Sinopsis
ParksAndCons.com Talks Theme Parks, Conventions, and Other Fun Stuff
Episodios
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Episode 525 - Cabazon Dinosaurs, Haunted OC, Knott’s Marketplace, & Casino Morongo
09/06/2020 Duración: 01h54sThis time, we discuss four topics! First, we talk about our first visit, in many years, to Casino Morongo. Then, we scoot a bit down the I-10, to the Cabazon Dinosaurs. Next, we take on the haunted trails of Black Star Canyon, with Haunted OC. Lastly, Knott’s takes the next big step toward reopening. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 524 - Universal Studios Hollywood’s Reopening Plan, Pechanga Casino, & Kelly’s Toy Stop
05/06/2020 Duración: 50minThis time, we have a trio of topics! Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 523- Time Traveling with Ted Season 1 Finale
01/06/2020 Duración: 01h17minThis time, we present the tenth episode in our series, "Time Traveling with Ted," featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we look back on the first season, take on trivia, and talk a little Season of Screams. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 522 - Walt Disney World’s Reopening Plan & Frank and Son Collectible Show Returns
30/05/2020 Duración: 47minThis time, we have a double dose of current events. First, we talk about the latest news coming out of Florida. Then, we talk about our experiences at the reopening of Frank and Son Collectible Show. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 521 - Stories from the Floor: Outside the Con with Kim Twombly
28/05/2020 Duración: 56minThis time, we present the next chapter in our “Stories from the Floor” series. This is our close-up look at the love of pop culture conventions, through the eyes of one of our guests. This time, we have Kim Twombly as our guest. From small fan cons to San Diego Comic-Con, Kim has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 520 - San Diego Comic Shop Hop, May 2020
26/05/2020 Duración: 44minThis time, we have a big dose of hope, as we hop around San Diego to check out the re-openings of a few comic and toy shops. We talk safety procedures, communication, and pop-culture goodies. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 519 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott’s Scary Farm Ghost Town, Part 3
24/05/2020 Duración: 01h14minThis time, we present the ninth episode in our "Time Traveling with Ted" series, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we add the third chapter to the “A Walk in the Park - Knott's Scary Farm Ghost Town" series. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 518 - Convention Center Sanitation Accreditation, IAPPA Re-Opening Plan, & Updates on Disneyland, USH, Knott’s, SFMM, & More
22/05/2020 Duración: 59minThis time, we have a big dose of current events. From cons to lots of parks, we share the latest on what is happening on the path to re-opening. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 517 - A Walk in the Park: Universal Studios Hollywood’s Castle Theater, with Jonathan Green
20/05/2020 Duración: 01h20minThis time, we present the next chapter in our “A Walk in the Park” series, our close-up look at a theme park land. In this episode, Universal Studios Hollywood expert, Jonathan Green, joins us to take us on a walk through layers of time at The Castle Theater. Listen in and enjoy! For a more in-depth look into Universal Studios Hollywood history, 25 Years Inside Universal Studios: From Tour Guide to Entertainment Director, the mentioned book, may be found at https://amzn.to/2xjB29D. Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 516 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott’s Scary Farm Ghost Town, Part 2
18/05/2020 Duración: 01h02minThis time, we present the eighth episode in our series of shows, "Time Traveling with Ted," featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we add the second chapter to the “A Walk in the Park” through the Scary Farm version of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 515 - Stories from the Floor: Celebrating Midsummer Scream with Rick West
15/05/2020 Duración: 01h09minThis time, we present the next chapter in our “Stories from the Floor” series. This is our close-up look at the love of the pop culture convention through the eyes of one of our guests. This time, we have Rick West as our guest. From a newbie con organizer to seasoned veteran, Rick has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy! 45 Years Knott's Scary Farm Panel may be found at https://youtu.be/FyHFGcM7qbc. Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Panel may be found at https://youtu.be/1THmYTT2D7w. Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 514 - A Walk in the Park: Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town with Eric Lynxwiler
