The Theme Park Trader Podcast
by Theme Park Trader
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Join your hosts Ryan and Dan as we discuss news and events from theme parks from all around the world!
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- Christmas Starts Now: The Festive Park Showdown · 37 min · Episode 514Join us for episode 508 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! t's officially the festive season at theme parks, so we're kicking off Christmas early with a game show. 🎄 First…
- Horror Week: HHN Ends, Universal Bleeds, Disney Cuts · 52 min · Episode 513Join us for episode 507 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Halloween Horror Nights 35 is over, Universal's theme park profits have dropped 17%, and Disney has cut 159…
- Hold Onto Your Butts: Jurassic Park River Adventure’s Worst Reviews · 38 min · Episode 512Join us for episode 506 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! After nearly a year behind construction walls, Jurassic Park River Adventure is finally due back at Universal’s Islands…
- Blueprints and Whispers: Universal UK’s Rumoured Lands · 40 min · Episode 511Join us for episode 505 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Universal is coming to the UK, and the rumour mill hasn’t stopped turning since. In this episode, we go land by land…
- The Good News Episode: WDW 2026 · 49 min · Episode 510Join us for episode 504 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! No complaints this time — just credit. We ran through everything Walt Disney World actually got right in 2026, and the…
- Universal Orlando With Kids 2026: Our First Family Trip · 56 min · Episode 509Join us for episode 503 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! We take the kids to Universal Orlando for the very first time, hitting Islands of Adventure and the main park through…
- The Cracks in the Castle: What Disney World Got Wrong in 2026 · 58 min · Episode 508We just got back from Walt Disney World, and this one's a reckoning. After years of magic, our 2026 trip left us with a lot to unpack — so we're pulling no punches. Join us for…
- Grace's Grand Plans: Orlando Plans & Overlapping Trips · 56 min · Episode 506Join us for episode 501 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Grace is back behind the mic! A returning favourite, she joins us to spill all the details on her upcoming Orlando…
- The Big 500: Dan's Back (and He's Been to Orlando) · 55 min · Episode 505Join us for episode 500 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Stop the press — Dan's not dead! Our original co-host rises from the podcasting grave to join us for the big 5-0-0, and…
- Scientifically Ranking Every Ride at EPCOT & Our D23 Predictions Come True · 48 min · Episode 507Join 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…
- Our Orlando Plans Are Getting Out of Hand — My Sister Joins the Podcast · 34 min · Episode 504Join 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…
- We Scientifically Ranked Every Ride, Restaurant & Bar at Hollywood Studios · 45 min · Episode 503Join 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…
- Behind the Screams: Universal Reveals Exclusive HHN35 Details · 37 min · Episode 502Join 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…
- "A Tavern Full of Disappointment" – Guests DESTROY Beak and Barrel & BaseLine Tap House · 45 min · Episode 501Join 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…
- Ranking Disney World's Most Expensive Rides — A 27-Year-Old Ride Is Still #1 · 35 min · Episode 500Join 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…
- The Worst Theme Park Icks That Ruin Everyone's Day · 46 min · Episode 499Join 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…
- Disney Transport Drama and Our Upcoming Orlando Adventure · 43 min · Episode 498Join 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…
- Our Favourite Universal Parks Memories: HHN, Hogwarts, Jaws & More · 46 min · Episode 497Join 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…
- Our Favourite Disney Parks Memories: Magical Moments, Mayhem & Nostalgia · 1 h 0 min · Episode 496Join 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…
- Bluey, Muppets, and Pure Chaos: We’ve Lost the Plot · 37 min · Episode 495Join us for episode 489 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! We’re officially off the rails. What started as a constructive conversation about the new Muppet-themed Rock ‘n’ Roller…
- Inside the World of Frozen: Carly’s Disney Adventure World Trip Report · 51 min · Episode 494Join us for episode 488 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Grab your winter coats and your park bags! This week on Theme Park Trader, we are joined by our fantastic friend Carly…
- Is MNSSHP a Trap? Fixing Disney World’s Most Predictable Event · 44 min · Episode 493Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party still worth the $119-$229 price tag? Or has Disney’s premier spooky event become a "copy-paste" experience that’s coasting on nostalgia?…
- Main Character Syndrome: Is Vlogging Ruining the Magic? · 33 min · Episode 492Join us for episode 486 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Disney World is a playground, not your private film set. Today we’re tackling the "Main Character Syndrome" currently…
- Kilimanjaro Safaris: A Deep Dive into Disney’s "Impossible" Attraction · 38 min · Episode 491Join us for episode 485 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! "Jambo, everyone! Today on Theme Park Trader, we are going off-road into the 110-acre savanna of Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
- Is Hollywood Studios DYING? Keep It or Kill It! · 47 min · Episode 490Join us for episode 484 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is having a massive identity crisis. Is it a tribute to the Golden Age of Cinema, or just a…
- Is Disney’s 2027 FREE Dining Deal Actually Worth It? · 49 min · Episode 489Join us for episode 483 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Is Disney’s 2027 Free Dining offer really as good as it sounds… or is it just clever marketing? In this episode of the…
- The Magic Kingdom Snack Games · 48 min · Episode 488Join us for episode 482 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Are you even doing Magic Kingdom right… or are you just eating overpriced rubbish? In this episode of Theme Park Trader…
