Welcome to the Theme Park Trader podcast. Your weekly dose of theme park news from around the world!
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If you're tired of the pixie dust and balloons when it comes to theme park discussions, you've found the right place. Here at Off The Monorails, we like to pull pack the curtain on the theme park narrative and have real-world talks about the inner workings and how those factors can impact your experience of the parks for you and your family with to provide a realistic, adult perspective. Lean on our personal experiences as we guide you through these fantasy lands. So follow along and laugh w ...
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Join us as we go through the Disney parks and speculate what attractions, shops, and restaurants are safe, what could get replaced, and what they could be replaced with! At the end of every episode, we do a Disney top 5 countdown!
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Two former Jungle Skips talk Disney, Theme Parks, & Pop Culture. However in true Skipper fashion, the conversation frequently heads into uncharted waters. Hosted by David "Dr. Skipper" Marley (Author, Disney Historian) & Trevor Kelly (Crooner, Senior Art Director)
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Walt Disney World 2024 Trip Report - Part 3
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Join us for episode 417 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. We're continuing with talking through Ryans trip to Walt Disney World as this week they finish the trip report! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.By Theme Park Trader
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Ep. 130 - Trip Recap | Our Stay at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | O'hana Review, Trader Sams, Parks, and More | DVC Rental Store
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We recently got the opportunity to stay at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows thanks to our good friends at DVC Rental Store. With their help, we were able to stay in a Deluxe Studio Villa and not only enjoy everything the resort had to offer, but Magic Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios as well. We also had the pleasure of taking over the …
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Deadpool does Disney, Bow before Flanos, & Buzz and Woody are in de-Nile
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they discuss: Fun at Tiki Oasis, Gremlins, the theme park hiring spiral, misleading Disney headlines, Deadpool in the DCA, The Flanos challenge, The Lounge last call, Exotic themes for the silver screen, Leading questions, Puppets hosting Skipper Stand Up, the never used plot for The Jungle Cruise Movie, and…
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Ep. 129 - Disneyland Paris | Listener Trip Recap: Our Guest Alex Shares Her Recent Experience at Disneyland Paris
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We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with one of our long time listeners, Alex, to discuss her recent trip to Disneyland Paris. This was her first time visiting a Disney park outside of the United States, and with plans to already be in the area, she jumped at the chance to go. This is the perfect listen for anyone who is planning a trip to…
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Ep. 128 - Trip Recaps: How We Spent 4th of July Week at Walt Disney World | Fireworks, Food & More
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We all got the chance (separately) to visit Walt Disney World during 4th of July this year - all in very different capacities. Justin spent some time at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom ringing in Independence Day 2024, while Jordan and his family had an AirBnB to enjoy all weekend long. And on today's episode, we're talking about all o…
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Main Street Ankle Gauntlets, Cast Member Strikes, & Who Wants To Annoy The Host Of Millionaire?
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they chat about: Rickety Fair rides, Disneyland's 69th birthday, A Disney trap for John Stamos up in Sacramento, Skipper Stand Up, Taco Bell's retirement community, Fantasmic's new ending, The upcoming Disneyland Strike, Halloween starting earlier, Why you should never invite Skippers to movie premieres, Vis…
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Ep. 127 - Genie+ Changes | Lightning Lane Multi-pass vs Lightning Lane Single-pass & More Disney News
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Disney recently announced major changes to Genie+, their "skip the line" system that they have been using since the parks reopened in 2020 post-pandemic closures. To date, Genie+ has been met with mixed emotions, as it was the first time Disney had charged for a "skip the line" service. Well, starting July 23, 2024 visitors to Walt Disney World and…
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Ep. 126 - The Best Stay Ever: Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Trip Planning the Best Summer Stay at Walt Disney World
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Have you ever wanted to plan the "best stay ever" for a trip to the Magic Kingdom and a stay at a Magic Kingdom Resort area hotel? Well we here at OTM have decided to sit down and plan the perfect travel itinerary for a one-night summer stay at one of best resorts on Walt Disney World property. Maybe this can help guide you with your own trip plann…
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My Way Murders, Priced Out Of The Parks, & Miss Jackson If Your (Skippers) Nasty
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they discuss: Dave looking like a biker gang leader, Laziness at Knott's Berry Farm and theme parks in general, wild facts about My Way for it's 50th anniversary, Disney vault films, generations being priced out of the parks, Donald's origins, ways Skippers got fired and much much more!…
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Walt Disney World 2024 Trip Report - Part 2
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Join us for episode 416 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. We're continuing with talking through Ryans trip to Walt Disney World and this week we cover off: New restaurant experiences. Riding the big rides with kids. Disney wins and Disney failures. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.…
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Ep. 125 - Our Final Review of EPCOT's Flower & Garden Festival 2024 | All the Food, Drinks, and Activities We Loved...and Some We Didn't
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A few weeks ago we said goodbye to the 2024 edition of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. And with multiple visits from all three of us behind us, we are ready to give our final thoughts on everything to do with this year's edition. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3J…
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Walt Disney World 2024 Trip Report - Part 1
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Join us for episode 415 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. We're back and back with a bang as Ryan & Donna chat to Dan about taking their two kids to Walt Disney World. In this episode we cover: Travelling with two kids under five. Checking in experience and our review of Art of Animation. Sharing details on our first couple of days in Disney. Be su…
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Ep. 124 - Part 2: Ryan Recaps His First Time Sailing on the Disney Wish and First Experience with Disney Cruise Line
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Ryan is back to continue our discussion about his first experience sailing with Disney Cruise Line and share his time aboard the Disney Wish. We pickup the trip on night two of the sailing from Nassau, Bahamas. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N …
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Weird Jungle Bits, Disney Adult Enablers, & LARP Vader in Star Wars land
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they bounce around discussing: Sunsetting cranky guests, cocktails on Main Street, LARPers in Star Wars land, 97 year old WW2 parachuters, Men's skirts in Star Trek, How Disney Built America, Yelling at bosses, weird Jungle cruise skipper bits, and much much more!…
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Ep. 123 - Part 1: Ryan Recaps His First Time Sailing on the Disney Wish and First Experience with Disney Cruise Line
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We're back with another trip recap, and this time Ryan is back to talk about his first experience sailing with Disney Cruise Line and share his time aboard the Disney Wish. He and his family sailed from Port Canaveral, FL to Nassau, Bahamas and Disney's Castaway Cay on a 4-night itinerary. So sit back and enjoy - Visit the Website for The Shop & Th…
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Ep. 122 - OTM Happy Hour | A Freeform Discussion on Current Disney News Including Tiana's Bayou Adventure and More
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On this OTM Happy Hour, we sit down, enjoy a cold drink and talk about food, drinks, and a lot Disney news - including Tiana's Bayou Adventure previews. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N X https://bit.ly/3G7gOxQ TikTok https://bit.ly/3n4WJRp Joi…
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Ep. 121 - Resort Talk: Disney's Yacht Club & Beach Club Resorts | A Review of the Resort Histories, Rooms, Food, Activities, and Our Personal Experiences There
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Not only are we bringing you a new episode of our resort series, where we cover all of the Walt Disney World resorts - we're talking about TWO resorts today - Disney's Yacht Club Resort & Disney's Beach Club Resort! Both of these resorts have some unique offerings and share quite a bit of amenities as well. So hang on, because we have a double-dose…
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Restoring the Swisskapolka, Sinking Ships in Trader Sam's & Part Two with Special Guest Kevin Kidney
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads for part two with special guest Kevin Kidney as they chat about: Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse fun facts, Working on Trader Sam’s, Restoring the Swiss Family Treehouse Organ, The Donn of Tiki, Soundsational parade, and much much more!By Trevor Kelly & David "Dr. Skipper" Marley
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Poor Reviews of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
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Join us for episode 414 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we're travelling to a galaxy far far away and reading out poor reviews of the now closed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. We'll be taking a short break now while Ryan goes and enjoys Orlando for a few weeks but we'll be back soon! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader…
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Ep. 120 - Reimagining Frontierland at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park | We Help Rebuild the Most Magical Place on Earth
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Have you ever been at the parks at Walt Disney World and thought to yourself "I really like this ride, but I wish it had this instead", or "I really don't care for this attraction; I wish it was something cooler." Well we're putting our Imagineering hats on and rethinking The Most Magical Place on Earth - welcome to our Reimagining series! Visit th…
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Stupid Mistakes from Disney Imagineering
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Join us for episode 413 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we have some fun with sharing some of the biggest mistakes we think Disney Imagineering have made in recent years. Our list includes: Tangled mural Moana - Journey of Water Removing Illuminations Removing the Great Movie Ride Disney’s Hollywood Studios Be sure to check us out over …
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Ep. 119 - The Best Souvenir Gift Shops at Walt Disney World Resort
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Have you ever wanted to know where to find that really unique souvenir or that very special keepsake to take back or send to a friend or loved one? Walt Disney World is full of gift shops, ranging from a variety of specialties. Well we're here to bring you some of our favorite, most unique gift shops that we absolutely love visiting every chance we…
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Swimming Round The Jungle, Dragons Love Coffee Creamer, & Part One with Special Guest Kevin Kidney
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads for part one of two as they chat with special guest, Disney/Mid-Century/Tiki Artist Kevin Kidney about: His early days in the Disneyland Art Department designing Fantasmic, abandoned concepts for the show, fun Fantasmic facts, his time as a Jungle Cruise skipper and much much more!…
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Join us for episode 412 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we're reading out poor reviews of Country Bear Jamboree and we have to say it's one of our favourite episodes so far this year! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.By Theme Park Trader
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Ep. 118 - Resort Talk: Disney's Contemporary Resort | A Review of the Resort History, Rooms, Food, Activities, and Our Personal Experiences There
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Today we follow the monorail line to our resort in our resort series, Disney's Contemporary Resort - a Walt Disney World opening day resort. It's hard to not notice Disney's Contemporary Resort; from its unique structure to its proximity to Magic Kingdom, and of course the fact that the monorail goes through the middle! But everyone wants to know, …
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Join us for episode 411 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week Ryan is sharing his grand plan for Walt Disney World as he prepares to head back with his family at the end of the month. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.By Theme Park Trader
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Ep. 117 - Fantasy Draft: We Build Our Ultimate Disney World Theme Park Snake-Draft Style
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With draft season upon us, we decided to throw a little draft party of our own and create the ultimate Disney park using elements from the parks. If you could choose a park icon to build your theme park around what would you choose? Would you go with the classic Castle? Or would you opt for the lighting spectacular (and ride) of Spaceship Earth? It…
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Dr. Skipper's Rage Stroke, Pirate Makeup Tutorials, & Never Run Behind A Flight Simulator On Wheels
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they discuss: Trevor singing in Vegas, Zippys hawaiian food zipping through ya, Dave losing it at Jungle incompetence, Harper Goffs Ghostbusters cameo, Unreleased early footage of Disneyland, Interesting Pirates facts, Cast Member attraction walk-throughs, announcing our special guest next episode and much m…
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Quick Review of Chessington World of Adventures
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Join us for episode 410 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. A very quick episode this week as it is all the time we had to record but we promise to record a much longer review of Chessington World of Adventures in the next few days! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.By Theme Park Trader
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Ep. 116 - Best (and Budget Friendly) Alternative Resorts & Hotels Not Owned by Disney in the Walt Disney World Area || Listener Request
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If you're like us, sometimes it's hard to find availability, or you just may not have the budget to stay at a Walt Disney World owned resort. So we decided to share some of our favorite alternative hotels and resorts that can still get you close to the Disney bubble, without the Disney price tag - or when you just may want to try something a little…
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Join us for episode 409 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we're chatting through Disney's Riviera Resort as we read out some of the worst reviews we could find for the resort. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.By Theme Park Trader
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Ep. 115 - Disney Did What?! | Disney News Galore! & What It's Like Visiting Walt Disney World During Easter | Trip Recap
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Lately there has been soooo much Disney news we decided to jam it all into one episode. See what you think about the latest Disney news and rumors. And if that wasn't enough, Ryan shares what it was like visiting Walt Disney World during Easter. All that and more is waiting for you on this episode - take a listen. Visit the Website for The Shop & T…
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Hi, my names Tron, East is the new West, & Embarrassing Cast Member moments
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as the chat about: Jack Daniels and Sinatra, Waffle House whiffs, Tiki A Go Go, Dave's hang with East Dock Skips, Trevor's Tron Prediction, The Pun Killer Tour, John Cleese live, The themed restaurant craze, Peltz big loss, Their most embarrassing interactions with a guest in the park, and much more!…
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Disney Adventure World & The Return of the FREE Disney Dining Plan
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Join us for episode 408 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we talk through the terrible name change over in Disneyland Paris as they've announced Walt Disney Studios Park is becoming Disney Adventure World. In addition, we go into detail on what Disney has shared so far on the return of the 'Free' Disney Dining Plan in Walt Disney World fo…
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Ep. 114 - Last Day Aboard the Disney Wish | Castaway Cay | Jordan Recaps His First Experience with Disney Cruise Line - Part 3
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On this episode, we wrap up our mini series with Jordan's recount of his final days aboard the Disney Wish and his first experience at Disney's Castaway Cay. Then come with us to see what he did after the cruise (we'll give you a hint, he stayed at a Walt Disney World resort none of us have ever stayed at). Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog…
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Beyond Big Thunder Mountain, Bayou Adventure, HHN, & More!
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Join us for episode 407 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. Dan is back and this week we're tackling the news! We chat through: Bayou Adventure Opening Timeline Update on the biggest expansion ever to the Magic Kingdom New Star Tours Scenes HHN33 Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.…
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Ep. 113 - Day 2 Aboard the Disney Wish | Nassau, Bahamas | Jordan Recaps His First Experience with Disney Cruise Line - Part 2
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Today we continue a multi-part mini series as we follow Jordan on Day 2 aboard the Disney Wish. Let's see what he did with his while the ship was at port in Nassau, Bahamas. Visit the Website for The Shop & The Blog: OffTheMonorails.com [Follow Us] Instagram https://bit.ly/3JSLMMr YouTube https://bit.ly/3q3mF1N Twitter https://bit.ly/3G7gOxQ TikTok…
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Free Price is Right pants, Board billionaire bullies, & Announced but never arrived Attractions
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they discuss: Winning the 2024 Disney Podcast battle (thanks to all of you), Bob Barkers house for sale, accidents at the Price is Right, Tiki A Go Go, our annual Disney Legends critique, New Historical Landmarks at Disneyland, The origins of the worst fake holiday - April Fools Day, Unrealized Attractions a…
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Ep. 112 - Our First Time Sailing on the Disney Wish | Jordan Recaps His First Experience with Disney Cruise Line - Part 1
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LET'S SET SAIL! Today we begin a multi-part mini series as we take an adventure on the high seas with Jordan as he recaps his first day and night aboard the Disney Wish. This was Jordan's first time sailing with Disney Cruise Lines so if you're thinking about sailing with DCL anytime soon, this episode is for you. Visit the Website for The Shop & T…
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