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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March 14, 2022 Episode 13 - Is Iron Gwazi THAT Good? (Review)
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BABY'S FIRST RMC!!!! We review Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's greatest and latest Iron Gwazi! We also look at the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind snafus and circle back to our thoughts and speculations on the strongly rumored Minions attraction set to replace Shrek 4-D. And the Balthazar Banshee Beat takes an... interesting turn.
TIMECODES
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Leaks
08:11 - What Do We Think About the Rumored "Minions" Walkway Attraction?
15:15 - Patreon Update!
20:15 - Balthazar Banshee Beat (Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Opening)
26:01 - Iron Gwazi Review!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Jonathan: www.twitter.com/wesleyasyouwish
Follow Adam: www.twitter.com/adamj_film
Follow the Show: www.twitter.com/workshoptp
Follow Balthazar Banshee: www.twitter.com/disneybanshee
CREDITS:
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
“70s Music” by Dar Golan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQfi5MHbH3Q
Additional audio by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library

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57min
February 28, 2022 Episode 12 - Voice Acting and Theme Parks with AJ Danna
Special thanks to our patrons Landon Knoke and AJ Danna!
On Episode 12, we welcome voice actor and themed entertainment industry professional AJ Danna. His portfolio spans projects with the Netflix Stranger Things Drive-Into Experience, Universal Studios Hollywood, Marvel Studios, local haunt attractions, and more. Today, AJ gives us insight on being a voice actor in this space, how themed entertainment changed in the wake of the pandemic, the power of memory in the theme park experience, and why it's important as both fan and pro to be passionate about theme parks! We're so grateful that he joined us, and we hope you enjoy our collaboration as much as we have.
AJ's Article in Attractions Magazine - Driving School: Lessons learned from drive-thru storytelling https://attractionsmagazine.com/driving-school-lessons-learned-from-drive-thru-storytelling/
AJ's Website: http://www.ajdanna.com/
AJ's Instagram: http://instagram.com/ajdanna
TIMECODES
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - Who Is AJ Danna?
05:12 - How Themed Entertainment Changed During the Pandemic
11:53 - The Powerful Legacy of Theme Park Voice-Overs
17:45 - Finding a Niche and Network as a Voice-Over Artist
24:20 - The Evolving Role of a Narrator in Attractions and Personal Immersive Storytelling
37:38 - Characterization of Voices
44:20 - AJ, Why Would They Change the Voices?
52:24 - Hearing vs. "Seeing" the Voices: Worldbuilding
1:04:50 - AJ's Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors
FOLLOW US
JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/themeparkworkshop
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Follow the Show: www.twitter.com/workshoptp
Follow Balthazar Banshee: www.twitter.com/disneybanshee
CREDITS
Theme Song: “A Long Cold” - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
“Black Tar” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Attraction audio from Attractions 360 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBQHVTU2430
Additional audio by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © JohnnyFilm 2022. All rights reserved.

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1h 10min
February 15, 2022 Episode 11 - The Ice Breaker Review!
Special thanks to our patrons Landon Knoke and AJ Danna!
We break the ice on Season 2 of the Podcast! Jonathan got to ride SeaWorld Orlando's new Ice Breaker coaster during passholder previews! What did he think? Is it an ICE in a hole? Or are you better off averting your ICE? We also look at the state and future of SeaWorld! ALSO: We cover some news: Figment popcorn bucket mania! Cosmic Rewind steels itself against façade criticism! Monstrous Epic Universe rumours! And the Balthazar Banshee Beat returns!
SeaWorld/Cedar Fair Bloomberg article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-01/seaworld-said-to-make-3-4-billion-takeover-bid-for-cedar-fair
TIMECODES
00:00 - Intro to Season 2
01:51 - Figment Popcorn Bucket Mania feat. The eBay Scalpers
08:33 - Guardians of the Galaxy Xandarian Starship Exposes Steel! (Oh Dear Heavens!)
13:43 - Rumored Epic Universe Universal Monsters Show Rumoredly Replaced by Rumored Coaster
19:18 - SeaWorld Looking to Buy Out Cedar Fair?!?
29:07 - Balthazar Banshee Beat! DisTwitter Nonsense & Talking Banshee Merchandise FAIL
33:10 - Ice Breaker Preview/Review
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Jonathan: www.twitter.com/wesleyasyouwish
Follow Adam: www.twitter.com/adamj_film
Follow the Show: www.twitter.com/workshoptp
Follow Balthazar Banshee: www.twitter.com/disneybanshee
CREDITS:
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
“70s Music” by Dar Golan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQfi5MHbH3Q
“Ironside Theme” by Quincy Jones
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1h 3min
December 25, 2021 Episode 10 - The Banshee Who Stole Grinchmas!
It’s a Theme Park Workshop Christmas! With Adam and Jonathan away, Balthazar Banshee hijacks the podcast! What nonsense shall ensue? What lost Banshee Byte will he unleash from the vault? Can BB-27 put the show back on track? And will Adam and Jonathan make it to Grinchmas and back again to praise everything about it? You gotta stick around to find out!
TIMECODES:
00:00 - Balthazar Banshee Takeover
03:40 - The Lost Banshee Byte (Muppet-Vision 3D)
12:16 - Grinchmas Chat
40:55 - A Christmas Confrontation!

