ParkStop Podcast

We're catching up on the latest theme park news before digging into your listener questions, covering topics like Super Nintendo World, Epic Universe rumors, as well as some of our favorite must-do attractions and theories on what could be next for the parks.VelociCoaster Testing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6JvQD-ciCIBuena Vista Street Opening: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/11/buena-vista-street-opens-nov-19-extending-downtown-disney-district-at-disneyland-resort/Guardians Coaster Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHOdblNFN91/Porgtricia Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xobH39OzNJUAlicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/a9CZh2t Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

We're joined by Seth Porges, co-director of the Class Action Park documentary, to talk about the insane rides and dangerous acts at one of America's first water parks, Action Park. From looping slides and other ill-advised creations, to fake insurance and in-house ambulances, you just can't make this stuff up!Class Action Park Official Site: https://www.classactionpark.com/Class Action Park on HBO Max: https://play.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX0P9SwLUP4vDIQEAAAAeClass Action Park Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqg48h_uKYMSeth Porges on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sethporgesAlicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/ Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Alicia and Ian are joined by director Matthew Serrano to talk about the short-lived Disneyland-based band, Halyx, and how the documentary came to be, as well as his Horizons documentary, Remain Seated Please.Live from the Space Stage: A Halyx Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0rDLvg-LfsRemain Seated Please: A Hoot and Chief Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfh7A0lH1acMatthew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewgserranoMatthew's Instagram: https://instagram.com/matthew_serranoAlicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/ Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

We go over all the rumors for what haunted houses and scare zones we would've gotten had HHN not been cancelled for 2020. Plus, news on raptors being brought into the Velocicoaster, Beetlejuice in the Tribute Store and more!Halloween Horror Candle:  http://parkscents.com/parkstopHHN at Home Event Info:  https://twitter.com/OrlandoParkStop/status/1300450395190366213?s=20House Speculation Map 2020: https://twitter.com/HNNightmares/status/1290700552331034625?s=20Theme Park University Story: https://themeparkuniversity.com/universal/now-that-halloween-horror-nights-is-canceled-at-universal-orlando-whats-next/Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/a9CZh2t Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

The biggest news around the theme parks right now are how they've handled their reopening during this unprecedented time. Journalist Carlye Wisel joins Alicia and Ian to discuss the new safety measures around the parks, as well as nuanced issues related to the parks and how they're attempting to operate during a global health crisis.Carlye's Story: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/21346476/disney-world-reopening-magic-kingdom-covid-floridaAlicia's Article: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/feature/safety-precautions-at-orlando-theme-parks-universal-vs-disney/Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/a9CZh2t Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Alicia and Ian are joined by Austin from Amusement Insider to go over rumors and details for the the new coaster being built at Universal Orlando, including every section of the track, scene by scene. We also talk about the new and improved Raptor Encounter and more.Amusement Insider: https://www.youtube.com/amusementinsiderJurassic Coaster POV Recreation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ba8m8HRSTUBaby Raptor Photos: https://twitter.com/OrlandoInformer/status/1267842978325938183?s=20Aerial Photographs: https://twitter.com/bioreconstructAlicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/a9CZh2t Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Alicia and Ian are back with a new episode devoted to Universal's Epic Universe. We talk about the announced delays, possible changes to the lineup, and what we've learned through site plans for each area of the park since it was first announced last year.Overall Speculation Map: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/new-permits-reveal-full-layout-for-epic-universe/Epic Universe Delayed: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/coronavirus/jobs-economy/os-bz-universal-coronavirus-earnings-20200430-wrnz6ysqdrhsrbnx7ccehbpmxm-story.htmlMayor Demings Quote: https://twitter.com/AshleyLCarter1/status/1255884749308137475?s=20Donkey Kong Mine Cart Testing: https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/cktkng/went_out_to_petersen_inc_and_saw_the_new/Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStellaSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/a9CZh2tPark Stop Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/theme-park-stop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

This special Bonus Episode episode is all about the world famous Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom. Alicia and Ian read the entire spiel, including every alternate joke, and we go over some history of the ride, and Alicia talks about what it was like working behind the scenes at the ride in 1999. Prepare to groan. Prepare to... laugh? And prepare to hear Alicia absolutely lose it at a random joke in the middle.Jungle Cruise Music:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrWb03MbWps Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStellaSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/a9CZh2tPark Stop Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/theme-park-stop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway has officially opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios, so we're discussing what opening day was like and Alicia's thoughts on the ride, plus some fun facts and hidden things about the new attraction. Ride spoilers start at 9:30 so you can listen to the first part for a non-spoiler review. (And we may have snuck in a little Bourne Stuntacular update in there too.)Runaway Railway POV Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETk0D3ze2fYMarc Davis Runaway Train Pics: https://twitter.com/cwknight/status/1236054302377930752?s=12Great Movie Ride Easter Eggs: https://blogmickey.com/2020/03/great-movie-ride-easter-eggs-in-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway-including-a-sound-effectAlicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStellaSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/a9CZh2tPark Stop Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/theme-park-stop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

We go over all of the newly released details for Super Nintendo World, as well as some of the rumored interactive elements. We discuss the Power Up Band and how it will allow you to interact within the land, plus what types of mini-games and achievements we might expect to find and our speculation on what this interactivity might cost you to participate.Official Press Release: https://www.usj.co.jp/company/company_e/2020/0114.htmlMusic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrHGKXrgaMoEvent Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_hXeF_OLM0Additional Details: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/super-nintendo-world-details-revealed-for-interactive-power-up-band-separating-fact-from-fiction/Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStellaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStellaSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStopFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ThemeParkStop/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/a9CZh2tPark Stop Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/theme-park-stop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop