Join us for episode 499 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! We've done something a little different this week, we've put every ride, show, restaurant and bar at EPCOT under the microscope and ranked the lot from best to worst. But we didn't just take Google's star ratings at face value. A place with a handful of reviews can look like it's beating somewhere with thousands, so we ran every score…
Join us for episode 498 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Our big Orlando trip is almost here, so this week on Theme Park Trader we’re joined by two very special guests — Ryan’s sister Charlotte and his nephew! With the countdown well and truly on, we chat through the plans for the trip, what everyone is most excited about, the parks and attractions at the top of the list, and all the inevitable…
Join us for episode 497 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! We've done something a little different this week — we've put every ride, show, restaurant and bar at Disney's Hollywood Studios under the microscope and ranked the lot from best to worst. But we didn't just take Google's star ratings at face value. A place with a handful of reviews can look like it's beating somewhere with thousands, so we…
Join us for episode 496 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week, we’re going behind the screams as we speak directly to Universal about Halloween Horror Nights 35. In this exclusive interview, we dig into what guests can expect from this year’s event, how Universal approaches bringing HHN to life and what makes the 35th anniversary such a major moment for Halloween Horror Nights. We also…
Join us for episode 495 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Guests DESTROY Beak and Barrel & BaseLine Tap House in this week's episode of Theme Park Trader! But first — is table service dining dying at Walt Disney World? With guests now dropping serious money on Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Premier Pass before they even step through the gates, more and more visitors are skipping sit-down…
Join us for episode 493 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! How much does it REALLY cost to build a Disney World ride? In this episode of Theme Park Trader, we rank the 10 most expensive attractions ever built at Walt Disney World — and then adjust every budget for inflation, which completely reshuffles the list. A ride from 1999 might still be the most expensive Disney has ever built. We cover the…
Join us for episode 493 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Every theme park fan has a list of petty pet peeves, and today we're airing all of ours. We count down the worst theme park icks — ranked by rage — from slow walkers and parade curb-savers to ring-light vloggers and Disney adults who can't take a single critique. Building all the way to the number one offender, everyone secretly hates. We…
Join us for episode 492 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! In this episode of Theme Park Trader, we’re talking through our upcoming Orlando plans, from where we’re staying and what parks we’re hoping to hit, to the food, attractions, and chaos we’re already overthinking. We also get into the latest Disney transport restrictions at Walt Disney World, what they could mean for guests, and whether…
Join us for episode 491 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week, we’re heading over to Universal as we share some of our favourite memories from the parks. From recording Theme Park Trader at Halloween Horror Nights , to seeing Hogwarts for the first time, staying at Hard Rock Hotel, stepping into Seuss Landing, and revisiting classics like Jaws, Spider-Man and The Hulk, this episode is packed…
Join us for episode 490 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week we’re getting properly nostalgic as we share some of our favourite memories from the Disney parks. From unforgettable attraction moments and family trips to unexpected laughs, emotional memories, and the kind of chaos only a Disney day can deliver, we’re looking back at the experiences that have stuck with us the most over the…