The 3028: Theme Park History & Pop Culture Listory

By Matt Parrish

Society & Culture History Places & Travel

What's The 3028: Theme Park History & Pop Culture Listory about?

The Thirty20Eight is a show about Disney History, Disney Listory and News. We are dedicated to the discussion and oral preservation of Disney history and its cultural influences.

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The 3028: Theme Park History & Pop Culture Listory episodes:

04.22.2024
Thirty20Eight #307 (S8:E1) - A Trip to the 1964 World's Fair!
Matt and Kevin kick off Season 8 with a trip to the 1964 World's Fair and showcase their season series. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for listening to the 3028 as we kick off Season EIGHT! Whaaat?! To...
04.07.2024
Thirty20Eight #306 - Captain Swizzles in the World (A Disney Trip Report!)
Kevin, Matt, and Turkey Leg Jeff tour the most recent updates at Epcot and cruise the mighty Sassagoula River to Port Orleans French Quarter. SUPPORT THE SHOW! As we close out our hiatus and return to regularly scheduled programming, we...
04.01.2024
Thirty20Eight #305 - Eccentric Early Epcot Shows (feat. Splashtacular!)
Matt and Kevin dive into SUPER WEIRD early Epcot shows, featuring Splashtacular! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Right now is a great time to support the 3028 as we prepare for Season 8! You can leave a donation via PAYPAL or VENMO...
03.25.2024
Thirty20Eight #304 - Disney's World of Videopolis!
Matt and Kevin explore the history of Disney's Videopolis - East, West, and Beyond! SUPPORT THE SHOW As we roar toward Season 8 of the 3028, we hope you'll help us reach our goal of $3028! We continue to be...
03.17.2024
Thirty20Eight #303 - Cedar Point Park (A Club 28 Special)
Matt and Kevin examine the long history of Cedar Point Park in Ohio, the oldest theme park on American soil. SUPPORT THE SHOW! As we prepare for Season 8 of the 3028, we want to thank you for supporting the...
03.10.2024
Thirty20Eight #302 - Remember the MATTgic! (A WDW Trip Report)
Matt and Kevin look at the latest updates inside Epcot and tour Walt Disney World during the 2024 Festival of the Arts. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for supporting the 3028 with your donations and 5-star reviews. We...
03.03.2024
Thirty20Eight #301 - WDW Resort TV (A Club 28 Special)
Matt and Kevin examine the unexplored history of Walt Disney World's Resort TV Channel! SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 continues to be listener supported. Thank you so much for your donations and reviews. As we approach Season 8, we are...
02.25.2024
Thirty20Eight - A 300th Episode Retrospective!
Matt and Kevin look back on 300 episodes of the Thirty20Eight and look ahead to Season 8! SUPPORT THE SHOW! As we look forward to Season 8 of the 3028, we hope you'll consider supporting our efforts monetarily if you...
02.19.2024
Thirty20Eight #300 - THE THREE PUNDREDTH SPECTACULAR!
Matt and Kevin celebrate THREE HUNDRED episodes with a look at bad Disney theme park puns! Support the Show! Thank you so much for supporting the show for the last seven seasons. We are LISTENER SUPPORTED and donations keep the...
01.28.2024
Thirty20Eight #299 - The Legend of the Lion King (Worst Attraction?) Show
Matt and Kevin continue their annual tradition discussing one of Disney's worst ever attractions. This year, The Legend of the Lion King in Fantasyland is surveyed with surprising conclusions! SUPPORT THE SHOW As we wrap Season 7 of the 3028...
01.26.2024
Thirty20Eight #298 - Disney's Animal Kingdom 5: NAHTAZU!
Matt and Kevin conclude their summer series on Disney's Animal Kingdom with a look at Nahtazu to now. How has Disney's Animal Kingdom park evolved over 25 years and where is it headed? SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you to all...
01.17.2024
Thirty20Eight #297 - McDonaldland USA!
Matt and Kevin explore the history of McDonaldland Playlands, unique McDonalds locations, and all your friends from the McDonaldland fantasy world, including Ronald, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW! As we move to conlude our seventh season of...
01.08.2024
Thirty20Eight #296 - Disney's Animal Kingdom 4: The First Decade (1998-2008)
Matt and Kevin reach the penultimate episode of their summer series with a look back on the first decade of Disney's Animal Kingdom, including first expansions in Asia and DinoLand and first closures. SUPPORT THE SHOW! We thank you immensely...
12.29.2023
Thirty20Eight #295 - Happy NUNIS Year! (The Cult of Dick Nunis & his Wave Machine)
Matt and Kevin celebrate Walt Disney World's Wave Machine and the life and times of Disney Legend Dick Nunis. Nunis was instrumental in the development of Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disney and so many more Disney traditions. SUPPORT THE SHOW!...
12.16.2023
Thirty20Eight #294 - Disney's Very Merry Christmas Cruise (a trip report!)
Matt and Kevin sail the high seas on the Disney Wish! Take a guided tour on the latest Disney oceanliner, the Disney Wish, as the ship celebrates the Christmas season. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for your 5-star...
11.30.2023
Thirty20Eight #293 - Disney Parks Snack Cartology