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow Jonathan: www.twitter.com/wesleyasyouwish
Follow Adam: www.twitter.com/adamj_film
Follow the Show: www.twitter.com/workshoptp
Follow Balthazar Banshee: www.twitter.com/disneybanshee

CREDITS:
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
“Man or Muppet”, written by Bret McKenzie; published by Fuzzy Muppet Songs.
Additional audio by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library

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45min
December 14, 2021 Episode 9 - A Very Thankful Holiday Theme Park Show
Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer, and everyone - and we mean everyone - at Theme Park Workshop is getting in the holiday spirit! Instead of hot takes on the latest news, another fist shake at Disney Genie, a cry over spilled hot cocoa, everyone reflects on what they're thankful for at the theme parks and reflect on what this Theme Park Workshop journey has meant for them. PLUS - some special surprise guests from our past! So pull out the Taylor Swift cardigan, get all nice and comfy, and ready your festive beverage because THIS... is a Theme Park Workshop holiday special!
TIMECODES
00:00 - Intro
02:10 - What does Theme Park Workshop mean to us?
17:10 - CEO Jonathan returns!
21:04 - Mister Rogers is thankful for so much.
27:13 - BB-27 rolls in with the salty thanks!
30:02 - What are we thankful for at the parks?
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Jonathan: https://www.twitter.com/wesleyasyouwish
Follow Adam: https://www.twitter.com/adamj_film
Follow the Show: https://www.twitter.com/WorkshopTP
Follow Balthazar Banshee: https://www.twitter.com/disneybanshee
LINKS & CREDITS
Bill Davis Appreciation Thread: https://twitter.com/MKorn19/status/1466219882253479938
Keanu Reeves at E3 2019 Xbox Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFtHc_HOffc

Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
"Doctor Doom”, written by Howard Drossin. Copyright Owner(s): Universal Studios, Inc. 2000
Samba Isobel: Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.
Additional audio by SoundsCrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
All content © JohnnyFilm 2021. All rights reserved.
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49min
December 06, 2021 Episode 8 - And More On… Cosmic Rewind, IAAPA, Galactic Starcruiser and More!
Adam and Jonathan are back once again, here to run down some highlights from the biggest week in Theme Park News! After reflecting on current developments with Disney Genie and new must-see theme park videos, they react to the latest news from IAAPA, Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, shakeups in Universal Parks management, and more!
LINKS:
Defunctland Fastpass documentary: https://youtu.be/9yjZpBq1XBE
Spider-Man Legends Panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkYGUCKtJmU
Mark Woodbury Promoted: https://deadline.com/2021/11/mark-woodbury-chairman-and-ceo-universal-parks-1234875757/
Seth Kubursky Disney Genie: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/four-ways-to-stop-disney-genie-from-nickel-and-diming-you-at-the-most-magical-place-on-earth/Content?oid=30280948
Seth Kubursky IAPAA Highlights: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/the-overall-sentiment-at-this-years-iaapa-was-that-orlandos-attractions-business-is-poised-for-a-post-pandemic-bounce/Content?oid=30358287&fbclid=IwAR3Lio5eull-0dq9nqvF6XSoQKAVavM4R6e5sApe4YeFljYUTBmgQUJ2tus
Theme Park Stop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSG3pPuSGYY
Destination D23 Links:
https://d23.com/every-magical-moment-from-destination-d23-presented-by-topps/
https://d23.com/just-announced-disney-parks-shares-new-details-on-guardians-of-the-galaxy-cosmic-rewind-the-30th-anniversary-of-disneyland-paris-and-more/
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Jonathan: www.twitter.com/wesleyasyouwish
Follow Adam: www.twitter.com/adamj_film
Follow the Show: www.twitter.com/workshoptp
Follow Balthazar Banshee: www.twitter.com/disneybanshee
CREDITS:
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
“Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit”, music by Buddy Baker, lyrics by Scott Hennessey. Copyright Owner(s): Walt Disney Music Company, 1979.
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
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1h 2min
November 29, 2021 Episode 7 - E.T. Adventure: An Acid Trip Classic | Universal Relics Part 2
Note: Episode recorded 11/14/2021.
In Part 2 of Theme Park Workshop’s new series, Universal Relics – A Deep Dive into Universal Orlando Resort’s Oldest and Past Attractions – Adam and Jonathan take a closer look at Universal Studios Florida's oldest and strangest ride: E.T. ADVENTURE. We get enthralled by the charm of the ride, map how its identity evolved with the park, and fall unexpectedly deep in the surprising secret lore of the E.T. franchise!
TIMECODES
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - All Hail Botanicus
05:39 - The Charm of E.T. Adventure
09:10 - The Spielbergian History of the E.T. Adventure
16:13 - Flying Through the E.T. Adventure
19:22 - The Strange Prequel - E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet: A Novel
25:55 - Why We Want E.T. Adventure to Stay
35:24 - Outro
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Jonathan: www.twitter.com/wesleyasyouwish
Follow Adam: www.twitter.com/adamj_film
Follow the Show: www.twitter.com/workshoptp
Follow Balthazar Banshee: www.twitter.com/disneybanshee
CREDITS
E.T. Adventure original 1990 pre-show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyq0gi5cvus
Attraction clips sourced from Theme Park Shark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua-EXoe-7nI
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
Soundscrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
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38min
November 22, 2021 Episode 6 - Poseidon's Fury: Universal's Complicated Cult Classic | Universal Relics Part 1
(Note: Episode recorded 11/14/2021)
In Part 1 of Theme Park Workshop’s new series, Universal Relics – A Deep Dive into Universal Orlando Resort’s Oldest and Past Attractions – Adam and Jonathan take a closer look at Islands of Adventure’s cult classic POSEIDON’S FURY. We chart the rough waters the special effects spectacular initially set sail on, and we reflect on why even though the Lost Continent is slowly dying, this one experience still endures in our hearts.
ALSO… in our news segment, we joke about Fast & Furious: Supercharged’s slightly delayed reopening, look forward to Universal Holidays, and talk about what Disney+ Day’s integration at the parks means for the mouseke-corporation!
TIMECODES
00:00 – Intro to Universal Relics Part 1
01:37 – News: Fast & Furious: Supercharged Refurbishment Extended
03:47 – News: Universal Holidays Is Firing on All Cylinders!
06:28 – News: What the Heck Was Disney Plus Day?!?
16:43 – Poseidon’s Fury: What Even Is It?
22:27 – Poseidon’s Fury Origins: Rough Story Waters
30:21 – Poseidon’s Fury Rebooted: Page One Rewrite
39:43 – Why Do We Want This Relic to Live On?
46:36 – Poseidon Fury: Universal’s Cult Classic and More
56:35 – Outro to Universal Relics Part 1
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Jonathan: www.twitter.com/wesleyasyouwish
Follow Adam: www.twitter.com/adamj_film
Follow the Show: www.twitter.com/workshoptp
Follow Balthazar Banshee: www.twitter.com/disneybanshee
CREDITS
Park Lore article: https://parklore.com/main/poseidons-fury/
Poseidon’s Fury clips sourced from Relaxing Reality: https://youtu.be/Yfj0LNDhsfM
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
Ending Theme:
Track: Dancing With Myself — SOMM [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/-fy3wjEYolY
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/dancing-myself
Other Music:
"Camp Jurassic”, written by Tony Humecke. Copyright Owner(s): Universal Studios, Inc. 2000
“Ocean Trader Market”, written by William Kidd. Copyright Owner(s): Universal Studios, Inc. 2000
Soundscrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library
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58min
November 12, 2021 Episode 5 - Top 10 Attractions We AVOID AT ALL COSTS
This week on Theme Park Workshop, Adam and Jonathan list off the top 10 theme park attractions they'll never* do again! Keep your head, arms, and feet inside the vehicle and brace yourself for tales of physical and emotional pain, laments for listless experiences, and the hottest of takes! But we'll also try to say one nice thing about each one... the key word being "try".
PLUS... they talk about the new (to them) experiences they had Universal Orlando earlier this month and speculate what the Fast & Furious: Supercharged refurbishment this week will bring. Will it significantly improve the problematic, widely derided attraction? If you said yes, I envy your optimism!
TIMECODES
00:00 - New Stuff for Us & Fast & Furious Supercharged Speculation
14:37 - #10 – Shrek 4D and Wild Arctic
20:30 - #9 – Space Mountain (MK) and Flight School
26:23 - #8 – Buzz Lightyear and Tomorrowland Speedway
31:34 - #7 – The Many Adventures of Simpsons and Winnie the Pooh
39:13 - #6 – Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls & Jungle Cruise
49:20 - #5 – Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and Great American Scream Machine
57:52 - #4 – Carolina Cyclone and Kali River Rapids
1:02:47 - #3 – Astro Orbiter
1:06:20 - #2 – Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Enchanted Tales with Belle
1:14:09 - #1 – Blue Hawk and Fast & Furious: Supercharged
1:31:00 - Outro
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SOCIAL MEDIA:
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Letterboxd – https://www.letterboxd.com/adamj_film
Balthazar Banshee:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/disneybanshee
CREDITS:
Theme Music: A Long Cold - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
Soundscrate.com
Additional Music by the YouTube Audio Library

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1h 34min
November 05, 2021 Episode 4 - The Halloween Horror Nights 30 Review
Note: Spoilers for NETFLIX The Haunting of Hill House
Halloween Horror Nights 30 told us to Never Go Alone, and with Jonathan gone missing, Adam’s taken that to heart with a special guest panel. HHN superfans Kelley Daiker, Bella Harvey, and Nicole Wills join to celebrate the premier Halloween event in the nation, scream over our favorite houses, simp over the incredible icons, and remember the unique experiences this year brought. Finally, we imagine the #HHN31 of our Halloween nightmares! Ohio farmers beware!! (Recorded 10/29/2021)
00:00 - The Usher’s Invitation
02:28 - Our First Blood
16:00 - HHN Icons: Captured
22:39 - HHN 30 House Overview – Part 1 (IP and Tooth Fairy)
28:25 - HHN 30 House Overview – Part 2 (Originals)
30:16 - Case Files Unearthed: Legendary Truth
34:24 - Super Immersive, Super Temporary
41:34 - The Wicked Growth: Realm of the Pumpkin
50:13 - Our HHN 30 Memories
58:03 - What’s Our Scariest Houses?
01:03:47 - Beetlejuice and SCarey – Bad Runs, Active Confusion
01:10:43 - Brief Love for Rain and Monsters Cafe
01:13:17 - New Experiences
01:16:19 - The HHN Shows Tangent!
01:24:31 - A Few Thoughts on Scare Zones
01:35:35 - The HHN 31 of Our Halloween Nightmares
01:47:59 - Outro
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Nicole: https://twitter.com/nicooIest
Follow Kelley: https://twitter.com/killer_kells
Follow Bella’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/bellaharveyy
Follow Bella’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flynnridersnose
Follow the Usher’s Letterboxd: https://www.letterboxd.com/mrpalacetheater
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EXTRAS
Storybook Amusement’s Scream Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzsuMO71OaA
ParkStop Podcast Story of Lil’ Boo: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/podcast/parkstop-podcast-the-story-of-hhns-lil-boo-with-emory-arts/

CREDITS
Theme Song: “A Long Cold” - Riot https://youtu.be/Faw8iOc3tlY
Music for The Usher’s Invitation: “Settle the Score” – Ghost Stories Incorporated
Special Intro 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
Soundscrate.com
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 © JohnnyFilm 2021. All rights reserved.
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1h 51min

FAQs about The Theme Park Workshop Podcast:

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