The Theme Park Workshop Podcast

By Theme Park Workshop

Join Adam, Kelley, and Bella for deep dives into the world of theme parks and themed entertainment, from Disney Parks to Universal, SeaWorld to Busch Gardens, and all of our favorite haunts! We explor... more

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November 15, 2023 Our Halloween Horror Nights 32 House Rankings Unmasked! | Episode 42
Special thanks to our patrons Jen Harvey, Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez! Join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop for bonus episodes and more!
In this second part of our HHN 32 celebration, the pod squad goes through the twisted task called "choose thy rank." We made some dark deals and offerings to narrow down, and though at times we thought ranking these killer houses would be the last of us, we believed, we saw it through, and now we're ready to unmask our top 10 houses of the event. We have our ultimate run counts, just for chuckles!
Whit's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JediwTWO
Check out our haunts coverage on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/themeparkworkshop/
Check out Bella's slaytastic photos Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/flynnridersnose/
Check out our TikTok coverage! https://www.tiktok.com/@themeparkworkshop
Tweet at us on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/workshoptp/
TIMECODES
00:00 - Dueling Rankings: Choose Thy 10-6
51:20 - Our Killer 5-3
1:22:30 - The Darkest Top 2
1:52:20 - Thank you, scareactors!
CREDITS
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
"Detox"
"Night of the Creeps"
Intro Clips:
Frankenstein (1931)
Attractions Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoEIWTM8QQ
Chucky
The Invisible Man (1933)
Scream (1996)
Beetlejuice
Hereditary
It Chapter One
Stranger Things
The Last of Us
Blumhouse Halloween Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gp5TiSUrKM
Scream (2022)
Resident Evil 3 (2020)
Additional audio/music by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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1h 56min
November 13, 2023 Was Halloween Horror Nights 32 the Best Year for Scarezones? | Episode 41
Special thanks to our patrons Jen Harvey, Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez! Join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop for bonus episodes and more!
In the first part of our celebration of Universal Orlando's HHN 32, the pod squad looks back and ranks the scare zones this year. Together these zones told the twisted origins of this year's icon, Dr. Oddfellow, and brought forth unique terrors, killer vibes, and icons of their own. Could it be our favorite year of scare zones? (It's more likely than you think!)
Check out our haunts coverage on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/themeparkworkshop/
Check out Bella's slaytastic photos Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/flynnridersnose/
Check out our TikTok coverage! https://www.tiktok.com/@themeparkworkshop
Tweet at us on Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/workshoptp/
CREDITS
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
"Detox"
Intro Clips:
Frankenstein (1931)
Attractions Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoEIWTM8QQ
Chucky
The Invisible Man (1933)
Scream (1996)
Beetlejuice
Hereditary
It Chapter One
Stranger Things
The Last of Us
Blumhouse Halloween Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gp5TiSUrKM
Scream (2022)
Resident Evil 3 (2020)
Additional audio/music by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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47min
October 06, 2023 Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Howl-O-Scream Orlando Previews - Haunt Season Begins! | Episode 40
Special thanks to our patrons: Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/themeparkworkshop for bonus episodes and more!
Our favorite time of year (that's Haunt Season!) is in full swing, and we've gotta tell ya about some of our favorites so far. Adam and Kelley got to attend media night at Sir Henry's Haunted Trail for Theme Park Workshop and explore all three trails, ride the brand new Legends of Halloween Haunted Hayride, and celebrate the event's 10th season. Meanwhile, Bella was able to go to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando as media for @Flynnridersnose and sample several of the offerings their siren song calls guests to this season. Find out why we recommend these spooky scary events!
PLUS - A big thank you to you, and what vegan foods are worth the shot at Halloween Horror Nights?
SHOW NOTES:
Buy tickets ahead of time at www.sirhenryshauntedtrail.com.