Matt and Kevin tour Disney theme parks around the globe to bring you the very best themed snack carts! It's not about the snacks - it's about the carts! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for listening to, supporting,...
11.27.2023
Thirty20Eight #292 - Disney Parks Loungeology
Matt and Kevin tour the Disney theme parks and resorts to bring you a FIFTEEN-layer listory of the very best themed lounges. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Any time is a good time to show your love and support for the 3028....
11.17.2023
Thirty20Eight #291 - Epcot's Stave Church in Norway
Matt and Kevin examine the lore, legacy, and history of Norway's Stave Church in Epcot's World Showcase. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for your support as we near our 300th episode of the 3028. Matt and Kevin are...
11.13.2023
Thirty20Eight #290 - DAK3: Never-Built Disney's Animal Kingdom Lands & Attractions
Matt and Kevin take a look back at never-built lands, attractions, and concepts planned for Disney's Animal Kingdom. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you for supporting the 3028. If you have the means, please make a financial contribution to the show...
11.01.2023
Thirty20Eight #289 - Tales From The Crypt & Spooky Media Madness
Matt and Kevin dive into the lore of comic book and television horror and examine how the social climate worked in favor and against the comic horror genre. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Spots are filling up to join the all new...
10.30.2023
Thirty20Eight #288 - Disney Clubology & Club 28 Announcement!
Matt and Kevin countdown the best (and weirdest) clubs in and around Disney theme parks AND announce a special way for you to support the show and join the exclusive Club 28! SUPPORT THE SHOW! Right now, we currently have...
10.24.2023
Thirty20Eight #287 - Disney's Halloween on the High Seas! (a trip report)
Matt and Kevin continue to swim through spooky season with a trip report from the Disney Magic where Matt celebrated Halloween on the High Seas! SUPPORT THE SHOW! If you have the means, please consider a small donation to our...
10.20.2023
Thirty20Eight #286 - Disney Parks THRILLING & CHILLING Sound EFX!
Matt and Kevin tour Disney theme parks to countdown the very best thrilling and chilling sound efx! SUPPORT THE SHOW! If you have the means, please consider supporting our efforts on the 3028 with a donation to Paypal or Venmo....
10.16.2023
Thirty20Eight #285 - Disney Cruise Line 3: A Theme Park at Sea
Kevin and Matt wrap their Season 7 series on the Disney Cruise Line with a look at how cruising expanded, and continues to expand, under the Disney brand. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now listener supported, and we need...
10.05.2023
Thirty20Eight #284 - The Friar's Nook (and other unremarkable places at WDW)
Matt and Kevin dive into the MUNDANE, the uninteresting, the unremarkable - it's a stay at the Friar's Nook at Walt Disney World (for some reason). SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is listener supported - please support the show, if...
09.21.2023
Thirty20Eight #283 - Honey I Shrunk the Theme Park Attractions!
Matt and Kevin shrink down to the size of an ant and voyage through the phenomenon that is Honey I Shrunk the Kids and its Disney theme park counterparts. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 continues to be listener supported and...
09.14.2023
Thirty20Eight #282 - Destination D23 Disney Parks Announcements!
Matt and Kevin bring you up to speed on all of the latest from Disney theme parks and resorts announced at the Destination D23 event in Orlando. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is listener supported. Please share a donation with...
09.07.2023
Thirty20Eight #281 - Disney 100 Celebration at the Franklin Institute
Matt and Kevin are joined by Turkey Leg Jeff to tour the Disney 100 Celebration at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Thank you so much for supporting our tour of Disney history each week on the 3028....
08.30.2023
Thirty20Eight #280 - Monster Cereals!
Matt and Kevin arrive to get you in the mood for fall! This week, they explore the silly and spooky history of Count Chocula, Boo Berry, Frankenberries, and all of the MONSTER CEREALS! SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is listener...
08.19.2023
Thirty20Eight #279 - Sonny Eclipse Plays the Starlight Lounge!
Matt and Kevin go intergalactic as they dive into the history of Sonny Eclipse and Cosmic Rays Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now listener supported! Please consider a small donation as Matt and Kevin press...
08.09.2023
Thirty20Eight #278 - Disney's Animal Kingdom 2: A Park for Animals: Real, Ancient, & Imagined
Matt and Kevin return to their Disney's Animal Kingdom 25 summer series with a look at how the plan came together to build the park and care for the animals. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Hey all - thank you so much...
08.05.2023
Thirty20Eight #277 - Disney's Walt-Aganda Films!
Matt and Kevin deep dive the Walt Disney Company's propaganda films of the 1940s. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED. We could use your help! If you want to help cover the cost of every new show...
07.28.2023
Thirty20Eight #276 - Disney Parks Go PLANE Crazy!
