The Theme Park Trader Podcast

Mar 10 2025 180 ep. 53 mins 1.6k
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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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A Delicious Disneyland Chat

Mar 10 2025 76 mins  
Join us for episode 437 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast, where this week we're honoured to be joined by Craig (After Dark Network) who joins us to discuss his first trip to Disneyland! It's an absolute cracker of a show and if you enjoyed it please go and check out the After Dark Network (e.g. Dis After Dark) to listen to all the other shows Craig (and Ryan) are a part of.

Our WDW April Trip – What We’re Excited for (and What We’re Avoiding!)

Mar 03 2025 70 mins  
Join us for episode 436 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast, where we’re breaking down our full itinerary (as it stands right now) for our family trip to Walt Disney World this April! In this episode, we’re chatting about:✔️ The restaurants we’re planning to visit – because food is just as important as the rides!✔️ Which parks we’re heading to (and why!) – includin

Walt Disney World’s Greatest Losses: The Last 10 Years

Feb 24 2025 56 mins  
Join us for episode 435 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week, we're discussing some of the greatest losses (in our opinions) we've seen disappear or replaced from Walt Disney World over the last decade or so. Included in the show: IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Papillon (On The Wings Of The Butterfly) Nighttime Parades The Great Movie Ride Electric Umbrella + Many Mo

The Problem With EPCOT

Feb 17 2025 53 mins  
Join us for episode 434 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This episode has been a long time coming but Ryan & Donna are talking through the failings of the EPCOT reimagining alongside some other gripes. A few of the things we cover: The overall loss of identity of the park Mission Space & the loss of Gary & Destiny Spaceship Earth Pixar shorts (WHYYY) Luminous Nightti

This or That with Donna

Feb 09 2025 50 mins  
Join us for episode 433 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we're playing a little game of this or that and ask a variety of questions such as: Space Mountain or TRON Lightcycle Run? Expedition Everest or Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Rise of the Resistance or Flight of Passage? Tower of Terror or Haunted Mansion?

We Answer Your Questions!

Feb 03 2025 56 mins  
Join us for episode 432 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week Donna and Ryan are answering listener questions where we cover: Where is the best place to relax in the parks? What’s your favourite theme park hotel you’ve stayed at and why? What’s the best character interaction you’ve had? What’s your favourite bit of Disney merchandise and why? Is there a theme park

What is Disney Doing with Hollywood Studios?

Jan 27 2025 56 mins  
Join us for episode 31 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week, Dan and Ryan go into the detail on the theming of Disney's Hollywood Studios and ask the question - what on earth is going on?

Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025: The Finale

Jan 20 2025 49 mins  
Join us for episode 30 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. Join us for our final part of our Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025, where we pit every dining spot in the Magic Kingdom against each other in a thrilling tournament! From sit-down restaurants to quick-service spots and even snack carts, we’re ranking them all to find the ultimate Magic Kingdom dining champion. Which spot

Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025: Part 1

Jan 13 2025 42 mins  
Join us for episode 429 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. Join us for Part 1 of our Magic Kingdom Dining Showdown 2025, where we pit every dining spot in the Magic Kingdom against each other in a thrilling tournament! From sit-down restaurants to quick-service spots and even snack carts, we’re ranking them all to find the ultimate Magic Kingdom dining champion. Which spot will co

Poor Reviews of The Plaza Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom

Jan 05 2025 47 mins  
Join us for episode 428 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. Happy New Year 2025! To celebrate, Donna and Ryan sat down and read out some of the worst reviews for a location they both agreed not to return to again, The Plaza Restaurant. In this episode we explain why we would be unlikely to visit again before reading out what others think. Be sure to check us out over on www.themepark