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In this episode, we continue our Epic Universe review with discussions of the Isle of Berk and Dark Universe sections of the park.

Epic Universe Review – Rides & Shows: Magical or Tragical? Universal's Epic Universe is the most anticipated theme park opening in years—but is it truly magical, or a tragical letdown? In this in-depth review, we dive into every land, ride, and show coming to Epic Universe in 2025. From Super Nintendo World to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, we break down the attractions and share our honest thoughts on whether they're must-dos… or skip-worthy. We'll explore: Themed lands: Celestial Park, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Ride-by-ride breakdowns Our verdict: Magical or Tragical? Whether you're planning a trip or just a theme park fan, this is your one-stop guide to everything Epic Universe! Don't forget to subscribe for more theme park reviews, tips, and deep dives! ___________________________________ Subscribe to our Patreon, a monthly subscription service that helps us continue to grow financially, at Patreon.com/ACoupleOfParkHoppers Follow us on all social media, including: Facebook.com/ParkHoppersShow Instagram.com/ParkHoppersShow X.com/ParkHoppersShow TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRCu2BKR/ Download the Disney Magic And Beyond podcast, which is available EVERY WEEK on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zdoeLH Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hHWGZ3 …and anywhere else you find your favorite podcasts! Hit that SUBSCRIBE button under this video, and click that bell for a notification every time we release a new video! Until next time… we'll see you around the parks! #EpicUniverse #UniversalOrlando #ThemeParkReview #MagicalOrTragical

Epic Universe officially opens on this Theme Park Thursday! Jen and Frank bring in resident Universal Orlando, Monday Morning Monorail's Stephers, to chat about the FOMO they're having about Epic Universe! Get a vacation quote from Vasilia at ET Family Travel today!  *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Tony Orgelfinger, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, DCLDuo, Disney Assembled Question or Comment? We LOVE interacting with listeners! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dillosdiz

Rick is joined by regular co-host Maz to talk about two of the most highly-anticipated lands at Epic Universe.  Universal's newest theme park opens to the public for real tomorrow.  Let's continue to get hyped for it.

Rachel had the opportunity to visit Universal Epic Universe with her family during the travel agent previews at the end of April 2025. This is part 3 of 3 episodes discussing her first-hand experience in Universal's new park. In this episode, we discuss the world of Dark Universe! Check out show #575 to hear about Super Nintendo World, and show #576 to hear all about Dark Universe. What questions do you have about Universal Epic Universe? We would love to hear from you. Let us know at show@magicourway.com or call at 815-669-4226 or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #577.

Join AJ, Mike, and Chris in this special bonus episode as they recount their recent adventures at Disney World and the unforgettable Epic Universe preview weekend. From thrilling rides to nostalgic moments, hear all about their experiences, favorite eats, and a surprising business announcement for Mike. Perfect for Disney enthusiasts and theme park lovers looking to live vicariously through their magical journey!00:00 Introduction and Hosts01:14 Disney World Trip Overview01:55 Buc-ee's First Impressions03:01 Swan Hotel Experience06:42 Epcot Adventures12:36 Magic Kingdom Day21:17 Animal Kingdom Day30:50 Nostalgia for Dino Land31:02 Harrison's First Rollercoaster31:50 Waiting in Line for Flight of Passage33:29 Dinner at Sana34:57 Breakfast at 1900 Park Fair40:31 Bippity Boppity Boutique Experience44:52 Late Night at Magic Kingdom53:49 Building Lightsabers at Galaxy's Edge59:53 Farewell to Muppet Courtyard01:02:39 Galaxy's Edge Adventures01:02:52 Blue Milk Misadventures01:03:08 Rise of the Resistance01:04:08 Tower of Terror Thrills01:05:03 A Much-Needed Break01:06:00 Family Fun Continues01:16:31 Evening at Disney Springs01:18:40 Epcot Day Highlights01:34:04 Reflecting on the New Park Areas01:34:31 A Day of Rides and Encounters01:35:11 Exploring the World Showcase01:38:14 Epic Universe Preview Day01:38:56 Navigating Super Nintendo World01:41:49 Lunch at Toadstool Cafe01:47:34 Donkey Kong Country Adventures01:51:31 How to Train Your Dragon01:57:12 Dark Universe and Monsters Unchained02:01:42 Ministry of Magic and Final Thoughts02:04:24 Recency Bias and Ride Comparisons02:05:18 Pro Tips for Visiting Epic02:05:37 Navigating the Park with Kids02:07:20 Evening Adventures and Dining02:11:16 Reflecting on the Park Experience02:13:33 Final Day and Special Moments02:22:06 Q&A SessionFollow us:Blue Sky | Twitter/XFacebookThreadsInstagramEmail us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

Recently, I joined Tyler Barnett on the Fearworm Wormhole show to discuss how major theme park innovations could transform haunted attractions, and this is the full recording. We unpack Universal's new Fan Fest Nights, Horror Unleashed, Dark Universe, and the rise of off-season activations like music festivals and “summer slasher” events. You'll hear how IP partnerships, luxury-tier VIP add-ons, and even tariff pressures on materials can reshape your pricing and value proposition this fall—plus tactics for leveraging local brands when Hollywood licenses feel out of reach. Fearworm streams Wormhole episodes live every other Friday on Facebook. I wrote an article based on this as well, available here.

It's opening week at Epic Universe, and the buzz is palpable! The park is finally here, and fans are flooding in to experience all that Epic has to offer. But before you get lost in the crowds, we've got something else exciting—an original concept that could take Epic Universe to the next level!This week, Stephen steps outside the Disney bubble to craft an incredible expansion idea for Dark Universe. Think monsters, legends, and stories waiting to come to life in thrilling new ways. We're talking about a concept that dives deep into the Creature from the Black Lagoon and imagines a spine-chilling experience!Join Stephen and the team as they break down this never-before-done idea, filled with government conspiracies, eerie streets, and an adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat. It's all about pushing the boundaries of theme park storytelling, and this new expansion could be an addition Universal needs!Send us a textSupport the showDon't forget to check us out on Instagram and our website!

As we inch ever-closer to Dark Legion: Hell on Earth, journalist, streamer, and video producer Patrick Gill joins us to pitch a fresh, modern take on the cult classic monster movie C.H.U.D.! What compelled Patrick to rent this movie from the old mail-order Netflix? What does this high-end B-movie have in common with Jaws? How will Patrick, Dylan, and Dalton reimagine it to speak to modern New York? What, if anything, will "C.H.U.D." stand for this time around?   Timestamps:   00:00:00 - Start   00:02:18 - Welcome Patrick Gill!   00:05:27 - Why C.H.U.D.?   00:09:13 - Patrick's Dark Universe credentials   00:15:02 - C.H.U.D. Recap   00:39:17 - Patrick's pitch for a better C.H.U.D.   01:14:49 - Casting   01:25:30 - Plugs   01:26:41 - Patron Thanks   01:27:55 - Prevues of Coming Attractions

An EPIC month of episodes continues on Theme Park Thursday as Justin Monorail of the Monday Morning Monorail Podcast returns to chat with Jen and Frank about his one day preview of Universal Orlando's latest addition! *** Get a vacation quote from Vasilia at ET Family Travel today!  *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Tony Orgelfinger, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, DCLDuo, Disney Assembled Question or Comment? We LOVE interacting with listeners! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dillosdiz

In the 251st episode of The Main Street Electrical Podcast, Jenn & Dave have been talking about it for what feels like years... Universal Orlando's new theme park - Epic Universe is a week from opening, and now, both Upon a Star Jenn and d$ have been. And they are here to talk all about it.  We break down Epic Universe, or at least talk about the breakdown of much of Epic (and it's habit of having rides not work) and go portal by portal - Isle of Burk, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and of course, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We give our feedback (the theming is out of this world) and the criticism (more shade!) on this epic Epic Epicsode... Episode. 

Here's our best tips for your first visit to Epic Universe, and this discussion is spoiler-free! We talk about the best time of day to do which rides, dining tips, little known secrets, and more!Related LinksMinistry Ride Virtual Line Tips: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/virtual-line-tips-for-harry-potter-and-the-battle-at-the-ministry-at-epic-universe/Epic Universe First Vlog Update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAtG5oWoCVYOpening Ceremony Permits: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/epic-universe-grand-opening-permit-shows-drones-pyro-today-show-operations-and-celebrities/ Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Rachel had the opportunity to visit Universal Epic Universe with her family during the travel agent previews at the end of April 2025. This is part 2 of 3 episodes discussing her first-hand experience in Universal's new park. In this episode, we discuss the world of Dark Universe! Check out show #575 to hear about Super Nintendo World and show #577 to hear about How To Train Your Dragon and The Battle at the Ministry. What questions do you have about Dark Universe? We would love to hear from you. Let us know at show@magicourway.com or call at 815-669-4226 or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #576.

We're taking you inside our day at the Epic Universe preview at Universal Orlando Resort! From racing through crowds to soaking in the immersive lands (and literal rain), we break down what worked, what didn't, and what truly surprised us about Universal's most ambitious park yet.You'll hear all about Super Nintendo World's rocky start to the day, the standout experiences in Dark Universe and Isle of Berk, and what it was like waiting in the incredible queue for Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge. We also share our thoughts on attractions like Monsters Unchained, the beautiful Constellation Carousel in Celestial Park, and our food stops at The Mead Hall, Burning Blade Tavern, and yes—even a a few slices from Pizza Moon.With real-world times, queue updates, and our honest reactions from the ground, this episode is your firsthand guide to what to expect during an Epic Universe preview—and what we're hoping improves before the grand opening.MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value.No matter where you want to go, our trusted partner MEI-Travel, will handle the planning so you can focus on the memories. They offer free vacation planning services and have nearly 20 years of experience creating memorable vacations. Visit MEI-Travel for a fee-free, no-obligation quote today!Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook GroupFacebook: @MainStMagicTwitter: @MainStMagicTikTok: @MSMPodcastInstagram: @MainStMagicVisit Us Onlinewww.MainStMagic.comwww.MainStreetShirts.comGet Dining Alerts!Find last-minute and hard-to-find Disney dining reservations with MouseDining.com! Get text and email alerts when popular theme park dining reservations open up. Get last-minute seating! Get the next table! Set your alerts now! Get the next reservation!Visit our Partnerswww.MSMFriends.com Thanks to TFresh Productions for our theme song

In this episode of Mouse Ears and Magical Chats, Jenny takes us inside Universal Orlando's brand-new Epic Universe—and yes, she's already been there! Fresh off her exclusive preview visit, Jenny shares her first impressions, favorite lands, and all the jaw-dropping details from this highly anticipated theme park.From walking through Super Nintendo World to exploring the new Wizarding World area and checking out attractions in How to Train Your Dragon and Dark Universe, she's got the inside scoop on rides, theming, food, and what surprised her most.If you're planning a trip—or just curious about what Epic Universe actually feels like in person—this is the episode for you. Come along as we unpack what could be Universal's most ambitious park yet!

Our friend Adam chats with Jen and Frank about his visit to Epic Universe for a preview day! NOTE: Adam's home smoke detector was faulty during this episode. Advanced apologies for the sporadic beeps! *** Get a vacation quote from Vasilia at ET Family Travel today!  *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Tony Orgelfinger, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, DCLDuo, Disney Assembled Question or Comment? We LOVE interacting with listeners! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dillosdiz

On today's episode we are sharing our true feelings about Epic Universe! I can't wait to talk all about this!Tune in every Thursday for a new episode of Simplifying the Magic, where Megan and Jess share their passion for Disney and travel, offering expert tips and tricks to make planning your next vacation a breeze!As premier travel agents with Fantastical Vacations, we'd love to help you plan your next getaway! Reach out to us at SimplifyingtheMagic@gmail.com for assistance with Disney, Universal, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and more!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:Simplifying the Magic on FacebookSimplifying the Magic on InstagramFind Megan at:Vacations by Megan Gibson on FacebookMegan on InstagramFind Jess at:Jess on FacebookJess on InstagramThank you so much for listening!

Back in 2024, we appointed Welcome to Night Vale co-creator Joseph Fink to be the Dark Universe's Head of Television. Now, he's returned to the show to pitch Dylan & Dalton FIVE new TV ideas that run the gamut from hospital drama to reality competition show! It's a jam-packed one-hour creative jam session like nothing we've done before. Check out Joseph's new podcast The Best Worst, and find out if Welcome to Night Vale's live tour is coming to a city near you this summer, fall, or winter! Our podcast partner this week is The White Meat Podcast, on which filmmaker David Dylan Thomas and a parade of filmmakers, fans, and historians discuss the inspiration and production of his upcoming zombie horror-comedy about the bodies of enslaved people rising from the grave with a powerful and very specific hunger for the flesh of white people. If you like hearing us yammer on about our imaginary movies, go follow someone who's actually making one! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:03:21 - Re-introducing Joseph Fink! 00:07:11 - Dr. Frankenstein, MD 00:22:09 - A Graveyard Smash 00:30:34 - Prodigium 00:44:47 - Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe? 00:53:39 - The Invisible Family 01:05:40 - Plugs 01:07:41 - Show announcements!

