Parkscope Podcasts

Our holiday special, Joe and Jeff sit down to comment over and debate the start of Disney Aniation's decline: Treasure Planet. We talk about deep canvasing, lack of noses, fart jokes, what could have been, and we drink a lot.

Grab yourself a beverage or listen on your plane trip to the UAE, here it is. Joe is joined by Andrew Hyde and Alan to talk about Alan's massive, 16 day trip to the Middle East. They cover Dubai Parks and Resorts, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Ferrari World, HubZero, Global Village, Trader Vic's pants, being buzzed by a helicoper, quarter tanks of gas, and much much more. NOTE: In the podcast we note providers of interactive dark ride to UAE parks. W were corrected, Alterface provided Ghostbusters at MotionGate, Resident Evil at HubZero, Gears of War at HubZero, Gumball at IMG, and Benno's Great Race at Ferrari World. We apologize for the error.

Joe and Lane are joined by Banks Lee from Attractions the Show to discussion Super Nintendo World permits, Walt Disney World parade taping, Sunset Seasons Greetings at Hollywood Studios, Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle, Celestina Warbeck, and the holiday offerings at Gaylord Palms!

Alan, Lane, and Alex discuss Orlando trips, yet another Halloween Horror Nights 27 review, Volcano Bay, what happens when you have a billion dollars burning a hole in your pocket (aka Pandora), Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mine Blower impressions, the state of the Busch and SeaWorld parks, Alex visits the new Owa Park, Six Flags over Georgia is actually amazing, Lightning Rod, Lane’s Europe trip, Oktoberfest and Olympia Looping, Efteling and Symbolica, Stroopwafels, Diggerland, Fall Fun Fest, and MORE.

Nick, Sean, and Joe break away from a busy week to discuss the news of Universal's new hotels, some small rumors, Sean's impressions on Pandora, Sean's thoughts on Volcano Bay, and Sean's wrap-up for HHN27. Then we answer your questions from Twitter!

A three part bonanza! Yes THREE separate files! Alan is joined by Alex to talk Mean Streak, the Ohio State Fair fatality, Wonder Woman Golden Lasso, RMC, Lake Compounce, Balderdash, the SkyRide, Coney Island, Atlantic City, Jersey Shore, New England parks, closing out the last few trip reports of Summer 2017, and MORE!

A three part bonanza! Yes THREE separate files! Alan is joined by Alex to talk Mean Streak, the Ohio State Fair fatality, Wonder Woman Golden Lasso, RMC, Lake Compounce, Balderdash, the SkyRide, Coney Island, Atlantic City, Jersey Shore, New England parks, closing out the last few trip reports of Summer 2017, and MORE!

A three part bonanza! Yes THREE separate files! Alan is joined by Alex to talk Mean Streak, the Ohio State Fair fatality, Wonder Woman Golden Lasso, RMC, Lake Compounce, Balderdash, the SkyRide, Coney Island, Atlantic City, Jersey Shore, New England parks, closing out the last few trip reports of Summer 2017, and MORE!

Now it's Nick and Mike's turn to talk about Halloween Horror Nights 27. Joe has a beer, Nick loves Blumhouse, and Mike does laundry.

Joe is joined by Brian to talk all about their Halloween Horror Nights experiences. Plus some Toothsome and Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Joe is traveling so it’s a quick episode to talk some brand new UOR rumors and lots of thanks.

Joe, Mike, Nick, and special guest Paulie join to discuss some HHN27 TM member impressions, the disgusting idea of a candy corn alcoholic drink, the Cleveland Indians, and Joe's car woes. Then the rest of the episode we deep dive into Paulie's trip to Orlando as he tackles Universal Orlando for the first time in 17 years, his daughter's first time to the Wizarding World, Toothsome, Volcano Bay (good and bad), and more! Then we close it out with his trip to Walt Disney World with his stay at the brand new Copper Creek, Pandora, BOATHOUSE, Trader Sam's, and adventures in car rental. HHN27 0:07:30 Paulie's UOR Part of the Trip! 0:13:30 Paulie's WDW Part of the Trip! 1:00:20

On this episode Joe, Lane, and Mike talk more Halloween Horror Nights 27 reactions, Dueling Dragons/Dragons Challenge closing, T2:3D October 8th closure announcement, T2:3D replacement ideas, Shrek 4D rumors, and lots and lots of James Bond talk.

We have a double header of a show for you this week! Joe and Nick are joined by distinguished blogger and podcaster Derek "They'll Always Be the San Diego Chargers To Me" Burgan. First up are the top six and bottom six rated attractions at Universal Orlando Resort as voted by the readers of TouringPlans.com and The Unofficial Guide. Afterwards they dive into the full Halloween Horror Nights 27 reveal. We cover the houses, scare zones, shows, and our thoughts on the farewell of Bill & Ted. The second half Joe is joined by three time in a row guest Andrew Hyde to discuss all the announcements from Cedar Fair on August 16th, 2017. Top Six Attractions at UOR (0:04:37) Bottom Six Attractions at UOR (0:24:44) HHN 27 News! (0:50:45) Throw it to Joe & Andrew for Cedar Fair talk (1:17:14)

Part 2 of our 2017 summer trip reports! Alan is joined by Andrew and Alex (lots of A's here) to talk over a dozen parks! Moose on the Loose! Time Stamps: Fantasy Island/Darien Lake (Andrew) 5:00 Marineland (Andrew/Alex) 20:00 Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Alex) 25:00 Oaks Park/Enchanted Forest (Alex) 38:00 Silverwood (Alex) 48:30 Wild Waves (Alex) 1:07:30 Sonoma TrainTown (Alex) 1:18:00 Coaster Credit Whorin’ in Fresno (Alex) 1:21:30 Gilroy Gardens (Alex) 1:23:30 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Alex) 1:28:00 California State Fair (Alex) 1:33:00 California’s Great America (Alex) 1:41:00 Michigan’s Adventure: (Alan) 1:57:00 Camden Park (Alan) 2:18:30 Dutch Wonderland (Alex) 2:37:30

Alan is joined by Andrew Hyde and Ryan to discuss a whole host of summer trip reports to parks! Perfect podcast to listen to on road trips, rain delays, audits, or running a marathon. Come for the reports stay for Cool n Fresh. Lagoon Amusement Park (Ryan) 0:50 Cedar Point (Alan and Andrew) 45:37 Kings Island (Alan and Andrew) 56:59 Clementon, Fun Plex, Six Flags Great Adventure (Andrew) 1:12:00 Jersey Shore Parks (Andrew) 1:17:00 Six Flags Great America, Santa’s Village, and Donley’s Wild West Town: 2:17:00

Join Joe and David Daut (Twitter) as they talk about their evolved views on studios parks, The Star Wars Hotel/Experience, role playing in parks, immersive theater experiences, and if/how theme parks should be archived once changed or removed. As discussed in the show: Sleep No More(wiki) Virtual Mr Toad Horizons: Resurrected

Joe and Lane talk about ALL THE HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 27 NEWS. Or not really. Our bad. We talk about local parks additions with Cedar Fair, Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Wonder Woman Golden Lasso, and some Busch rumors. Then we talk about some Star Wars VR, more Harry Potter construction news, and then your questions! SWEEPSTAKES!

Joe, Mike, and Nick talk about National Rollercoaster Day announcements, recap D23 with some late news, talk about Minnie Vans, beer 'n' pretzels at DHS, your questions, and the new Harry Potter coaster coming to IoA!

Jeff's been at a NASCAR race all night so hasn't followed the D23 news this past Saturday. So Joe, drunk from the normal show, joins Jeff late at night to go over all the news with our thoughts and opinions.