Parks and Cons

This time, Shawn and Carmelle travel to the desert to participate in the inaugural Phoenix Fan Fest. Phoenix Comicon is a perennial favorite of Parks and Cons, so when the announcement was made that the group was introducing a smaller show there was little doubt it'd be worth a visit. So, how'd it stack up […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle return to a place they've not been to in quite some time…Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. There's been a few key moves by Six Flags in the last few months and it has made our hosts excited about the future for Magic Mountain. They use the opportunity of […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle sit down to review all that's available at Universal Studios Hollywood's Grinchmas celebration. They discuss how the event helps during the construction crunch of the park and also take a look at the press event that kicked things off on December 4th. Listen in!

This time, Shawn and Carmelle sit down for a quick rundown of two holiday celebrations that have theme park punch without being in a theme park. First, they discuss the over 4 million lights that make up the awesome spectacle of Festival of Lights. Next, they turn to the LA Zoo where the animals have […]

This time, we're traveling back to Long Beach Comic-Con to listen in on one of the biggest draws of the weekend-The Young Justice reunion. Greg Weissman and crew share insights and funny stories from life on the series, but before that Shawn shares some thoughts on the teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. What […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle break down two very unique Disneyland events. First, they talk about the recent Holiday Fantasy party celebrating annual passholders. Unique characters and short ride lines were a highlight but there's more to the event than that. Next, Carmelle details the first Marvel runDisney event. How'd she do? What surprises did […]

This time, Shawn and Carmelle are joined by the photography stars of GeekShot Photo. Dynamic duo, James and Beth Riley join in on the conversation as the team discusses a day filled with holiday goodies. What's new for 2014? What are the must see highlights? How did the event change the way a couple that […]

This time Shawn, Carmelle, and Juan Chavez take to the DesignerCon floor to talk specifics about this show that celebrates the art of designer toys above all else. This year DesignerCon was bigger than ever, but was it better than ever? Listen in as all the details are shared!

This time, Shawn takes us on a tour of Disney Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. What are some of the hidden gems of the season? What does Downtown Disney bring to the holiday table? Follow along as we take a trip around the most magical place in the world during its most magical season of […]

This time, Shawn looks back on what has been going on in some of our favorite theme parks. First, he looks at Disneyland and what has happened on the Annual Pass (AP) circuit. Also, Big Hero 6 and Christmas are coming! Next, Shawn takes us on a rapid fire trip around Universal Studios Hollywood, Castle […]