Theme Park Sandbox

Thanks for listening to the first episode of Standby Queue. This is the show where Aaron and Drew discuss theme park news and theories, like they used to do while, you guessed it, standing in the line for the next big ride! I hope you enjoy the conversation on the latest Disney price increase, the introduction of MagicBand+ to Disneyland, and play a fun Price Is Right style game on annual pass prices. See you in the next one! Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

Imagining a future for our favorite theme park juggernauts to enter the Escape Room business! What type of escape room based on a theme park's IP would you imagine? Do you think that the creative talent behind our favorite parks would take the escape room better or worse? At some point last year, we lost track of this episode and it was never posted. But with a little sleuthing in an archive hard drive, you may now enjoy our take on escape rooms! Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

Aaron and Drew make some wild (and not-so-wild) predictions about the upcoming Disney Parks announcements we could hear at the 2022 D23 Expo, being held in Anaheim California. The two make conjectures about what will get announced, what previous announcements will receive more details, and what attractions will be entirely ignored at this year's panel. What do you think? Once the panel has concluded, be sure to tell us in the comments how great and/or terrible we did at predictions! Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

On this week's episode of the show, Drew and Aaron ponder whether the creativity of Disney Imagineering is hindered by the very existence of passholders! Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

Aaron and Drew return from a year-long hiatus to get back to some good ol' fashioned theme parkitecture! In this episode they bounce back and forth between the west and east coasts discussing the theoretical futures for the People Mover, Space Mountain, and Tomorrowland as a whole! Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

Replacing the styrofoam Whoville set from Ron Howard's classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is a nondescript parking lot of movie cars. Tragic! So, Drew and Aaron take on the unique challenge - imagining a new Universal Hollywood Tram Tour experience that is fully experienced 2-3 minutes and can be reset throughout the day with minimal effort and a small cast. What would you put in this parking lot space? What do you think about TPS's ideas? Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

Drew and Aaron talk about their recent experiences in returning to their local theme parks, how to have a great solo theme park day, and rant about the state of past and present interactive rides in theme parks, especially Buzz Lightyear: Astro Blasters, Toy Story Midway Mania, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, and the brand-new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure Our latest Marvel episode Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

Many people are aware that Universal retains many important theme park licensing rights for Marvel super heroes and villains that would otherwise appear in the US Disney Parks. Now that Avengers Campus is open at Disney California Adventure, what else would you like to see Disney do with FULL creative control of Marvel characters in their parks? Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

But wait! There's more!! Back by popular demand, Drew and Aaron discuss their favorite clever design details and hidden gems that can be found in Universal Theme Parks across the country. Whether paying fan service or an homage to a past ride, Universal has wonderfully creative ways to celebrate their past in subtle ways. How many of these design details have you seen in-person? What are your favorite details in Universal design? Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

With the recent opening of Disneyland's gates, Drew and Aaron take the opportunity to compare three more bi-coastal attractions which appear in both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Stepping in the ring for a full breakdown of the theming, technology, thrill, story-telling, and nostalgia are... Autopia vs. Tomorrowland Speedway; Critter Country's Splash Mountain vs. Fronteirland's Splash Mountain; and both versions of Peter Pan's Flight. If you haven't already, check out our first ranking episode which sets the stage for this episode's style and ranking system. And if you haven't already... Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

On this episode, Drew and Aaron discuss their favorite design details and hidden gems that can be found in Disney Parks. These well-kept secrets are some of the best fuel to keep theme park fans returning! Did you know about the ones Drew and Aaron brought up in the show? What are your favorite details in Disney design? Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80OTVkNWVkYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== #themeparksandbox #imagineering #themeparkideas #bluesky #themepark #themeparks #themeparkdesign #themeparkrides #themeparkattractions #themeparkfood #ridedesign #ridevehicle #darkride #rollercoaster #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneycaliforniaadventure #dowtowndisney #magickingdom #disneysprings #disneyworld #disneysanimalkingdom #disneyshollywoodstudios #disneysepcot #epcot #disneylandhotel #disneylandfoodies #waltdisneyimagineering #animalkingdom #waltdisney #mickeymouse #universalstudios #universalstudioshollywood #univeralstudiosorlando #universalcitywalk #universalstudiousislandsofadventure #islandsofadventure #universalstudiosbacklot #universalstudiostramtour #halloweenhorrornights #knottsberryfarm #knotts #knottsboysenberry #boysenberry #boysenberryfestival #ghosttown #knottsscaryfarm #campsnoopy #grandfiestavillage #snoopy

