The Theme Park Trader Podcast

The Theme Park Trader Podcast

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  • Guess the Attraction from the One-Star Review

    Join us for episode 467 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

    A new twist on a classic this week as we play a new game. Can you guess the attraction by the one-star review that we read out?

    A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram.

     

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    • 36 min
    • A Milestone of Magic: Darren’s Birthday Park-Hopping Adventure

      Join us for episode 466 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

      This week we’re joined by long-time listener and first-time guest, Darren, who’s had a truly unforgettable year celebrating his 50th birthday in style. From Disneyland Paris to Disneyland California, Walt Disney World, and even both Universal Orlando and Universal Hollywood, Darren’s ticked off more theme park bucket-list moments than most of us could dream of!

      We chat through the highlights, surprises, and standout experiences from his incredible year of travel — plus a few tips for anyone planning their own multi-park adventure.

      A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram.

      1 hr 8 min
    • Zootopia: The Meltdown Episode

      Join us for episode 464 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

      This was supposed to be a fun episode where we announced a DLP trip but it ended up with Ryan just shouting about Zootopia: Better Zoogether for 30 minutes.

      A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram.

      42 min
    • Fast & the Facetiously Furious: Reading Glowing Reviews

      Join us for episode 463 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

      This week on Theme Park Trader, we’re doing something a little different — and possibly insane. We kick things off with not one, but two games: first, we try to guess the top five most purchased items in Walt Disney World, and then we move on to naming the largest theme parks in Florida (with varying degrees of confidence).

      After that warm-up, we dive straight into one of the most unintentionally hilarious corners of theme park fandom: the positive reviews of Fast & Furious: Supercharged. That’s right — we’ve dug through the internet to find the people who genuinely love one of the most notoriously bad attractions in Orlando.

      Buckle up, because things are about to get Supercharged… with misplaced enthusiasm.

      A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram.

      38 min
    • The Fall of Disney Dining: Table Service Restaurants That Aren’t What They Used to Be

      Join us for episode 462 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

      This week, Ryan and Donna dig into the once-great Walt Disney World table service restaurants that just don’t hit the same anymore. From the underwhelming ‘Ohana breakfast to the fading charm of Olivia’s Café, we’re talking all things food, nostalgia, and questionable menu changes.

      We’ll cover:


      🍳 The tragedy of ‘Ohana’s breakfast comeback
      🐉 Why Nine Dragons has lost its flavour
      🏰 The disappointment of dining inside the Beast’s castle
      🚗 Sci-Fi Dine-In’s cool vibe but cold fries
      🍔 The Plaza’s small-town charm that’s maybe a bit too small-town

      Join us as we reminisce, rant (politely), and decide which of these fallen favourites deserves a second chance and which ones need to close the menu for good.

      A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram.

      38 min
    • Two Disney Trips and a Podcast Comeback

      Join us for episode 461 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

      Grace is back on the podcast and she’s brought not one but two Disney trip reports with her! This week, she joins us to share all the magical highs from her adventures at both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World.

      You can find Grace on Instagram and YouTube.

      A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram!

      52 min
    • Ranking Every House at Halloween Horror Nights 2025

      Join us for episode 460 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

      We’re diving deep into Halloween Horror Nights 2025 — ranking every house from worst to best and breaking down what made each one terrifying, spectacular, or a little underwhelming. From killer sets to unforgettable scares, we go into full detail on every maze, zone, and moment that stood out this year. Whether you’ve been through the fog already or are planning your trip, this is the ultimate HHN recap.

      A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram.

      53 min
    • EPIC Universe Reviewed: Magic, Thrills & Misses

      Join us for episode 459 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!

      We finally stepped foot inside Universal’s brand-new EPIC Universe, and we’re giving you the full review! From the jaw-dropping Celestial Park to the spooky thrills of Dark Universe, plus Mario Kart chaos in Super Nintendo World, we cover every land, every ride, and whether it truly lives up to the hype. If you’re planning a trip — or just want to know what’s next for Orlando’s theme park wars — this is the episode for you.

      A reminder, if you have any questions for us, send us a message on TikTok or Instagram.

      1 hr 11 min

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