Theme Park Pulse

Aug 14 2024 216 ep. 25 mins 1
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On the beat of themed entertainment. Hosted by Christopher Beale.

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Disney's Long History Of "Gay" Events

Aug 14 2024 9 mins  
This June Disney hosted a collection of LGBTQIA2S-targeted ‘pride nites’ at Disneyland. This is only the second year in Disneyland’s nearly 70 year history where the company has actually created their own pride experience…so…how was it? Christopher Beale reports from inside Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2024, and Bethanee Bemis from the Smithsonian gives us the timel

Escaping Florida

Sep 02 2023 10 mins  
This week, we present an episode of our host's other podcast Stereotypes - straight talk from Queer voices. Chris and Charles are military veterans living in Central Florida with their non-binary kid Eric. They arrived in Florida just as Governor Ron DeSantis began his outright attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and now they’ve had enough. They are raising money to leave Florida and

Is Walt Disney World A Hellscape?

Aug 19 2023 11 mins  
Mattel is opening a new theme park, an audio animatronic freaks out, and one columnist says that Walt Disney World has become hell on earth…what do you think? Plus, a popular theme park releases their beautiful area music on the internet. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

Disney Upgrades Dining Reservations

Aug 05 2023 6 mins  
Disney is updating their dining reservation systems, will it make dining on property easier? Plus, Cedar Point strands guests, and gets sued…but also announces a newish coaster! Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

A Boss Cooler Than Mickey Mouse?

Jul 29 2023 6 mins  
An east coast theme park is hiring, and the boss is universally beloved. Plus, a new HHN house, Fantasmic reopening updates, and alcohol is coming to three restaurants at Disneyland. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

Halloween in Central Florida

Jul 15 2023 6 mins  
The Central Florida theme parks have announced their Halloween offerings, Christopher Beale breaks down the choices. Plus, an update from Carowinds’ broken roller coaster, and a new experience coming to Universal Studios Hollywood on this episode of Theme Park Pulse. Check out Christopher's work at ChristopherJBeale.com

Halloween In SoCal’s Parks

Jul 08 2023 8 mins  
A South Carolina man spotted a crack in a roller-coaster support beam and sprang into action, a popular passholder event is returning, some newly-restored old Disney shorts are headed to streaming, and Christopher has the 4-1-1 on the halloween offerings in the Southern California parks. SOURCES CNN InsideUniversal D23 Disneyland Knott's Berry Farm Universal Studios Hollywood Chec

SURPRISE! Theme Park Pulse is back!

Jul 01 2023 6 mins  
After a lengthy hiatus, Theme Park Pulse is back. This week, Christopher Beale has info on 4th of July at Walt Disney World, "Rogers: The Musical" at Disney California Adventure, and a quick look at the career of retiring Disney Legend Toshio Kagami. - Support our work, and grab our shows early and ad-free on Patreon at patreon.com/nomidnight.

The Disneyland Paris Train Scam!

Nov 30 2022 17 mins  
Chris got scammed out of €100 on his way to Disneyland Paris, here is what happened and how to avoid being a victim! - Hear the full unedited conversation (55 minutes) behind the scenes content, and bonus podcasts on our Patreon for as little as $1 a month.

The Skeleton Dance | Theme Park Pulse

Oct 19 2022 25 mins  
Adam is back with a new Theme Park Time Machine dedicated to 1929’s “The Skeleton Dance”, and Nikki and Dave discuss the (totally predictable) price hikes coming to the Disney parks. Theme Park Time Machine was written by Adam Vargyas with edits by Josh Taylor, and sound design by Christopher Beale. - For early access to all of our programs, join us on Patreon for as little a