Around here, we don't have attractions... We have Family. Feeling let down by the underwhelming Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Tour finale, and the subsequent (arguably even more egregious) Fast and Furious: Supercharged, fellow car nerds and theme park aficionados Drew and Aaron pontificate about their version of a fun, thrilling, and immersive theme park land based on The Fast and the Furious franchise. What do you think about Drew and Aaron's pitches? Do you prefer your tuna-on-white WITH the crust?? Or maybe you think that Fast and Furious: Supercharged itself could get revamped? Let us know in the comments! Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

For this week's episode, Drew and Aaron take on the Universal theme parks in the US for the ol' overrated-underrated treatment, showcasing some rides, shows, and general aspects of their Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood that deserve more love than they receive, or receive more love than they deserve! Do you agree with their picks?? Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

On the heels of Disney's recent announcement, dubbed "Disneyland Forward" to expand the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Drew and Aaron take to their imaginations and discuss the realistic possibilities and absurd fantasies for the historic extension of Walt Disney's original themed entertainment center. Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

This episode of Theme Park Sandbox features Aaron and Drew imagining a brand new land themed to Raya and the Last Dragon. Where will it be built? What rides and experiences will we find? TPS stands firmly against the recent rise in racism and violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander communities. Visit https://stopaapihate.org/actnow/ to learn more and donate if you can. Check out the wonderful ReviewTyme video on Shanghai Disneyland's Next Level Pirates of the Caribbean Follow Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and Instagram Listen to Theme Park Sandbox on-the-go: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts

In this episode, Aaron and Drew discuss overrated aspects found in theme parks across the country and around the world that receive more credit than they've earned, as well as underrated attractions and experiences that deserve more attention than they've received! Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

On this week's episode, Drew and Aaron hypothesize some of the possible futures for the beloved motion simulator attraction - Star Tours. With the creation of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Disney launched a new level of Star Wars story-telling in their theme parks. Following this monumental achievement, a wedge was driven in the theme parks between Batuu, the outer rim planetary host to the events of Galaxy's Edge, and the space tourism hub of Star Tours, the original Star Wars attraction. Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

In this episode of Theme Park Sandbox, Aaron and Drew use 5 categories to take a deep dive into 5 attractions that exist on both coasts' Disney properties and rate them accordingly! If you've ever wondered why your favorite ride IS your favorite ride, this episode might help answer that question! Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

Complete Overhaul! Theme Park Land Re-theming Challenge In this episode of Theme Park Sandbox, Drew and Aaron challenge one another to redesign any theme park's land from start to finish, including descriptive and immersive theming, a signature attraction, a restaurant, and additional entertainment to round out their imaginary guest experiences. Enjoy these pitches on a reimagined Disneyland Tomorrowland featuring sponsorship from a fictional megacorporation you may know, and an overhaul of The Lost Continent in Universal's Islands of Adventure with a heroic 35-year-old Nintendo mascot. Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram

Autopia Reimagined On their first episode of Theme Park Sandbox, Drew and Aaron reimagine Disneyland's Autopia. The only standing attraction in Tomorrowland that opened with the park in 1955, the guys agree that the preview of the roadways of the future could use a few upgrades. Enjoy their pitches on how to make Autopia last another 50+ years! Subscribe to Theme Park Sandbox on YouTube and follow Theme Park Sandbox on Instagram