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Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week. It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!
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A podcast about theme parks whose original tagline is deeply outdated. Strap in as Mike Carlson, Jason Sheridan and Scott Gairdner share the WAY-too-many things they know about Disney, Universal, and beyond. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
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The team at TouringPlans.com has come together to bring you a weekly show all about details and planning info for Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando.
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We have been STOCKED with calls and are finally opening the faucet (is that the phrase? releasing the tap? you know what I'm saying I dunno it's early) and playing 'em for ya!!!! Stay tuned for calls about: Nabbing the recipe for a special Disney Cruise Line meal served at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! My hit list for what to se…
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Epic Universe Creature Clash with Carlye Wisel
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A tournament in July? Yes! It was the only way we could determine the best creature found in Universal's newest park, Epic Universe. From dragons to birds to freaky sad rhinos, the boys and Carlye Wisel (Very Amusing Podcast) determine what creature stands above the rest! "Michael Meets Eisner" episode is up at: Patreon.co…
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Hey, sometimes things happen! A quick update from the boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Forever Dog
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Disney Adults with AJ Wolfe (Disney Food Blog)!
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THE VOICE OF DISNEY FOOD BLOG (literally and figuratively) is on Very Amusing this week and we ARE THRILLED!! Yes, the foremost expert in all things Disney food is on hand to discuss all things Disney Adults — the stigma! the souvenir collections! the special bonds we share! — along with plenty about Disney Parks and beyonddddd. To call AJ Wolfe a …
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Every Walt Disney World Hotel, Ranked!
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I woke up today and chose chaos!!!!! But really, this ranking of every Disney World hotel has it all — unexpected surprises, hot takes that will absolutely blow up the churros hotline, and some unexpected shade AND PRAISE you will absolutely not see coming for some of Disney's most popular resort hotels!!! (Oh! And it also has me publicly outing my…
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Happy Birthday Disneyland! Your gift is a freewheeling conversation about your origins, your new robot and a whole bunch of weird stuff that somehow makes sense in the context of this bizarre podcast. Cheers to your Platinum Anniversary! "Michael Meets Eisner" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCA…
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Your Disney Cruise Line Questions, Answered!
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If you’ve ever been curious about Disney Cruise Line…this one will answer all of your questions, while helping you determine which cruise is right for you! Confused on which ship is right for you? If the newer ones are better than the old ones? Or even how to make any major DCL decision because there are so many options?! Well, THIS is the episode …
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Titanic: A Voyage Through Time with Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover
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Put on some clunky VR headsets! Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover (On Brand Podcast) take Mike and Scott to a virtual reality Titanic thing. Hear their tales of being lectured by dead-eyed Playstation 2-looking characters, or how they awkwardly tried to use a Titanic toilet. "Michael Meets Eisner" episode is up at: Patreon.com/Podcas…
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Gab Sesh: Group Trip, Tom Sawyer Island and A Perfect Disneyland Day!
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We're chit-chatting this week about a BUNCH (life! theme parks! travel!) of stuff and it's so nice to digitally plop down on the couch with y'all and catch up about SO MANY THINGS! In this episode, we discuss why the closure of Tom Sawyer Island hits so hard (even though it was admittedly never our favorite attraction), chat about the year being ha…
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IT’S FINALLY HERE…Ashley Eckstein on Very Amusing!!! Our beloved actress, performer, clothing designer, entrepreneur, professional encourager, and businesswoman is HERE to talk about all things theme parks!!!!! We’re discussing about everything from learning math through turkey leg margins to a secret theme park lounge I didn’t know about to the UN…
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Epic Universe with Paging Mr. Morrow and Kevin Tully LIVE
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Live from the Tin Roof Orlando on beautiful I-Drive! This was the second live PTR show of the night and Mike was hammered. (Someone sent him a single complimentary shot of Casamigos during show 1). The boys and Mr. Morrow recap their favorite things about Universal's new theme park including viking cones and monster feet. "Bug Mane Does What…
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What A Disney Cruise To Alaska Is REALLY Like!
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Disney Cruise Line's Alaska itineraries are heating up — they're sending TWO Disney cruise ships to Alaska in 2026! — so if you're thinking about sailing to Alaska, whether or not it's with Disney, we're talking about ALL of it. I sailed from Vancouver all through Alaska this month and I cannot WAIT to tell you all about my bucket list Disney trip!…
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Mickey's 60th Birthday with Joe Kwaczala
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In 1988, The Magical World of Disney aired an ambitious special celebrating Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday. Sitcom character guest appearances, a sorcerer Mickey return and a lot of references to MURDER. Eisner is in there too, don't worry. The returning Joe Kwaczala helps us break it all down, from his personal VHS that includes all the original com…
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PizzeRizzo with Alicia Stella and Melia Schnefke LIVE
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Live from Orlando, a beautiful rat funeral for a somewhat controversial rat-centric pizza restaurant. This episode contains cheers, boos and very special Pizzerizzo-related guests! Goodbye sweet rat-prince! "More Fantasmic!" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRid…
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RIP MUPPETVISION 3D (with Andrew Barth Feldman!)
