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We Like Theme Parks - The Hilarious Disney & Universal Podcast!

We Like Theme Parks - The Hilarious Disney & Universal Podcast!

By Miriam, Jeanette, Chris & Mark

Finally, a Disney & Universal park pod that focuses on fun! Join comedian Mark Andrada, Disney Bounder Miriam Kenly, Disney Culinary Critic Tinker J and Disney Dad Christopher Bond, as they breakdown all the happenings in the Disney and Universal worlds, dream up new attractions and play ridiculous theme park trivia. It’s a hilarious theme park show for theme park fans. Get your nerd on and laugh your Mickey ears off with the We Like Theme Parks Podcast! Find us on Instagram @ instagram.com/welikethemeparks and online @ welikethemeparks.com
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We Like Theme Parks - The Hilarious Disney & Universal Podcast!Jul 22, 2019

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We Moved! Find us at the Chip & Co. Podcast Network!

We Moved! Find us at the Chip & Co. Podcast Network!

Hey friends, if you haven't heard by now, we moved! Yes, that's why there hasn't been a pod on here in almost a year!


Where are we? Glad you asked! We're at the Chip & Co. podcast network along with some other fantastic Disney podcasts including the The Dislife Podcast and United We Fan!


Check out new episodes every Thursday! Thank you so much for sticking with us and don't miss all the new content at Chip & Co! See you there Disnerds!!

Nov 16, 202301:24
WLTP #242 - Fast and Furious Coaster & Ministry of Magic attraction rumors & Halloween on Disney+!

WLTP #242 - Fast and Furious Coaster & Ministry of Magic attraction rumors & Halloween on Disney+!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, we got news, rumors and Marc Valentine! Now that's a hat trick!

The Dislife Podcast's own Marc Valentine gives his views on the rumored Fast and Furious Hollywood Drift coaster coming to Universal Hollywood and the upcoming Ministry of Magic attraction planned for Universal's Epic Universe. Also, Marc and Bondo weigh in on the upcoming price hikes coming to Disney parks and their shared appreciation for Disney legend, Angela Lansbury.

And later, we want to help you get into the spirit of Halloween, and what better way, than to shine a light on some of the best and spooky content on Disney + for you to enjoy this holiday season!

We got news, scary Disney and a ton of laughs and it's all right here on this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Oct 13, 202201:00:41
WLTP #241 - Hocus Pocus 2 Review & King of the Castle Disney Trivia challenge!

WLTP #241 - Hocus Pocus 2 Review & King of the Castle Disney Trivia challenge!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, the witches are back! Hocus Pocus 2 has arrived on Disney Plus and we have Matthew Yipchuck from Youtube's Teacup for One to help us break down the return of the Sanderson sisters!

And while Matt is hanging around, we talk about Epcot's 40th anniversary offerings and then, he'll go head to head with our own Tinker J in a King of the Castle Trivia challenge showdown!

How well do you know your Disney Animation studios features? Well, strap in for wild ride Disnerds, cause we're running amuck on the 241st episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Oct 06, 202201:00:11
WLTP #240 - Live Action Pinocchio Review & Festival of the Holidays preview!

WLTP #240 - Live Action Pinocchio Review & Festival of the Holidays preview!

Today on We Like Theme Parks, the new live action Pinocchio is finally here on Disney plus and Bondo and Tinker J have a thing or two to share. SPOILERS indeed. The good news though, it's PINOCCHIO, you know what happens already cause you watched the original!

And that's not all folks, cause the Festival of the Holidays are happening and we break down all the announced food booths! Yum!

We got wooden boys and wooden booths and so much more and it's all happening right here on We Like Theme Parks!

Sep 29, 202258:39
WLTP #239 - Disney Merch Battles & D23 Marvel & Star Wars round up!

WLTP #239 - Disney Merch Battles & D23 Marvel & Star Wars round up!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's a show down like none other! It's Disney Merch battles, where we pit iconic Disney souvenirs in head to head combat!

And weighing in on the festivities is Mr. Exclusie and Merch Magnet, Nigel Downer, the Mind and bladder behind WDW Bathrooms, Gabriella and our animated amigo, Geoff! What a line up!

And just when you thought we weren't having enough fun, we unpack all the interesting Stars Wars and Marvel TV and feature news that came out of D23!

It's Marvel, it's Star Wars, it's Merch fights, and it's all right here on this weeks episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Sep 22, 202201:11:39
WLTP #238 - D23 Reactions!!!

WLTP #238 - D23 Reactions!!!

D23 has come and gone and there is so much to discuss! From the Parks to the movies and so much more!

What did they announce? Did they meet expectations? Are you happy!?

The parks panel announcements were a curve ball to say the least, and the gang at We Like Theme Parks are joined by our favorite D23 savant & comedian Mark Andrada to unpack all the announcements and give you all the hot takes!

So grab your Mickey ears and probably a beverage, cause after this D23, you're going to need it Disnerds! Heigh Ho!

Sep 15, 202201:57:15
WLTP #237 - Halloween Horror Nights Review with Piano Rob!

