Theme Park Rangers

Writer, director and former Walt Disney World cast member Greg Triggs chats with Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil about his days at Comedy Warehouse and his new novel, "That Which Makes Us Stronger."

• Comedy Warehouse at Pleasure Island (1:56)
• Adventurers Club (7:11)
• Comedy then & now (11:34)
• Coming to Disney (13:54)
• Super Soap Weekend (18:27)
• Thanks, Walt (21:07)
• Novel: 'That Which Makes Us Stronger' (23:30)
• Pandemic writing (27:26)
• WDW lightning round (30:54)

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss when Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will make its debut at Epcot and details coming out about Universal's Halloween Horror Nights event.

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (:59)
• Wonder of Xandar pavilion (3:28)
• Marvel at Disney (10:15)
• Roller coaster details (13:26)
• More Epcot changes (14:27)
• Universal's Halloween Horror Nights (20:45)
• Dewayne & Katie's Scary House (26:42)

Orlando Sentinel theater writer Matthew J. Palm joins tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil to discuss the longevity of the frontier-styled dinner show, likely tweaks and the strawberry shortcake.

• "This brings me joy" (1:24)
• Dinner theater show (2:15)
• Elevating the experience (6:48)
• Tweaks over the years (12:46)
• The cost (13:54)
• Dad jokes galore (16:04)
• Dole Whip at Disney Springs (18:30)

Orlando Sentinel food writer Amy Drew Thompson and tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil discuss their favorite bite, the rotating menu, a dish that brings the heat and a couple standout desserts at the 2022 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.

• Epcot chef speaks (:45)
• New and spicy (2:05)
• Rotating menu (3:52)
• Generous portions (5:52)
• Cheapest thing at the park (8:09)
• Weird but best new offering (10:15)
• Sugar rush (15:36)
• Long lines (21:21)

"The pandemic took a lot of entertainment away from the parks," Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil explains. "It has slowly come back step by step."

• "Disney Festival of Fantasy" parade (:42)
• "Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire"(4:31)
• Aquatica's Reef Plunge (7:04)
• Gatorland Photographer Pass (13:13)
• Grad Bash at UOR (20:24)

The 2022 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom at Walt Disney World with festive topiaries, a fresh menu and a return of the Garden Rocks concert series. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil discusses the interactive Blossoms of Fragrance garden, a giant Goofy topiary celebrating Disney World's 50th birthday, dishes that are worth the sometimes long waits and mush more.

• Landscape masters (1:06)
• Gardens new and old (7:21)
• Merchandise: Orange Bird (14:06)
• Garden Rocks concert series is back (17:55)
• Food options worth the wait (21:32)

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporter Dewayne Bevil discusses his maiden voyage aboard the Starcruiser, a two-day, two-night experience near Disney World's Hollywood Studios theme park.

• Entering the Halcyon (:56)
• The immersion factor (5:00)
• Intergalactic meals (8:36)
• Batuu excursion (10:37)
• How much does it cost? (16:30)
• Costumes are encouraged (21:48)
• Bridge & lightsaber training (23:37)
• Is it worth it? (30:43)
• Starcruiser merchandise (33:36)
• The cabins (37:23)
• Safety features (41:30)

When Jason Ginsburg created the Fake Theme Park account on Twitter in July 2010, his aim was to poke fun at all attractions. Now, almost 12 years later, he's saying goodbye to the make-believe world he created.

• The beginning (:55)
• "Building" the park (4:43)
• The art of mocking (7:52)
• Fake Theme Park vs real theme park (9:20)
• Saying goodbye (12:10)
• What's next? (17:55)

As the cost of a trip to Disney World continues to rise, fans question if the current guest experience is worth the hefty price.

• 'Disney doesn't care about you' (1:14)
• Prices going up, up, up (7:02)
• Brilliant marketing (13:12)
• Should Disney be more expensive? (14:08)
• Annual pass renewal rates way up (20:06)
• Still a value to many (21:51)
• What does the future hold? (25:56)

Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice tackle two theme park happenings in this episode, merging the two into "Mardi Gwazi."

• Planet Mardi Gras (1:04)
• Expanded food (6:32)
• Lanyard system changes (10:18)
• Tribute & Monsters stores (11:26)
• Concerts (19:05)
• Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens (26:20)