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ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN (No Hard Feelings, Dear Evan Hansen, multiple appearances on this glorious theme park podcast) RETURNS to Very Amusing to give a proper goodbye to our beloved Disney World Muppets attraction!!!! (It's a sad time but if anyone can help us cope, it's ABF!!!!!) Hear all about the creative process behind "Thank You Muppet*Vision 3D…
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Baseball X Theme Parks with Hal Rudnick (Main Feed)
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Hal Rudnick(Screen Junkies) laces up his cleats and The Good Boys double knot their comfortable, arch-supported shoes to examine the intersection of baseball and theme parks! "More Fantasmic!" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/p…
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It's a TEAM COCO Crossover Special!!
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Did you know the cool kids who work over at Team Coco are as obsessed with Disney Parks as we are?! Neither did I, until one by one the staffers at Conan O'Brien's podcast company revealed themselves to be MAJOR theme park fanatics (and Very Amusing listeners?!?!) So naturally...we had to get these PROFESSIONAL podcasters and comedians on the mic t…
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Jellyrolls with Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano
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For almost 30 years, Jellyrolls rocked Disney World guests with it's dueling piano magic. But now? High energy piano versions of popular music will be sung no more. Jellyrolls has closed. Candice LeRae and Johnny Gargano return to Podcast: The Ride to unpack their feelings about this historic place. Will they side with Jellyrolls lover Mike or Jell…
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Epic Universe is INCREDIBLE — Even If I Don't Love All The Rides!
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I am BACK from the media preview of Epic Universe with SO much to tell you about the rides, attractions, and phenomenal theme park lands at this brand new Orlando destination. This is the next great American theme park, but even still — I've got a LOT to say about the rides. Tune in to hear my honest thoughts about How To Train Your Dragon - Isle o…
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Unlocked: Super Mario Ice Capades with Mr. Belvedere
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Enjoy this sample of P:TR - The Second Gate. Find even more Second Gate episodes at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide This one time at the Ice Capades, Mr. Belvedere actor Christopher Hewett played King Koopa. With appearances from Jason Bateman, Alyssa Milano, and Princess Toadstool by way of Mae West. FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/Podca…
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EVERYTHING You Need To Know About Disneyland's 70th Anniversary!
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I came, I saw, I did it all and NOW I'm telling you all about the parades, cavalcades, fireworks, shows, spectaculars AND merchandise at Disneyland's 70th anniversary! Tune in to hear about what I'm excited about at Disneyland's 70th — and what I DO NOT like (!) — and decide if visiting is right for you! Relevant Links… Mouse Fan Travel will give y…
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A Perfectly Cromulent Simpsons Episode with Alan Siegel
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Alan Siegel, author of "Stupid TV, Be More Funny", brings tales from the Simpsons writers' room, Disney jail and Moe's Tavern (the one at Universal). "Unlicensed Theme Park Scented Candles (Club 3)" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.co…
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I Conquered Tokyo DisneySea In Just 6 Hours — Here’s How I Did It!
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Three thrill rides, two Fantasy Springs rides, a couple Fantasy Springs restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, and so much more — In a HALF DAY at Tokyo Disney!? Believe it! I'm giving you all the details of my massive Tokyo Disney success so YOU can plan the best trip possible to Tokyo parks. Want to make the most out of your Tokyo Disney trip? Want …
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Some people call area loops: "theme park background music." Others refer to area loops as: "the noise coming out of a speaker that emotionally corresponds to the type of themed space where the speaker is located." Regardless, theme park lands wouldn't be the same without area loops! Kevin Tully returns in a non Avatar-related scenario, to chill and…
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The Pros and Cons of Visiting Tokyo Disney Resort!
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I strongly believe Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea are two of the best theme parks in the entire world...but they ain't perfect! And since so many of you are planning trips to Tokyo Disney, I wanna make sure you are prepared for *everything*, beyond just tips and tricks! So! From highlights to lowlights, this week we're getting into ALL thing…
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Universal Fan Fest Nights with Paul Scheer
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Paul Scheer returns to discuss the first ever Universal Studios "Fan Fest Nights," a non scary Halloween Horror Nights-type event. Fan Fest Nights offers immersive experiences like walking on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise or getting yelled at by any number of Back to the Future characters (even obscure ones)! "Unlicensed Theme Park Scente…
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