The Cracks in the Castle: What Disney World Got Wrong in 2026
We 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 w...
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Grace's Grand Plans: Orlando Plans & Overlapping Trips
Join 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...
The Big 500: Dan's Back (and He's Been to Orlando)
Join 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 gr...
Scientifically Ranking Every Ride at EPCOT & Our D23 Predictions Come True
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, res...
Our Orlando Plans Are Getting Out of Hand — My Sister Joins the Podcast
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 joine...
We Scientifically Ranked Every Ride, Restaurant & Bar at Hollywood Studios
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, re...
Behind the Screams: Universal Reveals Exclusive HHN35 Details
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...
"A Tavern Full of Disappointment" – Guests DESTROY Beak and Barrel & BaseLine Tap House
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 Them...
Ranking Disney World's Most Expensive Rides — A 27-Year-Old Ride Is Still #1
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 Them...
The Worst Theme Park Icks That Ruin Everyone's Day
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...
Disney Transport Drama and Our Upcoming Orlando Adventure
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 p...
Our Favourite Universal Parks Memories: HHN, Hogwarts, Jaws & More
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 memor...
Our Favourite Disney Parks Memories: Magical Moments, Mayhem & Nostalgia
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 memor...
Bluey, Muppets, and Pure Chaos: We’ve Lost the Plot
Join us for episode 489 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast! We’re officially off the rails. What started as a constructive conversation about...
Inside the World of Frozen: Carly’s Disney Adventure World Trip Report
Join 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...
Is MNSSHP a Trap? Fixing Disney World’s Most Predictable Event
Is 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" exp...
Main Character Syndrome: Is Vlogging Ruining the Magic?
Join 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...
Kilimanjaro Safaris: A Deep Dive into Disney’s "Impossible" Attraction
Join 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-a...
Is Hollywood Studios DYING? Keep It or Kill It!
Join 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...
Is Disney’s 2027 FREE Dining Deal Actually Worth It?
Join 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 clev...