One week into the Galaxy's Edge era and the reviews are through the roof everyone loves traveling to Batuu, but weirdly there haven't been big crowds. On this weeks episode the guys talk about how they've had no issues getting into the newest land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Jimmy talks about how he fulfilled a childhood dream getting to play the Chewbacca role in the Falcon, and Scott complains about not being invited. In the news the Dark Arts Hogwarts Castle show gets a date, PhotoPass is becoming automated, and getting a Simba magnet is like searching for the Holy Grail.

It was a journey that many would not have undertaken but the crew of The Theme Park Podcast decided to go to the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, yes that meant starting the day at 2am. On this weeks episode they discuss what the experience was like, their impressions of being on Batuu, and some of the things they purchased. Then in the news they run through all the theme park related news that was announced at D23 last weekend!

This week one member of The Theme Park Podcast, Scott Harris got the opportunity to take part in the Annual Passholder sneak preview of the highly anticipated Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on this weeks show he talks to the guys about his first impressions of the new area. They discuss the important things: how is the blue milk, which seat is the best on the Millennium Falcon, and how are the Ronto Wraps! Then they run through the latest rumors involving the Star Wars Hotel, Jimmy D and Dickerman discuss their stays on property, and they give their guesses as to how crazy the opening will be!

Filling in for Rauce on the Jim Colbert Show, Scott Harris got a chance to preview the opening of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Scott runs through the upcoming rides and how patrons can enjoy both blue milk and green milk. Plus they discuss the new houses at Halloween Horror Nights.

On a special edition of The Theme Park Podcast the guys are coming to you live from Universal Studios! The guys run through the latest news for Halloween Horror Nights including more Rob Zombie content, a movie marathon lagoon show for your viewing pleasure, and they discuss some of the origins of event. Plus they run through what happens when you head in to Camp Jurassic (spoiler alert: you lose your child for multiple hours) and talk about how much fun the Universal Studios radio studio is!

On this weeks episode Dickerman and Jimmy D talk about how everyone seems to get to experience Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge expect them. They read through peoples reviews of the the ride, food, and the Blue Milk. Dickerman discusses getting ready to stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge and his hopes of getting a giraffe to peak through his window. In the news Halloween Horror Nights adds another house, Jordan Peele's Us. Plus SeaWorld adds more more nighttime festivities and Jimmy talks about the time he had a sleepover in the penguin encounter!

This week a massive news was announced when Universal Studios unveiled initial details about their newest theme park, Epic Universe. Although the announcement didn't have much along the line of what IP will be featured in the park that didn't stop the guys from putting on their speculation hats and guess what could be added. Then in the news they run through more Halloween events coming to Orlando, alcoholic drinks that'll be sold at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a new roller coaster coming to Jurassic Park!

On this weeks episode, one member of the show has the ability to attend the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge passholder preview and the other two are very supportive. They talk about the return of Killer Klowns from Outer Space to Halloween Horror Nights, the latest holiday festivities that Disney has added for New Years Eve. In the news donuts get removed from the dining plan, Disneyland is getting a Spider-Man ride, and the Rainbow Tunnel makes its return to Epcot. We also learn that Dickerman is a terrible driver on the Tomorrowland Speedway even though you are on a track...we don't get it either.

Yes the thermometer says that it is in the dead of summer but we are merely weeks away from all of the Halloween festivities from beginning at the theme parks. Walt Disney World announced some new additions to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party parade, Ghostbusters is heading to Halloween Horror Nights, and Hall-O-Scream has some primo deals on tickets. Then Jimmy talks about some of the new drinks and food items for consumption at Disney Springs. In the news the guys discuss the Star Wars Hotel starting to take shape, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem becoming a 2D experience, and look at how much the price of tickets at Magic Kingdom has changed since their grand opening. In the park forecast Universal Studios and Epcot are the best bets but always make sure to pack plenty of sunscreen and water!

We finally have the opening date for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and it will be opening here ahead of the launch at Disneyland! In the news how can you score 'free dining' at Walt Disney World, the Disney Skyliner is getting closer to taking flight, and a Hagrid's ride gets a new working schedule. In the forecast the keyword is hot!