The Theme Park Trader Podcast

The Problem With EPCOT

Join us for episode 434 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

This episode has been a long time coming but Ryan & Donna are talking through the failings of the EPCOT reimagining alongside some other gripes.

A few of the things we cover:

• The overall loss of identity of the park
• Mission Space & the loss of Gary & Destiny
• Spaceship Earth 
• Pixar shorts (WHYYY)
• Luminous
• Nighttime Lighting
• Moana 
• Indoor festival space
• Wonders of Life pavilion
• Soarin
• Test Track
• Frozen

 

This or That with Donna

Join us for episode 433 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

This week we're playing a little game of this or that and ask a variety of questions such as:

1. Space Mountain or TRON Lightcycle Run?
2. Expedition Everest or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?
3. Rise of the Resistance or Flight of Passage?
4. Tower of Terror or Haunted Mansion?

 

 

We Answer Your Questions!

Join us for episode 432 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

This week Donna and Ryan are answering listener questions where we cover:

• Where is the best place to relax in the parks?
• What’s your favourite theme park hotel you’ve stayed at and why?
• What’s the best character interaction you’ve had?
• What’s your favourite bit of Disney merchandise and why?
• Is there a theme park you’ve always wanted to visit and haven’t had the chance to yet?
• What’s the best theme park in the U.K.?
• How do I convince my partner to go to WDW every year?

What is Disney Doing with Hollywood Studios?

Join us for episode 31 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

This week, Dan and Ryan go into the detail on the theming of Disney's Hollywood Studios and ask the question - what on earth is going on?

Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025: The Finale

Join us for episode 30 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

Join us for our final part of our Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025, where we pit every dining spot in the Magic Kingdom against each other in a thrilling tournament! From sit-down restaurants to quick-service spots and even snack carts, we’re ranking them all to find the ultimate Magic Kingdom dining champion. Which spot will come out on top? Tune in to find out!

Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025: Part 1

Join us for episode 429 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

Join us for Part 1 of our Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025, where we pit every dining spot in the Magic Kingdom against each other in a thrilling tournament! From sit-down restaurants to quick-service spots and even snack carts, we’re ranking them all to find the ultimate Magic Kingdom dining champion. Which spot will come out on top? Tune in to find out!

Poor Reviews of The Plaza Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom

Join us for episode 428 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

Happy New Year 2025! To celebrate, Donna and Ryan sat down and read out some of the worst reviews for a location they both agreed not to return to again, The Plaza Restaurant. In this episode we explain why we would be unlikely to visit again before reading out what others think.

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Poor Reviews of Muppet*Vision 3D

Join us for episode 427 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

This week we're still mourning the loss of Muppet*Vision 3D in the only way we know how... reading out the worst reviews that guests have left for the attraction.

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The End of MupperVision 3D - Does Disney Know What They're Doing?

Join us for episode 426 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

This week we're chatting through several news stories that have happened over the past week or so with the biggest being the announcement that Muppet*Vision 3D is disappearing at Disney's Hollywood Studios and being replaced by the Monsters Inc. land.

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Our Take on Snog, Marry, Avoid at Jollywood Nights!

Join us for episode 425 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.

We're playing a little game of Snog, Marry, Avoid in a way that only TPT knows how to.

We're running through the menus at Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios and giving each item one of the following categories:

• Lights, Savours, Action
• Midway Munchies
• Alien Swirling Slop

Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.