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'Theme Park Pulse' covers theme parks like Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and anything #ParksPopCulture! A production of No Midnight Media. Find our sister podcast ‘Unpacked’ anywhere you listen to podcasts!

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    • Aug 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 342 EPISODES

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    The Theme Park Pulse podcast is a great show for anyone who loves theme parks and wants to stay up to date with the latest news and discussions in the industry. The hosts are knowledgeable and bring a lot of enthusiasm to the show, making it engaging and entertaining to listen to. They cover a wide range of topics related to theme parks, from new rides and attractions to park rumors and personal experiences. The production quality is also top-notch, with clear audio and well-edited episodes.

    One of the best aspects of The Theme Park Pulse podcast is the variety of content they offer. They not only provide news updates but also delve into interesting discussions about different aspects of theme park culture. They often have guests on the show, including experts in the field or people who have worked in the industry, adding different perspectives to the conversations. Additionally, they sometimes feature interviews with listeners or other theme park enthusiasts, creating a sense of community.

    While The Theme Park Pulse podcast overall offers a lot of great content, there are some minor downsides worth mentioning. Occasionally, there can be some tangents or ramblings that detract from the main topic being discussed. Additionally, while the hosts are knowledgeable and passionate about theme parks, there may be times when their opinions come across as biased or subjective rather than objective analysis.

    In conclusion, The Theme Park Pulse podcast is an enjoyable and informative show for anyone interested in theme parks. It offers a good mix of news updates, discussions, interviews, and personal stories that keep listeners engaged. Despite some minor flaws in terms of tangents or subjectivity at times, the overall quality and content make it a worthwhile listen for theme park enthusiasts everywhere.



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    Latest episodes from Theme Park Pulse

    Disney's Long History Of "Gay" Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 8:31


    This June Disney hosted a collection of LGBTQIA2S-targeted ‘pride nites' at Disneyland. This is only the second year in Disneyland's nearly 70 year history where the company has actually created their own pride experience…so…how was it? Christopher Beale reports from inside Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2024, and Bethanee Bemis from the Smithsonian gives us the timeline of queer celebrations inside the happiest place on earth. LINKS StereotypesPodcast.org Patreon ChristopherJBeale.com

    Escaping Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 10:46


    This week, we present an episode of our host's other podcast Stereotypes - straight talk from Queer voices. Chris and Charles are military veterans living in Central Florida with their non-binary kid Eric. They arrived in Florida just as Governor Ron DeSantis began his outright attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and now they've had enough. They are raising money to leave Florida and an uncertain political future.

    Is Walt Disney World A Hellscape?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 11:44


    Mattel is opening a new theme park, an audio animatronic freaks out, and one columnist says that Walt Disney World has become hell on earth…what do you think? Plus, a popular theme park releases their beautiful area music on the internet. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    Disney Upgrades Dining Reservations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 6:31


    Disney is updating their dining reservation systems, will it make dining on property easier? Plus, Cedar Point strands guests, and gets sued…but also announces a newish coaster! Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    A Boss Cooler Than Mickey Mouse?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 6:44


    An east coast theme park is hiring, and the boss is universally beloved. Plus, a new HHN house, Fantasmic reopening updates, and alcohol is coming to three restaurants at Disneyland. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    Halloween in Central Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 6:50


    The Central Florida theme parks have announced their Halloween offerings, Christopher Beale breaks down the choices. Plus, an update from Carowinds' broken roller coaster, and a new experience coming to Universal Studios Hollywood on this episode of Theme Park Pulse. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

    Halloween In SoCal's Parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 8:58


    A South Carolina man spotted a crack in a roller-coaster support beam and sprang into action, a popular passholder event is returning, some newly-restored old Disney shorts are headed to streaming, and Christopher has the 4-1-1 on the halloween offerings in the Southern California parks. SOURCES CNN InsideUniversal D23 Disneyland Knott's Berry Farm Universal Studios Hollywood Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com  

    SURPRISE! Theme Park Pulse is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 6:10


    After a lengthy hiatus, Theme Park Pulse is back.   This week, Christopher Beale has info on 4th of July at Walt Disney World, "Rogers: The Musical" at Disney California Adventure, and a quick look at the career of retiring Disney Legend Toshio Kagami. - Support our work, and grab our shows early and ad-free on Patreon at patreon.com/nomidnight.

    The Disneyland Paris Train Scam!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 17:36


    Chris got scammed out of €100 on his way to Disneyland Paris, here is what happened and how to avoid being a victim! - Hear the full unedited conversation (55 minutes) behind the scenes content, and bonus podcasts on our Patreon for as little as $1 a month.

    The Skeleton Dance | Theme Park Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 25:12


    Adam is back with a new Theme Park Time Machine dedicated to 1929's “The Skeleton Dance”, and Nikki and Dave discuss the (totally predictable) price hikes coming to the Disney parks. Theme Park Time Machine was written by Adam Vargyas with edits by Josh Taylor, and sound design by Christopher Beale. - For early access to all of our programs, join us on Patreon for as little as $1 per month!

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    Dave and Nikki's Excellent California Adventure | Theme Park Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 43:15


    SUMMARY Dave and Nikki just got back from their first trip to the Disneyland Resort in California and want to tell you all about it before everything on the property gets replaced by the new D23 Parks announcements…yeah, we saw those too.  - Help us keep making Theme Park Pulse!

    Inside Halloween Horror Nights 2022 | Coffee & Carousels

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 26:04


    The Universal Studios Hollywood version of Halloween Horror Nights is open for the 2022 season and we were granted media access to check it out, we take you inside this year's hottest haunted houses, plus Cast Compliments on Coffee and Carousels! - Support our work on Patreon for as little as $1 a month and receive all kinds of crazy bonus content, and other fun surprises. http://patreon.com/nomidnight 

    Disney's Unfavorable Mix | Coffee & Carousels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 24:51


    Disney's latest earnings call was upfront with how they feel about Magic Key annual passholders and the results were not pretty. Plus, lots of unique announcements for the Halloween season, thievery at an Ohio park, and of course, Cast Compliments. - Check out our Patreon for bonus content!

    Poor Unfortunate TikToks | Theme Park Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 31:59


    Your TikTok could get a Cast Member fired! Dave & Nikki discuss their journey towards sailing away on the Disney Wish and celebrate the career of Pat Carroll on Theme Park Pulse! - No Midnight Media are an independent podcast group, and we rely on your support to create shows like Theme Park Pulse, Coffee and Carousels, Stereotypes and Unpacked. To support our work, and hear EVERYTHING we make (yes theres more) early consider joining us on Patreon.

    The Summer of Theme Park Racism | Coffee & Carousels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 25:52


    Throughout the United States, theme parks are being tied to acts of racism and classism as stock prices drop, but that's nothing new for the world of amusement parks. - No Midnight Media are an independent podcast group, and we rely on your support to create shows like Theme Park Pulse, Coffee and Carousels, Stereotypes and Unpacked. To support our work, and hear EVERYTHING we make (yes theres more) early consider joining us on Patreon.

    Make Mine Marvel…Maybe? | Theme Park Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 37:12


    Marvel Studios revealed the now-named “Multiverse Saga” at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. But with negative stories coming to light about some of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's business practices, Dave Warwick wonders is now the best time to be excited about Marvel movies?   Plus, Josh Taylor with the latest on Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Nikki Drake tells us about the new MagicBand+ on Theme Park Pulse!   -   No Midnight Media are an independent podcast group, and we rely on your support to create shows like Theme Park Pulse, Coffee and Carousels, Stereotypes and Unpacked.   To support our work, and hear EVERYTHING we make (yes theres more) early consider joining us on Patreon.  

    Shots Fired: Iger on Chapek | Coffee & Carousels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 28:06


    The gloves have come off in the saga of the two Bobs as former Disney CEO Bob Iger has spoken out about current chief Bob Chapek. Plus, someone thought a game where you shoot into a crowd of people was a good idea.

    Disney's $5000 Image Problem | Coffee & Carousels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 21:31


    Did you hear the one about the drink aboard the Disney Wish that costs $5000? Plus, escape rooms at Citywalk, and what is and isn't coming to a Disney park near you?

    Part of Our World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 26:44


    Theme Park Pulse celebrates Pride with a Theme Park Time Machine retrospective on Howard Ashman and artist Andreas Deja! Plus, our Mount Rushmore of Ashman/Menken Disney songs, Ms. Marvel and more details on the Disney Wish on Theme Park Pulse!

    Summer Movie Preview | Theme Park Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 27:59


    It's summer blockbuster season and movie marketing is out in full-force! Join us for a double-feature discussion of Jurassic World: Dominion and Top Gun: Maverick.   Plus, a history of those franchises in some of our favorite parks. That's today on Theme Park Pulse! Cast: Dave Warwick Nikki Drake Jack Milliken Editor: Christopher Beale

    Magic Keys & Gay Days | Coffee & Carousels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 25:18


    Did Disneyland really kill the Magic Key? We have the latest parks news! Plus, a sea of red shirts took over Walt Disney World last week for the 21st anniversary of Gay Days, our pal Ara Wagoner (Android Police) has an update.

    What's next for Disney's Star Wars?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 41:18


    May 25th was the anniversary of the releases of Star Wars (1977) and Return of the Jedi (1983). Obi Wan Kenobi is debuting on Disney+, and this year brings the return of the premier Star Wars fan convention Star Wars Celebration — after 2 years — and we were there! That's today on Theme Park Pulse! - Support our work on Patreon with a monthly gift, and receive early access to all of our shows and cool exclusives! 

    Genie + Changes....Again | Coffee & Carousels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 16:25


    Changes to Walt Disney World's reservation system, a rumored new coaster coming to Universal Hollywood, the first maze for Halloween Horror Nights and more today on Coffee & Carousels!

    The Circle: Disney Villains | Theme Park Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 29:31


    Imagine a world where Disney characters play “The Circle!?” Plus, “What's New For 2022!” in regional theme parks? We have answers this week on Theme Park Pulse.   Cast: Dave Warwick Nikki Drake Josh Taylor Jack Milliken Editor: Christopher Beale

    Epcot's Future and Affordable Alternatives | Coffee & Carousels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 27:37


    The politics around Disney's company town, Epcot plans, Studio Ghibli + more for the podcast debut of Coffee and Carousels. - Hosted by: Christopher Beale & Josh Taylor. Support the show on Patreon here!

    Armchair Imagineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 37:58


    Flower & Garden Festival is back, more COVID restrictions have lifted, and we're giving our best ideas to improve our favorite parks with some Armchair Imagineering today on Theme Park Pulse!

    Theme Park Pulse…In SPAAAAACE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 54:39


    It's an outer space-themed episode of Theme Park Pulse! We have the latest on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Plus an all-new Theme Park Time Machine on “Lilo & Stitch!” - Support our work on Patreon for early access to all of our shows, and join us on Twitch for weekly live shows! - Our other podcasts: Stereotypes - Straight Talk from Queer Voices Unpacked - Peculiar Stories from Real Life

    St. Patrick's Day in the Parks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 45:24


    New Hidden Magic to keep your eye open for, and tips for how to spend St. Patrick's Day in the parks. Plus, Josh puts Dave and Nikki head to head in the ultimate Magic Kingdom Trivia Showdown on Theme Park Pulse! - Recorded live on Twitch.

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    Moon Knight Preview | Assemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 35:29


    Josh, Dave, and Albie gear up for the start of Marvel's 2022 calendar with a preview of Moon Knight, a show featuring dissociative identities, Egyptian Gods, and Oscar Isaac murdering people in the night. - Assemble is available exclusively on our Patreon.

    Is there too much Marvel at Disney?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 44:28


    From TV shows and films, to new lands and overlays, Marvel IP is moving into every area of the parks. Our panel asks the question, is it all too much?

    Best and Worst of Marvel 2021 Pt 2 | Assemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 40:45


    Josh and Dave take over Theme Park Pulse for part two of a special presentation of Assemble examining the best and worst of what Marvel Studios gave us in 2021. To hear more Assemble, and get other perks, sign up at Patreon.com/NoMidnight today!

    Hot Take Battle Royale + Parks Proposal Pro-Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 54:09


    This week, we bring our hottest takes! Who has the best, worst, and spiciest opinions about all things parks!? Plus, ideal places to propose to your partner in the theme parks! - Support the show, pick up cool merch, and hear our sister podcasts at ThemeParkPulse.com, or join us on Twitch!

    Best and Worst of Marvel 2021 Pt 1 | Assemble

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 41:56


    Josh and Dave take over Theme Park Pulse for a special presentation of Assemble to look at the best and worst of what Marvel Studios gave us in 2021. To hear more Assemble, and get other perks, sign up at Patreon.com/NoMidnight

    This or That: Bicoastal Park Edition + Walt Disney World 50th Vintage Line

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 35:39


    This week we debate whether rides at Walt Disney World or Disneyland are superior. Plus, we'll give you the scoop on the new Vault Collection: part of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Celebration, and a new Rollercoaster Rapidfire.

    How much is a 50th VIP Tour? + Disney Wish and Epcot Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 47:06


    An all-new season premieres with the first of 2 new sets of co-hosts! This week, Nikki and Dave detail the new 50th Anniversary VIP Tour to help you decide if it's worth the cost. Plus more info on the Epcot Festival of the Arts and the upcoming maiden voyage of the Disney Cruise Line's "Wish!"

    Bill Barretta On Dizney Coast To Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 68:51


    This week, our friend Jeff DePaoli chats with Muppeteer Bill Barretta about Muppet's Haunted Mansion. - Catch the rest of Dizney Coast to Coast at DizneyCoasttoCoast.com, and the Theme Park Pulse team at ThemeParkPulse.com.

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    Our Destination D23 Live Season Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 56:09


    From a revamped Toontown, to larger-than-life characters, light sabers and anniversary celebrations we have all of the big announcements from Destination D23. Recorded live on Twitch, click here for the video. If you would like to support our work with a monthly gift head to our Patreon, for sister podcasts, merch and more head to ThemeParkPulse.com.

