Podcasts about theme park trader

Join us for episode 475 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! On this episode of Theme Park Trader, we're diving into our full January 2026 trip report from Disneyland Paris — and yes, it was cold… but was it worth it? We break down crowd levels, ride availability, seasonal vibes, entertainment, and whether winter is actually a secret sweet spot for visiting. From near walk-ons to bundled-up park strategy (layer game strong), we cover what worked, what didn't, and what genuinely surprised us. And speaking of surprises… we need to talk about the food. Because somehow — against all historical odds — it wasn't terrible. In fact, there were moments where it was… good? We unpack what's changed, where we ate, and whether Disneyland Paris might finally be sorting itself out on the culinary front. Low crowds, honest takes, and at least one unexpected win — this one's a fun one. A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram. Also, check out our guide to the DDP in 2026.

Join us for episode 463 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week on Theme Park Trader, we're doing something a little different — and possibly insane. We kick things off with not one, but two games: first, we try to guess the top five most purchased items in Walt Disney World, and then we move on to naming the largest theme parks in Florida (with varying degrees of confidence). After that warm-up, we dive straight into one of the most unintentionally hilarious corners of theme park fandom: the positive reviews of Fast & Furious: Supercharged. That's right — we've dug through the internet to find the people who genuinely love one of the most notoriously bad attractions in Orlando. Buckle up, because things are about to get Supercharged… with misplaced enthusiasm. A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram.

Join us for episode 457 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week on Theme Park Trader, we're stepping back in time to explore the UK's oldest theme park — Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight. Opened all the way back in 1843, it's a park steeped in history, charm, and more than a few quirks. From its famous cliffside views to the mix of nostalgic attractions, dinosaurs, and family-friendly experiences, Blackgang Chine has been delighting visitors for generations. We'll be sharing our thoughts on the park, its unique atmosphere, and how it compares to the bigger names in the UK and beyond. Join us as we uncover what makes Britain's very first theme park such a fascinating piece of theme park history. A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram!

Join us for episode 456 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! In this episode of Theme Park Trader, we're joined by Grace to chat all about her experience on Disney's Cultural Exchange Program — from living and working in Orlando to discovering the parks in a whole new way. You can find Grace on Instagram and YouTube. A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram!

This week, the chatDisney ladies are joined by the Theme Park Trader Podcast's very own Ryan Ogilvie. Tune in for lots on Walt Disney World, the newly opened Galaxy's Edge, and highlights from Ryan's recent honeymoon in Walt Disney World! This is not one to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chatdisney/message

Join us for episode 55 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This week we have friend of the show Eleanor joining us to discuss her recent trip to Disneyland Paris and also her work on organising the Disney London meet ups. We also get into quite a large conversation about Disneyland Paris before covering off a couple of news stories from the past week. This weeks news we discuss: New Beauty and the Beast restaurant at Disneyland How Pandora - The World of Avatar keeps to Disney's Animal Kingdoms core values We end this weeks podcast by doing another round of bad reviews of great theme park attractions. As Eleanor is on the show this week we decided to read out some of the bad reviews of the Disneyland Park at Disneyland Paris, the results are hilarious! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com and you can find Eleanor on Twitter here. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 54 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This weeks news we discuss: Skyway gondola system coming to Walt Disney World - we discuss the rumours! Expansions coming to Disney's Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach Resorts! Summer of Heroes and Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout opening date information at Disneyland BB-8 meet and greet coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World and Disneyland ticket price increases Universal Orlando ticket price increases Temporary Beauty and the Beast restaurant coming to Disneyland We end this weeks podcast by doing another round of bad reviews of great theme park attractions and this week it is the turn of Splash Mountain! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 53 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This weeks news we discuss: An end to Wishes at the Magic Kingdom Disney moving to buy remaining shares at Disneyland Paris Rivers of Light debut and show times First look at Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris Star Wars Land opening year confirmation Pandora - The World of Avatar opening date Our thoughts on TapuTapu at Universal's Volcano Bay We end by answering some of our listener questions and doing another round of bad reviews of great theme park attractions and this week it is the turn of Wishes! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 52 of the Theme Park Trader podcast.  We can't believe the podcast has hit a year old! Thanks to everyone who has listened to us so far, here is to the next year! As we hit a milestone this week, Dan and I decided that this episode we would chat through some of our favourite and least favourite theme park experiences. Our chats span multiple parks across the world including Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Universal Orlando, Shanghai Disneyland and more! We end the podcast by introducing a new segment of the show, bad reviews of good attractions where we read out 1 star Google reviews of beloved theme park attractions. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 51 of the Theme Park Trader podcast.  This weeks news we discuss: Opening date for Paddlefish and our thoughts on the restaurant Volcano Bay opeing date and park opening hours Harry Potter nighttime show rumours at Universal Studios Hollywood Disney Springs offering personal shopping service New details on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout Beauty and the Beast additions coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios Planet Hollywood Observatory finally opens! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 50 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. To celebrate the brand new guides section of the website going live (which you can view here) and this being our 50th episode, Dan and I chat through the second half of the Magic Kingdom attractions ratings! This week we rate the attractions from Fantasyland, Liberty Sqaure and Tomorrowland. You can view the complete runthrough of our ratings in our Magic Kingdom Attractions guide here. We also chat through the Magic Kingdom introducing new breakfast offerings at some of the best quick service restaurants at the park! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark.