Matt and Kevin return with a new Disney LISTORY where they fly around Disney theme parks and discuss the best airplane themed attractions. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now listener supported!! You can now support the show by donating...
07.21.2023
Thirty20Eight #275 - The Robots Are Coming!
Matt and Kevin are back with a new Disney listory! This week, they continue Season 7 with a look at the most iconic robots around Disney property. SUPPORT THE SHOW! You can now be part of the 3028 by supporting...
07.06.2023
Thirty20Eight #274 - Disney Cruise Line 2: Eisner's Golden Age of Cruising
Matt and Kevin continue their 3-part look at the Disney Cruise Line with a medium dive into the design and development of Disney's own ships and private island in the Bahamas. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now listener supported....
07.04.2023
Thirty20Eight #273 - Disney's Celebrate America
Matt and Kevin celebrate the 4th of July with a look at Disney's Celebrate America show at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. SUPPORT THE SHOW! If you love the 3028, you can support Matt and Kevin with a donation! Click...
07.03.2023
Thirty20Eight #272 - Indiana Parrish and the Trip of Destiny (a trip report!)
Matt and Kevin tour around Walt Disney World and discuss the latest offerings at the resort. SUPPORT THE SHOW The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! If you would like to donate to the show or help support the show archives,...
06.28.2023
Thirty20Eight #271 - Disney Institute(s)
Matt and Kevin dive into Disney history AND listory this week as they tackle Disney Institutes, real and imagined. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is exclusively LISTENER SUPPORTED! Please help donate to the show by buying Kevin's book, New England...
06.14.2023
Thirty20Eight #270 - Disney's Circarama & CircleVision360
Matt and Kevin dive into the rich history of Disney's Circarama - an opening day attraction at Disneyland - and explore how Circarama evolved into CircleVision360 in nearly every Disney theme park across the globe. SUPPORT THE SHOW The 3028...
06.02.2023
Thirty20Eight #269 - Disney Parks Islandology
Matt and Kevin are ISLAND HOPPING on this week's show. Dive in as they tour around Disney's best theme park islands across the globe. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! Thank you so much for your 5-star...
05.25.2023
Thirty20Eight #268 - Disney's Animal Kingdom 1: Pathway to Discovery
Matt and Kevin kick off the 3028 summer series with a look at how zoological culture and green spaces across the country influenced Disney's push for authentic animal experiences inside Disneyland and beyond. SUPPORT THE SHOW The 3028 is now...
05.11.2023
Thirty20Eight #267 - Disney Parks WHALEology
Matt and Kevin continue Season 7 with a Whalestory (whale listory) looking at the best whales in and around Disney theme parks and resorts. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! Help us support hosting and editing the...
05.04.2023
Thirty20Eight #266 - Disney Cruise Line 1: The Big Red Boat
Matt and Kevin kick off Season 7 with a look at the history of the Disney Cruise Line - the story begins on the Big Red Boat! SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED. To help support the...
04.13.2023
Thirty20Eight #265 - Space Mountain Star Tunnel
Matt and Kevin reveal the forgotten history of the Space Mountain Star Tunnel. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! To help support the show via donation please donate to PayPal or Venmo. Your donation helps keep our...
04.03.2023
Thirty20Eight #264 - The Writer's Stop @ Disney's Hollywood Studios
Matt and Kevin dive into the history of the Writer's Stop at the Disney-MGM Studios and Disney Hollywood Studios. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! Thank you for your donations as we move into Season 7. For...
03.18.2023
Thirty20Eight #263 - Walt Disney World's Forgotten Airport
Matt and Kevin dive into the brief but significant history of the Lake Buena Vista STOLport - a forgotten airstrip for commuter planes at Walt Disney World. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! If you have the...
02.23.2023
Thirty20Eight #262 - Makin' It Hun! (Mulan, pt. 2): Season 6 Finale
Matt and Kevin continue their princess series with a follow-up episode on Disney's 1998 film Mulan and wrap season 6 of the show. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now listener supported. Please consider supporting us financially as we move...
02.12.2023
Thirty20Eight #261 - Disneyversaries: Our 6 Year Anniversary Show!
Matt and Kevin celebrate the 6 year anniversary of the 3028 by looking at massive Disney theme park anniversaries and celebrations through the years. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! Please help support the show by dropping...
02.04.2023
Thirty20Eight #260 - Making a Man Out of You (Mulan, pt. 1)
Matt and Kevin continue their ongoing princess series with a first look at Disney's full length animated film, Mulan (1998). SUPPORT THE SHOW The show is now LISTENER SUPPORTED! We are jacked to have your financial support here on the...
01.26.2023
Thirty20Eight #259 - Disney Water Towerology
Matt and Kevin discuss the best functional and thematic water towers in and around Disney theme parks and property. SUPPORT THE SHOW! The 3028 is now listener supported. Please donate to the show HERE to help Matt and Kevin cover...

What's The 3028: Theme Park History & Pop Culture Listory about?

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The 3028: Theme Park History & Pop Culture Listory episodes:

Thirty20Eight #307 (S8:E1) - A Trip to the 1964 World's Fair!

Thirty20Eight #306 - Captain Swizzles in the World (A Disney Trip Report!)

Thirty20Eight #305 - Eccentric Early Epcot Shows (feat. Splashtacular!)

Thirty20Eight #304 - Disney's World of Videopolis!

Thirty20Eight #303 - Cedar Point Park (A Club 28 Special)

Thirty20Eight #302 - Remember the MATTgic! (A WDW Trip Report)

Thirty20Eight #301 - WDW Resort TV (A Club 28 Special)

Thirty20Eight - A 300th Episode Retrospective!

Thirty20Eight #300 - THE THREE PUNDREDTH SPECTACULAR!

Thirty20Eight #299 - The Legend of the Lion King (Worst Attraction?) Show

Thirty20Eight #298 - Disney's Animal Kingdom 5: NAHTAZU!

Thirty20Eight #297 - McDonaldland USA!

Thirty20Eight #296 - Disney's Animal Kingdom 4: The First Decade (1998-2008)

Thirty20Eight #295 - Happy NUNIS Year! (The Cult of Dick Nunis & his Wave Machine)

Thirty20Eight #294 - Disney's Very Merry Christmas Cruise (a trip report!)

Thirty20Eight #293 - Disney Parks Snack Cartology

Thirty20Eight #292 - Disney Parks Loungeology

Thirty20Eight #291 - Epcot's Stave Church in Norway

Thirty20Eight #290 - DAK3: Never-Built Disney's Animal Kingdom Lands & Attractions

Thirty20Eight #289 - Tales From The Crypt & Spooky Media Madness

Thirty20Eight #288 - Disney Clubology & Club 28 Announcement!

Thirty20Eight #287 - Disney's Halloween on the High Seas! (a trip report)

Thirty20Eight #286 - Disney Parks THRILLING & CHILLING Sound EFX!

Thirty20Eight #285 - Disney Cruise Line 3: A Theme Park at Sea

Thirty20Eight #284 - The Friar's Nook (and other unremarkable places at WDW)

Thirty20Eight #283 - Honey I Shrunk the Theme Park Attractions!

Thirty20Eight #282 - Destination D23 Disney Parks Announcements!

Thirty20Eight #281 - Disney 100 Celebration at the Franklin Institute

Thirty20Eight #280 - Monster Cereals!

Thirty20Eight #279 - Sonny Eclipse Plays the Starlight Lounge!

Thirty20Eight #278 - Disney's Animal Kingdom 2: A Park for Animals: Real, Ancient, & Imagined

Thirty20Eight #277 - Disney's Walt-Aganda Films!

Thirty20Eight #276 - Disney Parks Go PLANE Crazy!

Thirty20Eight #275 - The Robots Are Coming!

Thirty20Eight #274 - Disney Cruise Line 2: Eisner's Golden Age of Cruising

Thirty20Eight #273 - Disney's Celebrate America

Thirty20Eight #272 - Indiana Parrish and the Trip of Destiny (a trip report!)

Thirty20Eight #271 - Disney Institute(s)

Thirty20Eight #270 - Disney's Circarama & CircleVision360

Thirty20Eight #269 - Disney Parks Islandology

Thirty20Eight #268 - Disney's Animal Kingdom 1: Pathway to Discovery

Thirty20Eight #267 - Disney Parks WHALEology

Thirty20Eight #266 - Disney Cruise Line 1: The Big Red Boat

Thirty20Eight #265 - Space Mountain Star Tunnel

Thirty20Eight #264 - The Writer's Stop @ Disney's Hollywood Studios

Thirty20Eight #263 - Walt Disney World's Forgotten Airport

Thirty20Eight #262 - Makin' It Hun! (Mulan, pt. 2): Season 6 Finale

Thirty20Eight #261 - Disneyversaries: Our 6 Year Anniversary Show!

Thirty20Eight #260 - Making a Man Out of You (Mulan, pt. 1)

Thirty20Eight #259 - Disney Water Towerology