- Welcome Disney Adventure World! · 51 min · Episode 487Join us for episode 481 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week, we're welcoming Disney's newest theme park, Disney Adventure World! We chat through the opening, what's next…
- Keep It or Kill It: Epcot Takedown with Ryan & Donna · 55 min · Episode 486Join us for episode 480 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! On this episode of the Theme Park Trailer Podcast, hosts Ryan and Donna debut a new segment, "Keep It or Kill It,"…
- The Worst Attraction at Magic Kingdom in 2026 · 36 min · Episode 485Join us for episode 479 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Join us for a brand new episode of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week, we’re diving into a controversial topic…
- Poor Reviews of Peter Pan's Flight at the Magic Kingdom · 33 min · Episode 484Join us for episode 478 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week we are reading out poor reviews of Peter Pan's Flight and discussing the new Disney Cruise Line Ship, The…
- Cake Bake Shop in Trouble & A Game of This or That · 52 min · Episode 483Join us for episode 477 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! We chat all things Cake Bake Shop at Disney's Boardwalk Resort before getting into a game/argument of This or That! A…
- Guess the Walt Disney World Restaurant from the One-Star Review · 40 min · Episode 482Join us for episode 476 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! On this week's show, we go through The Magic of Disney Animation coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in detail before…
- Cold Hands, Hot Takes: Our January 2026 Disneyland Paris Trip Report · 1 h 4 min · Episode 481Join us for episode 475 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! On this episode of Theme Park Trader, we’re diving into our full January 2026 trip report from Disneyland Paris — and…
- Saying Goodbye to Dinoland U.S.A · 53 min · Episode 480Join us for episode 474 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Whilst we promise to share our trip report from DLP with you soon, we couldn't record on the day that Dinoland U.S.A was…
- Unpopular Walt Disney World Opinions · 39 min · Episode 479Join us for episode 473 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week we're running through a few unpopular Walt Disney World opinions while also answering a detailed question…
- Disney Dining Plan 2026: Strengths, Weaknesses & Who It’s Actually For · 53 min · Episode 478Join us for episode 472 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! On this week's show, we discuss all things Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World and also how airlines seem to be…
- Disneyland Paris Here We Come: Our Top Picks for This Month’s Adventure · 38 min · Episode 477Join us for episode 471 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Join us as we count down the rides, snacks, shows and little Disney moments we can’t wait to experience on our upcoming…
- Poor Reviews of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party · 44 min · Episode 476Join us for episode 470 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! We're feeling all festive this week as we share our experience of attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and read…
- Universal UK Gets Approved & We Chat Our Favourite Lands in Universal Orlando · 43 min · Episode 475Join us for episode 469 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week we begin by talking about Universal getting the green light to begin work on the UK park before getting into…
- The Best Lands at Walt Disney World · 55 min · Episode 474Join us for episode 468 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week Donna and Ryan each run through their favourite lands across all four Walt Disney World parks—sharing the…
- Guess the Attraction from the One-Star Review · 36 min · Episode 473Join us for episode 467 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! A new twist on a classic this week as we play a new game. Can you guess the attraction by the one-star review that we…
- Just a Little Hello · 1 min · Episode 472Very short episode this week as we deal with a very busy weekend and illness in the house!
- A Milestone of Magic: Darren’s Birthday Park-Hopping Adventure · 1 h 7 min · Episode 471Join us for episode 466 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week we’re joined by long-time listener and first-time guest, Darren, who’s had a truly unforgettable year…
- Wandering Through Walt Disney World with Arron & Sarah · 1 h 7 min · Episode 470Join us for episode 465 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week, we’re joined by Arron and Sarah from Our Wandering Story as they unpack their latest Walt Disney World…
- Zootopia: The Meltdown Episode · 41 min · Episode 469Join us for episode 464 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This was supposed to be a fun episode where we announced a DLP trip but it ended up with Ryan just shouting about…
- Fast & the Facetiously Furious: Reading Glowing Reviews · 37 min · Episode 468Join us for episode 463 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week on Theme Park Trader, we’re doing something a little different — and possibly insane. We kick things off with…
- The Fall of Disney Dining: Table Service Restaurants That Aren’t What They Used to Be · 38 min · Episode 467Join us for episode 462 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! This week, Ryan and Donna dig into the once-great Walt Disney World table service restaurants that just don’t hit the…
- Two Disney Trips and a Podcast Comeback · 51 min · Episode 466Join us for episode 461 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! Grace is back on the podcast and she’s brought not one but two Disney trip reports with her! This week, she joins us to…
- Ranking Every House at Halloween Horror Nights 2025 · 52 min · Episode 465Join us for episode 460 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! We’re diving deep into Halloween Horror Nights 2025 — ranking every house from worst to best and breaking down what made…