Join us for episode 49 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. To celebrate the brand new guides section of the website going live (at some point during the next week), Dan and I talk through our very first guide. The page is centred around Magic Kingdom attractions so we do the first half of the Kingdom this week, discussing what scores we have given each ride in Main Street USA, Frontierland and Aventureland! We somehow also find time to discuss the main news stories from this week: New details and opening date for Race through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon Big changes to the FastPass system at Disneyland The Kermit the Frog balloon is being removed at Disney's Hollywood Studio First details on Star Wars: Galactic Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 48 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. This week our friend Amber rejoins us to discuss her recent December 2016 stay at Disney's Polynesian Resort and all of the new things she tried at Walt Disney World during her stay! We also discuss the main news from this week which includes: Cast member costumes at Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout A brand new Electric Eel coaster is coming to SeaWorld San Diego Darth Vader is taking up residence at Disneyland Paris. Disney introducing a one day dining plan called Disney Dine-on-the-Go Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 47 of the Theme Park Trader podcast. We begin the podcast by saying goodbye to friend of the show Alan (@NORMNB8S) who sadly passed away over the Christmas break. Please if you can, donate to the GoFundMe here. This weeks news we discuss: Behind the scenes at Pandora: World of Avatar Walt Disney World parks ot reaching capacity over Christmas Disney replacing the welcome show at the Magic Kingdom Blizzard Beach closing due to the cold Busch Gardens Run for the Fund We end the podcast by discussing our most anticipated attractions for 2017! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 46 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! Dan and I kick off the podcast by discussing our plans for Christmas (we recorded on Christmas Eve) before going into the news from this week: New concept art for Five Nights at Freddy's attraction Magic Kingdom to serve alchohol at four more restaurants Increases in security at Disneyland Gasparilla Island Grill reopens at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic releases We end the podcast by discussing the final results from the WDW attraction tournament conducted by Designated Disney Dad. Merry Christmas everyone and have a fantastic New Year! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 45 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This weeks news discussed includes: Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan A potential increase to security at Walt Disney World A new uniform for Monorail cast members Sellout for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party SeaWorld Abu Dhabi announced Dedicated entrance at Walt Disney World for annual passholders We are almost at the end of the knockout WDW attraction tournament being conducted by Designated Disney Dad so Dan and I thought it would be good to chat about this weeks results again at the end of the podcast! Ryan also gives a spoiler free review of Star Wars Rogue One! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 44 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This weeks news discussed includes: The tranformation of Spaceship Earth to the Death Star and why it caused such controversy Lots of new Star Wars announcements for Walt Disney World Updates to the My Disney Experience App One final party for Tower of Terror at Disneyland Disney After Hours to return in 2017 Splitsville Luxury Lanes coming to Disneyland As the end of the knockout WDW attraction tournament being conducted by Designated Disney Dad is edging closer Dan and I thought it would be good to chat about this weeks results at the end of the podcast! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 43 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This weeks news discussed includes: No more 3D at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at Universal Studios Hollywood Disney to offer paid for premium bus transportation at Walt Disney World Port Orleans Resort to offer free bus service around the resort New Nintendo detials at Universal theme parks!!! Highway in the Sky Dine-Around at Magic Kingdom hotels Secret Life of Pets joining Universals Superstar Parade Dan and I end the podcast by discussing one of the interesting results of the current knockout WDW attraction tournament being conducted by Designated Disney Dad over on Twitter, Peter Pan's Flight Vs The Great Movie Ride. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 42 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan take you through all the announcements made at D23 Destination D that include: Pandora: The World of Avatar Big changes coming to Epcot MagicBand 2.0 Star Wars Land We also discuss the huge expansion plans coming to Hong Kong Disneyland! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 41 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan take you through all the latest news from theme parks around the world and read your comments on Donald Trump coming to Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World. News covered this week:  Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM debuts at Disney's Hollywood Studios Disney charging $5 for package handling at Walt Disney World The return of the Legoland Florida Christmas Bricktacular Have breakfast with a dinosaur and Santa for a limited time at T-REX Cafe 65% of theme park guests want more VR attractions New drone show begins at Disney Springs and has the worst name ever Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 40 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan are joined by once again by friend of the show Anaïs who joins us to discuss her recent WDW booking and to chat through this weeks news! News covered this week:  Donald Trump coming to Hall of Presidents at the Magic Kingdom and our election opinions Toy Story Land coming to Shanghai Disneyland Holiday drone show coming to Disney Springs 6th hotel to open at Universal Orlando Doctor Strange meet and greet at Disney's Hollywood Studios We finish the show by each discussing one thing that we would change at our favourite Disney Park!   Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com and go check Anaïs out over on Twitter!   If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 39 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! Some of the stories we discuss this week: TapuTapu and virtual queuing at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay The future of queuing at theme parks Race Through New York with Jimmy Fallon Seasonal update to Butterbeer The first seasonal pass coming to Shanghai Disneyland Christmas merchandise at US Disney Parks for 2016 Star Wars Land rumours  Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 38 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Dan and Ryan are joined by friend of the site/show Amber who talks to us about her trip to the Polynesian in December and her plans for her 5 day trip to Walt Disney World! We also chat through this weeks news which covers: PizzeRizzo opening date and initial thoughts Paint the Nights Return to Disneyland Once Upon a Time castle show at the Magic Kingdom If you enjoyed the show be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 37 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Dan and Ryan are finally back recording after a 3 week break (for us not for you guys) as Ryan returns from his trip to Florida. Trip report includes: Nighttime Safaris at Kilimanjaro Safaris Toothsome Chocolate milkshake thoughts Hurricane Matthew Mako Reign of Kong Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party So much more! On top of Ryan's trip report, the guys also discuss thoughts on the Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary announcement. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 36 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This time its the turn of Disney's Hollywood Studios as Dan and I decide on our top 3 and worst 3 attractions for the park. Some of our list may surprise you so be sure to listen to find out what are choices are! Do let us know if you agree or disagree with our list! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 35 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! In light of Stitch's Great Escape moving to seasonal operating hours an rumours flying around that Tomorrowland is to receive a significant overhaul for Magic Kingdoms 50th anniversary in 2016, Dan and I decided to dedicate an episode to it. We chat through each of the attractions within Tomorrowland and state what which we would keep, change or remove and replace entirely! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 34 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This time its the turn of Disney's Animal Kingdom as Dan and I decide on our top 3 and worst 3 attractions for the park.  Some of our list may surprise you so be sure to listen to find out what are choices are! Do let us know if you agree or disagree with our list! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 33 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! Some of the stories we discuss this week: Muppets Present... Great Moments in American History show starting date Doctor Strange coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios? New coffee beverages coming to Walt Disney World for Fall Tower of Terror sign removed at Disneyland 45th Anniversary merchandise at Magic Kingdom Stitch's Great Escape seasonal opening - could this be the beginning of the end for the attraction? Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 32 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! Some of the stories we discuss this week: Major additions coming to Legoland California Wedding Pavilion at Walt Disney World to undergo refurbishment  Concrete work to disrupt shows at Magic Kingdom in September Private party to occur at the Living Seas in Epcot for Dapper Day Festival of Fantasy Parade to receive Dining Package New Death Eater show at Universal Studios Japan Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 30 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan discuss all the latest news from theme parks from around the world after a weeks break discussing the news! Some of the stories we discuss this week: The first expansion at Shanghai Disneyland The closure of Tower of Tower at Disney's California Adventure New costume rules for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Bus changes to Disney's Saratoga Springs resort Fingerprint scanning for children at Walt Disney World Extension of the refillable popcorn offer at Walt Disney World How parks are combatting the Zika Virus in Orlando Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 30 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Dan and I thought it would be fun to do another of our top 3, worst 3 attractions list. Universal Studios has been one at the back of our minds for a few weeks so we dedicate the episode to it! Of course, the elephant in the room is E.T. Adventure and lets just say it didn't make our top 3 list. Do let us know if you agree or disagree with our list! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 29 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan are joined by guest Emily who discusses her Disneyland Paris trips, the guest post she wrote for us on Star Wars and joins us for this weeks news! We also cover the news this week which includes: Universal files new patent that could be the beginning of a new Harry Potter attraction Rumour on Universal replacing Dragon Challenge at Islands of Adventure Toothsome soft opening at Universal's CityWalk New Planet Hollywood Burger and Sandwich menu Wreck-It Ralph replacing Stitch's Great Escape rumours We finish the show by asking Emily a few questions! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com and go check Emily out over on Twitter and her website! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 28 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan and Dan are joined by guest Anaïs who discusses her park experiences at Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. We also cover the news this week which includes: Guardians of the Galaxy rollercoaster coming to Epcot rumour Disney files patent for realistic Lightsaber at its theme parks Animal Kingdom reduces nighttime park hours American Horror Story coming to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Disney working on the second generation of MagicBands We finish the show by playing our first ever game of FastPass, Pass or Standby on the show! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com and go check Anaïs out over on Twitter! If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 27 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Ryan runs through his full October Orlando trip plan including what days he is spending in each park, which FastPasses he has chosen and where he is eating! News stories we cover include: Disney park attendance has dropped over the summer, we discuss our thoughts on why Main Street Electrical Parade closing at WDW. Our reactions and thoughts as to what is next Paint the Night leaving Disneyland... or is it? New restaurants added to Tables in Wonderland at WDW Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 26 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we are joined by Karyn Locke from Sandandorsnow.com. Her and her family love visiting Disney World and we all discuss our weekly news stories, as well as all of our favourite events at Walt Disney World. We also ask Karyn her favourite attraction from each of the WDW Parks and there's lots of chat in-between! News stories we cover include: Disney files new patent to track shoe movement New (and expensive) Star Wars augmented reality game at Disney Parks Disney removes handles from resort mugs Details on a brand new attraction coming to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 25 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we play catch-up on all the latest news from theme parks around the world including a brand new Muppets show that is coming to the Magic Kingdom this October and a complete run through of the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival booth menus. Other stories we discuss this week include: Our thoughts on Sunshine Seasons not serving breakfast anymore Freddy Vs Jason maze at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights 2016 When key attractions will be opening again at Disneyland (including Fantasmic and the Railroad) Disneyland Paris Inaugural runDisney event and the medal designs Why putting calories on menus at Walt Disney World is a bad idea! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 24 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we play catch-up on all the latest news from theme parks around the world including confirmation that Guardians of the Galaxy are taking over Tower of Terror at Disney's California Adventure park! Yes, Dan and I kick start the podcast by discussing this news and chatting about what this means for Disney Parks as a whole if Disney are prepared to replace such a beloved attraction. Other stories we discuss this week include: The Pokemon Go craze (with a bit of theme park talk) Abracadbar at Disney's Boardwalk Resort Living with the Land becoming a Tier 2 FastPass at Epcot Bubbleworks closing at Chessington World of Adventures after 26 years The Polite Pig and Homecoming restaurant details at Disney Springs and PizzeRizzo at Disney's Hollywood Studios Early Morning Magic at Disney's Hollywood Studios We end this weeks podcast by talking about Ryan's recent visit to London's West End to watch Disney's musical, Aladdin. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 23 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We are absolutely delighted to be joined on the podcast this week by RJ and Suzanne Ogren who worked at Walt Disney World during the 70s, 80s and 90s. We talk to them both about just some of their memories of their times working at the parks, specifically The Magic Kingdom and they tell us a couple of their favourite stories from their book, Together In The Dream. RJ was one of the four original  management artists in charge of creative control at The Magic Kingdom in the 1970s and worked under the guidance of Disney Legends that include Marc Davis and  Leota Toombs. Suzanne worked as a monorail pilot as well as a costumed character and then moved into entertainment management at Walt Disney World. You can purchase their book, Together In The Dream here and find out more on their website at Rjogren.com. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 22 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We kick things off by chatting about the return of Michael Myers at Universals Halloween Horror Nights before chatting about the new Tiffins Restaurant lunchtime menu at Disney's Animal Kingdom and the recently announced Frozen Castle Projection Show at Tokyo Disneyland. Rant of the week makes its return this week where we discuss cast members that interrupt you during your day at the parks to take part in tasks you aren't interested in such as fairground type games and Disney Vacation Club. We end this weeks podcast by discussing new menus at Taste Track at Epcot and Tomorrowland Terrace at the Magic Kingdom as well as chatting through the new Coca Cola store at Disney Springs! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 21 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we chat about popcorn deals, Pete's Dragon previews and Star Wars dessert party at Walt Disney World before discussing the horrific crash that occurred at theme park in Scotland last week. Dan and I then discuss the new Walking Dead attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood before talking about the rumour that Ellen's Energy Adventure is going to turned into a Guardians of the Galaxy attraction. We end this weeks podcast by chatting through our top 3 and worst 3 attractions at Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 20 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We can't believe it, our 20th episode already! Thanks so much for all of you that continue to listen to us, we really appreciate it! To celebrate we recorded our longest podcast to date and also discussed our top 3 and worst 3 attractions at my (Ryan's) favourite park, Epcot! This week we kick things off by discussing the reopening of beaches at Walt Disney World following on from the tragic alligator attack that occurred. We chat through the new rules that Disney are putting in place on the beaches and what our thoughts on these new rules are. Dan and I then discuss two Universal Studios stories with the first one in Hollywood and confirmation that they will be expanding once again over a period of 5 years. We chat about what they could do with the space and what attractions are most likely. We then chat through the first details of Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando and the confirmed list of attractions set to open in 2017. Frozen Ever After had to be discussed this week and Dan and I do just that by talking through some of the great animatronics in play as well as the five hour wait time that happened on opening day! With that came more information that the Mexican Pavilion at Epcot would also be opening at 9am (on top of the Norwegian Pavilion)  and we chat through the new Breakfast offering at La Cantina de San Angel. Contining on from the trend last week, Dan and I end this podcast by discussing our favourite and least favourite attractions at Epcot. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 19 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week Dan and I start the podcast by paying our respects to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando before also discussing the tragic attack by a alligator in Walt Disney World and discussing changes that Walt Disney World are making to combat both of these events. We then push forwards with the news by talking about the opening of Soarin Around the World and Shanghai Disneyland before discussing a brand new logo for the Universal Orlando Resort. We wanted to end this week's podcast on a high so Dan and I decided it was a good idea to talk through each of our top 3 favourite attractions at The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World as well as talking about the 3 attractions that we favour the least. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 18 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! As we recorded a filler episode last week to account for Dan being away in New York we had a heck of a lot of news to catch you guys up on this week! We kick the show off with a trip report from Dan and his thoughts on the Disney Store in New York before diving straight into the news where we chat about the opening of both Cobra's Curse at Busch Gardens Tampa and Reign of Kong at Islands of Adventure in Orlando. We then chat about the rather pointless DVC lounge that has opened up at Epcot before discussing rumours on a new attraction coming to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney adding premium parking to their water parks in Walt Disney World. To wind down on the podcast we discuss the paid safari experience coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom, Skipper Canteen now taking dining reservations and The Walking Dead returning to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 17 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! As Dan is in New York this week we decided to prepare in advance and record this episode a couple of weeks ago! This week we go through Ryan's picks for table service restaurants for his October trip as he takes you through all of the ones he has booked so far. Dan also chimes in with menu items from the restaurants that take his fancy too. Just some of the restaurants on the list include: Le Cellier Steakhouse Be Our Guest Restaurant The BOATHOUSE TREX This weeks weekly rant is all about planning and why it is a bit of a pain to have to book things like table service restaurants 180 days in advance and FastPasses up to 90 days in advance! Of course as always we discuss the positives too! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 16 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we kick things off by diving straight into our thoughts on the behind the scenes video of the making of Jungle Book: Alive with the Magic show at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We got quite optimistic about the show however since we recorded the show we watched the show on YouTube and were more than a little underwhelmed. We then move onto discussing the third track opening at Toy Story Midway Mania before going into this week's rant of the week where we discuss the pains for refurbishments at theme parks and how perhaps Disney could be better at giving notice on refurbishments. After this weeks rant we discuss the old Soarin attraction reopening for a short time at Epcot before Soarin Around the World opens before moving on to discuss a potential Muppets pizza restaurant opening at Disney's Hollywood Studios. To end this weeks podcast we discuss the new Walking Dead attraction coming to Universal Hollywood and the confusing changes going on at Walt Disney World if you are planning to catch at bus to one of the water parks! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 15 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We begin the podcast this week by welcoming our guest and friend to the show Abbie who talks to us about her recent trip to Thorpe Park and we question her about booking her very first trip to Walt Disney World and what she is looking forward to the most. She also turns things round on Ryan and Dan to ask us questions about WDW including an explainer on the Disney Dining Plan. Rant of the week is a fun one this week as we talk about staff/cast member attitude in the park and how it can impact your day at the parks. We compare staff here in England to Disneyland Paris as well as Florida and how attitudes differ depending on what park you are in. Of course the podcast wouldn't be complete without the news and this week we chat Frozen Ever After opening date, Dinosaur refurbishment, new food kiosks coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Buzz Lightyear at Shanghai Disneyland + more! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 14 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! We kick off the podcast this week by discussing the new look of the Incredible Hulk Coaster over at Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios Orlando before moving into a lengthy rant of the week! This week's rant of the week has Dan and I discussing the subject of queuing, what do we hate about it and what do we like about it? We also go through our top 3 worst queues to wait in line for and our top 3 best queues to wait in line for. Moving on from rant of the week we discuss the new footage shown off from Pirates of the Caribbean and Tron Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland as well as Johnny Depp showing up at Disneyland to surprise guests as The Mad Hatter. We end this weeks podcast by discussing an end to both Disney Dollars at Disneyland and Walt Disney World and an end to the Disney Infinity Game Series. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 13 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we kick off the podcast by discussing Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets going on sale and the costs related to each of them. We also touch on what our favourite of the two parties is. Next we start our brand new weekly segment, rant of the week! This weeks rant is centred around ticket price increases at theme parks and we chat about why they keep increasing beyond just the price of inflation! We then move on to talk about the Guardians of the Galaxy rumour on the gang taking over Tower of Terror at Disneyland before discussing the Frozen Games at Disney's Blizzard Beach. We also cover off Safari of Fun Weekends at Busch Gardens, Shanghai Disney entering a six week trial run and new characters being added to Turtle Talk with Crush at Epcot! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 12 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week we start off the podcast by discussing our fondest memories of the Earffel Tower at Disney's Hollywood Studios as it was removed from the park earlier in the week. Dan and I then go onto discuss recent footage seen from Disney Town in Shanghai before discussing brand new Beauty and the Beast area coming to Tokyo Disneyland in 2020, alongside a Big Hero 6 attraction. We also discuss the next horror house coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2016, The Exorcist and then talk about recent footage released of Rivers of Light in action at Disney's Animal Kingdom. We end the theme park news by discussing Fulton's Crab House changing name to Paddlefish and the subtle differences between the menu. We end this weeks podcast by discussing Disney's live action film release schedule and give our impressions on each of the titles in the list and Ryan gives his spoiler-free review of Captain America: Civil War! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!

Join us for episode 11 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! This week as always there is is almost an endless list of things for us to cover! We kick off the podcast discussing Soarin' Around The World opening dates as well as some of the locations that will be visited on the new journey. We then move on to discuss the free dining offer at Walt Disney World that has just gone live and touch on the benefits of the Disney Dining Plan. Dan and I then discuss Toy Story Land and our thoughts on the official attraction names and what we have seen so far. Animal Kingdom finally gets its nighttime events nailed down to a date, we talk through the opening hours and all of the additional things you can do at night! Information on House of Blues closing at Disneyland, a next generation Avatar animatronic and Ryan's thoughts on the new Jungle Book movie are also discussed! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends Dis After Dark!