The Theme Park Trader Podcast

Join us for episode 20 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We can't believe it, our 20th episode already! Thanks so much for all of you that continue to listen to us, we really appreciate it! To celebrate we recorded our longest podcast to date and also discussed our top 3 and worst 3 attractions at my (Ryan's) favourite park, Epcot! This week we kick things off by discussing the reopening of beaches at Walt Disney World following on from the tragic alligator attack that occurred. We chat through the new rules that Disney are putting in place on the beaches and what our thoughts on these new rules are. Dan and I then discuss two Universal Studios stories with the first one in Hollywood and confirmation that they will be expanding once again over a period of 5 years. We chat about what they could do with the space and what attractions are most likely. We then chat through the first details of Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando and the confirmed list of attractions set to open in 2017. Frozen Ever After had to be d

Join us for episode 19 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Dan and I start the podcast by paying our respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando before also discussing the tragic attack by a alligator in Walt Disney World and discussing changes that Walt Disney World are making to combat both of these events. We then push forwards with the news by talking about the opening of Soarin Around the World and Shanghai Disneyland before discussing a brand new logo for the Universal Orlando Resort. We wanted to end this week's podcast on a high so Dan and I decided it was a good idea to talk through each of our top 3 favourite attractions at The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World as well as talking about the 3 attractions that we favour the least. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 18 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! As we recorded a filler episode last week to account for Dan being away in New York we had a heck of a lot of news to catch you guys up on this week! We kick the show off with a trip report from Dan and his thoughts on the Disney Store in New York before diving straight into the news where we chat about the opening of both Cobra's Curse at Busch Gardens Tampa and Reign of Kong at Islands of Adventure in Orlando. We then chat about the rather pointless DVC lounge that has opened up at Epcot before discussing rumours on a new attraction coming to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney adding premium parking to their water parks in Walt Disney World. To wind down on the podcast we discuss the paid safari experience coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom, Skipper Canteen now taking dining reservations and The Walking Dead returning to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then

Join us for episode 17 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! As Dan is in New York this week we decided to prepare in advance and record this episode a couple of weeks ago! This week we go through Ryan's picks for table service restaurants for his October trip as he takes you through all of the ones he has booked so far. Dan also chimes in with menu items from the restaurants that take his fancy too. Just some of the restaurants on the list include: Le Cellier Steakhouse Be Our Guest Restaurant The BOATHOUSE TREX This weeks weekly rant is all about planning and why it is a bit of a pain to have to book things like table service restaurants 180 days in advance and FastPasses up to 90 days in advance! Of course as always we discuss the positives too! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 16 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we kick things off by diving straight into our thoughts on the behind the scenes video of the making of Jungle Book: Alive with the Magic show at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We got quite optimistic about the show however since we recorded the show we watched the show on YouTube and were more than a little underwhelmed. We then move onto discussing the third track opening at Toy Story Midway Mania before going into this week's rant of the week where we discuss the pains for refurbishments at theme parks and how perhaps Disney could be better at giving notice on refurbishments. After this weeks rant we discuss the old Soarin attraction reopening for a short time at Epcot before Soarin Around the World opens before moving on to discuss a potential Muppets pizza restaurant opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios. To end this weeks podcast we discuss the new Walking Dead attraction coming to Universal Hollywood and the confusing changes going on at Walt

Join us for episode 15 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We begin the podcast this week by welcoming our guest and friend to the show Abbie who talks to us about her recent trip to Thorpe Park and we question her about booking her very first trip to Walt Disney World and what she is looking forward to the most. She also turns things round on Ryan and Dan to ask us questions about WDW including an explainer on the Disney Dining Plan. Rant of the week is a fun one this week as we talk about staff/cast member attitude in the park and how it can impact your day at the parks. We compare staff here in England to Disneyland Paris as well as Florida and how attitudes differ depending on what park you are in. Of course the podcast wouldn't be complete without the news and this week we chat Frozen Ever After opening date, Dinosaur refurbishment, new food kiosks coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Buzz Lightyear at Shanghai Disneyland + more! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us t

Join us for episode 14 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We kick off the podcast this week by discussing the new look of the Incredible Hulk Coaster over at Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios Orlando before moving into a lengthy rant of the week! This week's rant of the week has Dan and I discussing the subject of queuing, what do we hate about it and what do we like about it? We also go through our top 3 worst queues to wait in line for and our top 3 best queues to wait in line for. Moving on from rant of the week we discuss the new footage shown off from Pirates of the Caribbean and Tron Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland as well as Johnny Depp showing up at Disneyland to surprise guests as The Mad Hatter. We end this weeks podcast by discussing an end to both Disney Dollars at Disneyland and Walt Disney World and an end to the Disney Infinity Game Series. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 13 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we kick off the podcast by discussing Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets going on sale and the costs related to each of them. We also touch on what our favourite of the two parties is. Next we start our brand new weekly segment, rant of the week! This weeks rant is centred around ticket price increases at theme parks and we chat about why they keep increasing beyond just the price of inflation! We then move on to talk about the Guardians of the Galaxy rumour on the gang taking over Tower of Terror at Disneyland before discussing the Frozen Games at Disney's Blizzard Beach. We also cover off Safari of Fun Weekends at Busch Gardens, Shanghai Disney entering a six week trial run and new characters being added to Turtle Talk with Crush at Epcot! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 12 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we start off the podcast by discussing our fondest memories of the Earffel Tower at Disney's Hollywood Studios as it was removed from the park earlier in the week. Dan and I then go onto discuss recent footage seen from Disney Town in Shanghai before discussing brand new Beauty and the Beast area coming to Tokyo Disneyland in 2020, alongside a Big Hero 6 attraction. We also discuss the next horror house coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2016, The Exorcist and then talk about recent footage released of Rivers of Light in action at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We end the theme park news by discussing Fulton's Crab House changing name to Paddlefish and the subtle differences between the menu. We end this weeks podcast by discussing Disney's live action film release schedule and give our impressions on each of the titles in the list and Ryan gives his spoiler-free review of Captain America: Civil War! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrade

Join us for episode 11 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week as always there is is almost an endless list of things for us to cover! We kick off the podcast discussing Soarin' Around The World opening dates as well as some of the locations that will be visited on the new journey. We then move on to discuss the free dining offer at Walt Disney World that has just gone live and touch on the benefits of the Disney Dining Plan. Dan and I then discuss Toy Story Land and our thoughts on the official attraction names and what we have seen so far. Animal Kingdom finally gets its nighttime events nailed down to a date, we talk through the opening hours and all of the additional things you can do at night! Information on House of Blues closing at Disneyland, a next generation Avatar animatronic and Ryan's thoughts on the new Jungle Book movie are also discussed! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 10 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we discuss the possibility of Tower of Terror receiving a themed bar at Disney's Hollywood Studios, our thoughts on the 360 degree view reveal of Star Wars Land at Disneyland, Texas Chainsaw Massacre coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando and the delayed opening of Flights of Wonder (and a weird conversation about bird poo). We also discuss meeting Jiminy Cricket at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Agent P Adventure at World Showcase coming to mobile phones, Amorettes Patisserie opening at Disney Springs and end the podcast with a bit of a rant about AVATAR sequels. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark! 

Join us for episode 09 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we discuss Fantasyland at Shanghai Disneyland, the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, new concept art for Toy Story Land that is currently being showcased at Disney's Hollywood Studios as well as the delayed opening of Rivers of Light at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We also discuss our thoughts on the first official photo of Star Wars Land at Disneyland and finish the podcast a discussion on virtual reality at theme parks and what the future holds. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark! 

Join us for episode 08 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!  This week we discuss the new signature restaurant coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom (Tiffins), the nightly lighting of the Tree of Life at the park before moving onto SeaWorld Orlando to discuss the recently opened Manatee rehabilitation centre. We then talk about Stave church at Epcot's Norway pavilion and how the refurbishment ending in late May is a likely opening date for the Frozen Ever After attraction. We then discuss Disney keeping the Writer's Stop open at Hollywood Studios and the closure of Streets of America and Lights, Motors Action. Finally we end the podcast with Ryan discussing his thoughts on Zootopia. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 07 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we discuss new events coming to the Magic Kingdom in the form of Disney After Hours and Early Morning Magic and the costs involved for each as well as whether we think it is worth paying the price. We also discuss the D-Luxe Burger menu at Disney Springs, the potential safety of the Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios, The Toy Story Resort at Disney Shanghai, the return of the Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure and an unwanted Pirates of the Caribbean movie cameo from a former Beatle. Of course there is the usual ranting and sidetracking along the way! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark! 

Join us for episode 06 of the Theme Park Trader podcast in our longest episode to date! This week as always there is a lot to talk about, we discuss: SeaWorld and an end to killer whale breeding at the parks and what it means, nighttime safaris at Kilimanjaro Safaris, Reign of Kong ride vehicles, five new experiences coming to Legoland Florida, premium parking at WDW, Toothsome Chocolate Factory at Universal Orlando and two character food kiosks coming to Disney Springs! Of course there is the usual ranting and sidetracking along the way! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark! 

In episode 5 of the podcast we go international with news updates from all over the world! This week we discuss: Ghost Train at Thorpe Park in the UK and its use of HTCVive headsets, new Shanghai Disneyland photos and our thoughts on the upcoming attractions revealed so far, a rumour on Disney adding a $15 nightly charge to guests staying in hotels, another rumour on Universal Japan opening up a Nintendo section of the park.  Also discussed - Joy and Sadness coming to Epcot character spot, StoryMaker at Magic Kingdom, Purple MagicBands and Ryan goes off on another Starbucks rant!  Oh and we couldn't record this week without discussing our thoughts on the new Captain America Civil War trailer! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark! 

So much covered off in this weeks podcast including, Rivers of Light opening date at Disney's Animal Kingdom, huge new features coming to MyMagic+, a confirmed end to FastPass+ for Wishes, 30 new retail and dining options coming to Disney Springs, price hike for Disney World tickets, snakes at Cobra's Curse at Busch Gardens, Zootopia characters coming to Disneyland and WDW and so much more! Also be sure to check our podcasting friends: Dis After Dark

Join us this week as we discuss: Reign of Kong at Islands of Adventure Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters Rumours of Rivers of Light dining packages Star Wars Land updates including a new attraction reveal! Toy Story Mania The removal of turkey legs at Disney's Animal Kingdom Rumours of FastPass removal at Wishes Our thoughts on this article - http://www.techinsider.io/cheap-ways-to-visit-disneyland-2016-2 The Good Dinosaur, why we think it didn't do too well at the box office and our thoughts on the movie!

In this week's podcast we discuss:What Google Street View could mean for Walt Disney World Dates for the 2016 Epcot food and wine festival and why we love the festival so much The new castle show at the Magic Kingdom and the potential overuse of Frozen at the parks Olaf meet and greet at Disney's Hollywood Studios The new Mako coaster at SeaWorld Orlando Epcot flower and garden festival menus New Star Wars shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins + our thoughts on Daisy Ridley in the role! Also... this weeks how contains STAR WARS SPOILERS... you have been warned!

During this first podcast we take you through the latest news including Disney drone usage, Universal ticket price increases and the 2016 Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot!