Welcome to the Theme Park Trader podcast. Your weekly dose of theme park news from around the world!
Episodes
Monday Jan 16, 2017
Monday Jan 16, 2017
Join us for episode 49 of the Theme Park Trader podcast.
To celebrate the brand new guides section of the website going live (at some point during the next week), Dan and I talk through our very first guide. The page is centred around Magic Kingdom attractions so we do the first half of the Kingdom this week, discussing what scores we have given each ride in Main Street USA, Frontierland and Aventureland!
We somehow also find time to discuss the main news stories from this week:
- New details and opening date for Race through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
- Big changes to the FastPass system at Disneyland
- The Kermit the Frog balloon is being removed at Disney's Hollywood Studio
- First details on Star Wars: Galactic Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Jan 09, 2017
Monday Jan 09, 2017
Join us for episode 48 of the Theme Park Trader podcast.
This week our friend Amber rejoins us to discuss her recent December 2016 stay at Disney's Polynesian Resort and all of the new things she tried at Walt Disney World during her stay!
We also discuss the main news from this week which includes:
- Cast member costumes at Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout
- A brand new Electric Eel coaster is coming to SeaWorld San Diego
- Darth Vader is taking up residence at Disneyland Paris.
- Disney introducing a one day dining plan called Disney Dine-on-the-Go
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Monday Jan 02, 2017
Monday Jan 02, 2017
Join us for episode 47 of the Theme Park Trader podcast.
We begin the podcast by saying goodbye to friend of the show Alan (@NORMNB8S) who sadly passed away over the Christmas break.
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This weeks news we discuss:
- Behind the scenes at Pandora: World of Avatar
- Walt Disney World parks ot reaching capacity over Christmas
- Disney replacing the welcome show at the Magic Kingdom
- Blizzard Beach closing due to the cold
- Busch Gardens Run for the Fund
We end the podcast by discussing our most anticipated attractions for 2017!
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Monday Dec 26, 2016
Monday Dec 26, 2016
Join us for episode 46 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
Dan and I kick off the podcast by discussing our plans for Christmas (we recorded on Christmas Eve) before going into the news from this week:
- New concept art for Five Nights at Freddy's attraction
- Magic Kingdom to serve alchohol at four more restaurants
- Increases in security at Disneyland
- Gasparilla Island Grill reopens at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic releases
We end the podcast by discussing the final results from the WDW attraction tournament conducted by Designated Disney Dad.
Merry Christmas everyone and have a fantastic New Year!
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Monday Dec 19, 2016
Monday Dec 19, 2016
Join us for episode 45 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This weeks news discussed includes:
- Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan
- A potential increase to security at Walt Disney World
- A new uniform for Monorail cast members
- Sellout for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi announced
- Dedicated entrance at Walt Disney World for annual passholders
We are almost at the end of the knockout WDW attraction tournament being conducted by Designated Disney Dad so Dan and I thought it would be good to chat about this weeks results again at the end of the podcast!
Ryan also gives a spoiler free review of Star Wars Rogue One!
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Dec 12, 2016
Monday Dec 12, 2016
Join us for episode 44 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This weeks news discussed includes:
- The tranformation of Spaceship Earth to the Death Star and why it caused such controversy
- Lots of new Star Wars announcements for Walt Disney World
- Updates to the My Disney Experience App
- One final party for Tower of Terror at Disneyland
- Disney After Hours to return in 2017
- Splitsville Luxury Lanes coming to Disneyland
As the end of the knockout WDW attraction tournament being conducted by Designated Disney Dad is edging closer Dan and I thought it would be good to chat about this weeks results at the end of the podcast!
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Dec 05, 2016
Monday Dec 05, 2016
Join us for episode 43 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This weeks news discussed includes:
- No more 3D at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood
- Disney to offer paid for premium bus transportation at Walt Disney World
- Port Orleans Resort to offer free bus service around the resort
- New Nintendo detials at Universal theme parks!!!
- Highway in the Sky Dine-Around at Magic Kingdom hotels
- Secret Life of Pets joining Universals Superstar Parade
Dan and I end the podcast by discussing one of the interesting results of the current knockout WDW attraction tournament being conducted by Designated Disney Dad over on Twitter, Peter Pan's Flight Vs The Great Movie Ride.
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Nov 28, 2016
Monday Nov 28, 2016
Join us for episode 42 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week Ryan and Dan take you through all the announcements made at D23 Destination D that include:
- Pandora: The World of Avatar
- Big changes coming to Epcot
- MagicBand 2.0
- Star Wars Land
We also discuss the huge expansion plans coming to Hong Kong Disneyland!
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Nov 21, 2016
Monday Nov 21, 2016
Join us for episode 41 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week Ryan and Dan take you through all the latest news from theme parks around the world and read your comments on Donald Trump coming to Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World.
News covered this week:
- Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Disney charging $5 for package handling at Walt Disney World
- The return of the Legoland Florida Christmas Bricktacular
- Have breakfast with a dinosaur and Santa for a limited time at T-REX Cafe
- 65% of theme park guests want more VR attractions
- New drone show begins at Disney Springs and has the worst name ever
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com!
Monday Nov 14, 2016
Monday Nov 14, 2016
Join us for episode 40 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week Ryan and Dan are joined by once again by friend of the show Anaïs who joins us to discuss her recent WDW booking and to chat through this weeks news!
News covered this week:
- Donald Trump coming to Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom and our election opinions
- Toy Story Land coming to Shanghai Disneyland
- Holiday drone show coming to Disney Springs
- 6th hotel to open at Universal Orlando
- Doctor Strange meet and greet at Disney's Hollywood Studios