Support Give Kids the World and purchase the Sir Henry's Book Trilogy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3Z9HD78?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1696572267&sr=8-1
Learn more about Howl-O-Scream Orlando: https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/howl-o-scream/
Let's Slay with Swell and Jay - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-slay-with-swell-and-jay/id1705159940
Check out our coverage of Sir Henry's on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/themeparkworkshop/
Check out Bella's coverage of Howl-O-Scream on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/flynnridersnose/
Check out our TikTok coverage! https://www.tiktok.com/@themeparkworkshop
CREDITS
Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
"Detox"
"Frozen in Fear"
"The New Regime"
Intro Clips:
Frankenstein (1931)
Attractions Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoEIWTM8QQ
Chucky
The Invisible Man (1933)
Scream (1996)
Beetlejuice
Hereditary
It Chapter One
Stranger Things
The Last of Us
Blumhouse Halloween Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gp5TiSUrKM
Scream (2022)
Resident Evil 3 (2020)
Additional audio/music by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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1h 18min
September 29, 2023 Destination D23 Had Us Feeling Some Sort of Way | Episode 39
Special thanks to our patrons: Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez. Join the Patreon at patreon.com/themeparkworkshop for bonus episodes and more!
Destination D23's parks panel this year was a thing that happened. Adam and Kelley get together to talk about the disappointments, the surprises, and the teases. (Well, they'll *potentially* talk about it. We just know DinoLand won't survive the next D'Amaro meteor.) We also talk about the other broken promises Disney has given us over the years, look at the trend this year of just following up on things with the most minor of details, and discuss whether this was the right tone of announcements event after "Disney100" the company has had.
SHOW NOTES:
Follow Storybook Amusement - https://www.youtube.com/@StorybookAmusement
Watch the Parks Panel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37U2f-kdRmo
CREDITS:
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Faw8iOc3tlY&t=0s
Killer Kells Music: "Evil Behind the Mask" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Additional music and audio by Soundscrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
ALL NON-ORIGINAL CONTENT USED IS PROTECTED UNDER THE FAIR USE ACT. THIS IS NOT A FULL REDISTRIBUTION OF ANY COPYRIGHT WORKS USED. THIS USE QUALIFIES AS 'TRANSFORMATIVE' OR 'PARODY', DEPENDING ON THE CONTEXT.
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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47min
August 30, 2023 Everything You Need to Know About Halloween at Universal Orlando Resort | Episode 38
Apologies to M3GAN, we ran out of time.
Special thanks to our patrons Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez! Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop for bonus episodes, updates and more!
With Halloween Horror Nights 32 just days away, the pod squad returns for Part 2 of their HHN 32 Prepisode to talk about literally everything else Universal Orlando Resort has going on for Halloween during Horror Nights and outside it. We also discuss what's best for you: Stay & Scream or Express? in addition to more tips we've learned over the years, an overview of our most hyped specialty food and drink this year, and so much more!
SHOW NOTES
Halloween Horror Nights Website - https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us
TIMECODES
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Get in Your Brave Era
16:02 - People Watching in Scare Zones and Decompression Zones
19:27 - There's More to HHN Than Houses and Zones
30:03 - Is HHN a PG-13 Event? (Halloween Fuel: Revenge Dream and Rides)
37:26 - HHN Tribute Store
42:00 - HHN Interactive App
45:00 - Halloween Around the Resort
54:00 - Tickets and Express vs. Stay & Scream
1:24:00 - Pregaming
FOLLOW THE SHOW
Follow the Show - https://linktr.ee/themeparkworkshop
Follow Kelley - https://twitter.com/killer_kells
Follow Bella - https://twitter.com/bellaharveyy
Follow Bella's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flynnridersnose/
Follow Adam - https://twitter.com/adamj_film
CREDITS
Special Theme Music: “Detox” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Also featured: "Shapeshifter" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Intro Clips:
Frankenstein (1931)
Attractions Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoEIWTM8QQ
Chucky
The Invisible Man (1933)
Scream (1996)
Beetlejuice
Hereditary
It Chapter One
Stranger Things
The Last of Us
Blumhouse Halloween Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gp5TiSUrKM
Scream (2022)
Resident Evil 3 (2020)
Additional audio/music by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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1h 34min
August 29, 2023 How to Prepare for Halloween Horror Nights 32 Houses, Zones and More | Episode 37
Special thanks to our patrons Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez! Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop for bonus episodes, updates and more!
With Halloween Horror Nights 32 just days away, the pod squad is joined by Jonathan (HHN 365) and Christian Nixon to help you prepare for our favorite time of year. After giving some important planning tips and practicals, join us on this dark odyssey as we explain the 5 scare zones this year, why you should look forward to them, and all the things you need to know before going into the 10 houses! This is Part 1 of our HHN Prep Special - join us tomorrow for more!
FOLLOW THE SHOW
Follow Jonathan at HHN 365 - https://www.youtube.com/@hhn365
Follow Christian on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/christian_nxn/
Follow Christian on Twitter - https://twitter.com/cjnixon2000
Follow the Show - https://linktr.ee/themeparkworkshop
Follow Kelley - https://twitter.com/killer_kells
Follow Bella - https://twitter.com/bellaharveyy
Follow Bella's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flynnridersnose/
Follow Adam - https://twitter.com/adamj_film
TIMECODES
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - What to Expect at HHN
15:00 - How to Enjoy the Scare Zones
33:28 - The Legacy Original Houses
49:55 - Brand New Original Concept Houses
59:07 - The Last of Us
1:10:02 - Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count
1:18:09 - Stranger Things 4
1:33:05 - The Exorcist: Believer
1:41:12 - Universal Monsters: Unmasked
1:51:05 - Outro
CREDITS
Special Theme Music: “Detox” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Additional Music: “Settle the Score” – Ghost Stories Incorporated
Intro Clips:
Frankenstein (1931)
Attractions Magazine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztoEIWTM8QQ
Chucky
The Invisible Man (1933)
Scream (1996)
Beetlejuice
Hereditary
It Chapter One
Stranger Things
The Last of Us
Blumhouse Halloween Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Gp5TiSUrKM
Scream (2022)
Resident Evil 3 (2020)
Additional audio/music by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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1h 58min
August 11, 2023 Is Minion Land What Universal Studios Florida Needed? | Episode 36
Special thanks to our patrons: Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez! Join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop!
As Minion Land on Illumination Avenue opens today at Universal Studios Florida, Adam and Kelley give their in-depth thoughts of the park's newest update, from the new attraction Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast, to the various shops and eateries, and of course, the brand new Minion Cafe. We discuss if it's a fun addition, if it's worth coming to Universal for, and the different experiences in the land so far. PLUS: With HHN 32 on the horizon, we give our top hype list - because how can we ignore it?
Check out our socials at https://linktr.ee/themeparkworkshop
Check out Cece's Candi Corner and more at https://linktr.ee/cecetron
TIMECODES
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast Review!
25:00 - Food and Beverage in Minion Land Overview
35:00 - Minion Cafe Review and Overall Thoughts
54:50 - HHN 32 Hype and Creator Spotlight
CREDITS:
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
"Thunder Falls Terrace”, written by William Ashford. Copyright Owner(s): Universal Studios, Inc. 2000
HHN Squad Music: “Black Tar” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Intro Clips:
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights
Stranger Things
Night of the Living Dead
Theme Park POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnoNDgpRC5E
Poltergeist
Frankenstein
Additional audio/music by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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1h 24min
July 27, 2023 Why We Love The Haunted Mansion | Episode 35
Special thanks to our patrons Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez! Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop.
In Episode 35 of Theme Park Workshop, to commemorate the new movie coming out, the squad talks about one of their all-time favorite rides - The Haunted Mansion! Why does it persist as one of our favorite rides of all time? Do we have hope the 2023 movie can live up to it in our hearts? ALSO - We look at the history and fun details we never knew before!

SHOW NOTES:
The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic by Jason Surrell https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-haunted-mansion-imagineering-a-disney-classic-jason-surrell/8893859?ean=9781484722299

CREDITS:
"Otherworldly Concerto." Composed by Buddy Baker. Performed by Gaylord Carter. Copyright Owner(s): Walt Disney Music Company, 1979.
"Evil Behind the Mask" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
“Black Tar” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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1h 10min
June 29, 2023 LGBTQ+ Pride at the Parks and The Last of Us | Episode 34
Special thanks to our patrons Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, Greg Harvey, and Joshua Gonzalez! Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop.
This week on Theme Park Workshop, to close out Pride Month, the Pod Squad have a passionate conversation about LGBTQ+ representation in the theme parks, why it matters at all, and highlights three notable creators in the themed entertainment space. We also keep the queer ball rolling by highlighting the recent HHN announcement - The Last of Us!
TIMECODES:
00:00 - LGBTQ+ Representation at the Parks
30:22 - Queer Icons in the Theme Park Industry
41:55 - The Last of Us at HHN
58:00 - Creator Spotlight: Orlando Park Stop Stop Hate Fundraiser
SHOW NOTES:
Michael Arden Tony Speech - https://www.tiktok.com/@takeabowpodcast/video/7243657542080138542
Bob Gurr Memoir - https://www.amazon.com/BOB-GURR-Legendary-Imagineer-Disney-ebook/dp/B07S8LZD9W/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bob+gurr+legendary+imagineer&qid=1688006417&sr=8-1
Dave Cobb's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ @DaveCobbIdeaguy
Emory Arts Website - https://www.emoryalvarado.com/
The Last of Us Part I Cutscenes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H319ys4Tb8
Chandler (Sunnyland Productions) Star Trek: The Experience Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROlfmUwesqw
Orlando Park Stop Stop Hate Fundraiser: ⁠https://orlandoparkstop.com/charity/⁠
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Theme Park Workshop:
LinkTree: ⁠https://linktre.ee/themeparkworkshop⁠
TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@themeparkworkshop⁠
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/WorkshopTP⁠
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/themeparkworkshop⁠
Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠
Follow Adam's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/adamj_film⁠
Follow Adam's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/adamjohnsonlovesstories⁠
Follow Kelley's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/killer_kells⁠
Follow Kelley's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kelleydhoffman⁠
Follow Bella's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/bellaharveyy⁠
Follow Bella's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flynnridersnose⁠
CREDITS
Thumbnail Images: Naughty Dog, Kelley Hoffman, Bob Gurr's Waltland
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot ⁠https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
Special HHN Music: “Black Tar” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Intro Clips:
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights
Stranger Things
Night of the Living Dead
Theme Park POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnoNDgpRC5E
Poltergeist
Frankenstein
Additional audio/music by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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1h 4min
May 25, 2023 The Little Mermaid's Legacy and Future at Disney Parks | SPECIAL
Special thanks to our patrons Landon Knoke, Jonathan Edewaard, Jordan Buster, and Greg Harvey! Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop.
In a special episode of Theme Park Workshop commemorating the release of the live-action reimagining of Disney's The Little Mermaid, the Pod Squad previews the upcoming movie and overviews the legacy of the original film, while also looking at how the story has been represented in the parks and what new opportunities the live-action film brings for Ariel.
SHOW NOTES:
Keyboredom Etsy Shop: ⁠http://keyboredom.etsy.com/⁠
Orlando Park Stop Stop Hate Fundraiser: ⁠https://orlandoparkstop.com/charity/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
TPW LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/themeparkworkshop
TPW TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themeparkworkshop
TPW Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkshopTP
TPW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themeparkworkshop
TPW Email: [email protected]
Adam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamj_film
Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamjohnsonlovesstories
Kelley's Twitter: https://twitter.com/killer_kells
Kelley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelleydhoffman
Bella's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bellaharveyy
Bella's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flynnridersnose
CREDITS:
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid audio sourced from DB Interactive Media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KQ2bigpWs4
Thumbnail images from Disney and WDW News Today
Additional audio by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © Theme Park Workshop 2023. All rights reserved.
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14min

FAQs about The Theme Park Workshop Podcast:

How many episodes does The Theme Park Workshop Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 64 episodes available.