The Parkscope Podcast

Present & Future of Universal Orlando with Brian

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:36:45 +0000

Brain from Inside Universal is here to talk about Universal Orlando's good, bad, and baffling decisions - from Kong 2D to refreshed restaurants to late attraction openings. Then we talk about DreamWorks Land, Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon, and more!

Epic Universe Announcement + Super Nintendo World with Alex

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:12:19 +0000

It's Joe and Alex (and Beyonce) this time as they cover the Epic Universe announcement, Alex's west coast trip, and Super Nintendo World at USH.

Eulogy of Sleep No More (Plus, Here Lies Love)

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

A massive two-parter of a podcast that should last you through the winter! Joe and Jeff talk theater with friends - including an in-depth look at Sleep No More, the theater show that inspired the Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser.

Part 1 - Sleep No More (0:00:00)

Joe and Jeff are joined by Kyle to discuss the immersive theater production Sleep No More. After over 5000 performances spanning over a decade, the show is scheduled to close later this year. What is it? How did it begin? What is its future? This is a thorough look at the show knowing it will be closing in the coming months. Remember, you can never go back to Manderley again.

Find Kyle at jumpscarefactory.com

Part 2 - Here Lies Love (2:21:30)

Jeff and Joe talk about the short-lived but incredible Here Lies Love on Broadway. This immersive disco musical puts theater viewers in the middle of a disco as the story of Imelda Marcos plays out - from her rise to power and fall as a corrupt dictator to the hands of a peaceful revolution. Joe gets drunk as he lays it all on the line for this show.

DINKWAD

me@josephmatt.com (Joe, Alex) — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 15:53:41 +0000

Joe and Alex are live, in person, looking at each other across a table in this very very late podcast! Alex goes to Walt Disney World and rides Rat, Tron, and Guardians! Joe sees Josh Gadd and Idina Manzel on a Broadway stage together and then travels with newbies to Universal Orlando. Plus some Epic Universe talk!

10 Year Anniversary: We Are Here to Change The World

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Happy 10 Year Anniversary to this stupid little show. Thank you for supporting us, enjoy. Cya on October 1.

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Fantastical Beasts, Universal Decade, Future of IoA, Captain Eo, and more.

Alex Goes To Europe & Everything Blows Up

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 1 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Joe and Alex discuss the full Halloween Horror Nights reveal before diving into Alex's big big big European coaster trip. Then we face a bunch of tech issues, Joe talks about Broadway, and we end with a laugh.

Minion Land, DreamWorks, and Epic Universe with Alicia Stella

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Today, Joe is joined by the prolific theme park writer and video producer, Alicia Stella! In this episode, we discuss pickles, escape rooms, Minion Cafe, Villain-Con's pros and cons, USF's 2024 additions, and finally Epic Universe!

Orlando Park Stop

Theme Park Stop

Double Feature with Mike, Nick, and Hunter

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Mike & Nick Go To L.A.

Mike and Nick return to the show to discuss their trip to L.A.! Mike experiences Disneyland for the first time and both are flummoxed by Universal Studios Hollywood. Featuring brutally honest reviews of Super Nintendo World.

The Legend of Zelda - Buy the Express Pass (1:24:45)

Joe is joined by Hunter from Grim Grinning Hosts, Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights, and DIS-Order to discuss all the recent theme park hot goss. Everyone is getting into the closing attractions game, from Disney's Star Cruiser to Universal and Poseidon's Fury. Plus we discuss the theory behind Universal Studios Florida's entrance, Epic Universe hot takes, and a little bit of Halloween Horror Nights.

Alex & Friends

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sun, 7 May 2023 00:27:54 +0000

Joe and Alex talk about all the modern things in amusement parks - Hypersonic XLC, Poseidon's Fury, and last year's Halloween Horror Nights! Plus we talk about Alex's last minute trip to Universal, Hersheypark, and no F1 talk!

Parkscope the Reboot

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 1 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Hello world!

After a hiatus, the show is back! Joe has RSV or something and is joined by Andrew Hyde from In The Loop fame. We discuss Kennywood safety, Dynamic Attractions filing for bankruptcy protection, Disney sobers up and realizes they have a capacity issue, and finally Universal's new parks.