WLTP #237 - Halloween Horror Nights Review with Piano Rob!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, we are keeping it spooky babeeee!

Halloween Horror Nights is back and we have slasher fan and Orlando's favorite Maestro, Piano Rob in the (haunted) house, to give us all the gory details about Universal Studios latest edition of their Halloween event!

Piano Rob breaks down all the houses, scare zones and shows, so you know what attractions to hit and maybe skip when you check out HHN on the east coast.

And if the Weekend can do it? What other music acts could make compellingly terrifying Halloween Horror Night houses for next year?

We got Piano Rob, all the spooky houses and all the laughs and it's happening right here on the 237 episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Sep 08, 202201:12:33
WLTP #236 - Disneyland's New Walt Apartment Tour & dreaming up new Disney park tours!

WLTP #236 - Disneyland's New Walt Apartment Tour & dreaming up new Disney park tours!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's everything you need to know about the brand new tour at Disneyland! It's Walt's Apartment! What?!!

Finally, Walt’s Main Street Story takes you on a tour of Walt’s Apartment on Main Street! Can you imagine??

And then, Miriam, Tinker J and special guest host. Matt Yipchuck from Youtube's Teacup for One, discuss all their favorite tours that the parks have to offer and dream up new ideas for incredible park and resort tours!

So grab your plaid and get your tour on, cause all the tour-tastic fun is happening right here on We Like Theme Parks!

Sep 01, 202201:03:41
WLTP #235 - Top 12 Rides at Universal that make us sick & HHN Orlando Preview!

WLTP #235 - Top 12 Rides at Universal that make us sick & HHN Orlando Preview!

On this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks, we are revealing the Top 9 (maybe 12) attractions at Universal Studios that might make you sick!

Motion sickness is the worst and if you don't get sick on rides....lucky you!!
But sensitive tummied Bondo and the rest of the crew are going to lay out all the rides that you may want to bypass if nausea is something you wrestle with.

And since we are cruising through Universal, with Halloween around the corner, we are going to preview HHN in Orlando and determine which houses we're most excited for!

So grab your Dramamine and feel some spooky vibes, cause we have all the goofs and scares right here on the 235 episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Aug 25, 202201:19:33
WLTP #234 - All-New Disney Magic Keys details and reactions!

WLTP #234 - All-New Disney Magic Keys details and reactions!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, we are talking about the big news out of the west coast, Disneyland Annual Passes are back!

Hot off the press, we have all the details about the updated Magic Keys and we are going to break down all the new and possibly lost perks and determine if the revised passes are worth it?!

And since we are talking Disneyland, we are also listing the top Disney attractions done better on the west coast!

Is the west side the best side? All the amazing details and hilarious nonsense is right here on the 233rd episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Aug 18, 202201:01:02
WLTP #233 - Top Disney & Universal Water Rides & New ideas for Animal Kingdom River attraction!

WLTP #233 - Top Disney & Universal Water Rides & New ideas for Animal Kingdom River attraction!

On today's episode of We Like Theme Parks, if you haven't noticed, it's crazy hot outside! So in order to beat the heat, the gang at WLTP has got you covered as we rank the top Disney and Universal Water rides across America!

And since we are in the mood for water, today we are going to shine a light on the waterways surrounding the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Remember that boat ride? The Discovery Boats? Well, with D23 around the corner, we thought we'd help those Disney imagineers with a new concept for a AK boat attraction on Armchair Imagineering!

So grab your towel and put your phone in a zip lock, cause this week we are all about that H20 and it's all happening right here on We Like Theme Parks!

Aug 11, 202259:09
WLTP #232 - D23 Predictions Pod!

WLTP #232 - D23 Predictions Pod!

On this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks, D23 is right around the corner and Disnerds are excited and hopeful for what Disney will unveil at the event!

So to get you ready for it, the crew at We Like Theme Parks are here for you with all their D23 park predictions! From rides, to lands, to eats and so much more!

An updated Tomorrowland? A new country for the World Showcase? A new land at Animal Kingdom? We roll out a ton of rumors and wishes and have a hilarious good time doing it!

So get ready to dream weave with your favorite podcast, cause we are guessing D23 right here on We Like Theme Parks!

Aug 04, 202201:03:16
WLTP #231 - Food & Wine Preview Part 2, Would you eat this? & Marvel Phase 5 for Dummies!

WLTP #231 - Food & Wine Preview Part 2, Would you eat this? & Marvel Phase 5 for Dummies!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, we have a colossal episode...or maybe even a collossus episode? Get it? Xmen? Never mind....

Because this week we have Second City Comedian Nigel Downer, to help us preview all the newly announced Marvel shows and flicks coming out for Phase 5 & 6!! Nigel is going to fill in the Marvel blanks so we have an idea what's coming down the Marvel pipe. It's "Marvel Phase 5 for Dummies!"

And later, it looks like we only made it half way through the Food & Wine Festival preview...so we are going to keep the party going, but this time, we are going into full foodie fun mode with a rousing round of "Pop It or Drop It!". What will Bondo stick in his mouth at F&W? Stay right here to find out!

It's a hilarious round up of Marvel madness AND a foodtastically fun Food & Wine game! What a show! It's happening right here in episode 231 of We Like Theme Parks!!!

Jul 28, 202201:17:29
WLTP #230 - Is Genie Plus Worth It? Bondo & Miriam Disneyland Trip report!

WLTP #230 - Is Genie Plus Worth It? Bondo & Miriam Disneyland Trip report!

Today on We Like Theme Parks, Bondo returns from his work sabbatical! Hurray! And Bondo and Miriam went to Disneyland together!! Hurray!! And now they are ready to talk about all the latest going on at Disneyland and all the mayhem that ensued on their magical journey!

And no west coast trip would be complete without talking about all the Disney food they eat and merch they brought home!

However, although every trip at Disney is enchanted, Bondo does have some opinions about the Disney Genie, the lack of shade and some of the food offerings! So don't miss Bondo Beefs!

And, fresh of a west coast Disney trip, Miriam and Bondo rocked the Genie Plus. Is it worth the cash? Find out here!

Moreover, Bondo swung bye Universal Studios Hollywood to try out the new Secret Life of Pets ride...but did he actually get to ride it with his substantial booty?

We have the answers to that and so much more on this, this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Jul 21, 202201:30:36
WLTP#229 - Food & Wine Preview Part 1

WLTP#229 - Food & Wine Preview Part 1

This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's all about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!

Today, we are joined by Joey D, from JSA Cr3Dtions to discuss all the yummy food offerings forthcoming at the festival! They preview all the yum yums and all the drinky dranks as they peruse the menus for this years event! Be sure to not miss Joey, Gene and Jeanette just butcher the names of all these foods from around the globe! And there is so much food we need to do this in two parts! It's Part 1 Baby!!!!!

And then, after all the food and wine, we get into some Love and Thunder! As Tinker J gives us a spoiler free review of Marvel's latest feature!

We got all the hammers and all the turkey legs and it's all happening right here on We Like Theme Parks!

Jul 14, 202201:06:36
WLTP #228 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Chapek Extension and Anniversaries in the Park!

WLTP #228 - Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Chapek Extension and Anniversaries in the Park!

This week on We Like Theme Parks!

When Bondo and Miriam aren't around, Gene and TinkerJ kick open the doors and let their friends come over! This week, special guests Rosie Rosales from We Like Theme Parks Puppets and Teacup for One's Matt Yipchuck, as they join the wildly debated topic, are we excited for the new Tiana Splash Mountain?

We cover all the Bayou business, along with Chapek's brand new contract and then Tinker J trip reports her latest Disney trip, but this one is more of the romantic variety, as it was anniversary time for Team Tinker!

We have all that nonsense and even more nonsense and it's right here on episode 228 of the We Like Theme Parks podcast!

Jul 07, 202201:16:11
WLTP#227 - RunDisney chats with Lisa, The Castle Runner!

WLTP#227 - RunDisney chats with Lisa, The Castle Runner!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, we are talking about RunDisney Events! And when you do Run Disney, it's way more than just running! So we dive into awesome costumes and all the bounding that comes with it, with special guest Lisa The Castle Runner!

Lisa gives us the lowdown of all the fun and fantasy during a Run Disney event! And then, we dream up new themed Run Events for Disney!

So, get your running shoes and bounding gear, and we'll meet ya at the finish line. It's all happening right here on the 227th episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Jun 30, 202250:27
WLTP #226 - Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique & New Fantasyland Attractions!

WLTP #226 - Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique & New Fantasyland Attractions!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, we are digging deep into the enigma that is known as the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique! Is it worth all the crazy money that Dis-moms are willing to fork over to turn their kids into princesses?! Stick around and find out! And later, since we're hanging in Fantasyland, why don't we give it a fix up! It's Armchair imagineering in Fantasyland! So much fantastical fun on this week's episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Jun 23, 202201:19:47
WLTP #225 - Are Disney Cruises worth the price? With Special guest, The Big Fat Panda!

WLTP #225 - Are Disney Cruises worth the price? With Special guest, The Big Fat Panda!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's all about Disney Cruises! Yes, they are expensive, but are they really that much better from all the other cruise lines?

Well today, we are joined by John Saccheri, The Big Fat Panda, from bigfatpanda.com and The Dis! The Panda has just returned from another Disney Cruise and the timing couldn't be better! Our audience wants to know....is a Disney Cruise worth it? Well the Panda is here to answer that magic question for all you Disnerds!

And since we are talking Disney cruises, we deliver 4 new ideas for themed Disney days at sea for Disney cruiselines with Armchair Imagineering! And finally, the Panda and Bondo have tips for all you first time Disney cruisers!

So get your dramamine and your thong, cause we are about to set sail and it's all happening right here on the 225th episode of We Like Theme Parks!

Jun 16, 202201:08:51
WLTP #224 - Disney Auctions Extrazaganza! Price is Right! Disney Memorabilia Edition!

WLTP #224 - Disney Auctions Extrazaganza! Price is Right! Disney Memorabilia Edition!

This week on We Like Theme Parks, it's all about the merchandise! Get ready to have some auction style phone with your favorite Disney memorabilia!  

