Welcome to the Theme Park Trader podcast. Your weekly dose of theme park news from around the world!
Episodes
Monday May 22, 2017
Monday May 22, 2017
Join us for episode 69 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
In this weeks news:
- The Shining is coming to Halloween Horror Nights 27
- Satu’li Canteen Breakfast Menu at Pandora – The World of Avatar
- New details on nighttime projection show at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood
- Tunisia working on Kong animatronic larger than Universal Orlando's
- Disney closing Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Mobile Ordering expanding at Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Fantasmic returning to Disneyland with new features
We also read out some of our most recent reviews from iTunes.
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 2017
Join us for episode 68 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week we are rejoined by Karyn Locke from Sandandorsnow.com who chats to us about her recent trips to Walt Disney World including a 2 day celebration of Dapper Day at the parks!
We also run through our reactions to the new fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, Happily Ever After!
Monday May 08, 2017
Monday May 08, 2017
Join us for episode 67 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
In this weeks news:
- Baby Groot and Star-Lord meet and greet at Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Guardians of the Galaxy Mission: Breakout news including premiere party
- Closest look at Happily Ever After to date
- Epcot Food and Wine Festival dates and details announced
- Pandora - The World of Avatar is on Disney's Animal Kingdom's map
- The Rock making changes to Jungle Cruise across Disney Parks
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday May 01, 2017
Monday May 01, 2017
Join us for episode 66 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week friend of the show Carly joins us to discuss her various trips to both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World. We chat through her first memory of going to both parks and some of her more recent visits that include getting engaged at Disneyland Paris and going to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando for her honeymoon!
We also cover off a few other questions that include what it is like to stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge at a club level and whether Carly likes ET Adventure or not. We then finish with a couple of this weeks news stories:
- Pandora - The World of Avatar attraction thoughts
- EDM festival coming to Disneyland Paris
e sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Apr 24, 2017
Monday Apr 24, 2017
Join us for episode 65 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week Emily rejoins Dan and I to ask us a whole host of questions around Walt Disney World and planning a trip. This all came from Emily recently booking her trip to WDW and not being satisfied with the way that Disney answer queries online!
Here is a summary of the questions we answer:
- We land in Orlando International at 3:20pm on our first day. What should we do with the rest of the day?
- Is it worth buying tickets for Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party?
- What rides should we do in each park?
- How many days do you recommend saving for Universal?
- How does the fast pass system really work? – Can you just get daily fastpasses alongside the plus ones?
- How does the magic maker work? How can you view/ download the pictures you have taken>
- Which rides should we get a fast pass for?
- Does it get busy watching parades?
- Where is the best place to watch parades from?
- Where are the best places to eat in WDW and Universal?
- Where is the best place to meet characters?
- How do the magic bands work?
- I heard it is recommended to have a credit card before you visit, is this true?
- Where is the best place to visit, except Universal and WDW?
- Where are the best discount Disney stores?
- How much would you recommend taking for a 15 night stay – when you have a dining plan and tickets for Universal and WDW included.
Friday Apr 21, 2017
Friday Apr 21, 2017
Join us for episode 64 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
In this episode we go through each of the four main parks at Walt Disney World and discuss what both Dan and I would choose for our three FastPass selections for a given day!
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Apr 17, 2017
Monday Apr 17, 2017
Join us for episode 63 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week we are joined by Charlie Granby who comes onto the show to discuss her most recent day trip to Disneyland Paris alongside her most recent trips to Walt Disney World!
We also discuss a couple of news stories from last week including:
- Disneyland Paris turning 25 and what we thought of the celebrations
- Is Tron really replacing the Tomorrowland Speedway at Magic Kingdom?
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com and make sure you go and check Charlie out over on Twitter where you will find links to her website and Etsy store!
Monday Apr 10, 2017
Monday Apr 10, 2017
Join us for episode 62 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
In this weeks news:
- We run through the 2017 dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
- Satu'li Canteen Menu thoughts at Pandora - The World of Avatar
- Does a recent Universal patent mean a Mario Kart attraction is on the way to Orlando?
- Should you spend money on a Universal Express pass at Universal Orlando?
To end this podcast we do our very first poor reviews of great theme park restaurants where this week we choose one of Ryan's favourites, Le Cellier at Epcot in Walt Disney World!
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Apr 03, 2017
Monday Apr 03, 2017
Join us for episode 61 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week we were lucky to be joined by Danielle Carter who joined two different Walt Disney World programs that enabled her to work at both the UK Pavilion at Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. We chat to her about her experiences working there including:
- How the job(s) came about
- What it was like working in Walt Disney World
- What the cast member living arrangements are like
- Cast member wages
- What she did in her free time in Orlando
On top of that we answer a couple of listener questions including tips for first time WDW visitors (we could do a whole episode on that!) and some of the best restaurants outside of WDW.
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com and make sure you go and check Danielle's website out at Missdanielle.com
Monday Mar 27, 2017
Monday Mar 27, 2017
Join us for episode 60 of the Theme Park Trader podcast where after a week away from the news we fit as much as we can into the hour!
In this weeks news:
- Our thoughts on the Happily Ever After soundtrack
- Live Pixar music coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios
- FastPass selections, Extra Magic Hours and Quick Service changes coming to Pandora - The World of Avatar
- 7th Universal Orlando hotel on the way
- Pandora - The World of Avatar, tour of the land, snacks, height requirements and more!
- Knott's Berrry Farm announces first ever free roaming VR attraction
- La Nouba set to come to an end at Disney Springs
We also do another round of bad reviews of great theme park attractions and this week it is the turn of the Mickey's PhilharMagic. We also answer a listener question based around virtual reality in theme parks!
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!