Parkscope Podcast 5 - June 2022 Trip Report

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Joe and Brian discuss the news and their last Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Trip!

Parkscope Podcast 4 - Cosmic Rewind Impressions

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 01:07:44 +0000

Brian and Joe are sitting on a balcony at Bay Lake Tower discussing Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind.

Parkscope Podcast 3 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Babies, and Genie+

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 5 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Sean goes to Walt Disney World for the first time as a family! Nick sits in! Joe asks questions. Genie+ is purchased, rides are rode, kegs will be tapped, men will be used.

Parkscope Podcast 2 - Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The eagerly awaited Star Wars Galactic Starcruser themed experience/on-land cruise/LARP has opened! Turns out, friends of the site David Daut and Hastin are fans of interactive themed spaces AND attended the inaugural Halcyon voyage. All aspects of the experience are discussed, from arrival to departure, including many spoilers.

Parkscope Podcast 1 - Iron Gwazi, Ice Breaker, FLY, and Harry Potter NYC VR

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 1 Mar 2022 00:08:03 +0000

We hear reboots are all the rage now so lets reboot this podcast!

Alex and Joe discuss their recent trips along with a little bit news about Disney's new planned community.

Topics Include:

-Disney StoryLiving

-Iron Gwazi review

-Ice Breaker review

-Fantasialand & FLY review

-Harry Potter NYC Virtual Reality Experiences

-Joe's Broadway trip! Music Man with Hugh Jackman, Hadestown, Company, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Pints with Parkscope - HHN30 Pt 2

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 19:12:59 +0000

Joe is back from Orlando and recording well before 2am. This episode he's going further in-depth on HHN30 as he explains his choices while writing the Touring Plans review of the event.

Pints with Parkscope - HHN30 Hot Takes

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 4 Sep 2021 06:28:50 +0000

It’s 2am and Joe is in his Dockside room with some HHN30 hot takes. Not a review just first impressions.

Pints with Parkscope: Das Boot Episode - Bad Social Media, Fat Phobia, and Horror Nights

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 19:57:57 +0000

Joe drove to Columbus to be with his parents and Mike is drinking away a hurricane. Today's topics include Universal Studios Hollywood's very bad, very dumb, fatphobic tweet; the public backlash to perceived "fatphobia" at Universal in attraction design and test seats; and some more talking about Halloween Horror Nights

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #218 - Disney Genie and Laughing Lane (Plus HHN30) with Hastin and David Daut

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Well, Disney, ya finally did it! After lots of rumors, speculation, and angst, the stateside Disney Parks have announced Disney Genie and Lightning Lane products. This week Joe is joined by Hastin and David Daut to discuss the new products, our thoughts, our worries, and where the puck is going with the Disney Parks. Then we switch gears to discuss HHN30 and David's first trip to the event.

Pints with Parkscope #1 - NBA Experience

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This coming September will be the 8th anniversary of our podcast.

Eight. Years.

Since then we've had marriages, births, and moved all over the place. One big change is also our lack of time. As you might have seen the podcast has gotten more and more infrequent over the years as the gang just can't get together as much as we used to. Look, when you have a job, a house, a wife, and a kid you just don't have the 90 minutes to sit down on Skype and talk about theme parks.

So lets try something new. For the next month or so I'll do a weekly 15 minute (or so) show covering one topic, just long enough to finish one drink. Hence the "pints" part. But don't think this is glorifying drinking, I'll be having water, tea, and coffee too! My goal is to have a new episode up every Friday or so.

Our first episode is about the NBA Experience, from Iger's power grab after NBA City left to closure. We'll talk about all the weird points in this attraction's life, what went wrong, could it have worked, and my thoughts on a replacement.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #217 - Halloween Horror Night 30 Hype

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:38:00 +0000

We're back baby! Joe! Mike! Ann! We're all slightly tipsy as we discuss Halloween Horror Nights 30 and tackle some "questions" from the UOAP Facebook group.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #216 - Race Cars and VelociCoaster

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 3 Jul 2021 17:47:20 +0000

Universal announced HHN details, Disney brought back fireworks, and more huge news out of the theme park community. And we talk about none of it. Instead we discuss our various trips around the country including Alan riding VelociCoster, visiting Legoland, musing on Orlando, and Snake River Expedition. Then Alex joins in with thoughts on the new Jersey Devil coaster. Plus some auto racing discussion.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #215 - #DefendTheShed

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:50:07 +0000

Low-fi theme park podcast to chill and vibe to this week as Joe and Sean discuss their big mega Memorial Day trip through Ohio. Join us as Sean discovers Hoof Hearted, the magic of the Flight of Fear preshow, Mystic Timbers, Jacobs Field, Melt, Steel Vengeance, Maverick, Ballpark Mustard, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #214 - Ride DLC

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 21 May 2021 00:51:27 +0000

On this week's podcast, Joe and Alan discuss CDC's lifting of mask mandates for vaccinated people, what that means for the theme parks, and how we perceive discomfort with rapid changes. Then we dive into the WEB Shooters featured in Disney's WEB-slingers attraction and how it could work or go really, really wrong. Then Joe discusses his trip to Hersheypark and Alan talks about his trip to Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe. Finally, we close out the podcast discussing theme park operators, changes in operations, attracting guests, and attracting guests in a post-COVID boom.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour- #213 Lock Down Baby [Fixed]

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sun, 9 May 2021 17:59:47 +0000

[Due to an editing mistake some audio tracks overlapped with the last upload. This one has that fixed.] Hey duders, this week Joe is joined by an above-average Disney nerd, Danny! We discuss the return of the Disney College Program, Project Kiwi, WDI R&D, ops vs creative, the Disney Wish, and Disneyland's reopening. Then we dive into Danny's ride on the Jurassic World VelociCoaster!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #212 - Boop Card

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:38:27 +0000

Trip reports a-hoy as Sean returns from his first visit to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood. Then Alan discusses his mega Nevada trip including leaking bathroom light fixtures, resort fees, Freemont Street, fainting in a Chi-Fil-A, and the incredible Omega Mart in Area 15! Plus Alex listens in and Joe grabs a spot of tea.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Hope For Tomorrow Memorial

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 6 Apr 2021 01:54:30 +0000

Alex and Alan both go to Texas but to do extremely different things and experience a world where the pandemic is treated as though it's imaginary. Some parks we think aren't good got acquired! California parks are reopening! Thrill as Alan defers to the people of Anaheim as to determine what's best for them!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #211 - The March 2021 News Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 01:01:02 +0000

Joe and Sean rejoin to discuss the news of the past few weeks! We talk Horror Nights news, WDW's 50th, Epic Universe, Disneyland, our upcoming trips, and more.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #210 - Super Mega Trip 2021

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:20:51 +0000

We're back! Joe just got back from a huge Orlando trip with his sister Rachel, so she's on the podcast this week! We go through everything we did on the trip including firsts for Rachel such as ALL of Universal, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Slinky Dog Dash, Homecomin', and more! We discuss the delights, the triumphs, the pitfalls, and the disappointments of the trip PLUS our thoughts on Flower & Garden and Mardi Gras.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast: Covid Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Mon, 1 Mar 2021 02:02:09 +0000

Alan and Alex discuss Kentucky Kingdom's acquisition by Herschend, Discovery Cove and Universal Orlando visits, Pigeon Forge, and trying to escape confrontation about leaving the house once in a while.

Parkcope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #209 - Toad Gets Owned

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sun, 7 Feb 2021 17:34:17 +0000

Joe gets a G&T, Sean talks about the Jungle Cruise, we contemplate the name of the show, and discuss what is coming in the future. PLUS we discuss all the video coverage of Super Nintendo World, from Mario Kart to Yoshi Adventure to the interactive elements. Sean and Joe also ask the questions about why an unbuilt or demolished attraction always garners more interest than something built.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #208 - Lost Vegas

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 02:11:11 +0000

Welcome to the Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour, your #1 Yusuf Islam and folk podcast! In this week's episode, we discuss Disneyland canceling annual passes and the future of that program before doing a deep dive into Las Vegas' lost history of themed entertainment. We discuss how Vegas ended up in the position it found itself in the 80s, the Mirage, free entertainment, lost attractions, closed parks, where things went wrong, and more.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #207 - Our Favorite Things of 2020

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:32:59 +0000

It's our holiday special as Joe, Sean, and special guest David Daut discuss our favorite things of 2020! We give our top pics of video games, podcasts, books, movies, television shows, music, and YouTube in this year of shit. Plus we discuss a rare Captain Eo print on eBay and Super Nintendo World leaks.

Here's an expanded list of our favorite things with links to places to find them!

Ted Lasso (AppleTV Paid)
Schitt's Creek (IMDB TV for Free)
Persona 5 Royal (PS4)
13 Sentinels Aegis Rim (PS4)
folklore (album)
Nick Lutsko (YouTube)
How To Drink (YouTube)
Binging with Babish (YouTube)
The Expanse (TV)
Taste of Luxury (YouTube)
GiantBomb dot Com, a website for video games
Palm Springs (Hulu)
Bill & Ted Face the Music (movie)
The Adventure Zone (podcast)
Critical Roll (podcast)
Gorillaz Song Machine (album/project)
Star Wars Books
Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow (book)
The Left Hand of Darkness (book)
Axiom's End (book)
What if it's Us (book)
BDG & Polygon Videos (YouTube)
Soul (movie)
Invisible Man (movie)
MusicalSplaining (podcast)
The Good Place (TV, Netflix)
Four Seasons Total Landscaping

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #206 [Fixed] - Mario's Daddy

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 16:28:59 +0000

Alex and Joe discuss the news of the week including Dezerland opening in Orlando, Six Flags attraction delays, Lightning Rod updates, Kings Island Camp Cedar, and the Nintendo Direct reveal of Super Nintendo World. Plus Alex gives his review of Endless Summer - Dockside.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #205 - Tony & Tina's New Order Wedding

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 8 Dec 2020 17:25:48 +0000

It is Alan, Alex, and Joe this week as we touch on some VelociCoaster and Super Nintendo World news before diving into a last-minute Orlando trip for Alan. We discuss driving, vacation homes, Gatorland, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, we praise Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge discussion, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #204 - Grinch is Gonna Get You with Shelby and Hunter

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 6 Nov 2020 00:46:41 +0000

How's everyone's week going? Well? Quiet? Calm? Joe invited special guests Shelby and Hunter to distract themselves from *waves arms* to discuss theme parks! We talk about the Beetlejuice house surprise opening, our final thoughts on Universal's fall 2020 Halloween event, HHN Facebook, what Halloween 2021 will bring, Puppet Theatre, reopening hotels, Christmas decorations, Holiday Tribute store, and much much more!

Follow Shelby on Twitter, listen to her on Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights, or check out her merch online.

Follow Hunter on Twitter, listen to him on Catacombs of Halloween Horror Nights, and on Grim Grinning Hosts.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #203 - Halloween Horror Lites

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 22:09:20 +0000

It's a late-night party as Joe drink some white wine with Mike! We discuss the latest Apple event, Jurassic World Velocicoaster announcement, then dive into Mike's trip to Universal Orlando to experience their Halloween event.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast: Summer 2020 Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 2 Oct 2020 00:10:39 +0000

Alan and Alex clean up the remaining trip reports from this summer and also discuss the underlying issues of sexual predators, abuse, and grooming in the amusement industry.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - #202 Circus Peanut Regret

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:23:18 +0000

Joe is joined by Alex and Dan to discuss their last trip to the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Laugh at Alex's misfortunes, amaze at Dan's Galaxy Edge impressions, wonder at an empty Magic Kingdom, and find out our impressions on Universal's Untitled 2020 Halloween Event including the two haunted houses.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #202 - Labor Days and Themed Coasters

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 02:59:14 +0000

Jeff and Joe talk about daytime spooks rumors. Then we discuss our weird, stupid, and odd Labor Day trip to Kings Island and Cedar Point! Then we debate "what's the point of theming a rollercoaster?"

