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March 03, 2025 Our WDW April Trip – What We’re Excited for (and What We’re Avoiding!)
Join us for episode 436 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast, where we’re breaking down our full itinerary (as it stands right now) for our family trip to Walt Disney World this April!
In this episode, we’re chatting about:
✔️ The restaurants we’re planning to visit – because food is just as important as the rides!
✔️ Which parks we’re heading to (and why!) – including our must-dos and potential surprises.
✔️ And much more!
Tune in as we count down the days, discuss our biggest trip priorities, and maybe even overthink a few decisions along the way!
1 hr 11 min
February 24, 2025Walt Disney World’s Greatest Losses: The Last 10 Years
Join us for episode 435 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
This week, we're discussing some of the greatest losses (in our opinions) we've seen disappear or replaced from Walt Disney World over the last decade or so. Included in the show:
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Papillon (On The Wings Of The Butterfly)
Nighttime Parades
The Great Movie Ride
Electric Umbrella
+ Many More!
57 min
February 17, 2025The Problem With EPCOT
Join us for episode 434 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
This episode has been a long time coming but Ryan & Donna are talking through the failings of the EPCOT reimagining alongside some other gripes.
A few of the things we cover:
The overall loss of identity of the park
Mission Space & the loss of Gary & Destiny
Spaceship Earth
Pixar shorts (WHYYY)
Luminous
Nighttime Lighting
Moana
Indoor festival space
Wonders of Life pavilion
Soarin
Test Track
Frozen
54 min
February 10, 2025This or That with Donna
Join us for episode 433 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
This week we're playing a little game of this or that and ask a variety of questions such as:
Space Mountain or TRON Lightcycle Run?
Expedition Everest or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?
Rise of the Resistance or Flight of Passage?
Tower of Terror or Haunted Mansion?
51 min
February 03, 2025We Answer Your Questions!
Join us for episode 432 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
This week Donna and Ryan are answering listener questions where we cover:
Where is the best place to relax in the parks?
What’s your favourite theme park hotel you’ve stayed at and why?
What’s the best character interaction you’ve had?
What’s your favourite bit of Disney merchandise and why?
Is there a theme park you’ve always wanted to visit and haven’t had the chance to yet?
What’s the best theme park in the U.K.?
How do I convince my partner to go to WDW every year?
57 min
January 27, 2025 What is Disney Doing with Hollywood Studios?
Join us for episode 31 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
This week, Dan and Ryan go into the detail on the theming of Disney's Hollywood Studios and ask the question - what on earth is going on?
57 min
January 20, 2025 Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025: The Finale
Join us for episode 30 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
Join us for our final part of our Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025, where we pit every dining spot in the Magic Kingdom against each other in a thrilling tournament! From sit-down restaurants to quick-service spots and even snack carts, we’re ranking them all to find the ultimate Magic Kingdom dining champion. Which spot will come out on top? Tune in to find out!
50 min
January 13, 2025 Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025: Part 1
Join us for episode 429 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
Join us for Part 1 of our Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025, where we pit every dining spot in the Magic Kingdom against each other in a thrilling tournament! From sit-down restaurants to quick-service spots and even snack carts, we’re ranking them all to find the ultimate Magic Kingdom dining champion. Which spot will come out on top? Tune in to find out!
43 min
January 06, 2025 Poor Reviews of The Plaza Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom
Join us for episode 428 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
Happy New Year 2025! To celebrate, Donna and Ryan sat down and read out some of the worst reviews for a location they both agreed not to return to again, The Plaza Restaurant. In this episode we explain why we would be unlikely to visit again before reading out what others think.
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.
48 min
December 23, 2024 Poor Reviews of Muppet*Vision 3D
Join us for episode 427 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast.
This week we're still mourning the loss of Muppet*Vision 3D in the only way we know how... reading out the worst reviews that guests have left for the attraction.
Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com.
53 min