ParkStop Podcast

In today's special BONUS episode we discuss former theme park experiences that have been recreated by fans in Virtual Reality and Virtual Worlds. From robot butlers to Back to the Future, there's a whole universe of rides being brought back from the dead! This episode originally aired on Patreon, but has been made available to help share these amazing projects with others. Please explore the links below to experience them for yourself! Horizons Resurrected: http://www.horizons-resurrected.com/ Virtual Toad: http://virtual-toad.com/ Defunctland Park: https://defunctland.com/vr-park/ Jurassic Explorer: https://jurassicexplorer.wixsite.com/home/home Discovery Mountain & Star Tours: http://noacco.net/immersarium/ Join Second Life: https://join.secondlife.com/ Back to the Future Ride: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ASD%20Studios/26/88/27 Halloween Ride in SL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ASD%20Studios/131/4/2004 Disneyland Tribute in SL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bracket/252/126/27 WDW Attractions in SL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Toyah/205/161/52 Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Defunctland Twitter: https://twitter.com/Defunctland Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/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

In this very special episode of the ParkStop Podcast we have a chat with Kevin Perjurer of Defunctland. We're asking him about his many projects, past, present, and upcoming—and what inspires him to talk about old rides. Plus, we discuss a little bit about current news and Twitter wars for good measure. Defunctland YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/defunctland Defunctland Website: https://defunctland.com Club Game Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2QCdgDq3No Charityland Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIv06YpFg68& Belated Media's Ep1 Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgICnbC2-_Y The Lion King/Kimba Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI-LNKZy3tY Horizons Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfh7A0lH1ac Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Defunctland Twitter: https://twitter.com/Defunctland Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/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 discuss the opening day lines for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, as well as some of the reasons for technical difficulties, and Alicia gives her play by play review of the ride. Ride "spoilers" start at 44:30, in case you don't want to hear about the scenes... (but honestly, if you've been following us for awhile, you probably know everything already anyway). ET Candles & More: http://ETScent.com/parkstop Opening Day Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aVlL8U59bU Alicia's Original Video June 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Q9-CG8AxM Fox 35 Hagrid Delays: http://www.fox35orlando.com/entertainment/attractions/delays-at-hagrid-s-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure-at-universal-orlando-resort Attractions Test Seat Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtnbCq0jShs Bigfire Dinner Menu: https://www.universalorlando.com/webcontent/en/us/things-to-do/dining/bigfire/lunch-dinner-menu.html?v=a6 Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has officially opened at Disneyland, and we discuss our reaction to the first reactions to the new land. We talk about what people are saying about some the merchandise, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, and how Blue "Milk" tastes. Plus, we get to your questions in an extended listener segment! ET Candles & More: http://ETScent.com/parkstop Hagrid Walls Down Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRCwjs-JxnA VincentVision Galaxy's Edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaGBWFhO97E Theme Park Insider Opening Story: https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201906/6810/ Seth Kubersky Milk Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DLTlHe3eTQ Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

On episode 10, Alicia and Ian are joined by HHN expert and best selling author Christopher Ripley, of HHNUnofficial.com, to discuss all of the announced and rumored houses for this year's Halloween Horror Nights event in Orlando and Hollywood. Announced houses include Stranger Things and Universal Monsters. Rumors for this year include Ghostbusters and more. Plus, we discuss some stories from the event's past, and what we may expect for the future. Christopher's New Horror Book: https://amzn.to/2PTOnua Horror Nights Air Freshener: https://hhnunofficial.com/product/halloween-horror-smells-car-air-freshener/ Stranger Things announcement: https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/stranger-things-returns-hhn-2019/ Nightingales: Blood Pit: https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/nightingales-blood-pit-at-hhn-2019/ Holidayz in Hell: https://www.insideuniversal.net/2019/04/holidayz-in-hell-haunted-house-announced-for-halloween-horror-nights-2019/ Universal Monsters: https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/face-biggest-names-horror-universal-monsters-halloween-horror-nights/ Speculation Map v2: https://twitter.com/HNNightmares/status/1123609235592343552 Graveyard Article: https://hhnunofficial.com/2019/05/03/a-possible-preview-of-the-rumored-graveyard-house/ Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Christopher Twitter: https://twitter.com/christopherrip Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/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 Derek Burgan of the E-Ticket Report to discuss the current changes, new rides and rumors for Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. New attractions like Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, rumored changes coming to the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and more. Plus, we cover recent news like silly water slide names for Margaritaville, Hagrid Coaster testing and the new Jurassic World ride commercial. Margaritaville Water Slides: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/04/15/margaritaville-resorts-water-park-in-kissimmee-will-have-a-social-media-theme Hagrid Coaster Testing [Both sides]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cgzj7Bdqak Hagrid Coaster Creatures Revealed: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/all-magical-creatures-revealed-for-hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure/ Secret Life of Pets ride: https://www.insideuniversal.net/2019/04/the-secret-life-of-pets-off-the-leash-coming-to-universal-studios-hollywood-in-2020/ Jurassic World Ride Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5OXcYnHRE Bigfire restaurant: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/bigfire-restaurant-opening-this-summer-at-universal-citywalk-replacing-emerils/ New Parking Lot Sections: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/03/disneys-hollywood-studios-parking-lot-adds-more-character/ Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/hollywood-studios/lightning-mcqueens-racing-academy/ Rock 'n Roller Coaster Changes: https://attractionsmagazine.com/new-details-learned-imagineering/ Indiana Jones Rumored Changes: https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/indiana-jones-epic-stunt-spectacular-at-hollywood-studios-will-be-updated-for-walt-disney-worlds-50th-anniversary-in-2021/ ABC Commissary Taking Reservations: https://wdwnt.com/2019/03/abc-commissary-counter-service-now-taking-dining-reservations-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ Runaway Railway Delayed to 2020 [Rumor]: http://blogmickey.com/2019/04/rumor-mickey-and-minnies-runaway-railway-opening-date-pushed-to-2020/ Runaway Railway Delayed to 2020 [Confirmed]: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/04/mickey-minnies-runaway-railway-to-roll-into-disneyland-park/ Star Wars Coke Bottles: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/stories/coca-cola-and-disney-designed-these-galactic-bottles-for-star-wars-galaxy-s-edge Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Derek Twitter: https://twitter.com/derekburgan Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

In episode 8, Alicia and Ian discuss the official details, rumors, and leaked pictures for Jurassic World: The Ride opening soon at Universal Studios Hollywood. Plus, we talk about some of the other construction projects going on in Hollywood like Super Nintendo World and Secret Life of Pets. We also cover random bits of news for the Orlando parks as well. Fantastic Worlds Plans Article: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/what-we-can-learn-about-universal-orlandos-new-theme-park-from-development-plans/ Fantastic Worlds Plans Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdbExmSq3rI Stranger Things HHN Announcement: https://blog.universalorlando.com/whats-new/stranger-things-returns-hhn-2019/ Jurassic World First Announcement: https://jurassicoutpost.com/jurassic-world-attraction/ Jurassic World New Announcement: https://www.nbcumv.com/news/universal-studios-hollywood-debuts-first-look-its-highly-anticipated-and-innovative-new-epic?show=7036994&network=33127 Boat Flume Directional Patents: http://universal.wdwinfo.com/universal-may-be-developing-new-jurassic-themed-flume-attraction/ Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

In episode 7, Alicia and Ian discuss all of the official details for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, and how surprising it is that they actually released them. Plus, we talk about the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and list nearly every food and drink item for the new land. Hagrid Details Announcement: https://blog.universalorlando.com/featured/details-hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure/ Hagrid New Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNgKxCvTjQQ Alicia's Original Video June 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7Q9-CG8AxM Inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/disney-vacations/star-wars-galaxys-edge-inside-look Galaxy's Edge Food & Drink: http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/02/28/star-wars-galaxys-edge-restaurant-news-ogas-cantina-joined-by-ronto-roasters-docking-bay-7-and-cargo-and-more/ Galaxy's Edge Merchandise: https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/sneak-peek-of-star-wars-galaxys-edge-released-including-full-menus-merchandise-and-ride-walkthroughs/ Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

In episode 6, Alicia and Ian talk about the newly announced grand opening date for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, as well as some new rumors about the ride, queue, and construction progress. And, we (finally) get to your questions, in a super special extended AskParkStop segment. Plus, there's a little bit of Epcot news thrown in for good measure. Check out the track layout here: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure-opens-june-13th-at-universal-orlando/ Epcot Courtyard & Play Pavilion: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/02/first-of-its-kind-play-pavilion-new-park-entrance-part-of-epcots-historic-transformation/ Hagrid Coaster Announcement: https://blog.universalorlando.com/featured/hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure-new-experience-wizarding-world-harry-potter-opens-june-13/ Hagrid Coaster Leaked Concept Art: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/leaked-concept-art-for-hagrids-magical-creatures-roller-coaster/ Hagrid Coaster Commerical SyFy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w97eYUYC_rI What's Replacing Terminator Show: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/rumors/whats-replacing-terminator-2-3-d-at-universal-studios-florida-with-construction-update/ Universal Classic Monsters Land: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/rumors/universal-classic-monsters-land-likely-to-appear-in-universals-fantastic-worlds/ Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop

In episode 5, Alicia and Ian are joined by YouTuber Rob Plays to discuss what the future may hold for Epcot at Walt Disney World. Touring virtually around all of Future World and World Showcase we go over every rumor, announced change, and even our own personal dreams for the future of Epcot in this extra long talk! How many times can Alicia bring up Horizons, only time will tell. Visit Rob's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/robplaysthatgame Leave a Legacy: https://www.yesterland.com/legacy.html Spaceship Earth Massive Overhaul: https://wdwnt.com/2018/10/sse2yearclosure/ Great Movie Pavilion Concept: https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20170218/32502/disaster-files-walt-disney-studios-disneyland-paris Belle Animatronic Tokyo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJtNxaTwgz0 Mt. Fuji Coaster Concept: https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20131117/15081/unbuilt-disney-mount-fuji-roller-coaster-epcot Japan Bullet Train Concept: http://insightsandsounds.blogspot.com/2011/03/epcots-japan-showcase-that-never-was.html Mary Poppins Returns Sequel: https://screenrant.com/mary-poppins-3-rob-marshall-emily-blunt/ Epcot Forever & New Show: https://insidethemagic.net/2018/11/ba1-epcot-forever-illuminations-replacement/ Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialTADB Subscribe on YouTube for more theme park rumors: https://www.youtube.com/user/AliciaStella Support on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.socialSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThemeParkStopSupport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThemeParkStop