park Express has been back to Universal Studios, Islands Of Adventure, Busch Gardens and SeaWorld since they reopened after the coronavirus outbreak and joins Tom to discuss how the parks are operating. We cover everything from safety measures, staff protocols and guest behaviour, to queuing for rides, wearing masks and what Disney can learn from what their rivals have done.
You can find Adrian's vlogs from the parks at YouTube.com/themeparkexpress.
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Technical difficulties mean we've had to dig into the archive this week and revive our theme park video game retrospective. This time out we jump into Thrillville: Off The Rails - one of the final games to be published by Lucasarts - for the PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 and PSP.
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It's a bumper week of Florida theme park news as Universal Orlando reopens for the first time since closing due to coronavirus. We've also got more word on Disney's plans, including hosting the NBA, and some good old fashioned construction updates on Islands Of Adventure's unannounced Jurassic coaster and CityWalk at Universal Studios Beijing.
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Walt Disney World's unprecedented closure due to coronavirus will finally come to and end in July! We have all the details on which parks are coming back and when, the safety measures to protect guests, exactly how compromised your next trip to the resort could be, and how Disney's plans compare to Universal Orlando's.
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Universal Orlando is to open all three of its parks at the start of June, making it the first major US theme park resort to resume business during the coronavirus pandemic. We talk through those plans, plus the return of Disney Springs and a major reshuffle at the top of the Disney theme park food chain. Plenty of the usual random wittering, too.
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Shanghai Disneyland is back and paving the way for how major theme parks around the world could return from coronavirus lockdown. We take a look at how the park's been operating since reopening this week and how Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World are already seeking to follow suit.
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Shanghai Disneyland is set to become the first major theme park to return from its coronavirus layoff, and plans are also afoot to reopen some attractions in the US including Disney Springs. Germany's popular Europa Park and LEGOLAND Deutschland also have return dates, and away from coronavirus there's talk of a reboot for the Pirates Of The Caribbean series - possibly starring Karen Gillan.
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New permits have this week revealed plenty of exciting details about Universal's plans for Epic Universe, although its opening seems set to be delayed due to the coronavirus. Speaking of which, more suggestions have emerged about how Florida's theme parks could reopen. All that plus the reopening of some Rise Of Skywalker wounds coming up.
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After a few weeks of keeping coronavirus off the table, we focus conversation this week on how the world's theme parks could emerge from the crisis. Can the likes of Disney World and Universal possible reopen before 2021? What sort of measures could they put in place to keep guests safe? Will people even want to visit for the foreseeable future? All that plus a good 20 minutes of random wittering on this week's show.
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Just before most of the world went into coronavirus lockdown, a bunch of new info dropped on the upcoming Avengers Campus, which was due to open this summer at Disney's California Adventure. Among the journalists who went behind the scenes was Carlye Wisel, and she joins us this week to tell us everything about what she saw - including the Spider-Man ride - and how Disney's first major Marvel land compares to Universal's previous efforts and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!
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We reach a very special point in the history of theme park video games with the excellent RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, which was the seminal entry in the series for the both of us growing up. We look back on our memories of the game and what made it so special, and go through our brand new park created for the show.
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We keep on trucking through the history of theme park video games with what many consider the quintessential entry in the genre: RollerCoaster Tycoon 2!
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We try to banish the coronavirus from our thoughts for the vast majority of this week's show to discuss a huge info dump on Disneyland's upcoming Avengers Campus, which dropped just a few days before the parks all went into lockdown. We've got details on all the heroes you'll be able to meet, the supersized food you might eat, and most importantly the marquee Spider-Man ride!
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Social distancing means we will be recording via Skype for the foreseeable future, and there are a few audio quirks this week that we hope to get ironed out for next time! But in the meantime, here are some ideas for how to bring some of the theme park magic home while the likes of Disney World and Universal are shut due to the coronavirus; from video games and books to playlists on Spotify.
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As Walt Disney World and theme parks across the US and the world prepare to shut due to the coronavirus, friend of the show Mr Ben reports from the frontline at Hollywood Studios on what it's like to be visiting the happiest place on Earth days before it closes its doors for what could be the foreseeable future. But while COVID-19 certainly dominates discussions this week, homemade cookies and a trip to Warner Bros Studio Tour London do provide some light relief.
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ParkStop's Alicia Stella joins us to spill the beans on what's to come at Jurassic Park at Islands Of Adventure, as extensive construction work continues across the land. What can we expect from its new rollercoaster due to open next year? Will the whole place be rebranded to Jurassic World? All that and more on this week's show!
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The Disney news kept on coming and coming this week. The global coronavirus crisis forced both Tokyo parks to close, Bob Iger stepped down as Disney CEO and was replaced by Disney Parks' Bob Chapek, Jungle Cruise shut down after a boat sank, and we got new details on EPCOT's Spaceship Earth renovation. Strap yourselves in!
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According to a new report, Warner Bros are preparing to flex their theme park muscle in France and Japan - putting them in direct competition with Disney! From DC superheroes to Lord Of The Rings, classic movies like Wizard Of Oz and Willy Wonka, and plenty more in their portfolio, what could feature at a big budget Warner Bros park?
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The Theme Park trilogy concludes with Theme Park Inc! We spend some time with Bullfrog's final game and how it differs to previous entries in the series, plus how it compares to theme park games that would follow in the years to come.
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Lots of news to get through this week as Disney unveils an opening date for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, provides us with more details on its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel, and we get a glimpse of Universal's plans for its classic monsters at its next Florida theme park.
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We aspire to build the LEGOLAND of our dreams in the latest instalment of our journey back through the history of theme park video games, although the constant narration does its best to deter us.
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We have discussions of the speculative and official variety this week, however both are about animated movies making their presence felt at Universal parks! What can we expect from How To Train Your Dragon at Epic Universe in Florida in 2023? And how is The Secret Life Of Pets shaping up in Hollywood ahead of its spring opening?
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Universal Studios Japan has dropped a bunch of new details about Super Nintendo World, which is just a few months away from opening! Join us for everything you need to know about how you'll interact with the land with the nifty Power Up Bands and a mobile app, plus plenty more fun details to get us excited to make the trip.
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It's been a slow news week, but Sam Eagle rescued the situation by announcing a new restaurant at Epcot - and the fabled Tayto Park over in Ireland has run into some worrying problems. Plus feedback from last week's Lord Of The Rings discussion.
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Happy New Year! We welcome 2020 by delving into an exciting new report on what Universal could be cooking up for Lord Of The Rings at Islands Of Adventure. Is this theme park dream finally going to become true this decade?
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The holiday season has driven Josh to the brink of insanity, as he relives a year spent watching some of the worst films ever made. And Pirates Of The Caribbean.
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Our journey through the history of theme park video games continues with the sequel to Theme Park World. Join us as we return to the sequel to the original Theme Park for the first time since childhood - and we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
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There's plenty more Star Wars chat on this week's show, but we're able to break it up a bit thanks to The Imagineering Story on Disney +, new details on Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, and a new Aardman project at Efteling in the Netherlands!
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Rise Of The Resistance is finally here and is already being hailed as the greatest theme park ride ever constructed. We dive in headfirst with our thoughts on the new attraction and what it means for Galaxy's Edge, while news of Tom's up-and-running Star Wars marathon to prepare for the release of The Rise Of Skywalker means that galaxy far, far away certainly dominates proceedings this week. But we still find time for some chat about The London Resort, with some new details making their way online this week.
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Disney treats us to our final peek at Rise Of The Resistance before it opens at Hollywood Studios this coming week, and there's also some enticing details of a long overdue refresh for the classic Disney family dark ride Snow White's Scary Adventures. All that, plus thoughts on the latest episode of The Imagineering Story and Frozen II.
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The 2019 IAAPA Expo brought with it some exciting details on new coasters coming to Busch Gardens and SeaWorld parks, but Disney have also been busy by showing off a fresh look for Tomorrowland and a beautifully retro poster for Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway!
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Tom reports back on his solo holiday to Singapore, including some impressions of rides he missed last time at Universal Studios, before we break into what Disney+ has to offer for theme park fans, take a look at what Aquatica in Orlando has planned for 2020, and more!
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Our theme park video game retrospective continues with what many would consider to be the most landmark release of its type that there has ever been - RollerCoaster Tycoon from 1999.
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We get all theoretical and speculative on you this week by finally addressing long-standing rumours of a fifth Walt Disney World park, which have ratcheted up again since the unveiling of Universal's Epic Universe. Plus some general discussion about the current state of the resort and what the future might hold.
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With the release of the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, it's been confirmed that a new destination from the film will be coming to Star Tours in time for Christmas! Plus, new details on the opening of Universal's Epic Universe.
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The show goes on this week despite the absence of Josh, leaving Tom to scrabble something together thanks to the arrival of the first trailer for the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie! Plus, Universal finally confirms that Jason Bourne is coming to Florida.
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We mark our 50th episode by starting a new series! Following on from our journey through films inspired by theme parks, we are now embarking on an epic quest to play every theme park video game we can get our hands on. Kicking things off is the original Theme Park from way back in 1994.
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This week brings news of an opening date for LEGOLAND New York, unexpected issues for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and fresh rumours about Universal's Epic Universe. All that plus some extra speculation about Zelda and Pokemon attractions that could be coming to Universal parks!
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We indulge in some wild speculation this week, as rumours that Zelda and Pokemon could one day make it into Universal parks around the world get us all excited. Join us as we discuss what could be done with some of Nintendo's other hot properties post-Mushroom Kingdom.
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We have an exciting glimpse at Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind this week, but most of the news comes via China and Japan! We take a look at Universal Studios Beijing after a 2021 opening was confirmed, and four new attractions coming to Tokyo Disneyland all on the same day in April 2020!
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Bravely battling through the hangover from hell, Josh joins Tom to talk through the 2020 festival line-up at Disneyland Paris and what it tells us about the longer term future of the resort. Plus, Busch Gardens shows off Iron Gwazi at Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando announces a new rollercoaster for next year.
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Josh topped up his tan and unleashed his washboard abs for his recent visit to Volcano Bay, which he reckons has some of the very best flumes, slides and water rides in Florida. If you're planning a trip to Universal's water park, make sure you listen in!
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Galaxy's Edge has finally opened at Hollywood Studios and its arrival brings with it exciting new details on the upcoming Rise Of The Resistance and Galactic Starcruiser. We discuss all that, plus updates on new rollercoasters coming to other US parks in 2020, including an eagerly-anticipated refresh for Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
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D23 always provides an epic surge of Disney theme park news and this year is no different! We delayed this episode by a day to make sure we didn't miss a thing, from Avengers rides coming to Paris and California to a new Frozen land in Hong Kong - and more details on huge changes coming to Epcot! All that, plus the latest murmurings on The London Resort!
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The definitive Disney theme park makes for our longest trip report to date as Josh talks us through his recent visit to Magic Kingdom. Every ride is covered, from Splash Mountain to Buzz Lightyear, and we look ahead to what's to come ahead of the 50th anniversary in 2021.
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Avatar! Everest! Dinosaur! Nemo! Tigers, lions, but no bears, oh my! Tom and Josh have plenty to talk about as they report back on their recent trip to Animal Kingdom.
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The news we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! We dig through everything we know so far about Universal's Epic Universe, the long-rumoured and now official third/fourth Universal theme park set to arrive in Orlando in the next four to six years. From Nintendo and How To Train Your Dragon, Fantastic Beasts to Classic Monsters, we do a deep dive on everything we know and everything we think we know about this very exciting project.
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There hasn't been much in the way of good news on The London Resort in recent years, with delays and major partners pulling out of the project dominating the headlines. But with new deals struck with ITV and Paramount, has this ambitious theme park by the Thames been given a new lease of life?
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All this week's reminiscing on the 1969 Moon landings made us think it was a good time to drop our review of Mission To Mars, the sci-film inspired by the old Disney ride of the same name.
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Josh guides us through his recent trip to Epcot, from its marquee rides to the different countries and cultures of the World Showcase. Plus, a glimpse of an exciting future for the park, with Ratatouille, Guardians Of The Galaxy and a new entrance pavilion all on the cards!
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After years of construction, the new-look Hollywood Studios is finally starting to take shape! Josh reports back on his recent visit, touching on Toy Story Land, Tower Of Terror, and more! Plus, are we going to get an Indiana Jones Land? And how is Galaxy's Edge shaping up? Listen in to find out.
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Our latest Theme Park Film Review is Tower Of Terror - the film based on the ride based on the TV show. Join us as we track its convoluted production journey and then give our immediate reactions after watching the film for the very first time.
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We bounce over to the other side of Universal Orlando Resort this week for another trip report! Get our thoughts on all the major rides and attractions from our recent visit to Universal Studios Florida, including the likes of Harry Potter, Men In Black, Shrek, and more!
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Tom and Josh have been to Islands Of Adventure and report back on one of the very best theme parks Florida has to offer. From the unmistakable Port Of Entry welcome music, to the thrills of Hulk and the magic of Hogwarts, every attraction is covered as we bring you the ultimate guide to Islands Of Adventure.
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Galaxy's Edge has finally opened at Disneyland! We take a look at how the new Star Wars area is being received, plus all the rumours and speculation ahead of what should be a packed D23, Universal puts the final touches on Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and we have our first tease of what SeaWorld Orlando has planned for 2020.
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The fourth entry in our Theme Park Film Review series comes courtesy of Tomorrowland, starring Hollywood icon George Clooney and directed by the brilliant Brad Bird. Can such a prestigious duo follow in the footsteps of Pirates Of The Caribbean by successfully adapting the theme park world to cinema? Let's find out!
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It may be four or five years away, but it would seem as though the plan for the design and scope of Universal's Fantastic Worlds may well be set in stone! Find out how Universal plans to utilise Nintendo, Harry Potter, their classic monsters and How To Train Your Dragon in an innovative new layout that will truly set it apart from its Florida competition.
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Our Theme Park Film Review series continues with what must be one of the most misguided movies in the entire Disney portfolio. Join us for a deep dive into the utterly bizarre world of The Country Bears.
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Disney are working on bunch of Marvel-themed attractions for their parks in California and Paris, but it turns out they had much more ambitious plans to start with. We examine leaked details on the original designs for a Spider-Man rollercoaster and how the proposals have since changed. Plus, the latest on Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and Universal's Mario Kart ride.
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From an abundance of animals to some of the most impressive coasters in all of Florida, there is no shortage of things to talk about from Tom's recent visit to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!
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Disney's second theme park-based cinema release of 2003 did not impress audiences as much as Pirates Of The Caribbean, but that hasn't stopped us from watching it for our Theme Park Film Review series! We hop into our doom buggy and break down The Haunted Mansion.
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Star Wars Celebration brought with it big news, reveals and surprises about the upcoming films, shows, games and - most importantly of all - the highly-anticipated Galaxy's Edge arriving at Disneyland this summer and Walt Disney World later in the year. Allow us to get you up to lightspeed on all the announcements, from the rides to the hot merch.
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Tom brings Josh up to speed on his recent trip to SeaWorld Orlando, including his experience of all the big rides - from Manta to Mako - and the marine life still on show. Has the park finally started to recover from the PR nightmare Blackfish documentary? Listen in to find out!
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There have been major announcements from across the world of theme parks this week, as Universal Studios Singapore reveals two huge additions to its park, LEGOLAND Florida gets a new expansion, a spectacular new light show begins testing in Hogsmeade, and we've got news of a possible delay for the highly-anticipated Micky & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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Stranger Things is returning to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights this year and we've got the first details! Plus, Disney introduce a slew of new rules to cope with huge attendances at its parks and the biggest theme park in Europe opens its doors.
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Tom is back from Florida and joins Josh for a bumper news special, with exciting updates on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! Plus, a glimpse of what SeaWorld has in store for 2020 and the 2019 UK theme park season begins!
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We debut our new Theme Park Film Review series with a look back at 2003's Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl. From the origins of the ride to how it inspired the production of what would become an unexpected blockbuster hit, join us on a voyage of discovery as we map out how Disney translated a vintage ride into box office gold.
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With Busch Gardens Tampa announcing the first details of their ambitious remake of Gwazi, we discuss our favourite rollercoasters of all-time - from the best of Florida to some of the most thrilling rides you can experience in the UK.
