Welcome to the Theme Park Trader podcast. Your weekly dose of theme park news from around the world!
Episodes
Monday Nov 07, 2016
Monday Nov 07, 2016
Join us for episode 39 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
Some of the stories we discuss this week:
- TapuTapu and virtual queuing at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay
- The future of queuing at theme parks
- Race Through New York with Jimmy Fallon
- Seasonal update to Butterbeer
- The first seasonal pass coming to Shanghai Disneyland
- Christmas merchandise at US Disney Parks for 2016
- Star Wars Land rumours
Monday Oct 31, 2016
Monday Oct 31, 2016
Join us for episode 38 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week Dan and Ryan are joined by friend of the site/show Amber who talks to us about her trip to the Polynesian in December and her plans for her 5 day trip to Walt Disney World!
We also chat through this weeks news which covers:
- PizzeRizzo opening date and initial thoughts
- Paint the Nights Return to Disneyland
- Once Upon a Time castle show at the Magic Kingdom
Monday Oct 24, 2016
Monday Oct 24, 2016
Join us for episode 37 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week Dan and Ryan are finally back recording after a 3 week break (for us not for you guys) as Ryan returns from his trip to Florida.
Trip report includes:
- Nighttime Safaris at Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Toothsome Chocolate milkshake thoughts
- Hurricane Matthew
- Mako
- Reign of Kong
- Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- So much more!
On top of Ryan's trip report, the guys also discuss thoughts on the Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary announcement.
Monday Oct 17, 2016
Monday Oct 17, 2016
Join us for episode 36 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This time its the turn of Disney's Hollywood Studios as Dan and I decide on our top 3 and worst 3 attractions for the park. Some of our list may surprise you so be sure to listen to find out what are choices are!
Do let us know if you agree or disagree with our list!
Monday Oct 10, 2016
Monday Oct 10, 2016
Join us for episode 35 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
In light of Stitch's Great Escape moving to seasonal operating hours an rumours flying around that Tomorrowland is to receive a significant overhaul for Magic Kingdoms 50th anniversary in 2016, Dan and I decided to dedicate an episode to it.
We chat through each of the attractions within Tomorrowland and state what which we would keep, change or remove and replace entirely!
Monday Oct 03, 2016
Monday Oct 03, 2016
Join us for episode 34 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This time its the turn of Disney's Animal Kingdom as Dan and I decide on our top 3 and worst 3 attractions for the park. Some of our list may surprise you so be sure to listen to find out what are choices are!
Do let us know if you agree or disagree with our list!
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Join us for episode 33 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
Some of the stories we discuss this week:
- Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History show starting date
- Doctor Strange coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios?
- New coffee beverages coming to Walt Disney World for Fall
- Tower of Terror sign removed at Disneyland
- 45th Anniversary merchandise at Magic Kingdom
- Stitch's Great Escape seasonal opening - could this be the beginning of the end for the attraction?
Monday Sep 19, 2016
Monday Sep 19, 2016
Join us for episode 32 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
Some of the stories we discuss this week:
- Major additions coming to Legoland California
- Wedding Pavilion at Walt Disney World to undergo refurbishment
- Concrete work to disrupt shows at Magic Kingdom in September
- Private party to occur at the Living Seas in Epcot for Dapper Day
- Festival of Fantasy Parade to receive Dining Package
- New Death Eater show at Universal Studios Japan
Monday Sep 12, 2016
Monday Sep 12, 2016
Join us for episode 30 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week Ryan and Dan discuss all the latest news from theme parks from around the world after a weeks break discussing the news!
Some of the stories we discuss this week:
- The first expansion at Shanghai Disneyland
- The closure of Tower of Tower at Disney's California Adventure
- New costume rules for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Bus changes to Disney's Saratoga Springs resort
- Fingerprint scanning for children at Walt Disney World
- Extension of the refillable popcorn offer at Walt Disney World
- How parks are combatting the Zika Virus in Orlando
Sunday Sep 04, 2016
Sunday Sep 04, 2016
Join us for episode 30 of the Theme Park Trader podcast!
This week Dan and I thought it would be fun to do another of our top 3, worst 3 attractions list. Universal Studios has been one at the back of our minds for a few weeks so we dedicate the episode to it!
Of course, the elephant in the room is E.T. Adventure and lets just say it didn't make our top 3 list.
Do let us know if you agree or disagree with our list!