Welcome to the Theme Park Trader podcast. Your weekly dose of theme park news from around the world!
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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, Mid-century style Artist)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Our 2024 Walt Disney World Restaurant Picks
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Join us for episode 406 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week Donna and Ryan are chatting through their restaurant picks for their upcoming 2024 trip! Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.By Theme Park Trader
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Speculating Rides that need fixed and Drones
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Join us as we rank rides that need fixed at the Walt Disney World and speculate what could be done to help them, along with drone light shows in the Disney parks. Look for our post on Instagram @ trader.sam.eagle on this weeks episode to discuss your thoughts on what rides might get rethemed and your top 5 from this episode!…
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Crappy Churros, Touchin' River Water, & The Temple of the Forbidden Spy
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they chat about: I'm just Ken and the new Mickey Mouse Club, Big life events, Sinatra roughin' up people, Rise of the Resistance, The new New Orleans Square, Their recent Patreon visit to Disneyland, Adventureland Day, Terrible thought Starters, Rides that scared you as a kid, Jungle deadheads at night, Lovi…
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Join us for episode 405 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. The Mouse Courthouse (officially sponsored by Steamboat Willie) is back this week and in court we have: Turkey Legs Soarin Starbucks Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.By Theme Park Trader
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Worst 3 Rides, Bites & Experiences at Universal Studios Orlando
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Join us for episode 404 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. Dan is back to join Ryan and this we're sharing our least favourite things a Universal Studios at the Universal Orlando Resort. We cover: Worst 3 rides Worst 3 things to eat/drink Worst 3 experiences Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.…
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Join us as we speculate a 5th park at the Walt Disney World and what Augmented Reality would be like in a Disney Ride! Look for our post on Instagram @ trader.sam.eagle on this weeks episode to discuss your thoughts on what rides might get rethemed and your top 5 from this episode!By Trader Sam Eagle
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Poor Reviews of Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
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Join us for episode 403 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we're reading out some of the worst reviews we could find for Disney's finest dining establishment at Walt Disney World, Victoria and Alberts. Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.By Theme Park Trader
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Disney Delights: Top 3 Rides, Bites & Experiences at Disney's Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom
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Join us for episode 402 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. Donna is back to join Ryan and shares her favourite experiences at both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom. We dive into: Top 3 rides Top 3 things to eat/drink Top 3 experiences Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.…
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How not to Mermaid, Mother plucking Tiki Room, & special guest Shawna Marie Tice
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they sit down for a chat with special guest, artist Shawna Marie Tice "The Pleated Peacock". A talented creative who currently does everything from making gorgeous floral crowns to interior environments such as Club 616 and the Mai-Kai. It was a blast discussing her time at the Park including: Working on par…
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Poor Reviews of the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris
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Join us for episode 401 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. As the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris recently celebrated its grand reopening after a complete refurbishment (and being closed for four years) we celebrate in the only way we know how... to read out some of the worst reviews we could find online for the hotel. Be sure to check us out o…
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Epic Universe Unveiled: Exclusive Insights and Our Unfiltered Take!
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Join us for episode 400 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. As we hit episode 400 (official episodes) we thought it would only be fitting to talk about the most exciting announcement that's happened since we first started recording back in 2016 - Epic Universe! In the episode we talk through all of the new details revealed for the new theme park open…
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The DCA Glow-Up, Sleeping Beauty's Murder Hole, & I'll take Tinkerbell for 500
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Send us a Text Message. Join the lads as they discuss: Inhuele, Waffle House, visiting the Skipper Canteen in Florida, a food pivot at Lunar New Year, DCA's early days, Superstar Limo, security photos, San Fransokyo, old-school Tinkerbell, Sleeping Beautys murder hole and much much more!
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Join us as we speculate muppett attractions in Hollywood Studios and what Disney could do with VR! Look for our post on Instagram @ trader.sam.eagle on this weeks episode to discuss your thoughts on what rides might get rethemed and your top 5 from this episode!By Trader Sam Eagle
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Peter Pan Problems, Pantsless in Vegas, & Knott in my Disney's America
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Send us a Text Message. Happy new year! Join the lads as they discuss: Tesla robot factory fights, new years resolutions, Golden glizzys at the Park, Peter Pan and rich parents, going pantsless in Vegas airport, Magic Keys, interesting facts about the owners of Knotts Berry Farm and Disney's America, repurposed attraction concepts that ended up in …
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