Here are my top tips for Epic Universe and things I'll skip or can't do without. If you are planning a trip to Universal, don't miss this episode! Come hear about Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, How to Train your Dragon Isle of Berk, Celestial Park and more. I have lots more to share about Epic Universe, so come back for more episodes. I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at danielerobbins@fantasticalvacations.com or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A Quote Want the latest travel deals and all my tips for Disney, Universal and Cruising?Join my email newsletter My Website mountainsofmagic.square.siteMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-funLicense code: E9BZCTS1O3JRPERX Want to try fetch rewards and get free gift cards by scanning receipts? Use my code 8G48W to get 2000 points at sign up. FETCH REWARDS This podcast is not sponsored or supported by Fetch Rewards. Views of the host are her own. 

It's time for another Walt Disney World Epic Adventure with Sam and Greg! In this special May 2, 2025 episode of This Week at Walt Disney World, we're covering all the latest park updates, from Epcot dining to a Zombies 4 takeover—and we're wrapping it up with a trip into Universal's highly anticipated Epic Universe. This Walt Disney World Epic Adventure brings fun, food, and fan-favorite news from across the resort and beyond. New Menus in Italy & Geo-82 Lounge Opening At Epcot, the Italy Pavilion is rolling out brand-new menus that promise fresh takes on classic Italian favorites. Whether craving savory pasta or sweet pastries, this culinary update brings more variety to one of World Showcase's most picturesque pavilions. Also announced: the official opening date and pricing for GEO-82, the long-awaited retro-futuristic lounge experience. Details on its menu and reservation process are now available, giving guests a new reason to explore Epcot this summer. These foodie additions make Epcot a must-visit in this Walt Disney World Epic Adventure. Zombies 4 Arrives at Hollywood Studios Over at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the undead have arrived! Zombies 4 is taking over with themed displays and merchandise now popping up throughout the park. The energy is playful and fun, perfect for fans of the hit Disney Channel franchise. While you're there, check out the new Hollywood Studios-branded gear hitting the shelves.   Mother's Day Fun at Disney Springs Disney Springs is getting ready for Mother's Day with limited-time offerings just for Mom. From elegant brunch options to themed gifts and photo opportunities, this is the perfect spot to celebrate with your favorite Disney-loving mom.   Thunderbolts* Preview Greg shares his experience from an exclusive D23 preview of Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts at AMC Disney Springs. Expect fan-favorite characters, new plot twists, and a fresh take on the MCU's rogue lineup.   First Look at Epic Universe A Truly Epic Adventure Beyond Walt Disney World Greg shares his first impressions of Universal's Epic Universe to close out the show. It's a bold addition to Central Florida's theme park scene, from the lands of Super Nintendo World and Dark Universe to the new Harry Potter-themed area. How does it compare to Disney's latest offerings? You'll have to tune in to hear the verdict.  

We kick off a series of Theme Park Thursday episodes leading up to the Epic Universe opening! First up, OPP (aka Paul) chats with Jen and Frank about his preview visit to Universal Orlando's newest addition! *** Get a vacation quote from Vasilia at ET Family Travel today!  *** Dillo's Diz 55 Gerard St. #987. Huntington, NY 11743 Affiliate Links Music & Themes produced by Matt Harvey. Feedspot's Top 25 Siblings Podcasts You Must Follow AND Top 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow. ONE STOP SHOP ALL THE @DillosDiz LINKS! DIllo's Diz Resort Guests: Theme Park Rob, Jeffers, Skipper Bob, Nathaniel Hardy, Louis and Dr. Val of #FigmentsInTime, Lee Taylor, Maz, Troy with the Disney Assembled Podcast, Judy Van Cleef, Ryan Alexander, PixieDustPhD, Tony Orgelfinger, Holly Maddock, Lexi Andrea, Adam Elmers, DCLDuo, Disney Assembled Question or Comment? We LOVE interacting with listeners! FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dillosdiz/ FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/dillosdiz FOLLOW Dillo's Diz on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dillosdiz

On today's episode we are live from EPIC UNIVERSE at Universal Orlando Resort, which opens to the general public on May 22nd, 2025! We were so fortunate to be able to preview this incredible brand-new theme park and can't wait to share it all with you!Tune in every Thursday for a new episode of Simplifying the Magic, where Megan and Jess share their passion for Disney and travel, offering expert tips and tricks to make planning your next vacation a breeze!As premier travel agents with Fantastical Vacations, we'd love to help you plan your next getaway! Reach out to us at SimplifyingtheMagic@gmail.com for assistance with Disney, Universal, cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and more!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:Simplifying the Magic on FacebookSimplifying the Magic on InstagramFind Megan at:Vacations by Megan Gibson on FacebookMegan on InstagramFind Jess at:Jess on FacebookJess on InstagramThank you so much for listening!

Send us a textThis week, we sip from the Holy Grail (okay, it's a Japanese beer cup), explore theme park trauma (Universal's nut-busting coaster design, we're looking at you), and go deep on cursed objects—like the time Post Malone got possibly haunted via shoulder contact. We also ride the Hogwarts Express, review Hagrid's rollercoaster, debate who really deserves the Millennium Falcon pilot seat, and relive Disneyland ghost stories involving, projectors, and maybe a Shop-Vac full of grandma. All this and so much more

On this episode we continue our countdown to the opening of Epic Universe by taking a look at Dark Universe. Join us in The Producers Club Follow us: LINKTREE 

I just went to EPIC UNIVERSE, Universal Orlando's newest theme park and I'm taking you along. Come hear about Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, How to Train your Dragon Isle of Berk, Celestial Park and more. I have lots more to share about Epic Universe, so come back for more episodes. I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at danielerobbins@fantasticalvacations.com or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A Quote Want the latest travel deals and all my tips for Disney, Universal and Cruising?Join my email newsletter My Website mountainsofmagic.square.siteMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-funLicense code: E9BZCTS1O3JRPERX Want to try fetch rewards and get free gift cards by scanning receipts? Use my code 8G48W to get 2000 points at sign up. FETCH REWARDS This podcast is not sponsored or supported by Fetch Rewards. Views of the host are her own. 

Nearly two years ago, Dylan announced that he'd be writing a Dark Universe take on Field of Dreams. Now, for his last solo pitch of the Death's Door Saga, he finally has to pitch it, and it's not remotely the script he initially planned. So, is that a good thing, or a bad thing? What the Hell is Field of Nightmares, and how will it be recieved by Dalton, who has no fondness for the 1989 baseball film on which it's based? PLUS: A quick clip from this month's bonus episode, on which D&D pitch a chapter in the Jenny & Carol saga based on the obscure TV movie Snow White: A Tale of Terror! Dylan would also like to acknowledge the late, great film composer James Horner, whose themes from the original Field of Dreams feature heavily in his score to this episode. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:32 - Why Field of Dreams? 00:07:28 - Dalton hates Field of Dreams 00:08:57 - A brief Field of Dreams recap 00:11:44 - Fan expectations 00:15:00 - Director choice (or is it?) 00:21:02 - Prologue 00:25:31 - Discussion 00:27:00 - Act One 00:42:57 - Discussion 00:46:46 - Act Two Part One 01:11:01 - Discussion 01:21:23 - Bonus pod clip 01:22:27 - Act Two Part Two 01:31:54 - Discussion 01:38:13 - Act Three 02:03:00 - Mid-Credits scene 02:04:48 - The Post-Credits scene that WASN'T 02:06:02 -  Discussion 02:11:15 - The ACTUAL director choice! 02:12:24 - Coming up next… 02:16:02 - Patron acknowledgement

Tonight, Mike is joined by Jeff DePaoli, the founder and producer of Wicked New England!Wicked NE is a Halfway to Halloween Festival celebrating Halloween offerings throughout all of New England, including spooky vendors, stage presentations by local haunts (including Barrett's Haunted Mansion & Spooky World presents Nightmare New England), photo ops, monsters and much, much more.Mike & Jeff discuss their mutual love for Halloween, how Wicked New England came to be, Dark Universe at Universal's newest theme park, their fandom for all things Spooky World, and more in this wide ranging conversation.Wicked New England takes place at Old Town Hall in Salem, MA on Saturday, 5/3. Tickets can be purchased on their website. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at 508-927-1267!- We're now an affiliate of Fangoria! Visit Fangoria's Shop & use code HOMETOWNHORRORPOD for an exclusive 20% discount!- A reminder that we're now a part of Horror Facts Magazine!- All Music, Sound Editing & Audio Production by Shaun O'Loughlin of Sky Wheel Media#wickednewengland #wickedne #halfwaytohalloween #halfwaytohalloweenfestival #halloweenne #halloweennewengland #witchcity #salemma #spookyworld #nightmarenewengland #bhm #barrettshauntedmansion #americashorrorthemepark #horrorpodcast #horrorfactsdotcom #fangoria #fango #ahhpod #americashometownhorror #plymouthmaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/america-s-hometown-horror--4187035/support.

It's time. Chris and DJ discuss a special visit to preview Universal Epic Universe, the newest theme park in Orlando. From the monsters of Dark Universe to the flights of How to Train your Dragon, we explore what it is to visit this incredible new experience.

• Sponsored by BudDocs.org for medical marijuana licenses • BudDocs offers easy, same-day telemedicine appointments • Dr. Chanlatte curates BudDeals and dispensary discounts • Live from the JustCallMoe.com studio • Rauce joins the Friday Free Show • Rauce plugs “Good Sauce with Rauce and Joel” and their Fringe show • Recap of chaotic BDM $5 shirt-stuffing party at Hourglass Brewing • Koozie stuffing chaos and Tony Rage's Minecraft-style table slide • Tom stresses over organizing volunteer events • Vince Taylor arrives on wrong date after Tom typo • Vince left his sick mom, showed up in BDM gear, found only fishermen • “Getting Tommied” becomes shorthand for careless screwups • Tom offers to pay Vince's gas, Vince jokes about his 18-wheeler • Vince plugs his podcast and May 4 Star Wars brunch at Funny Bone • Tom & Dan join Temu affiliate program for cheap party gear • Tom orders tiny gardening shears from Temu, slow shipping • Dan never uses Uber Eats, agrees with Rauce that $5 is a solid tip • Uber Eats vs. old-school pizza delivery and tipping debates • Grocery bag strength becomes a pride topic • Ikea story: listener scans 59 items at self-checkout, gets mocked • Dan prefers real cashier interaction, jokes he brightens their day • Frustration over unpaid labor at self-checkout • Poop story from workplace where someone smeared it on a wall • Hot take: fondue sucks, Tom tips himself • Dan's daughter loves taquitos, nostalgia for junk food athletes • Temu bag delivery compared to opium ships • Song “Catch These Fizz” by Wet Leg played during break • StreamlineFlorida.com plug for mortgage help from Brian ZIML • Rauce & Joel's Fringe show titled “10 More Sketches” • Joke about flaunting past awards like Super Bowl rings • Tom wants to be a Kratos-style cool dad • Max learns card tricks on a camping trip • Tom teaches TikTok magic and finds comfort in math-based tricks • David Blaine nostalgia: 1997 special, studio visit after cursing • Listeners revealed levitation secret, Masked Magician reference • Magician Jeff Kaylor sells tricks to pros, Kostya Kimlat shoutout • Tooth Fairy talk leads to joke about Tooth Fairy porn • Celebrities like The Rock and Larry the Cable Guy played Tooth Fairy • Dan mentions hanging with a teen curious about podcasting • Teasers: cruise godmothers, Island Boys, Epic Universe • Song “Apocalypse Soon” by local band Debt Neglector • Fairvilla event plugs: Oral 101, Bootylicious Anal, Sex Toys 101 • Sanford Food Truck Fiesta judged by Angel and Brian Grimes • Dan forgets a studio visit, wears Crocs post-surgery • Dan hides when visitors knock unexpectedly • Student visits about radio but actually loves jazz and R&B • Dan recommends OrlandoBands.com and Ben Gardner • Internships: how Dan got his job after “Apple Annie” incident • Modern interns expect pay; Rauce says timing still matters • Dan jokes Tom's kids have no dreams, but offers help to listeners' kids • Dan says he has industry connections to make dreams come true • Rauce confirms Dan has Carrot Top in his phone • Dan compares himself to Willy Wonka of Orlando networking • Rauce visited Epic Universe three times, says it beats Disney • Highlights: Stardust Racers coaster, drink-around-the-universe • Praise for How to Train Your Dragon show and Dark Universe land • Dan wants to dress like Toad and ride Mario Kart drunk • Cruise guy Tony attends MSC christening with celebs • Drew Barrymore named godmother of the ship • Cruise godmother role explained: honorary, free cruise • Listener suggests D-Generation X crotch chop as dream fan moment • Tom dreams of catching an NFL pass • Dan shot on the Magic court thanks to Jeff Turner • Foo Fighters and Green Day inviting fans to play onstage discussed • Parenting efforts often go unnoticed until kids grow up • Moe DeWitt sponsors Rauce's podcast and Fringe show • Promo for Moe DeWitt Bowling Tournament (sold out) • Tease for April 19 BDM event with erotic magic and DJ Sharp ### **Social Media:**   [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)

Thanks for listening to Season 5, Episode 13 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Peter, and Melanie talk about:Peter went to Epic Universe! Hear him give first hand experiences about this amazing, new park at Universal Orlando!Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter CollectorCarly @alltheprettybooks on InstagramErik @knockturnerik on InstagramMelanie @theharrypottercollection on InstagramPeter @ThePotterCollector on InstagramThanks to our Editor: TommyThanks to our Editor for this episode: Erik!Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's WebsiteDialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books. JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealleySend Questions and Listener Mail to: Dialoguealleypodcast@gmail.comVisit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!Music:The Magic Shoes 

This week: The full OSCARES 2025 Awards; Dark Harbor returns on Sept 19th; Halfway to Halloween at Winchester Mystery House & Reign of Terror; The Mystic Museum's Horror High Prom; Previews begin for Dark Universe at Universal's Epic Universe; Zagone Studios to close. Read the stories here. 

On this episode, we talk about our Epic Universe spoiler free first thoughts, what we thought about each land and what you can expect from this brand new theme park.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.CTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!Kingdom Strollers - visit kingdomstrollers.com to save up to 50% off theme park stroller rental prices!

Actor, writer, podcaster, and professional funny person Danielle Radford join the Dark Universe to pitch what might be our most unhinged installment yet. It's not "Waterworld," it's "Waterworld: The Stunt Show... The Movie? Learn how this beloved theme park attraction based on the maligned box office boondoggle found a special place in Danielle's heart, and how we can possible turn this into a franchise extension of our sprawling Dark Universe! Our podcast partner this episode is DC Action News, a new podcast reporting bravely and boldly every Wednesday as the news breaks from the center of the multiverse (by which we mean the DC Comics Universe). Hosted by Alex Jaffe. PLUS: Stick around to the end to hear the new single from Dylan's band No Jersey, "How to Make it In America!" Now streaming wherever you're listening to this. Plus, there's a music video on YouTube. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intros 00:03:33 - Introducing the Waterworld Stunt Spectacular 00:16:33 - Danielle talks horror 00:21:17 - I guess we'll also summarize Waterworld the Movie 00:33:25 - Stunt show plot summary 00:45:12 - Break, DC Action News promo, quick Dylan announcement 00:46:28 - Danielle's pitch 00:53:49 - D&D workshop the pitch 00:01:17 - "How to Make It In America" by No Jersey

Get ready for an epic Orlando theme park showdown! In this episode of Princess & Scoundrel, we dive deep into the ultimate battle for theme park supremacy: Disney World vs. Universal Studios Orlando in Summer 2025. With Universal's highly anticipated Epic Universe opening, will Disney's magic be enough to hold its ground?We're breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know: Epic Universe's new lands: Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon & more! Disney World's latest attractions & strategies. Our predictions: Who will attract the most guests & generate the biggest buzz?Join us as we analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and potential hurdles for both theme park giants. Will Universal's cutting-edge technology and immersive new worlds steal the spotlight, or will Disney's classic magic and established franchises prevail?Whether you're a Disney fanatic or a Universal thrill-seeker, this episode is your ultimate guide to the Summer 2025 Orlando theme park warsBook with Sara at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sarajaymac.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your tickets for Mosh Eisley on May 4, 2025 here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mosheisley.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GAIN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES ACCESS ON:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH US!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like any of the @HeroesVillains gear you see us wearing, get 20% off your first order by using code ‘PS20' at https://bit.ly/3QRmqVbWHERE TO WATCH/LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'Good Journey' - Original Theme Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Goodson⁠⁠

On this episode, there is more Epic Universe news, including Epic Universe Express Passes are now on sale, team member previews are extended yet again, and more details about the Dark Universe face painting experience. We also share about the very new Universal hotel, Terra Luna Resort. We review our room, the food, the pool, and compare it to it's sister hotel, Stella Nova Resort.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.CTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!Kingdom Strollers - visit kingdomstrollers.com to save up to 50% off theme park stroller rental prices!

On this episode, there is more Epic Universe news, including Epic Universe Express Passes are now on sale, team member previews are extended yet again, and more details about the Dark Universe face painting experience. We also share about the very new Universal hotel, Terra Luna Resort. We review our room, the food, the pool, and compare it to it's sister hotel, Stella Nova Resort.Join Club 32Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 Candle Company discounts, private Facebook Group, private podcast & more! - head to ctmvip.com1901 Candle CompanyWe're excited to launch our brand new Disney Scented Candles & You Can Learn More at 1901candleco.com.CTM ApparelGet the best Disney, Universal and/or Pop Culture apparel that is hand made in our shop - shop at ctmshirts.comSubscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify - Click HereFollow Us on Social MediaCTM Facebook Group: @capthemagicTwitter: @capthemagicInstagram: @capthemagicVisit Us OnlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel!Capture the Magic Podcast – find the latest episodes!Capture The Magic Apparel – you can find a great Disney-inspired t-shirt collection!Join Club 32! Our private group with access to exclusive livestreams, podcasts, and MORE! Visit ctmvip.comOur SponsorsZip Travel - visit travelwithzip.com to see how they can help you have the vacation of a lifetime!Kingdom Strollers - visit kingdomstrollers.com to save up to 50% off theme park stroller rental prices!

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 38The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastDeep Insights into the Dark Universe, China's Lunar Ambitions, and NASA's New Aurora MissionIn this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into the latest findings from the European Space Agency's Euclid mission, which is shedding light on the mysterious force of dark energy and how it accelerates the universe's expansion. The recently released data reveals stunning images of billions of galaxies, providing crucial insights into the nature of dark energy and its effect on cosmic history. We discuss the mission's ambitious goals and how it aims to create detailed three-dimensional maps of the universe.China's Lunar PlansWe also explore China's exciting announcement that it plans to land its first crewed mission on the Moon by 2030. With advancements in technology and infrastructure, including the Long March 10 rocket and the Mengzhou manned spacecraft, China is set to embark on a historic lunar exploration journey, aiming to establish a permanent base in collaboration with Russia.NASA's Aurora StudyAdditionally, we cover NASA's recent launch of the Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZI), designed to study the Earth's auroras from orbit. This innovative mission will map powerful electric currents in the upper atmosphere, enhancing our understanding of space weather and the interactions between solar storms and the Earth's magnetic field.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 38 for broadcast on 28 March 202500:49 Insights from the Euclid mission on dark energy06:30 Analysis of the newly released data and its implications12:15 Overview of China's lunar ambitions and mission details18:00 NASA's EZI mission to study auroras22:45 Discussion on the impact of solar storms on the Earth's atmosphere27:00 Summary of recent scientific developments30:15 Insights into health risks associated with marriagewww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

All aboard the Hype Train… AGAIN! This week on Night School Horror, SABRINA IS BACK!!! but....Where's Mista Malave??? We drive into psychological grief-fueled nightmares, horror movies from a dog's perspective (yes, really), and the eerie trailer for The Woman in the Yard. We also sink our teeth into IDW Dark, Tommy doesn't want to read, and an upcoming video game that'll make you rethink oral hygiene (Mouthwashing—because why not?). Plus, we go nuts for Universal's Epic Universe the Dark Universe—because nothing says horror like a well-planned theme park trip. Tune in for laughs, scares, and way too much enthusiasm over Bluetooth toothbrushes.

Today, we are headed to Epic Universe for the first time ever. Join us as we describe everything we experienced in each of the lands of Universal Orlando Resort's newest theme park. We rode Stardust Racers in Celestial Park, ate lunch in wizarding France, explored Dark Universe, watched dragons come to life in the Isle […] The post Exploring Epic Universe for the First Time | On the Go appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

All-Star Gita Jackson and World's Finest Alex Jaffe plummet into 52 #35, featuring bad puns for gruesome events, Kirkland Signature Superman, and shocking new developments for everyone's favorite storyline, Lobo and the space heroes. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Shohei Ohtani The Further Adventures of The Joker Batman: the Animated Series Joker Batman Lex Luthor 1: Let's Talk Talent (03:35) Phil Jimenez Dan Jurgens Andy Lanning Norm Ratman Superman John Henry Irons Justice League Unlimited Darkseid 2: Let's Talk About 52 #35 (07:02) Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe? Podcast Nicholas Hoult Hunter x Hunter TARDIS Natasha Irons Infinity Inc. The Pitt Noah Wyle 24 The Sopranos The West Wing The Newsroom Aaron Sorkin Being the Ricardos (2021) Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Metamorpho Plastic Man Offspring The Kingdom Kingdom Come Beast Boy Teen Titans Trigon Andy Cohen Community Lady Styx Dan DiDio 3: What's your favorite part of the issue? (27:31) Heroes in Crisis Doctor Doom Loki 4: The Blackboard (30:51) Brain Monsieur Mallah Elseworlds Doug Moench JLA: Act of God Lois Lane Kyle Rayner Atom Wonder Woman Dasha Nekrasova Man of Steel (2013) Vandal Savage Jerry Siegel 5: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (39:04) Poison Ivy Anarky Red Hood Red Hood and the Outlaws Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) Suicide Squad Secret Six Catwoman Lucifer Red Lanterns Batman: One Bad Day The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing Darth Vader Puella Magi Madoka Magica Revolutionary Girl Utena Neon Genesis Evangelion Gurren Lagaan Berserk Chainsaw Man Goodbye, Eri Devilman Pluto Jujutsu Kaisen My Hero Academia Shonen Jump Boruto 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. If you'd like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show's personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Alicia and Ian share their first reactions, impressions, and thoughts on exploring Universal Epic Universe for the very first time in this special episode of the ParkStop Podcast.Contains minor spoilers from inside the park, and some fun facts about the queues, but we try to keep away from revealing main ride content.Related LinksPossible Zelda Nods: https://attractionsmagazine.com/legend-of-zelda-universal-epic-universe-rumor/  Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Prepare for a game-changing new theme park experience at Universal Orlando's EPIC Universe in 2025! Featuring worlds based on How To Train Your Dragon, Super Nintendo World, and Dark Universe, this park will revolutionize the theme park industry.   Get your EPIC Universe and Universal Orlando Tickets and Hotels here: https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk or call 855-438-2929 and tell them Castle Talk Radio sent you for the best deals (When you purchase via our partners we earn money but you still save.)   Summary In this episode, Jessica and Becca explore the upcoming Universal Epic Universe theme park set to open in Orlando on May 22, 2025. They discuss the park's ambitious design, including various themed lands such as Celestial Park, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon, and Dark Universe. Each area promises unique attractions, dining experiences, and immersive environments that aim to redefine the theme park experience. They also provide insights on planning a visit, including ticket options and hotel recommendations.    

It's time for an extra special bonus episode of 90s Disney! This time, we're heading to Universal as Mike gets an exclusive first look at Universal Epic Universe! Thanks to a friend, Mike got to attend an employee preview of the highly anticipated new theme park, months before its grand opening.Mike walks AJ and Chris through the entire park, discussing his spoiler-free first impressions of Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and the Ministry of Magic. From groundbreaking ride technology to next-level theming and food, this episode is packed with early insights into the biggest new theme park in decades!Topics DiscussedHow Epic Universe compares to other major theme parksCelestial Park – The grand entrance and hub of the parkSuper Nintendo World – Bigger, better, and featuring Donkey Kong!Dark Universe – Universal Monsters come to life with an incredible dark ride and immersive themingHow to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk – A sleeper hit with kinetic energy and breathtaking sceneryMinistry of Magic – Even though the ride wasn't open, Mike got a sneak peek at the queue (and it's massive!)The best food and drinks across the parkHow Disney might respond to the competitionLinks and ResourcesListen on SpotifyFollow us on BlueSkyFollow us on XFollow us on FacebookFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on InstagramEmail us at: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.comJoin the Conversation!Have you been keeping up with Epic Universe? What are you most excited for? Let us know by leaving a comment on Spotify or emailing us at 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening! See you next time on 90s Disney!

On a recent comment on my Telegram Channel, one of my long term readers and supporters, Veronica Volkers, asked a question that not only is relevant to the podcast she was referring to, which is the one about the mystical mechanizations of the Vatican to keep human society in darkness but also relevant to all of my work for the past fifteen years.Here is her question:“I just listened to the Podcast and there is your telling ..they made us an offer and we agreed..If we are on totally different frequencies how could they even know about us or make contact unless we gave them an opening / invitation.??”She is referring to the fact that a dark being can't see a light being, and vice versa. The light being can't see a dark being, so how could the dark beings make us an offer if they can't see us.?I am super happy she asked this as we have not directly addressed this particular question since 2010 where I explained how this happened in an article called, The Nature of DARKNESS in Duality.This is what I wrote in 2010.As I was growing up, I had a recurring dream. In this dream there were two universes, one Light and one Dark. In the Light universe, everything was beautiful, happy and harmonious. In the Dark universe there was great suffering, slavery, pollution and more.The “Creator” decided that these two universes could learn from one another. That, somehow, if they joined, their evolution would be tremendous. Or something in those lines, in my dream I simply felt it was a “good idea”.There was no way to join these two universes because, due to their absolute nature, they could not see each other.The “Creator” decided to make a being which was both Light and Dark. This being was a construct that had one purpose only, that of entering each universe and “infecting it” with the opposite “color”.The being entered the Light Universe first. It was welcomed there with trust and love. But every one he/she touched, then became sick. Sickness was unknown and the beings began to die, suffer and question their existence. After a few thousand planets were infected, the being went to the Dark Universe. However, as now there was darkness in the Light universe, it had become visible to the Dark universe and Dark beings were already preparing an assault on the Light universe.The being of “Light and Dark” entered the Dark universe and was met with distrust and quickly enslaved. However, everyone who came into contact with the being was infected with Light. These beings began to suffer from compassion, love and other unspeakable things. Soon, the being was helped to escape.The beings in the Dark universe that were infected with Light, also had a deep understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the Light universe.Meanwhile, in the Light universe, an attempt was made to “help” and “fix” those beings who now possessed Darkness. Planets throughout the Light universe began to help, but were instead infected. It was realized that these “infected” planets had to be quarantined and beings within them started experiencing the first sense of “disconnection” from source. Unlike the book “The Return of Light”, which states that it was the Dark beings who created a wall; in my dream it was the Light which made the barrier around the infected planets.The Dark universe rulers, eager to expand their territory, began a complete assault on the Light Universe. Because the Light Universe had separated the infected galaxies off from the rest, the forces of Darkness were only able to have access to infected planets in those sectors, and not the rest of that Light universe.This is where my childhood dream ends.As an adult, I had another dream. In this dream I was a being so large and powerful that I could travel through Universes, and my interest was the exploration of those Universes. As I traveled through a beautiful Light universe, which is like swimming through a symphony of song and color, suddenly there is a big cry, like trillions of souls crying at the same time, then, as my attention tries to locate those cries… silence.There was a section of the universe which was completely and utterly silent. This silence was so intense it was like a dull ache in the fabric of reality.Myself, and many other beings, curious as to what had happened, travel to that place. We see, behind a wall, whirls of pain, suffering and destruction.We watch, unable to do anything, unable to understand what is happening.More beings gather, and there is a call for help. Many volunteer, and the work to first understand, and then reclaim that sector begins.If the information I have since gathered is correct, then it appears that this planet, Earth, belongs to a Light universe.It explains many things.On our DrivingToTheRez.com podcast, I want to explore what this vision represents and expand on some of the topics that have come up for the past fifteen years:* Who is the “creator” mentioned in the vision? I used quotes on the word “creator” because it felt to me to be a very loaded word. Plus, although accurate, it is not the meaning usually given to the word, which is “God”. An external singular being who is in charge of our creation and the experiences we have in life.* Who is witnessing the “creator” do these things?Only one person in all these years picked up on this little detail. Who was it that was watching the “creator” come up with this fabulous idea? And why did they agree to it?* What do these planets look like?This topic is one I have been touching upon for the past few years. The true nature of reality, planets, stars, and the Universe.* Who was the person who had both light and dark, and are they still alive?In my dream, my viewpoint changed from one character to another during the dream. Which was a recurring dream, by the way, I had the same exact dream hundreds of times. As this dream was meant for me to remember, I can say that each of the characters might represent billions of people.* Is this vision accurate or a symbolic rendition of what happened?In my opinion, all dreams are symbolic and their interpretation is directly related to the person having them. It is, therefore, impossible for another person to interpret a dream. Recurring dreams, to me, are a language of the human collective and they bring something that the individual, or in the case of oracle type people, the human collective physical experience needs to know.* How do we separate these two worlds after they are infected with each other and can see each other?This one is an interesting question for me as my entire body of work is dedicated to it. As the experiences are related to frequencies, then so the answer is to shift our spectrum of experience back to one that is natural for us, dropping all the other frequencies and also the limitations that locked those lower frequencies in place.It is very exciting to me to explore this topic again. Thank you Veronica!P.S. We explored the original article from 2010, where this quote is taken from, on our DTTR episode #175 The Nature of Darkness.The discussion doesn't stop here—listen to the full podcast episode for unfiltered insights from Inelia and our panelists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drivingtotherez.com/subscribe

In 1940, Universal cashed in on the success of their Invisible Man films with a spin-off, The Invisible Woman, which was very much not a horror movie! Instead, we got an extremely slight and forgettable screwball comedy. Now, in 2025, our guest writer/video game narrative designer Stella Sacco has been tasked with creating a new darker, scarier and (if you can believe it) gayer version of The Invisible Woman for our Dark Universe! Our podcast partner for this episode is 52 Pickup, a show about the most important comic of the 21st century, and the greatest series you've never heard of. Each week Journalist Gita Jackson and DC Historian Alex Jaffe read and explore an issue of 52, a 2006 exploration of the DC universe by a legendary team of talent that shaped everything that came after it. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:01:37 - Welcome Stella Sacco! 00:13:17 - Choosing The Invisible Woman 00:23:08 - Plot Summary 00:50:30 - Stella's Abandoned First Draft 00:53:25 - Stella's Pitch 01:41:16 - Stella's Plugs

It was a Monster Mash but hardly a box office smash! Sarah Coyne is back for more gothic goodness with a large slice of camp as she defends #StephenSommer's #VanHelsing. We venture out to Transylvania to re-discover arguably #UniversalStudios best attempt at a "Dark Universe." Can Sommers raise these iconic monsters from the dead like his Mummy films or should he have left them to rot? Join us as we discuss how full moons are supposed to work, shoddy CGI & how much everybody loves #KateBeckinsale... #PrepareForPrattleFollow Sarah on...Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahcoyne92/ Threads https://www.threads.net/@sarahcoyne92 BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/sarahcoyne.bsky.socialVan Helsing joins my ever growing list of films set on Halloween find the rest here... https://letterboxd.com/spiderdan_2006/list/shock-phobia-fest/My Werewolf By Night podcast I mentioned can be found here... https://tinyurl.com/y7bvh2tbI also compared Universal's original against it's Spanish counterpart in years past... https://tinyurl.com/mr3djr6kWhere to find the Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores Podcast…Follow this link to find your preferred podcast catcher of choice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pod.link/danbores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/secretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@spiderdansecretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dan_bores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spiderdansecretbores/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/CeVrdqdpjk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22023774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/spiderdan_2006/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Like, share, comment, subscribe etc. and don't forget to use the #PrepareForPrattle when you interact with us.Please subscribe to The Pop Culture Collective newsletter to find out what myself, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Comics In Motion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and all the other related podcasts are up to week by week ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pccnewsletter.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I'd like to thank my patrons on #Patreon for their continuing donations it is very much appreciated and helps PrattleWorld keep turning and if you ever find yourself in a position to help the podcast please consider it. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you would like to make a one off donation head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to #JoinThePrattalion and to be briefed in full on the #SecretBores head over to #PrattleWorld ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/

Hell has broken loose in the Dark Universe, and we could really use some levity — both there and in the real world! Fear not, for our heroes may be dead, but at least there's, uh, these guys. Time to meet Dark Universe MYSTERY MEN! For the first time, the Didactic Mr. Dylan has (mostly) stepped off his political soapbox to deliver a pure action-adventure romp whose primary objective is to show the fans at home a good time. Hear how Dylan took his mission to create some frivilous fan-service way too seriously and wrote a massive tome that had to be cut almost in half to make it to air. PLUS: A clip from our latest bonus episode, in which D&D workshop a Dark Universe version of Sondheim's "Into the Woods." TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Start 00:06:03 - Fan Expectations 00:14:24 - Act One 00:40:13 - Discussion 00:45:11 - Act Two Part One 01:07:54 - Discussion 01:13:41 - Act Two Part Two 01:29:37 - Discussion 01:37:07 - Act Three 02:10:56 - Mid-Credits Scene 02:12:27 - Post-Credits Scene 02:13:44 - Discussion

Author, journalist, and co-host of the wrestling podcast Tights and Fights Lindsey Kelk joins Dylan & Dalton to revisit a cringey teen-targeted dark fantasy from 2006 — The Covenant, starring current Oscar-nominee Sebastian Stan! What makes this film so memorably bad, and how will Lindsey reimagine it into something worthy of our Dark Universe? Plus: Lindsey tells us about her latest novel, The Bell Witches, a YA/crossover fantasy with some very interesting (and entirely accidental) parallels to this week's movie!  AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Before we sign off for this week, Dylan's prepared a special teaser for his next canon pitch, Mystery Men! Our podcast partner for this episode is not a podcast, but a novel, written by AYADU cast member Ella Dawson! Check out her new romance novel, But How Are You Really? available now in print, e-book, and audio formats. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro and meeting our guest, Lindsey Kelk! 00:05:42 - Breaking The Covenant (2006) 00:40:59 - Quick break for Ella Dawson to talk about But How Are You Really? 00:41:49 - Workshopping Lindsey's pitch for a prestige TV reboot of The Covenant 01:35:15 - Lindsey Kelk tells us about The Bell Witches 01:41:31 - A teaser for our next episode, Mystery Men

Following a couple of failed "Dark Universe" attempts, Stuart leads a brainstorming session to explore how his co-hosts might revitalize the Universal Monsters.You can still see FlopTV thru the end of February -- tickets here! And while you're clicking on stuff, subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!”

In this episode of The Successful Screenwriter, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is joined by guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor for an in-depth film analysis of The Wolfman (2025). They dissect the film's subversive approach to the werewolf genre, its themes of generational trauma, and how it stacks up against classic horror films. Tune in for a spirited discussion filled with differing opinions and plenty of laughs!What You'll Learn in This Episode:The film's unique take on werewolf mythology and practical effects.How generational trauma is woven into the narrative.The impact of subverting audience expectations in genre films.The importance of character development and pacing in horror.Insights into the evolving "Dark Universe" of monster movies.Key Moments:00:38 - Geoffrey introduces the episode and guest hosts Katie Presto and Reece Taylor.01:01 - Logline and background on The Wolfman and its director, Leigh Whannell.04:44 - Reece questions whether the film would have worked better without the Wolfman title.07:08 - Discussion on the film's subversive approach and use of practical effects.16:29 - Comparing The Wolfman's box office performance to Nosferatu and audience expectations.About the Guests:Katie Presto and Reece Taylor are returning guest hosts who bring their unique perspectives and humor to film analysis. Katie is known for her deep dives into character relationships, while Reece offers critical insights into genre conventions and storytelling.About the Host:With films on network television and streaming platforms, Geoffrey D. Calhoun is a screenwriter, author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter, and passionate about teaching. As the host of The Successful Screenwriter, he interviews industry professionals and shares valuable screenwriting insights.Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Saw (2004) by Leigh WhannellUpgrade (2018) by Leigh WhannellThe Invisible Man (2020) by Leigh WhannellInsidious (2010) by Leigh WhannellConnect with Geoffrey D. Calhoun:Podcast WebsiteInstagram @screenwriterpodTikTok @screenwriterpodDid The Wolfman live up to your expectations, or were you left wanting more? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more industry insights.#Screenwriting #FilmAnalysis #TheWolfman #HorrorMovies #WerewolfFilms #GenerationalTrauma #SubversiveCinema #PodcastDiscussion #Filmmaking #ScriptwritingTips