Jun 09, 202201:19:57
WLTP #223 - Fantasmic is Back! Coming up with new ideas to fix Fantasmic East!

WLTP #223 - Fantasmic is Back! Coming up with new ideas to fix Fantasmic East!

Today on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we celebrate Fantasmic's return to Disneyland with an action packed Fantasmically Fantastical show!

This week, Marc Valentine from the This DisLife Podcast joins us! He's back from Disneyland and just witnessed the re-launch of Fantasmic at Disneyland Park, and he has all the details!

And while the wait for Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios continues, our team has whipped up a host of amazing new ideas to improve the East coast version, in Armchair Imagineering!

And finally, it's the Fantasmic challenge! Our squad, along with Mark, square off in the ultimate Fantasmic trivia battle!

It's a Fantasmic kinda episode, right here on the 223th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

Jun 02, 202201:14:52
WLTP #222 - Fixing Animal Kingdom, Where Not to Eat at Animal Kingdom & a Review of the Animal Kingdom Lodge!

WLTP #222 - Fixing Animal Kingdom, Where Not to Eat at Animal Kingdom & a Review of the Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Today on the show, it's all about fixing one of our favorite Disney Parks, Disney's Animal Kingdom!

With Epcot getting a facelift presently, Tron coming to the Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios recently getting the Star Wars and Toy Story treatments, Animal Kingdome is due for some sweet imagineering love! So today, we are coming up with new ideas to revitalize Disney's Animal Kingdom.

And joining us to reshape the park, from Chip and Co., and the Disney Underground Show, it's our blue-haired Boo, it's Disney Funatic Greg!

And since we love Animal Kingdom so much, we also discuss where you should and shouldn't eat at Animal Kingdom and we also review Animal Kingdom's incredible sister hotel, the Animal Kingdom Lodge.

So get your Jambo on Disnerds, cause we are about to get wild on Animal Kingdom with new ideas for awesome attractions and it's happening right here on the 222nd presentation of We Like Theme Parks!!

May 26, 202201:14:05
WLTP #221 - Marvel Reviews! MoonKnight! Dr. Strange MoM & Cosmic Rewind!

WLTP #221 - Marvel Reviews! MoonKnight! Dr. Strange MoM & Cosmic Rewind!

Disnerds! Assemble!

Today on the show, it's all about our favorite Disney Superheroes as we are joined by Marvel expert, from CBS's Ghosts & Bit Playaz from the Prime Network, it's Nigel Downer!

With so much going on in the MCU and the parks, we had to bring in Nigel to help us review Disney Plus' MoonKnight, Dr. Strange & The Multiverse of Madness! We got all the hot takes and spoilers you or even Thanos can handle!!

And then, Tinker J joins us directly from Epcot, after riding the latest and greatest Marvel themed attraction at Disney Parks, Guardians of the Galaxy, Cosmic Rewind! We get all the disnerdy details from the heart of Epcot!

And just when you thought we didn't get Marvel-ous enough...it's Armchair Imagineering time, with 5 brand new concepts for new Marvel themed attractions for Disney Parks world wide!

So strap on your spandex and get your Disney hero on right here on the 221st presentation of We Like Theme Parks!!

May 19, 202201:28:33
WLTP #220 - Star Wars Day Celebration & Hilarious Star Wars Jeopardy!

WLTP #220 - Star Wars Day Celebration & Hilarious Star Wars Jeopardy!

Today on the We Like Theme Parks, we celebrate May the 4th with a Star Wars Celebration!!

This week we are joined by the Queen of Batuu, Nikki Reining, as we break discuss whether all the upsell experiences at Galaxy's Edge is worth the price tag! We ask the question, Is It Worth It!? Then, Miriam tells us all about her experience at Star Wars Night at Disneyland! And later, we celebrate our passion for Star Wars with a rousing and hilarious round of Star Wars Jeopardy! It's Miriam & Tinker J against Gene Fitzmagic & Nikki!!

Today’s show is out of this world! So join the dark side, right here on the 219th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

May 12, 202201:08:26
WLTP #219 - Celebrating Disney Dogs with Top 5 Disney Hot Dogs!

WLTP #219 - Celebrating Disney Dogs with Top 5 Disney Hot Dogs!

Today on the We Like Theme Parks, we celebrate Disney Dogs! Hot and otherwise!
This week we are joined by James from Hot Dogs at Disney, as we break down the top 5 Disney Hot Dogs in all the Disney Parks! From Disneyland to WDW, James has enjoyed many a frank or two, and today, he reveals the yummiest Disney Hot Dogs around! And since we’re so good at eating them, we decided to create some all new themed Hot Dogs to submit to Disney Chefs for approval. And just when you thought we were done with doggies, we couldn’t have a dog day without talking about the best Disney Characters that are Dogs!
Today’s show is gonna make you howl! So, let’s chow down some dogs and woof it up, right here on the 219th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

May 05, 202201:06:05
WLTP #218 - Turning Red-isode! Reviewing the movie, creating an All-Disney character Boy Bands & ridiculous Pixar Trivia!

WLTP #218 - Turning Red-isode! Reviewing the movie, creating an All-Disney character Boy Bands & ridiculous Pixar Trivia!

Today on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we celebrate our Youtube re-launch at the Disnerdy Network with a celebration of Disney's newest hit, Turning Red!    

This week we are joined by two members of the Disnerdy Network crew, Disney chef Allie K and Disney cast member, Vicky Mouse, as we break down all the highs and lows...ok, mostly highs... of Pixar's latest triumph!   

And to really get into the spirit of Turning Red, we are going to create our own Disney character Boy Bands! Which Disney characters do you think could make up the newest and hottest group since 4Town?  

And while we're feeling the Pixar vibes, it's a Pixar themed Rhyme Time trivia challenge!     

So come and get your Tdot Panda on, right here on the 218th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

Apr 28, 202201:19:03
WLTP #217 - Tarzan loses his Tree at Disneyland & Don't Forget The Lyrics the Disney Parks edition!

WLTP #217 - Tarzan loses his Tree at Disneyland & Don't Forget The Lyrics the Disney Parks edition!

On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, Tarzan loses his Tree and it's a Disney Lyrical showdown!!!!

This week we are joined by two friends from the WLTP familia, as Tinker J and Gene Fitzmagic return to the show! With the news coming out of Disneyland that Tarzan's Treehouse will be rethemed to a possible Encanto attraction, we decide to give Imagineers some alternate ideas as we Armchair Imagineer new concepts for that magical tree!

And then, Miriam and Bondo decide to add a new host to the show. Will it be Jeanette or Gene?!

Join us as these two opponents square off as they play Don't Forget The Lyric, the Disney Park edition! Today they are singing all your favorite Disney Parks themes...but do you know the lyrics? See if you can beat our brainiacs as they compete to be our new co-host!

It's a wild and crazy episode as we crown a new pod pal and dream up new Tree attractions for Disneyland and it's all here on the 217th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!

Apr 21, 202201:11:05
WLTP #216 - Cosmic Rewind previews & new ideas for Light and Projection Shows in Disney Parks!

WLTP #216 - Cosmic Rewind previews & new ideas for Light and Projection Shows in Disney Parks!

On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are dealing with tons of park news and dreaming up new projection shows at Disney!!

Join Bondo, Miriam & Tinker J as they discuss all the news from the Disney Parks. From Cosmic Rewind previews, the new Encanto light show at Disneyland, the National Treasure series coming to Disney plus, Moonknight and Mr. Knight in Avengers campus and the unfortunate passing of Disney legend Gilbert Godfrey, the team breaks it all down with special guest and Disney Chef, Allie K!

And after all that news, the squad whip up brand new light and projection shows in the Disney Parks and man are they wild!

Get caught up with all the happenings and wild opinions along with some crazy light show concepts and it's all here on the 216th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!

Apr 14, 202201:02:58
WLTP #215 - Best Disney Character Hugs & March Madness, the Ride Finals!

WLTP #215 - Best Disney Character Hugs & March Madness, the Ride Finals!

On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's the Final Four of March Madness, the Ride!

Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? Of course, you did! Well get ready Disnerds, because all your favorite rides are battling it out for theme park supremacy!

Four Champions have emerged from four colossal divisions! Rise of the Resistance has risen to the top of Disney East, while Universal USA crowned the Velocicoaster as king of the jungle. Then across the pond, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Battle of Sunken Treasure has plundered all of Disney International while the 2020 Champion, representing Disney West is back for another shot at glory, the Haunted Mansion!

Tonight, we need you to help your favorite rides as they put it all on the line to win the greatest honor in all Disney Podcast fandom, the title of the best attraction!

Joining us today to crown the ride royalty are our special guest judges. Greg from Chip & Co and the Disney Funactics, along with the Queen of Batuu, former Epcot Empress, Nikki Reining!!

And before all this excitement, we’re talking Disney character hugs! They are back and cuddlier than ever! Today we are talking about who gives the best Disney character hug of them all!!

Which of your favorite attractions is the most beloved in all the world!? All the action and snuggles are happening right here on the 215th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Apr 07, 202201:10:37
WLTP #214 - Disney Sound Trivia and March Madness, The Ride, The Elite Eight!

WLTP #214 - Disney Sound Trivia and March Madness, The Ride, The Elite Eight!

On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Round 4 of March Madness, the Ride!

Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? Of course, you did! Well get ready Disnerds, because all your favorite rides are battling it out for theme park supremacy!

The bracket is set! 4 Colossal divisions! Disney West! Disney East! Universal USA & Disney International! 8 attractions remain and we need you to help your favorite rides move to the next round and move one step closer to being crowned the greatest attraction of all! It's the Elite Eight babeeee!

Today we are joined by special guests Joey D from Clash of the Magic and Rosie Rosales from We Like Theme Parks The Puppets,  as we vote along with the audience for our favorite attractions!!

And also joining us today is WLTP Superfan and professional sound man Todio! He’s in the house as he hosts a King of the Castle Trivia Challenge! Name that Disney Sound!!

Which of your favorite attractions are going to move on to the Final Four and compete for all the attraction glory? All the action and trivia are happening right here on the 214th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Mar 31, 202201:18:43
WLTP #213 - March Madness, the Ride! Round 3! And HHN 31 Speculation Map!

WLTP #213 - March Madness, the Ride! Round 3! And HHN 31 Speculation Map!

On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Round 3 of March Madness, the Ride!

Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? Of course you did! Well get ready Disnerds, because all of your favorite rides are battling it out for theme park supremacy!

The bracket is set! 4 Colossal divisions! Disney West! Disney East! Universal USA & Disney International! 16 attractions remain and we need you to help your favorite rides move to the next round and move one step closer to being crowned the greatest attraction of all! It's the Sweet Sixteen babeeee!

Today we are joined by special guest Magical Maddie B, as we vote through our favorite attractions!! 

And just when you thought we were all about ride fights...we are talking HHN 31 speculation maps and Tron 3 rumors!! Fun stuff!

Which of your favorite attractions are going to move on to the third round and compete for all the attraction glory? All the action, mugs or otherwise, is happening right here on the 213th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Mar 24, 202201:17:29
WLTP # 212 - March Madness, The Ride! Round 2....and Disney Mugs!!!

WLTP # 212 - March Madness, The Ride! Round 2....and Disney Mugs!!!

On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, it's Round 2 of March Madness, the Ride!

Have you ever wondered what fans thought the best Disney or Universal studios ride in the world is? Of course you did! Well get ready Disnerds, because all of your favorite rides are battling it out for theme park supremacy! 

The bracket is set! 4 Colossal divisions! Disney West! Disney East! Universal USA & Disney International! 32 attractions remain and we need you to help your favorite rides move to the next round and move one step closer to being crowned the greatest attraction of all!

You can vote every day, so make sure that you're following us over on Instagram @WeLikeThemeParks and check out our stories and vote!

And just when you thought we were all about ride fights...we got Disney mugs to cleanse your palette! Join Disney Mug Maven Killian from @killians.magical.life as she talks Disney Mugs and shows us some of the best from her collection!

Which of your favorite attractions are going to move on to the third round and compete for all the attraction glory? All the action, mugs or otherwise, is happening right here on the 212th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Mar 17, 202201:39:54
WLTP #211 - March Madness, The Ride! Round 1! What's the best attraction in the world?!
Mar 10, 202201:34:02
WLTP #210 - Star Cruiser Review & Celebrating Disney Resorts

WLTP #210 - Star Cruiser Review & Celebrating Disney Resorts

On this episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast, we are celebrating Disney Resorts!!

With the launch of the brand new Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser, we have our friend Greg Gately from Chip & Co. and the Disney Funatics here to give us all the spacey details on this incredible immersive hotel.

And with immersive hotels in the spot, the gang creates new concepts for immersive hotels at Disney and Universal studios and then we wrap up the episode with a rousing round of "Where in the World is Iago & Diablo?"!

Don't miss out on all the hotel hoopla on the 209th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!

Mar 03, 202201:24:42
WLTP #209 - Encantosode! Dreaming up Encanto attractions & Encanto Trivia!

WLTP #209 - Encantosode! Dreaming up Encanto attractions & Encanto Trivia!

Today on the podcast, We Don't Talk about Bondo, but we talk a ton of Encanto with our Encanto celebration episode or.... the ENCANTOSODE! 

This week we are joined by our friend and Disney super brain Tinker J, as we create new Encanto inspired attractions concepts for the Disney parks. And then, it's a King of the Castle Trivia challenge for the ages! We hope you know your Encanto! Join us as we put our champ Miriam to the test as she is pitted against Disnerdy braniac Tinker J! 

And we're also joined by Lexann Romonosky from Castle Connection, the online Disney dating community! Are you single and looking for Disnerdy partners, cause Lexann will tell you why you have a home at Castle Connections!

So come on by our casita and enjoy the celebration of Encanto and much more, right here on the 209th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

Feb 24, 202201:09:15
WLTP #208 - Disney Villain's League Finals! Mad Madame Mim vs. Dr. Facilier! Scar vs. Kaa! Kronk vs. Lock, Shock & Barrel!

WLTP #208 - Disney Villain's League Finals! Mad Madame Mim vs. Dr. Facilier! Scar vs. Kaa! Kronk vs. Lock, Shock & Barrel!

It's the Disney Villain's League Finals!!!

After months of villainy, the path to the championships ends here!  The Disney Bloggers division champion Miriam Kenley and her team Miriam's Malevolent Masterminds goes face to face with the Disnerdy Comedians division champ Nigel Downer and his team Downer's Injustice Society of Sinisterlies AKA DISS! 

With guests judges Matt Yipchuck, Marty Adams & Gene Fitzmagic, these two goon squads throw down in an epic debate battle that turns nail bitter for the ages!

It's Mad Madame Mim vs. Dr. Facilier! Kaa vs. Scar! Madame Medusa Vs. Syndrome! Kronk vs. Lock, Shock & Barrel & Brutus & Nero vs. Diablo!!

Don't miss all the mayhem and fun! It's the Disney Villain's League Championship Final and it's happening right here on the 208th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Feb 17, 202201:29:26
WLTP #207 - Top 5 Disney Bathrooms & the hilarious new game, The Mad Hatter's Bladder!

WLTP #207 - Top 5 Disney Bathrooms & the hilarious new game, The Mad Hatter's Bladder!

Today on the podcast, we can't hold it any longer! It's time to run to the bathroom! The Disney Bathrooms that is!

This week we are joined by Gabriella from WDW Bathrooms to celebrate the final frontier of Disney creativity, Disney Toilets! Gabriella ranks the  top 5 johns on Disney property, Miriam tells us about the cutest things about Disney bathrooms and the whole gang come up with new concepts for themed bathrooms at Disney!

And just when you thought we were done with commodes, we play a new game called the Mad Hatter's Bladder, where Gabriella guides the full bladdered Hatter to the closest bathroom before he makes a puddle! Will he make it in time or is he about to get flushed!?

Join us for all the potty party as we celebrate Disney Bathrooms and more and it's all right here on the 207th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

Feb 10, 202255:13
WLTP #206 - Improving Avengers Campus & Marvel Rhyme Time

WLTP #206 - Improving Avengers Campus & Marvel Rhyme Time

Today on the podcast, we are living that superhero life!!!!

This week we are joined by Second City comedian and the co-star of Prime's Bit Playaz, Nigel Downer as we talk new ideas to make Avengers Campus even better, we revisit our B-List Avengers to see if they are Campus bound and Miriam discovers all the cuteness in DCA's Marvel town, with Marvel So Cute!

And then, it's Nigel's favorite, Rhyme Time, the Marvel edition! Can you do better than trivia queen Miriam or Nigel mega nerd Nigel?

Join us for all the super sized fun as we celebrate Avengers Campus and more and it's all right here on the 206th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

Feb 04, 202251:39
WLTP #205 - Opening Day at Disneyland & King of the Castle Trivia

WLTP #205 - Opening Day at Disneyland & King of the Castle Trivia

Today on the podcast, we are celebrating Disneyland's Opening Day in 1955! 

This week we are joined by Second City comedian and Disnerd, Leslie Seiler as we talk about all the magic on Disneyland first day open to the public! From all our favorite opening day attractions, to what you should and should NOT eat on opening day! Also, in a new segment, Miriam highlights all the cutest the cutest things from the special day! It's Disney So Cute!

And then, the King of the Castle trivia challenge in back!!! Miriam vs. Leslie! 

It's an opening day celebration full of Disnerdy nonsense, and it's all right here on the 205th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

Jan 28, 202201:05:22
WLTP #204 - Encanto in the parks, Moon Knight, The Santa Clause TV show & Figment Popcorn Buckets.

WLTP #204 - Encanto in the parks, Moon Knight, The Santa Clause TV show & Figment Popcorn Buckets.

We are back Disnerds!!

Refreshed from our holiday break, the three amigos have returned and we're talking Disney!

Today Bondo eats crow as he sings Encanto's praises and the crew talk attraction possibilities for Encanto in the parks!

Then it's all about Moon Knight, the reported "The Santa Clause" TV series coming to Disney + and then we talk Figment popcorn buckets and the crazy people who stood in line for hours for them!

We have this and way more nonsense, and it's all right here on the 204th episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

Jan 20, 202239:39
WLTP #203- New Year's Edition! Best Scrooge Flicks & Encanto!

WLTP #203- New Year's Edition! Best Scrooge Flicks & Encanto!

Happy New Year fellow We Like Theme Parkers!! We hope you have the happiest and brightest year ever, full of Disney Magic!

On today's show, we are ringing in the new year while still being in our Christmas feelings. We are ranking our top 3 favorite Christmas Carol movies! Join us as we pick our favorite Ebeneizer Scrooge to help celebrate the new year!

We also discuss the brand new to Disney+ movie, Encanto! There are some spoilers, so beware! We will talk about Bruno no no. 

We wish you all a very happy New Year, right here on the 203rd episode of the We Like Theme Parks Podcast.

Jan 01, 202251:24
WLTP - Christmas Day! A Marvel version of A Christmas Carol - "A Blipmas Carol!"

WLTP - Christmas Day! A Marvel version of A Christmas Carol - "A Blipmas Carol!"

Merry Christmas Friends! 

It's the final day of our special holiday event, the 12 Days of Christmas, and today we celebrate with friends of the podcast as we perform a version of Charles Dickens holiday classic, A Christmas Carol! But ours is a MARVEL version of the holiday tale!

So buckle up disnerds and join us for.........

"A Blipmas Carol! The Very Merry and Marvel-ous Christmas Special"

This is our gift to you amazing listeners! Now don't be a humbug...have a listen right now! Happy Ho Ho!                                                                                                                                                        


Dec 25, 202134:55
WLTP- 12 Days of Christmas- Day 11- New Christmas Universal Parade and Christmas Eve Traditions

WLTP- 12 Days of Christmas- Day 11- New Christmas Universal Parade and Christmas Eve Traditions

It's Christmas Eve on the  We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Today, we are celebrating the most magical day of the year with our friends Gene Maney and Sheena Barton with some Christmas Eve magic!

On today's show we are lending a hand to Universal studios to help add some holiday cheer to their Christmas Parade! Check it out as we haul out some holly and come up with new float ideas for this festive seasonal attraction!

Then join us as we cozy up to the fire and talk about how each of us spends Christmas Eve and some of the traditions we hold dear. 

We are wishing you and your families a special and warm Christmas eve on this the 11th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!

Dec 24, 202145:36
WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 10 - Disney Characters at your Christmas Dinner!

WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 10 - Disney Characters at your Christmas Dinner!

It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Today, we reveal which animated Disney Characters we would all invite to share in our Christmas dinner celebration! That's right! You get 5 invites only! Who's gonna get to enjoy your grandma's stuffing?! 

Join us along with our good friends, from the Disney Underground Podcast and the FPE Network, it's Gene Maney and from the Body by Beignets podcast, it's Sheena Barton! 

Who did we pick? Somebody to help prep your turkey? Or somebody who will play with your kids? Join us and find out our hand picked Christmas friends! Ho Ho Ho Yo!

It's the most wonderful time of the year, cause it's the 10th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!

Dec 23, 202137:57
WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 9 - Christmas, The Ride!!

WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 9 - Christmas, The Ride!!

It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Today, we get festively creative as we build super cool and jolly Christmas themed attractions for Disney and Universal parks with our good friend, from the Disney Underground Podcast and the FPE Network, it's Gene Maney!

From overlays, to original to IP integration, we got all your yuletide concepts covered as we armchair imagineer Christmas rides! Ho Ho Ho Yo!

So deck your halls cause it's the 9th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!

Dec 22, 202126:42
WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 8 - Disney Christmas Movie Trivia

WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 8 - Disney Christmas Movie Trivia

It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Today, we are roasting chestnuts and playing some Disney Christmas Movie Trivia with our good friend, from the Disney Underground Podcast and the FPE Network, it's Gene Maney!

On today's episode, we not only play a little "Who said it" the Disney Christmas Cinematic Universe edition, but we also talk a little about the recent blaze at Cinderella's castle and the latest rumored details about the Frankenstein's Castle attraction at Universal's Epic Universe! 

So get fired up cause it's the 8th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!

Dec 21, 202130:39
WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 - Let's make a Marvel Christmas Disney Plus Special!

WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 - Let's make a Marvel Christmas Disney Plus Special!

It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Today, we are drinking egg nog and talking super heroes with our good friend, former cast member, Disney blogger and the Queen of Batuu, it's Nikki Reining!

On today's episode, we deck the halls of Avengers Campus as we whip up ideas for a brand new Marvel themed Christmas special on Disney Plus! And while we're feeling SUPER, we talk about our first takes on Marvel's newest festive offering, Hawkeye! 

So strap on your tights and assemble, cause it's the 7th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!

Dec 20, 202129:08
WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Star Wars Secret Santa!!

WLTP - 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 - Star Wars Secret Santa!!

It's another festive day on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Today, we are feeling those Life Day vibes and celebrating the holiday season of Star Wars with our good friend, former cast member, Disney blogger and the Queen of Batuu, it's Nikki Reining!

On today's episode, we have our holy jolly's in space, as we play a little Star Wars Secret Santa!!! Which Star Wars characters bought other Star Wars pals cool gifts for Life Day? Check out the pod and enjoy all the intergalactic jubilations! 

Pew Pew and jingle jangle on this the 6th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!!

Dec 19, 202120:41
WLTP- 12 Days of Christmas- Day 5- Home Sweet Home Alone Review

WLTP- 12 Days of Christmas- Day 5- Home Sweet Home Alone Review

It's day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Today, we are keeping up with our tradition of reviewing the latest and greatest Disney+ original Christmas movie. We are joined by our favorite film critic Jeannette Skopek as well as a guest appearance from one of the actors in the film!

On today's show, we are talking all about the brand new movie to join the Home Alone franchise, Home Sweet Home Alone! We had a great time watching this movie and we hope you get the chance to check it out this holiday season! We are also surprised with a fun interview with one of the stars of the film! Have a listen and let us know what you thought of the movie!

So snuggle up and pour the cocoa, it's the 5th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!

Dec 18, 202149:40
WLTP- 12 Days of Christmas- Day 4- Christmas Movies on Disney+

WLTP- 12 Days of Christmas- Day 4- Christmas Movies on Disney+

It's day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!

Today, we are keeping things merry and bright with Christmas offerings on Disney+ with our favorite Christmas Cheermeister Jeannette Skopek!

On today's show, we are getting some cocoa, some snacks, and our favorite cozy blankets and snuggling up for some Christmas classics on Disney+. We have made a list of all our favorite Christmas movies on Disney+ and we hope that you check them out and get into the Christmas spirit as we continue our countdown of days to the merriest holiday!

So snuggle up and check these holiday favorites out, it's the 4th day of Christmas on the We Like Theme Parks Podcast!!

Dec 17, 202130:52