13/05/2020 Duración: 01h43minThis time, we present the next chapter in our new-ish series. “A Walk in the Park” is our close-up look at a theme park land. In this episode, Knott’s Berry Farm historian, Eric Lynxwiler, takes us on a tour of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy! For more fantastic Knott’s history, take a look at Eric’s @knottsbearyfarm2020 account on Instagram. Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 513 - Time Traveling with Ted: A Walk in the Park - Knott’s Scary Farm Ghost Town
08/05/2020 Duración: 01h17minThis time, we present the seventh episode in our series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we also add a chapter to our “A Walk in the Park” series, as we take a tour of the Scary Farm version of Ghost Town. Listen in and enjoy! Referenced Midsummer Scream Panel may be found at https://youtu.be/FyHFGcM7qbc. Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 512 - Shanghai Disneyland Re-Opening & Top 3 Disneyland Activities We're Most Looking Forward To Doing
06/05/2020 Duración: 36minThis time, we have a dose of Disney talk. First, we discuss the specifics of the Shanghai Disneyland re-opening and what it might signal for our home parks. Then, we take a spontaneous turn to share three things we can’t wait to do at Disneyland. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 511 - Stories from the Floor: Camping Out with Kerry Dixon
04/05/2020 Duración: 57minThis time, we present the next chapter in our new series. “Stories from the Floor” is our close-up look at the love of the pop culture convention, through the eyes of one of our guests. This time, we have the dynamic Kerry Dixon as our guest. From uber-organized fan to the Editor-in-Chief of the SDCC Unofficial Blog, Kerry has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy! Information on how to support vendors of the, now canceled, San Diego Comic-Con may be found at https://sdccblog.com/2020/04/san-diego-comic-con-2020-online-overview-faq/ Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 510 - Parks and Cons Presents: Time Traveling with Ted: Santa Clarita Halloween Home Haunts
01/05/2020 Duración: 01h35minThis time, we the sixth episode in our "Time Traveling with Ted" series of shows, featuring show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we discuss behind the scenes of a big night of Home Haunts. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 509 - A Walk in the Park: Streets of the World (AKA Illumination Area), at Universal Studios Hollywood, with Jonathan Green
29/04/2020 Duración: 01h35minThis time, we present the next chapter in our new-ish series. “A Walk in the Park” is a close-up look at a theme park land. In this episode, Universal Studios Hollywood expert, Jonathan Green, joins us on an audio tour of the Streets of the World. Listen in and enjoy! For a more in-depth look into Universal Studios Hollywood history, 25 Years Inside Universal Studios: From Tour Guide to Entertainment Director, the mentioned book, may be found at https://amzn.to/2xjB29D. The mentioned video of Jonathan, in the Star Trek Adventure, may be found at https://twitter.com/JonathanGreen85/status/1237540247136661506. Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 508 - Stories from the Floor: A Snapshot of James Riley
27/04/2020 Duración: 52minThis time, we kick off a brand new series. “Stories from the Floor” is a close-up look at the love of pop culture conventions, through the eyes of one of our guests. Up first, the marvelous James Riley. From comic shop vendor, to the Browncoats table, to SDCC Unofficial Blog photographer, and beyond, James has many stories from the floor to share. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 507 - Parks and Cons Presents: Time Traveling with Ted - 7 Things You May Have Missed in "Origins: Curse of Calico," at Knott’s Scary Farm
24/04/2020 Duración: 01h12minThis time, we present the fifth episode in our series of shows featuring, show writer and Haunt historian, Ted Dougherty. In this episode, we discuss seven things you may have missed in Origins: Curse of Calico, at Knott’s Scary Farm 2019. Listen in and enjoy! "The Haunt Veil," mentioned in the podcast, may be found at http://www.ultimatehaunt.com/information/the-haunt-veil/! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!
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Episode 506 - SDCC & AX Cancel, Rise of the Micro Cons, Knott’s Bear-y Tales Progress, & Halloween Hope
21/04/2020 Duración: 49minThis time, we discuss a variety of topics! First, we discuss the recent cancellations of Anime Expo and San Diego Comic-Con. Next, we talk about the potential rise of "micro cons." Then, we head over to Buena Park for a quarantined-version update on Bear-y Tales work at Knott’s Berry Farm. Lastly, we wrap up by taking a look at some promising developments in the SoCal Halloween scene. Listen in and enjoy! Please, consider joining The Parks and Cons Crew, https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons!