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We're heading outside the Disney bubble for a full Universal Orlando trip report! On this episode, we're recapping our recent stay and everything we experienced across Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida, including 18 attractions, plenty of snacks, some seriously wet water rides, and one of the biggest questions we had going into the trip: just how valuable is Universal Express Pass? We worked our way through nine attractions at each park, from The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Jurassic World VelociCoaster to Revenge of the Mummy, E.T. Adventure, MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack, and Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. Along the way, we tracked the posted standby wait for every attraction and compared it with how long we actually waited using Express. And the results were pretty eye-opening. We also talk about our stay at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, transportation, park entry, and some of the food and snacks we tried along the way, including Butterbeer, a Honeydukes pumpkin pastry, and the wonderfully strange Pizza Dog. Then we wrap everything up by looking at the actual cost of Unlimited Express during our visit and answering if would we pay for it separately? Does staying at a Signature Universal resort where Express is included completely change the value equation? And beyond simply saving time, did Express make the entire Universal experience better?

Season 4 comes to an end with our darkest challenge yet.Before Disney reveals more about Villains Land at D23, we wanted one final opportunity to imagine it ourselves.In this special season finale, three Idiots go head-to-head by designing different experiences for Disney's newest announced land. One will create a brand-new attraction, another a themed dining experience, and another a live entertainment spectacular. But only one project will earn a place in our version of Villains Land.Using our internal Imagineering evaluation system, Stephen and Amanda judge each concept on whether it is Fun, Understandable, Creative, and Thoughtful and ultimately greenlight just one winning project.Along the way, we also look back on the biggest season in Idiot's Guide to Imagineering history, celebrate three incredible years of the podcast, reflect on our favorite projects from Season 4, and share what you can expect from us after D23 and beyond.Join us for one final Imagineering challenge before the future of Villains Land is officially revealed.Send us Fan MailDon't forget to check us out on Instagram!

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Jimmy reviews his trip out to Level 99 at Disney Springs! Plus it isn't easy being a passholder magnet, the OCHO returns and new milkshakes come to Epic Universe. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the Prince of Darkness is coming to HHN with Art the Clown and Fortnite joining him! Plus Zootopia: Better Zoogether gets an update, passholder appreciation days and the return to Hogwarts. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys catch up on all the latest theme park news! Farewell Fast & Furious: Supercharged and Kumba, Stranger Things returns again and people really dislike these new trashcans. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots to discuss the UK Theme Park Awards, industry trends, and his Guinness World Record challenge to visit every nominated UK theme park. Plus, Josh Haywood from Crealy shares his excitement for this year's awards and the park's latest developments. Topics Discussed The growth and purpose of Theme Park Network How the UK Theme Park Awards recognise excellence New award categories introduced for 2026 Lawrence Roots' Guinness World Record challenge Visiting all 37 nominated UK theme parks in 15 days Trends shaping the UK theme park industry Brand activations and IP partnerships The importance of presentation standards and landscaping Why staff are the key to exceptional guest experiences Theme Park Personality, Rising Star and Outstanding Achievement awards The value of public voting Continuous investment in attractions and guest experiences Josh Haywood on Crealy's new attractions for 2026 Josh Haywood's Theme Park Personality nomination Behind the scenes at the start of Lawrence's record-breaking journey   Show references:    Lawrence Roots, Founder of UK Theme Park Awards https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ukthemeparkawards/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-roots/   Theme Park Awards: How They Work and Why You Should Care - Lawrence Roots https://skipthequeue.fm/episodes/lawrence-roots   Josh Haywood - Board Director of Crealy Theme Park Resort https://www.crealy.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-haywood-68463630/   Voting in the 2026 UK Theme Park Awards is now open from the 20th July until the 28th August 2026. Register now to vote. https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/register   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys get you all set for the holiday season at the theme parks! Yes, just because its July doesn't mean it is too early to start planning. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the mailbag is reopened! Topics include: vintage theme park shirts, trash cans as eating vessels, getting trapped in a ropes course and more. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys talk about the latest houses announced for Halloween Horror Nights. Plus they discuss celebrating July 4th at the parks! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Summer Special of Skip the Queue, guest host and attractions industry journalist Owen Ralph is joined by three theme park operators for a closer look at their new offerings for 2026. Lawrence Mancey discusses Paultons Park's £12 million themed area Valgard, the largest ever investment at the UK park, also home to Peppa Pig World. He explains how the viking theme was a ‘no-brainer', why the family-run park likes creating its own IP, and also tells us about Paultons' embryonic holiday park plans. Blackpool Pleasure Beach's James Cox highlights the famous park's new £8.7 million Aviktas thrill ride and its long-running Hot Ice show. He also explains how the team is trying to revitalise neglected areas of the seaside site and why its operating season is longer than most other British parks. Finally, Hogne Høstmælingen from Hunderfossen in Norway – celebrating its 40th anniversary this season – tell us about the Lillehammer park's troll roots and much more. We hear how an IP first introduced in 2014 has spawned three attractions including a rollercoaster, Thea Award-winning simulator experience and the new dark ride Rally Flåklypa. Topics Discussed Developing a new themed area Working with intellectual properties Increasing Paultons' appeal to older kids The flexibility of lodge accommodation Vs a hotel Choosing a new thrill and where to site it Revitalising a forgotten corner of Blackpool Pleasure Beach How an eye-catching ride can be an ‘attraction' even to those that don't ride it Live entertainment and its role in broadening a park's offering Squeezing a dark ride into a remarkably small building How Hunderfossen invested in a movie to extend an IP's life A unique troll-themed dining experience An enchanting winter park offer   Show references:    Guest host: Owen Ralph International Editor, Kirmes & Park International Regular contributor, Blooloop/World's Fair www.kirmesparkrevue.de www.wordsandattractions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-ralph/   Lawrence Mancey Marketing and Technology Director, Paultons Park, UK www.paultonspark.co.uk/themed-worlds/valgard-realm-of-the-vikings https://796f0761.flowpaper.com/GemiKirmes0726E150/#page=24   James Cox Director of Marketing, Sales and PR, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, UK www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/aviktas www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows/hot-ice   Hogne Høstmælingen General Manager, Hunderfossen, Norway  www.hunderfossen.no/en/ www.boldmove-nation.com/rally-fl%C3%A5klypa   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn.   Credits: Written by Owen Ralph  Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwisle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, get ready as a slew of new houses for Halloween Horror Nights are announced. Epic Universe prepares of some 'epic' expansion and much more. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWe're heading back to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 2023!Join the Haunt Graveyard crew as we revisit one of the most talked-about HHN events in recent memory. From incredible haunted houses and terrifying scare zones to entertainment, food, merchandise, and overall event atmosphere, we're breaking down everything that made HHN Hollywood 2023 a memorable season.Which houses held up the best? Which scares still stand out? What worked, what didn't, and where does HHN Hollywood 2023 rank among recent years?Whether you attended the event or are experiencing it for the first time, this retrospective is packed with haunt discussion, rankings, memories, and plenty of Halloween Horror Nights nostalgia.Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more haunt discussions, HHN content, event reviews, and horror-themed podcasts.#HHNHollywood #HalloweenHorrorNights #HHN2023 #HauntGraveyard #UniversalStudiosHollywood #HalloweenHorrorNightsHollywood #HauntCommunity #ThemeParkPodcast #HorrorFans #HalloweenSeasonMake your rooms, cars and life smell like your favorite Theme Park and save 15% by clicking here:https://magiccandlecompany.com?sca_ref=8499280.CVzaCEZ7KoGhost ExecutionersMerchandise!https://www.teepublic.com/user/thehorrificnetwork?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=horrificnetworkFollow All Things Horrific Network Herehttps://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetworkGet Your Sinister Creature Con Tickets Herehttps://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/thecon

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Jimmy recaps his trip to the Back to the Future Escape Room, Stranger Things returns to HHN and the Eat to the Beat concert lineup gets announced! Plus Epic Universe gets a fireworks show, changes to Disney Springs transportation and more. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, World Cup fever has taken over CityWalk, Animal Kingdom gets a kangaroo experience and are you ready to celebrate H.U.M.A.N. Day in Monstropolis? Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, as Walt Disney World Resort is set to welcome in a new president, the guys guys give their wishlist for the new era. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Carousel of Progress to get a massive update, Disney updates their app, Magic of Animation gets a new layout and the summer of movies at Universal Studios! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Sinners gets a house at Halloween Horror Nights, farewell to the Lost Continent and more! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Dickerman talks about going to see Stolen Kingdom at the Enzian. Plus the Swedish Chef gets his own food stand, Disney launches a summer ticket discount and more! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThis special crossover episode combines The Tribute Show and Building Halloween Gory Nights for a discussion that blends theme park excitement with horror speculation.The first half of the episode focuses on initial thoughts surrounding Universal's Epic Universe. The crew discusses the park's lands, attractions, atmosphere, and what it could mean for the future of themed entertainment and immersive experiences.The conversation then shifts into Building Halloween Gory Nights territory with a discussion about the upcoming Lee Cronin-directed version of The Mummy. The panel explores expectations for the film, how Cronin's horror style could reshape the classic monster, and whether the movie could inspire a haunted house or scare zone at a future Halloween event.It's a crossover episode filled with theme park discussion, horror movie speculation, and creative haunt ideas.Ghost ExecutionersMerchandise!https://www.teepublic.com/user/thehorrificnetwork?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=horrificnetworkFollow All Things Horrific Network Herehttps://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetworkGet Your Sinister Creature Con Tickets Herehttps://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/thecon

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, concerts at theme parks, farewell to the Lost Continent, new food at Docking Bay 7 and more! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, new Star Wars merchandise gets announced, get your Halloween plans ready for August, you can live with the land at home and a new burger joint comes to CityWalk! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys do another edition of 'Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down' on theme park ride replacements. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, songs are announced for the Muppet takeover of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Plus a legacy store returns and Epic Universe begins testing something potentially interesting. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Big Thunder Mountain news, Universal and Disney look at some creative discounts and changes coming to a SeaWorld attraction. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Jimmy recaps his trip to Kennedy Space Center to catch the Artemis 2 launch! Plus he talks about some of the upcoming festivities happening at KSC. Then the guys talk about the changes with the Disney Springs buses, new food at Sci-Fi Dine-In and much more. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, recapping a very busy MegaCon weekend, Halloween Horror Nights news and Darth Vader takes over! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of The Tribute Show: What If?, Scott and Michelle explore one of Disney's most intriguing unrealized concepts—a Ghostbusters-themed dark ride.Based on the iconic 1984 film Ghostbusters, this proposed attraction could have brought guests face-to-face with paranormal activity in a fully immersive Disney experience. From potential ride systems to story concepts and park placement, the discussion dives deep into what this attraction might have looked like if it had been built.The episode also looks at why the project never came to fruition and how its ideas may have influenced other attractions and experiences over time.If you're a fan of theme park history, Imagineering concepts, and “what could have been” attractions, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Ghost ExecutionersMerchandise!https://www.teepublic.com/user/thehorrificnetwork?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=horrificnetworkFollow All Things Horrific Network Herehttps://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetworkGet Your Sinister Creature Con Tickets Herehttps://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/thecon

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys run through things they are looking forward to the most at MegaCon Orlando this weekend! Plus say aloha to the summer at Aquatica and much more. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 110 of The Tribute Show, the crew covers a little bit of everything from movie trailers to theme park nostalgia.The episode kicks off with reactions to the newest Spider-Man trailer, where the team discusses what the footage could mean for the future of the character and the larger Marvel universe.Next, the conversation shifts to Halloween season with some talk about Halloween Horror Nights 35 and what fans might expect from the event as Universal continues to evolve one of the biggest horror events in theme parks.Finally, the show heads to Disneyland for some on ride audio featuring two classic attractions: Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin in Mickey's Toontown and Pinocchio's Daring Journey in Fantasyland. From superheroes to haunts to classic dark rides, Episode 110 is packed with fun for theme park fans.Ghost ExecutionersMerchandise!https://www.teepublic.com/user/thehorrificnetwork?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=horrificnetworkFollow All Things Horrific Network Herehttps://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetworkGet Your Sinister Creature Con Tickets Herehttps://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/thecon

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, we get a roadmap to everything Walt Disney World this year, Volcano Bay nights returns and Disney easter eggs. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, farewell Rock n' Roller Coaster, why doesn't Epic Universe have annual passes and Flower & Garden food options. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys run down the new items being sold during Butterbeer season at Universal Orlando, talk about the potential things coming to Villains Land and give a fond farewell to Rock n' Roller Coaster. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textTribute Show: What If? returns with one of Disney's darkest and most fascinating unbuilt concepts…What if Disney had gone all-in on a Nostromo-themed dark ride inspired by Alien—instead of what we ultimately got?In this episode, Scott and Michelle dive into the proposed Nostromo attraction, how it evolved during development, and how it eventually transformed into ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, CityWalk to get a new music venue, Imagineers told to think bigger and school bread gets its own stand. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textThe Tribute Show #109 wraps up our journey aboard the Disney Destiny with a look at some truly special, can't-miss onboard experiences

Disney announced a new CEO for the company and on this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast the guys give their wishlist for things they'd like to see implemented. Plus Jimmy and Dickerman recap their birthday trip out to Kennedy Space Center! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textLong before Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ever thundered through Frontierland, Disney Imagineers had planned something far more massive — an entire frontier land built around one ambitious attraction known as the Western River Expedition.Designed as a sweeping indoor boat adventure through the American West, this project would have taken guests through mining towns, Native American villages, desert landscapes, outlaw hideouts, runaway trains, waterfalls, and a full-scale frontier show building that rivaled Pirates of the Caribbean. Ghost ExecutionersMerchandise! https://www.teepublic.com/user/thehorrificnetwork?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=horrificnetwork Follow All Things Horrific Network Here https://linktr.ee/thehorrificnetwork Get Your Sinister Creature Con Tickets Here https://www.sinistercreaturecon.com/thecon

This Week in Geek, we're recapping our recent trip to the most magical place on Earth: Walt Disney World. From park-hopping across all four parks to eating our way around the World Showcase at EPCOT, we break down our favourite experiences, standout bites, and what surprised us most along the way. We also look ahead to what has us most excited about the future of Disney Parks—and why now is such an exciting time to be a fan.Be sure to check out all of our Disney eats and food adventures on our other channel, EatcentricEatcentric - Instagram | TikTok Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, Disney names a new CEO, Bluey to bring some friends to Animal Kingdom and Mardi Gras food is announced. Plus Dickerman and Scott each recap their trips out to Epcot. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textTribute Show #108 sets sail as we head back aboard the Disney Destiny

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys discuss the upcoming lineup of guests at MegaCon Orlando and going to the parks amidst the (by Florida standards) cold weather. Then they play a game of thumbs up or thumbs down on ride replacements. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWelcome to the very first episode of Tribute Show: What If? — a brand new mini-series under the Tribute Show banner where we explore the greatest theme park attractions and lands that were planned… but never built.For our premiere episode, we take you deep into one of the most famous lost concepts in theme park history…

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast! The gangs gets ready to go drifting at Universal Studios, Dickerman hangs out with Gators and Scott journeys back to extinction. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, massive Star Wars news affecting Disneyland is announced and the guys wonder what it will mean for Hollywood Studios. Then they discuss all the upcoming concerts coming to SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios. Plus Dickerman is making his first trip to Gatorland! Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first episode of The Theme Park Podcast in the new year they get a run down of all the theme park festivities that Scott had while in Japan. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the continuing series of things that never happened at the parks, this week on The Theme Park Podcast, the guys discuss rides at the parks that were planned but never came to fruition. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of The Theme Park Podcast, the guys discuss the history of theme parks that were discussed and planned but never came to fruition. Follow The Show:FacebookInstagramYouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're spending a full day exploring Universal's Epic Universe to see if it really does live up to the hype. From the moment you step into Celestial Park, it's clear this isn't just another theme park — it's a massive leap forward in immersive storytelling, ride technology, and atmosphere.We break down each world we explored, starting with Celestial Park and its stunning design, headlined by the thrilling Stardust Racers coaster. From there, we jump through portals into SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, where the colors pop, the energy is nonstop, and attractions like Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge and Mine-Cart Madness bring video games to life in a way we've never seen before.Next, we head into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, where the details are next-level. We talk about our days experience with the flagship attraction Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, plus Le Cirque Arcanus, a Cirque-style live show featuring magical creatures, aerial performances, and a story pulled straight from the Wizarding World.We also explore How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, covering rides like Hiccup's Wing Gliders and the live stage show The Untrainable Dragon, before ending in the darker, moodier Dark Universe, home to classic Universal Monsters and standout attractions like Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.We share what surprised us most, what worked, what didn't, and where Epic Universe fits into the future of Universal Orlando. If you're planning a visit — or just want to know if it's worth the hype — this episode has you covered.

Join the lads as they chat about: The Small World streaker, what rides they would streak on, Macy Thanksgiving conspiracies, Mickey and Minnies Runaway Railway, Sneaking into Nara Dreamland (an abandoned Disneyland clone), working in the parks during the holidays, why Anaheim doesn't have the Jingle Cruise but Florida does, and much much more.