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Rumour has it that Universal will turn to their classic monsters for their next Florida theme park - we discuss what they might be up to and the latest leaks from their new Harry Potter coaster, plus updated details on what's to come at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!
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With Universal finally confirming its terribly named Hagrid-themed roller coaster, Disney announcing big plans for Epcot, rumours of a brand new Lion King ride coming to Animal Kingdom, and more, it's a packed episode for news this week! Plus, a special look at what's in store for the biggest theme parks in the UK in 2019.
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Another week, another leak regarding the upcoming Harry Potter coaster at Islands Of Adventure! We discuss the latest tidbits to emerge about the ride, plus a major milestone for Tigris at Busch Gardens, the latest from Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, and more!
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From the screen-heavy Escape From Gringotts at Universal Orlando to the cheap effects of Hex at Alton Towers, this week we look back on some of the occasions on which theme parks have managed to disappoint us somewhat.
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Big news from both ends of the Orlando theme park spectrum this week, as Disney begin testing their ambitious gondola transport system and fresh details emerge about the highly-anticipated Harry Potter rollercoaster coming to Islands of Adventure! Plus, will Universal get into trouble over the rumoured name of their new theme park?
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Disney has announced a major expansion to their Shanghai park, which is set to get a land themed to the hit film Zootopia. We discuss what form that could take, plus an upcoming Marvel comic book series to introduce the setting of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.
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Hold on to your butts! Islands of Adventure appears to be getting ready to unveil its new Harry Potter coaster - and it looks like long-standing rumours of a new Jurassic Park attraction are also true! Plus, we talk through a truly epic leak about one of the new rides coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!
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With just a couple of months until it opens, Hong Kong Disneyland has revealed new details of its upcoming Ant-Man attraction. We discuss the plans, the latest from our Parkitect campaigns, and more!
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We begin 2019 by chatting about all the time we spent playing Parkitect over Christmas and what we make of the latest theme park video game to be making waves online. Plus, some reminiscing on the halcyon days of RollerCoaster Tycoon and what we can expect from such games in the years ahead.
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Tokyo Disneyland and Busch Gardens have both lifted the lid on their exciting upcoming rides - the former promising state-of-the-art animatronics aboard a new Beauty and the Beast attraction, the latter pitching Florida's tallest launch coaster with Tigris. We see out the year by discussing both, plus much more!
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What better way to celebrate the Christmas season than with brand new details on Disney's plans for Marvel attractions in California and Paris, plus a leaked name for Universal's fourth gate in Orlando and a glimpse of 2019's Harry Potter coaster at Islands of Adventure.
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Rumours continue to swirl about when Universal might confirm that it's working on a fourth gate in Orlando. We discuss all the speculation and our hopes for the park, including new Harry Potter attractions and the long-awaited introduction of Nintendo!
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Tom's recent visit to Universal Studios Singapore is the focus of our latest trip report! Listen in for our guide to the smallest of all the Universal Studios parks, but still one that crams in rides based on Transformers, Madagascar, Jurassic Park, The Mummy, and more!
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We look back on a few of our favourite theme park rides that are no longer with us, including the iconic Jaws attraction at Universal Studios, the barmy Mr Toad's Wild Ride at Magic Kingdom, and a few from our childhood in the UK.
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It has been a big week for the hotly-anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World Florida and Disneyland California. From new details on the state-of-the-art rides we can expect, to the groundbreaking hotel being built on-site, we take you through the latest news on the project.
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Walt Disney Studios may be the smaller of the Paris parks, but there's still no shortage of things to talk about from our recent visit, including Tower of Terror, Ratatouille and plenty of Toy Story fun. Plus, hear about future plans for Marvel attractions and our experience of staying at Davy Crockett Ranch.
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We've been to Disneyland Paris and are excited to fill you in on the whole experience in our first trip report. Get the lowdown on Hyperspace Mountain, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more!
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On our debut show, we discuss speculation over the potential construction of an Indiana Jones Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the future of Shamu at SeaWorld Orlando, and a couple of intriguing patents filed by Universal Creative. Plus, it was once billed as the UK's answer to Disneyland Paris, but what is going on with The London Resort?
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