Theme Park Sandbox

With the recent opening of Disneyland's gates, Drew and Aaron take the opportunity to compare three more bi-coastal attractions which appear in both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom. Stepping in the ring for a full breakdown of the theming, technology, thrill, story-telling, and nostalgia are... Autopia vs. Tomorrowland Speedway; 

Critter Country's Splash Mountain vs. Fronteirland's Splash Mountain; 

and both versions of Peter Pan's Flight.   

If you haven't already, check out our first ranking episode which sets the stage for this episode's style and ranking system.  

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On this episode, Drew and Aaron discuss their favorite design details and hidden gems that can be found in Disney Parks. These  well-kept secrets are some of the best fuel to keep theme park fans returning! Did you know about the ones Drew and Aaron brought up in the show? What are your favorite details in Disney design?    

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Around here, we don't have attractions... We have Family.  

Feeling let down by the underwhelming Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Tour finale, and the subsequent (arguably even more egregious) Fast and Furious: Supercharged, fellow car nerds and theme park aficionados Drew and Aaron pontificate about their version of a fun, thrilling, and immersive theme park land based on The Fast and the Furious franchise.   What do you think about Drew and Aaron's pitches? Do you prefer your tuna-on-white WITH the crust?? Or maybe you think that Fast and Furious: Supercharged itself could get revamped? Let us know in the comments!

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For this week's episode, Drew and Aaron take on the Universal theme parks in the US for the ol' overrated-underrated treatment, showcasing some rides, shows, and general aspects of their Universal Orlando, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Hollywood that deserve more love than they receive, or receive more love than they deserve!  Do you agree with their picks??

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On the heels of Disney's recent announcement, dubbed "Disneyland Forward" to expand the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Drew and Aaron take to their imaginations and discuss the realistic possibilities and absurd fantasies for the historic extension of Walt Disney's original themed entertainment center.

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On the heels of Disney's recent announcement to expand the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA, Drew and Aaron take to their imaginations and discuss the realistic and absurd possibilities for the historic extension of Walt Disney's original themed entertainment center. 

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This episode of Theme Park Sandbox features Aaron and Drew imagining a brand new land themed to Raya and the Last Dragon. Where will it be built? What rides and experiences will we find?   

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Check out the wonderful ReviewTyme video on Shanghai Disneyland's Next Level Pirates of the Caribbean    

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In this episode, Aaron and Drew discuss overrated aspects found in theme parks across the country and around the world that receive more credit than they've earned, as well as underrated attractions and experiences that deserve more attention than they've received! 

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On this week’s episode, Drew and Aaron hypothesize some of the possible futures for the beloved motion simulator attraction - Star Tours.

With the creation of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney launched a new level of Star Wars story-telling in their theme parks. Following this monumental achievement, a wedge was driven in the theme parks between Batuu, the outer rim planetary host to the events of Galaxy’s Edge, and the space tourism hub of Star Tours, the original Star Wars attraction.

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In this episode of Theme Park Sandbox, Aaron and Drew use 5 categories to take a deep dive into 5 attractions that exist on both coasts' Disney properties and rate them accordingly! If you've ever wondered why your favorite ride IS your favorite ride, this episode might help answer that question!  

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