Guests Sarah Campbell, Josh Dean, Michael Bowes, Todd Levin, and Andy Daly share their strange and scarring theme park experiences, including rollercoaster mishaps, food poisoning at Knott's Berry Farm, and funny stories from Sea World. They also discuss a family's turbulent Disney vacation and an unofficial tour guide's role at Disneyland. The speakers rank Universal, Knott's Berry Farm, and Disney, with Disney taking the top spot for its magical experience and delicious corn dogs.
Rollercoaster malfunction leaves riders hanging high above the ground for half an hour at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
A walrus at Sea World surprises audience by urinating in its own mouth during a show, causing shock and uncontrollable laughter.
Deep dives
Unfortunate Ride Breakdown at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Josh Dean recounts his trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain with the cast of a pilot he was working on. They were on the Goliath rollercoaster, about to drop, when the ride suddenly stopped. They were left hanging high above the ground for half an hour while an attendant with a fear of heights climbed up to rescue them. Eventually, the ride started again, and they survived the potentially malfunctioning rollercoaster.
A Walrus's Surprising Behavior at Sea World
Michael Bose shares his experience at Sea World where a walrus unexpectedly displayed explicit behavior during a show. The walrus's large, erect organ surprised the audience, causing stunned silence. The walrus proceeded to urinate in its own mouth, with the force and sound adding to the shock and laughter. Despite the unusual incident, Michael found it incredibly funny, causing him and his fellow attendees to laugh uncontrollably.
Family Turmoil at Disney World
Todd Levin recounts a family trip to Disney World when he was a teenager. Although his parents hoped to bond and create a magical experience for the family, Todd and his siblings were moody and unappreciative. This led to tense moments and even a profanity-laden outburst from his mother towards his father. However, in a strange turn of events, his parents became avid Disney enthusiasts years later, visiting multiple times a year and finding a newfound love for each other through the Disney experience.
Insights from an Unofficial Disney World Guide
An unofficial Disney World guide explains their role in providing personalized assistance to families visiting the park. They handle everything from navigation to reserving restaurants and optimizing the overall experience. The guide emphasizes the importance of early arrival, not trusting posted wait times, and treating Disney cast members with respect. Additionally, they share tips on making dining reservations and enjoying alcoholic beverages throughout the park. Their services come at a cost, but for those who want a stress-free and maximized Disney experience, it can be worth it.
Sometimes just being a theme park fan is a story in itself. In this episode, Matt and Amanda not only speak to guests about their strange and scarring experiences, but they themselves revisit their origins in an attempt to rate the major theme parks. Guests include Sarah Campbell, Josh Dean, Michael Bowes, Todd Levin, and Andy Daly as The Walker.