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In the fifty-second episode of Making Mt. Rushmore, host/moderator/panelist Steve Riddle welcomes Andy Atherton and Chad Campbell to discuss which Amusement Park Rides/Attractions deserve a place on their respective lists. Is Avatar: Flights of Passage a no-brainer? What about the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror? Does Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance grab a spot? Does the Haunted Mansion or Soarin' deserve a place? After that, they discuss which Amusement Park Roller Coasters will be part of that grouping. Can you argue that the Velocicoaster shouldn't get a spot? Will The Beast be included? Is the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster in the conversation? What about the Lightning Rod or Lightning Racers? Then, they do an unprecendented third list and discuss which Amusement Parks make that list. Do you believe that Walt Disney World should be included? What about Universal Studios: Islands of Adventure? Can you argue that Dollywood deserves a spot? Are Disneyland and Hersheypark part of the conversation?

On this episode of the podcast, Jason returns from Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and shares his experience at that theme park. Then they pivot from Universal to Disney to discuss the Jenny Nicholson viral four-hour long video about her experience aboard the Galatic Starcruiser, better known as the Star Wars Hotel. This video has permeated pop culture, even as far as Rolling Stone Magazine. Glen and Jason discuss the points that Nicholson makes and wonders if Disney will respond by listening to the critics or if they will dismiss it and only focus on stock prices. They also talk about “influencers” in general. Glen also picked up some melting rebels! Download and listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smugglersgalaxy/message

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 829, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: geographic spelling 1: This island country was formerly called Ceylon. S-R-I L-A-N-K-A. 2: Panama adjoins South America at this country's border. C-O-L-O-M-B-I-A. 3: The capital of French Polynesia; it's also the largest city in Tahiti. P-A-P-E-E-T-E. 4: Once a walled Inca city, these ruins near Cuzco, Peru are a favorite tourist site. M-A-C-H-U P-I-C-C-H-U. 5: The capital of Iceland. R-E-Y-K-J-A-V-I-K. Round 2. Category: sergeant york 1: WWI's famous Sgt. Alvin York was born on Dec. 13, 1887 in Pall Mall in this "Volunteer State". Tennessee. 2: Ironically, York didn't volunteer for service; he asked for a draft exemption as one of these, Latin for "peacemaking". a pacifist. 3: Solo, York killed over 20 of the enemy and captured 132 during the Argonne-Meuse Offensive in this country. France. 4: York's many medals included this, introduced in 1862, which he got for charging a machine gun nest. Medal of Honor. 5: One condition York demanded in selling the movie rights to his life was that this man would play him. Gary Cooper. Round 3. Category: name the rockers 1: "Please Please Me","Rubber Soul","Help!". The Beatles. 2: "Another Brick In The Wall". Pink Floyd. 3: "Strange Days","L.A. Woman","Morrison Hotel". The Doors. 4: "Kashmir". Led Zeppelin. 5: "Colour by Numbers","Kissing to be Clever","From Luxury to Heartache". Culture Club. Round 4. Category: universal studios islands of adventure 1: If you like 3-D action, you'll love the amazing adventures of this webslinger. Spider-Man. 2: Sam-I-Am knows Universal has a cafe named for this "colorful" title breakfast. "Green Eggs and Ham". 3: A T-rex attacks just before you take an 85-foot plunge on the ride named for this 1993 film. Jurassic Park. 4: Seuss Landing is home to a rollicking ride named for this famous feline. The Cat in the Hat. 5: On Marvel's Superhero Island you may turn green when you ride the roller coaster named for him. The Incredible Hulk. Round 5. Category: turn 1: Duke Emanuele Filberto brought it to Turin in 1578; it's now housed in the Cathedral of San Giovanni. the Shroud of Turin. 2: While touring Turin, stop into the Biblioteca Reale, and you'll be drawn to this artist's self-portrait. da Vinci. 3: This opera that made its debut in Turin in 1896 probably helped Puccini pay his "rent". La Boheme. 4: Turin's Egyptian Museum has a well-known statue of this "Let my people go" pharaoh. Ramses II (Ramses the Great). 5: For most of the time, from 1720 to 1861, Turin was capital of this fishy-sounding kingdom. Sardinia. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 462, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Lesotho 1: Continent of which Lesotho is a part. Africa. 2: While we have stars and stripes on ours, Lesotho has a straw hat. its flag. 3: Instead of money, a court in Lesotho might fine you so many head of these. cattle. 4: "Lesotho Fatse La Bo-Ntata Rona", "Lesotho Our Fatherland". the national anthem. 5: Until 1966, under the name Basutoland, Lesotho was a colony of this country. Great Britain. Round 2. Category: Jon Stewart's America 1: "This follow-up to 'The Articles of Confederation' is the rare sequel that's more bicameral than the original!". the Constitution. 2: He was "quoted" as saying, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself...oh, and starvation. We might all starve". Franklin Roosevelt. 3: This D.C. building's rotunda "was made famous by the Stephen Baldwin/Pauly Shore vehicle Bio-Rotunda". the Capitol. 4: This 1215 document "served as a wake-up call that Europe would be forced to answer...in about 500 years". the Magna Carta. 5: This mascot "is like Uncle Sam, only shorter and fatter, clearly playing to the British infatuation with stoutness". John Bull. Round 3. Category: Universal Studios Islands Of Adventure 1: If you like 3-D action, you'll love the amazing adventures of this webslinger. Spider-Man. 2: Sam-I-Am knows Universal has a cafe named for this "colorful" title breakfast. "Green Eggs and Ham". 3: A T-rex attacks just before you take an 85-foot plunge on the ride named for this 1993 film. Jurassic Park. 4: Seuss Landing is home to a rollicking ride named for this famous feline. The Cat in the Hat. 5: On Marvel's Superhero Island you may turn green when you ride the roller coaster named for him. The Incredible Hulk. Round 4. Category: Who Created Them? 1: Edward Fairfax Rochester, the master of Thornfield Hall. Charlotte Bronte. 2: The beautiful Daisy Buchanan, Nick Carraway's cousin. F. Scott Fitzgerald. 3: Phillip Pirrip, of whom much is expected. Charles Dickens. 4: Genius architect Howard Roark. Ayn Rand. 5: Lady Brett Ashley. Ernest Hemingway. Round 5. Category: Let's Play Chicken 1: This canned tuna company has been using a mermaid on its logo since 1952. Chicken of the Sea. 2: This fast food chain told us to "Save the Chickens...Eat a Whopper". Burger King. 3: The unofficial theme song of this Warner Brothers blabberbeak is "Camptown Races"...doo dah. Foghorn Leghorn. 4: It's often performed at wedding receptions. Funky chicken. 5: Created by Jay Ward and Bill Scott, his secret identity was Henry Cabot Henhaus III. Super Chicken. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 455, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Universal Studios Islands Of Adventure 1: If you like 3-D action, you'll love the amazing adventures of this webslinger. Spider-Man. 2: Sam-I-Am knows Universal has a cafe named for this "colorful" title breakfast. "Green Eggs and Ham". 3: A T-rex attacks just before you take an 85-foot plunge on the ride named for this 1993 film. Jurassic Park. 4: Seuss Landing is home to a rollicking ride named for this famous feline. The Cat in the Hat. 5: On Marvel's Superhero Island you may turn green when you ride the roller coaster named for him. The Incredible Hulk. Round 2. Category: Teen Book Scene 1: Amazon.com allows you to add this "Fudge" author's "Forever" to your "Wedding Registry" list. Judy Blume. 2: "Troy" by Adele Geras is a young adult novel reworking of this Homer epic. "The Iliad". 3: There's now a series of books based on this WB series about Lorelai and Rory. Gilmore Girls. 4: This Meg Cabot book is the first in her series about royal-in-training Mia Thermopolis. "The Princess Diaries". 5: "They murdered him" begins this Robert Cormier novel. "The Chocolate War". Round 3. Category: "Bag" 'Em Up 1: It's where Tiger can keep his irons and drivers and tees, oh my!. a golf bag. 2: Bellowing Highland instrument. a bagpipe. 3: It's a Middle East capital. Baghdad. 4: Derived from the Italian for "little stick", it's a long, narrow loaf of French bread. a baguette. 5: A trifle, or a short piece of music. a bagatelle. Round 4. Category: This Means War! 1: The French Revolution inspired a similar one in this Caribbean country in 1791. Haiti. 2: The USA's began in 1861, Angola's in 1975. Civil War. 3: The Pequot, Pontiac's and the Nez Perce were 3 of these "wars". Indian wars. 4: (Hi, I'm Andy Summers.) The U.S. government called the Korean War this, which sounds like a lawsuit by my old band. police action. 5: Frederick the Great's invasion of Silesia in 1740 launched the war of this country's succession. Austria. Round 5. Category: Humpty Dumpty 1: Humpty Dumpty's perch. a wall. 2: After Humpty's fall, they tried to put him together again. all the king's horses and all the king's men. 3: "Cornflake Girl" who wrote a song in which "Humpty Dumpty and Betty Louise... stole a Sony and some Camembert cheese". Tori Amos. 4: This comedian played Humpty Dumpty in the 1933 Paramount film "Alice in Wonderland". W.C. Fields. 5: Alice had some of the unusual words in this Lewis Carroll poem explained to her by Humpty. "Jabberwocky". Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

In this episode we discuss the latest Disney news and crown the champion of the Ultimate Disney Movie March Madness Bracket Challenge!Topics include:New Parental Controls on Disney +Turning RedJD's trip to Universal Studios - Islands of AdventureVelocicoaster - Does it live up to the hype?The final rounds of the Disney Movie Bracket Challenge

Yes, we are a bit late (okay, about two weeks late) on getting this ERT out but we now know how important Paul is to the process.  Yep, he got the flu and it messed up the entire process.  The good news is that he is back and he finally got this ERT edited and ready to go. The 125 Roller Coaster Challenge is based in the mid atlantic and because of that, their coaster season usually does not launch til April but this year was an exception.  Trips to Busch Gardens Tampa, Sea World Orlando, Universal Studios - Islands of Adventure and even Busch Gardens Williamsburg have already occurred and because of that, Paul got to ride three to the newest and most anticipated coasters of the year.  Yes, Paul in a three week span got to ride VelociCoaster, Pantheon, and Iron Gwazi and in this episode, he will review them and give you the correct (yes correct) order for these amazing coasters. Do you agree?  Let us know!!  How??  Well let us tell you. Let's Get Social!! Facebook / Instagram - 125rollercoaster YouTube (the home of your one minute coaster fix) - 125 Roller Coaster Challenge Twitter - 125rollercoast Remember to Rate and Review us on your favorite podcast sites We can't wait to see you, in the queue, in 2022!!

Guest: Jana Bell Jana Bell is energetic, intensely passionate for the Lord's presence, simply put, she is a true worshipper!   Jana toured internationally as an alto with Kirk Franklin from the Fall of 1998 to Winter of 2007. While traveling, the Lord continued to develop and prepare her for the call and anointing that He has placed on her life.   Jana later became a background vocalist for several other Contemporary Christian artists and ministries including Martha Munizzi and Freddy Rodriguez. She also spent a little time in early 2010 traveling as a wardrobe assistant for the overseas Year of the Gentleman Tour.   Jana has done studio work for several artist and companies such as Anthony Evans, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp, Joy Hill, Trinitee 5:7, Kirk Franklin, Arlington Jones, Ambassadors of Christ, Men of Standard, SuperNova Remnant, Churches Fried Chicken and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.   While traveling and performing, she continued to pursue her college degree through correspondence and night classes. In the summer of 2003, she received her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Her love for the arts and learning would not allow her to stop with just one degree. In 2015, she received her Masters of Science in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fl.     Jana knew the Lord was calling her for more and began to pray that God would lead her to people that would disciple, administrate and labor with her in ministry. God honoring his word in Matthew 21:22 which says, And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive, put four individuals on her heart. Understanding that vision is birthed out of prayer, Jana asked these kingdom citizens to commit to a prayer conference call to gain direction from the Lord.  Again, God being true to His word in Ephesians 3:20 that states, (God) is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, this prayer call became a staple weekly session that has grown to committed prayer warriors around the United States.   About Love Ministries: Love Ministries About Host, Karla Nivens: After graduating from Texas Tech University, Karla earned her teaching certificate and began her career as an elementary music teacher in the Dallas Independent School District. She also sang for Grammy award-winning Gospel recording artists Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Crystal Lewis, Willie Neal Johnson, John P. Kee, Alvin Slaughter, Tamela Mann, and Michael Buble'. She's traveled the world and ministered to diverse audiences in music. During her travels, she had the opportunity to sing on the Jay Leno Show, Soul Train, the Stellar Awards, and the Billy Graham Crusade with Kirk Franklin. She took a hiatus while staying at home with her children for several years and re-entered the workforce as a worship leader at Highland Park United Methodist Church. Karla has worshipped with Highland Park for the past 17 years. Currently, Karla is building the Racial Justice ministry for Highland Park UMC. Karla has also served as an adjunct instructor for Visible Music College and in 2014 released a CD entitled “True Worship.” Five years ago a good friend suggested she turn her heart toward fulfilling the Great Commission. Karla began traveling on yearly mission trips to Costa Rica and Africa. On those trips the Lord began to awaken the motto He gave her in college – “Influencing Culture for the Good of the Kingdom.” As an answer to this awakening, Karla and Dr. Roosevelt founded Karla Nivens Entertainment. Under this umbrella, Karla partnered with Love Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, started a small group for women, and a radio show both titled “Every Heart Every Woman.” Karla encourages her audience to quiet the noise and restore balance in their daily lives through inspirational entertainment. The show airs Sundays as a podcast on iTunes and Podbean weekly. The show also airs in video on YouTube. In 2019, Karla released her book, True Leaders with Heart, packed with weekly meditations for leaders. 

The final leg of our epic Florida trip takes Paul for the first time to Universal Studios - Islands of Adventure.  Yes, he was there to enjoy this stunning and perfectly themed park but he was also there to get three big credits (yes, he left Flight of the Hippogriff for another trip).  In this episode he will answer the following : Is Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure worth the triple digit wait times? Is Incredible Hulk a launch or looping coaster? City Walk, could there be a better place to go on a Friday night? Which island is his favorite (it's a tie but not what you think they would be) Does he even know anything about Harry Potter and does it really matter at Universal? and of course, does VelociCoaster live up to the hype? Paul fought the President's Day crowds to explore this amazing park and he has some thoughts, but we all want to know yours.  Tell us your favorite island.  Your favorite flat ride?  Where do you like to eat at when there?  How can you let us know? Let's Get Social Instagram / Facebook - 125rollercoaster Twitter - 125rollercoast Do you like to get your coaster fix one minute at a time?  If so, check out our YouTube page at - 125 Roller Coaster Challenge We love shorts and this is your place to find them. Our coaster season is in full swing and we can't wait to see you in the queue in 2022.

Thank you to our Patrons, Landon Knoke and Chandler Desrochers! Welcome to Jurassic Park! That is… at least a show about it. Jurassic Park has lowkey been an integral part of Theme Park Workshop, so Jonathan and Adam go into what the franchise means to them. After that, they go through the evolution of Jurassic Park at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure and what they think the addition of the Jurassic World Velocicoaster means for the future of the prehistoric presence at the park. What do we think of the past? What do we hope for the future? Will we have enough Jurassic quotes?!? PLUS… Neeeeewwwws! Disney Genie rises (kinda)! Fear Factor Live joins the fallen (for sure)! Wonder Woman makes Six Flags history (gaslighting, gatekeeping, girlbossin', Amazonian queen)! 00:00 – What's the Actual Name of the Show? 01:13 – Disney Genie Early Reception 10:15 – Remember the Fallen: Fear Factor Live 21:01 – Six Flags Announces Historic “Wonder Woman Flight of Courage” Coaster 24:04 – How We Love the Jurassic Park Series 33:30 – JP Opening Day: Islands of Adventure 38:23 – The Feel, Aesthetic, and Story of Jurassic Park Orlando 54:04 – Evolution of Jurassic Park Orlando 1:00:56 – Velocicoaster and the Future of Jurassic World 1:19:19 – Outro SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/themeparkworkshop SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-theme-park-workshop-podcast/id1592525303 SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GyVQOOt31Q2vMSuy4rdZ2 SUBSCRIBE ON GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNmRjNDAyYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw SOCIAL MEDIA: Theme Park Workshop: Twitter - https://twitter.com/WorkshopTP Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ThemeParkWorkshop Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/themeparkworkshop Email - tpwquestions@gmail.com Jonathan: Twitter - https://twitter.com/wesleyasyouwish Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edewaardjonathan Adam: Twitter - https://twitter.com/adamj_film Letterboxd – https://www.letterboxd.com/adamj_film Balthazar Banshee: Twitter - https://twitter.com/disneybanshee CREDITS: Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY "Camp Jurassic”, written by Tony Humecke. Copyright Owner(s): Universal Studios, Inc. 2000 “Jurassic Calypso”, written by William Kidd. Copyright Owner(s): Universal Studios, Inc. 2000 Barnstormer Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y6YqaVhr_4 TheTimTracker “At Universal Orlando For The Jurassic Park Meet Up! | We Met Blue The Raptor & Jurassic World Alive!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0kWP1NmZAM Soundscrate.com Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 259, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Ballet In The '90s 1: Of Jerome Robbins' ballet based on this musical, New York Magazine quipped, "When you're a Jete...". West Side Story. 2: Matthew Bourne set his innovative new production of "Cinderella" in this city during the Blitz. London. 3: We hope the Artist Formerly Known As this saw "Billboards", a rock ballet danced to his music. Prince. 4: The 18 vampire brides in the Houston Ballet's show about this count could be called the corpse de ballet. Count Dracula. 5: In just 2 months in 1993 the NYCB presented 73 works by this late Russian-American choreographer. George Balanchine. Round 2. Category: Celebrity Hodgepodge 1: Verna Felton was the voice of the nice fairy godmother in "Cinderella" and the mean Queen of Hearts in this film. Alice in Wonderland. 2: This aunt of George Clooney divorced Jose Ferrer the same day Dinah Shore divorced George Montgomery. Rosemary Clooney. 3: Kenneth Branagh was born in this capital of Northern Ireland in 1960. Belfast. 4: This Roy Rogers co-star once stunned his fans by entering a NYC hotel lobby and signing the register himself. Trigger. 5: No wonder Kiri Te Kanawa became an opera singer; she's a descendant of this noted partner of W.S. Gilbert. Arthur Sullivan. Round 3. Category: Star Trek, Star Wars Or Lord Of The Rings 1: A council that takes place at Rivendell is central to its plot. Lord of the Rings. 2: In its lore, a Bajoran wormhole leads to the Gamma Quadrant. Star Trek. 3: This one lent its name to a defensive weapons system that many felt was a pie-in-the-sky fantasy. Star Wars. 4: A race called the Andorians causes trouble for the humans in this one. Star Trek. 5: Its creator was born in South Africa. Lord of the Rings. Round 4. Category: The Quotable Franklin 1: "In the world nothing is certain but" these 2 things. Death and Taxes. 2: These "fell great oaks". Little Srokes. 3: Completes his line on the death of Georgiana Shipley's squirrel, "Here Skugg lies snug...". As a bug in a rug. 4: "They are so grateful" was his 8th and last reason for preferring this type of mistress. Older Women. 5: Completes his maxim, "Some are weather-wise...". "Some are other-wise". Round 5. Category: Universal Studios Islands Of Adventure 1: If you like 3-D action, you'll love the amazing adventures of this webslinger. Spider-Man. 2: Sam-I-Am knows Universal has a cafe named for this "colorful" title breakfast. "Green Eggs and Ham". 3: A T-rex attacks just before you take an 85-foot plunge on the ride named for this 1993 film. Jurassic Park. 4: Seuss Landing is home to a rollicking ride named for this famous feline. The Cat in the Hat. 5: On Marvel's Superhero Island you may turn green when you ride the roller coaster named for him. The Incredible Hulk. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 96, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Sweet Songs 1: In a Tony Orlando and Dawn song, "She's got rings on her fingers and bells on her toes". "Sweet Gypsy Rose". 2: "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" was the first No. 1 hit for this Annie Lennox duo. The Eurythmics. 3: It's the theme song of the Harlem Globetrotters. "Sweet Georgia Brown". 4: Marvin Gaye and James Taylor each had a hit with this song. "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You". 5: This crooner's "Sweet Leilani" from the 1937 film "Waikiki Wedding" won an Oscar for best song. Bing Crosby. Round 2. Category: Oscar-Winning Roles 1: U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard. Tommy Lee Jones. 2: 1982:She was the choice as Sophie. Meryl Streep. 3: Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks. 4: Sophie Zawistowska. Meryl Streep. 5: 1991:Clarice Starling. Jodie Foster. Round 3. Category: Universal Studios Islands Of Adventure 1: Sam-I-Am knows Universal has a cafe named for this "colorful" title breakfast. "Green Eggs and Ham". 2: Seuss Landing is home to a rollicking ride named for this famous feline. The Cat in the Hat. 3: On Marvel's Superhero Island you may turn green when you ride the roller coaster named for him. The Incredible Hulk. 4: A T-rex attacks just before you take an 85-foot plunge on the ride named for this 1993 film. Jurassic Park. 5: If you like 3-D action, you'll love the amazing adventures of this webslinger. Spider-Man. Round 4. Category: Small Countries 1: The major ethnic group in this Pyrenees principality is Spanish at 61%. Andorra. 2: It's the only Central American nation that does not border the Caribbean. El Salvador. 3: This sultanate is surrounded on its landward side by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Brunei. 4: In 1962 Tobago and this larger neighbor won their independence from Great Britain. Trinidad. 5: This Persian Gulf nation gets its name from kut, an Arabic word for "fort". Kuwait. Round 5. Category: Dickens Books By Characters 1: Jacob Marley and Tiny Tim. A Christmas Carol. 2: Quilp,Kit Nubbles and Little Nell. The Old Curiosity Shop. 3: Estella and Miss Havisham. Great Expectations. 4: Betsey Trotwood and Mr. Murdstone. David Copperfield. 5: Dr. Manette and Madame Defarge. A Tale of Two Cities. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

The 2020 "Summer COVID-cation" reviews continue this week as we once again depart from our Disney roots to visit Universal Resort Orlando. From getting drenched in "filthy water" on Ripsaw Falls to our amazing experience at Volcano Bay, come along as we cover it all! 

If you are ready to venture back to the theme parks, Central Florida attractions are offering great deals. The Theme Park Rangers highlight the best offerings from Disney World and Universal Orlando to Gatorland (and everything in between). Before you go to any theme park, do this (1:12) Universal Studios / Islands of Adventure (2:01) Disney World (4:09) SeaWorld/Aquatica (6:21) Discovery Cove (7:37) Legoland (8:27) Gatorland (9:43) Disney Springs  (10:55) Passholder perks (12:44)

Join us for an extremely candid conversation about our most recent trip to the Disney World and Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure parks in Orlando. We discuss our five favorite experiences and our five least favorite experiences, mentioning Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Hagrid's Motorbike Ride and others along the way.

In this podcast, Dan and Leslie give you all the tips and tricks you need to plan your next Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Trip.  In it, they dive into all the details for Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, from rides and tickets to food and the express pass.  If you like this podcast, check out our Universal Studios podcast here.  Have you been to Islands of Adventure recently? Thanks so much for listening!  If […] The post AttM 124: Universal Studios Islands of Adventure appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

With the release of the new "Fantastic Beasts" movie this week, we thought it was time for another Florida trivia episode!  Play along as we discover some fun facts, Easter eggs, and little known secrets of the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" themed areas at Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure.  This show includes: Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter trivia and discussion. Bonus episode available for our Patreon supporters. https://www.patreon.com/posts/florida-face-off-22663055 Contact us!  We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com Twitter: @FloridaPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast Email: Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron Click through this Amazon link or the one on our homepage when doing your regular Amazon shopping.

This episode here is a doozy! J and Mike are back from vacation with many a great stories to tell! Join us as Mike tells us all about his trip to Universal Studios Islands and J spills almost all of the beans on his impromptu Las Vegas adventure! From Burlesque to Bamboozle we cover it all! Dont forget to follow and share the page! Send all comments, questions, inquires to our email and as always thanks for listening!

More action at Universal Studios! This time at Islands of Adventure. We see dinosaurs, Anthony gets a little motion sick and we all get really wet (like really, really, really wet).    Remember, you can find us at: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/BodaciouslyAwesomeFamilyShow/ - Twitter: @BodaciousFamily - Email: BodaciouslyAwesomeFamilyShow@gmail.com - www.geekdad.com

Theme Park Month kicks off with a trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom! We've been visiting parks (Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Disney's EPCOT, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure) lately and we need to talk about them!  At Disney's Animal Kingdom we discuss our favorite rides (spoiler alert: it's Everest), Pandora, pestering kids, animals and MORE!  Plus, I get in a bad Dad joke. So, that's always a plus! Remember, you can find us at: - Facebook: www.facebook.com/BodaciouslyAwesomeFamilyShow/ - Twitter: @BodaciousFamily - Email: BodaciouslyAwesomeFamilyShow@gmail.com - www.geekdad.com

In one of the biggest podcasting events of the decade, Las Culturistas hosts Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang are joined by Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp to discuss the Season 8 finale of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Other topics include Christian Rock, Anaheim, Orlando, Upcoming Attractions at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure/Disney, MERCH, and more! LAS CULTURISTAS HAS A PATREON! For $5/month, you get exclusive access to WEEKLY Patreon-ONLY Las Culturistas content!! https://www.patreon.com/lasculturistas CONNECT W/ LAS CULTURISTAS ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER for the best in "I Don't Think So, Honey" action, updates on live shows, conversations with the Las Culturistas community, and behind-the scenes photos/videos: www.facebook.com/lasculturistas twitter.com/lasculturistas LAS CULTURISTAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/las-culturistas/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

We met with Dean Shareski at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida. He’s a community manager at Discovery Education, and former classroom teacher and district technology specialist. His mission is to spread joy in education, in the classroom, and in our lives. He shares with us about how we can be intentional to identify joy already happening in our classrooms. After our main content, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agents and find out What’s in Our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe met with Dean Shareski at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida. He’s a community manager at Discovery Education, and former classroom teacher and district technology specialist. His mission is to spread joy in education, in the classroom, and in our lives. He shares with us about how we can be intentional to identify joy already happening in our classrooms. Twitter: @shareski Website: www.shareski.ca    Travel AgentOur Travel Agent this week is Adam Bellow. Adam is the Presidential Innovation Fellow, and founder of EduClipper, a social media to help teachers curate and share their resources. Twitter: @adambellowWhat’s in Our Suitcase?This week we feature OverDrive, an app that links public libraries’ ebook and audiobook collections to your device so you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks for free from your local library! Download the app for free from the App Store or Google Play store. Twitter: @overdrivelibs

Join Craig & Stuart on their long weekend in Orlando.  It started slowly with a trip on Spirit of the Swamp.  Then went nuts as we did Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure over 2 long long days & 2 nights of Halloween Horror Nights 25.  Cabana Bay needs to be seen to believed.  It's Beautiful.   Enjoy The Show

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week The Season Pass Podcast is back at the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Summit from April of 2014 to have an in-depth interview with writer and themed entertainment veteran Kile Ozier.  Kile has worked in the industry for over 20 years and has helped in creating great projects such as Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, the TEA NextGen initiative, and much more.  The discussion also goes deep into the new world of themed entertainment business, which has exploded globally, and dives into what responsibilities the industry has when working with low tolerance countries and governments for human rights. It's not a political look; it's a discussion on choices, acceptance, and integrity. A very powerful question is presented on this podcast. Take a listen.   Upcoming Events: SCARE LA Halloween Convention-August 9 & 10, 2014 Use the code “SCARESEASONPASS” to save 20% on your tickets!   Links: TEA Website Kile Ozier Website Kile Ozier Blog Kile Ozier Twitter MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z'nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524   Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.     © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

Grab a glass of Butterbeer, dust off your magic wand and brush up on your spells... because this week, the Original Theme Park Podcast is coming to you from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! This amazingly detailed land at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Orlando has been memorizing guests ever since it opened last year. We'll tell you what makes the Wizarding World so special and give you some tips that will make your next visit even better. We'll also have reviews of the many different shops and merchandise that can be found in Hogsmead Village. Plus, Mike will have a first-hand account of what it's like to ride Dragon Challenge and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey! And, the moment any fan of CoasterRadio.com has been waiting for... a live visit with the friendly Half-Giant himself, HAGRID! There are a ton of other surprises waiting for you in the latest episode of CoasterRadio.com!

This episode of Family From The Heart is part 2 of 2 where Cliff and Stephanie share the events that occurred while on an 11 day trip with the family. This episode covers the events that happened during our visit to Universal Studios Islands of Adventures, Disney's Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios theme parks. Here […]

This episode of Family From The Heart is part 2 of 2 where Cliff and Stephanie share the events that occurred while on an 11 day trip with the family. This episode covers the events that happened during our visit to Universal Studios Islands of Adventures, Disney's Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios theme parks. Here […]

August is here and it's HOT! But it's not as hot as this week's episode of The Original Theme Park Podcast! (Oh Brother!) This week, EB and Mike tackle some of the most talked about stories in the amusement industry. First up, they take a listen to one of the 911 calls that came from a recent breakdown of "Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey" at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.  Isn't 911 supposed to be reserved for emergencies? Then, the guys discuss the recent mainstream press coverage of Expedition Everest's problematic Yeti.  The big guy hasn't been moving since 2009.  Does this signal a change in Disney's priorities? The guys also talk about a mom in Indiana who allegedly left her kids in a rat infested home so that she could spend the day at Holiday World.  Hopefully the ride on "The Voyage" was worth the possible jail time. The guys also hear Live Trip Reports from Disney California Adventure's World of Color and Six Flags (fake) attraction BENCH: THE RIDE!  Will Mark Shapiro's brainchild take the amusement industry by storm? Plus, C-Pain joins the show from Paris, France to pave the way for Mike's visit to Disneyland Paris in a few weeks and there is news on The David Arquette Project!

*Subscribe @ iTunes*   This week Lance Hart (Owner/Editor of ScreamScape.com) and Arthur Levine (The Theme Parks Guide for About.com) joins Doug Barnes (Owner/Producer of the Season Pass Podcast) and Brent Young (Creative Director/Co-Founder of Super 78) in the Season Pass Discussion Room for a review of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios - Islands of Adventure and World of Color in Disney California Adventure.  The group also discusses the new direction that theme park rides are headed.  Enjoy! www.screamscape.com www.themeparks.about.comwww.seasonpasspodcast.com www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/world-of-color Follow us on Twitter! – www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the NEW TSPP Facebook page! - http://www.facebook.com/theseasonpass   Contact us:  doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent.young@seasonpasspodcast.com nick@seasonpasspodcast.com Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. – 1-916-248-5524   Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.   The International Authority on Everything Theme Park Related.  Join a Cast of Experts and Fans Every Week On an Informative, Immersive Experience into the World of Rides, Attractions and Parks.   © 2010 Season Pass Podcast   

EB and Mike tackle the Disney/Marvel deal and what it means to the theme parks, especially Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. We talk about weight as it relates to fitting on rides. Several of our listeners "weigh in" on the topic. We go "Off Topic" as Mike gets upset by a "Teen Wolf" reboot and EB isn't sure whether he likes blogger Dave Moyer. Plus, the David Arquette Project rolls on!

In this episode, we look at the new Hydroaction Ski Show taking place at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. This is part one of two.

Sorry for the delay this week everyone! (See the post on the DPN that explains why...) This week we take a break from the Florida Summer heat as we enjoy all of the water rides at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. The audio on Bluto's Bilge Rat Barges and Dudley Doright's Rip Saw Falls was taken in a waterproof bag. That means no binaural goodness, but the Jurassic Park segment had the good mics. (JP usually doesn't get as wet, but you can hear some staticy sounds at the end where a tiny drop of water got on the mic...) Hope you have fun and stay cool! Music inspired by the park... High Expectations/Low Results FauntsFriendly Fire Recordings  Buy at iTunes Music Store Download "Memories Of Places We've Never Been" (MP3, 192kbps)

After some technical glitches, ToV 45 is finally up! This week I continue with the Trapped on Vacation 3D Film Festival as we hit Spiderman at UNiversal Studios Islands of Adventure. Then we investigate how the Mythos Restaurant can be the best Theme PArk Restaurant in the World if it's never open... After that we head to the Disney-MGM Studios (with a nod to Jeff from Houston with the travel directions) and hit Rock N Roller Coaster for a very interesting ride w/ no on ride audio and music... Then we wrap it all up on the Vacation Home Patio with a very Special Member of the DPN Family as he stops by with his Brother to visit after we spent the day at Typhoon Lagoon. Have fun!