    Cancelling Walt Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 12:55


    Does the Disney Company need to distance itself from its founder? Josh Taylor and Adam Vargyas explore Walt Disney's complex legacy, and relevancy this week on Theme Park Pulse.

    Disney Paper Artist Keith Lapinig!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 29:32


    Disney Paper Artist Keith Lapinig plays Pop Culture Trivia Tuesday live on Twitch! - Support our work on Patreon, and visit our website for more!

    Stranded by Southwest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 27:16


    We are back from Jack's 21st birthday in Orlando and the travel back was…not good. Nikki has her story, Stranded by Southwest, plus Love Letters, the Parks Planning Forecast and more on Theme Park Pulse! - Support the show, buy merchandise, and more at ThemeParkPulse.com - We're live several times each week on Twitch, join us at Twitch.tv/ThemeParkPulse!

    How "The Sword In The Stone" Saved Disney Animation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 24:40


    The true story of how "The Sword In The Stone" saved Walt Disney Animation, plus Halloween Horror Nights Icons vs. IPs, the Parks Planning Forecast and more on this episode of Theme Park Pulse! - To support our work on Patreon, and pick up cool bonuses check out Patreon.com/NoMidnight.

    Remembering 9/11 with Lee & Dan Cockerell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 15:52


    Former Walt Disney World executives share what was going on behind the scenes the morning of September 11, 2001. Contains excerpts from 9/11 at Walt Disney World.

    The Pandemic That Struck Walt Disney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 18:32


    Did you know that a pandemic nearly cost the world Disney? Adam has that story in Theme Park Time Machine. Plus, it's Halloween time in the domestic parks and our team has updates today on Theme Park Pulse, on the beat of themed entertainment.

    Two Sudden Deaths (Disney Trivia Style)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 29:07


    This week on Theme Park Pulse our trivia master Josh Taylor quizzes our panel, and special guest Ryan from "For The Love Of Theme Parks" with some really difficult Disney Trivia. Who will win, and how many questions can you get correct? - This episode brought to you by Disney Trivia Tuesday. Live each Tuesday night at 5pm west/8pm east at twitch.tv/themeparkpulse!

    Where To Brunch At Disney Springs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 32:56


    We search for the perfect place to have brunch at Disney Springs, update you on the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration, check the Parks Planning Forecast, roast another parks guest behaving badly and more — this week on Theme Park Pulse!

    The Man Who Lived At Disneyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 20:21


    Universal Orlando rolling out the red carpet for APs, a new restaurant opening at EPCOT, remembering Mr. Disneyland Ron Dominguez, plus Love Letters and the Parks Planning Forecast this week on Theme Park Pulse.

    The State Of Disney w/ Jeff DePaoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 27:49


    In less than 30 minutes: Our guest Jeff DePaoli from Dizney Coast to Coast on Bob Chapek and the state of Disney, updates on Magic Key and the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, and WTF is S.E.A.!? - Check out our other podcasts, merchandise, Patreon and more at ThemeParkPulse.com.

    ScarJo Sues Disney + Updated Disney COVID-19 Info

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 20:58


    Disney has updated their COVID-19 guidelines, Dinosaur's merch is missing, Scarlet Johansson is suing Disney, and Adam takes us back to Disneyland day 1 - this week on Theme Park Pulse.   Connect with the show on social media, pick up cool merchandise and support the show at ThemeParkPulse.com   SOURCES Dinosaur Black Widow Variety CNBC Yahoo Entertainment

    BREAKING: Disneyland Announces 'Magic Key' Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 1:47


    Disneyland announced their "Magic Key" annual pass program today. Christopher & Josh were live at Twitch.tv/themeparkpulse with the details the moment they were available.  Here is what we know. - -  Join us tonight at 5PM on Twitch for Disney Trivia Tuesday w/ our special guest Jeff DePaoli from Dizney Coast to Coast.

    BREAKING: Disneyland's Mask Mandate Ends Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 1:56


      California has announced many of their COVID-19 restrictions are ending tomorrow - Tuesday, June 15th 2021. Disneyland has also made an adjustment to their mask policy. Disneyland now says that vaccinated guests will no longer be required to wear masks at the resort including inside restaurants and attractions. Social distancing will no longer be enforced either. As for verification, Disney says they will not be checking vaccination status, but will instead be taking guests at their word. Children, and those who are not vaccinated will still be asked to wear a mask. These changes go into effect tomorrow at the Disneyland Resort - and we'll keep an eye on this story.

    Exclusive: Disneyland's Annual Pass Program Returning In July?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 2:23


    Theme Park Pulse reporter Jack Milliken is at Disneyland with exclusive audio that may reveal when Disneyland's shuttered Annual Passholder program will return - and it's sooner than you think!

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