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast: Riley Gale Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:54:56 +0000

Alan and Alex talk about their weekend adventures in Pennsylvania (and technically New Jersey). Hershey talk! Dorney Talk? Land of Make Believe; is that a real place? Also ALAN WITH HERETICAL STATEMENTS. It's all coming to you this week on Parkscope.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - #201 - Revenge Tourism #1

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:06:28 +0000

OG Crew is back as Joe, Mike, and Sean talk about how this year has destroyed all our plans and how to exact our revenge next year. Our plans for crazy resorts, decadent dinners, and superfluous splurges all around Walt Disney World and Univeral Orlando Resort.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #200 - Mourning HHN30 with Clint from ThrillGeek

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 02:57:40 +0000

Well... here we are. Joe is joined by Clint from ThrillGeek to talk about the cancelation of Halloween Horror Nights 30 in Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights 2020 in Hollywood. Come for the funeral, stay for the celebration.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #199 - Regional Parks Reopen

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:25:02 +0000

It's July and all our favorite regional parks are reopning! Joe, Alan, and Alex discuss the reopening days and new attractions this year at Cedar Point, Kings Island, Kennywood, and others. Plus we dive into how our plans have been turned upside down this summer and more.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast: Last Sembalnce of Sanity Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 2 Jul 2020 10:00:05 +0000

Alex has trip reports to discuss from Candymonium at Hersheypark, PIgeon Forge, Dollywood, Helen Georiga, and Six Flags over Georgia.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #198 - Flower and Garden and Food and Wine with Chris Wakefield

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:28 +0000

Joe and Nick are joined by theme park podcasting legend Chris Wakefield to discuss the massive amount of Walt Disney World news dropped this week plus Chris' small trip to Florida, including his stay at Endless Summer and ride on Hagrid.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #197 - Bracketology with Josh Spiegel

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:12:17 +0000

In this week's sports themed podcast Joe and Lane are joined by writer and critic Josh Spiegel to discuss his Disney Parks Attractions bracket that swept the Twitter world. Plus the NBA and MLS playing at Walt Disney World, theme park additions to Disney+, the 10 year anniversary of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and The Bourne Stuntacular guest previews.

Bonus Episode: Helping Haunts

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 01:34:24 +0000

Bonus episode! Joe is joined by Kenny from In the Loop and Grin Grinning Hosts to talk about the charity event Helping Haunts! Money donated goes to the Minnesota Freedom Fund and you receive a special bonus HHN podcast AND a chance to win a huge prize pack!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #196 - Universal Orlando Reopens

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 5 Jun 2020 19:18:03 +0000

Joe is joined by Brian from Inside Universal this week to discuss the NBA and MLS playing at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Universal Orlando reopening, new public health and safety protocols at Universal, USF retro merch, and more.

#BlackLivesMatter

Carrd.co for News, Resources, and How to Help

Riots are destructive, dangerous, and scary — but can lead to serious social reforms

30 Black Americans Killed by Police Since George Floyd

11 Things You Can Do to Help Black Lives Matter End Police Violence
How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct
How to Be an Activist When You’re Unable to Attend Protests
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Books About Race & Racism
Podcasts that Talk About Racism

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #195 - A Year of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge with David Daut

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:22 +0000

One year ago the much-hyped Star Wars Galaxy's Edge opened at Disneyland. Joe, Sean, and special guest David Daut discuss the land over the past year of operation, our disappointments, the triumphs, and final impressions. Included topics: Rise of the Resistance, Smuggler's Run, music vs atmosphere, lack of shows, food and beverage options, Data Pad, merchandise, and land design.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #194 - Friends of Gelitoni with Carlye Wisel

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:10 +0000

This week Joe, Lane, and Mike are joined by theme park and travel journalist Carlye Wisel! This podcast is jam-packed with news: Josh D'Amaro the new chairman of Disney Parks, Experience, and Products; Disney Springs and CityWalk reopening; SeaWorld aims to reopen in late June; Universal Orlando laying out plans; and Gatorland's Social Distancing Skunk Ape!

Plus Mike's disdain for Disney Springs, Carlye's shock to Mike's revelation, a kinship over the love of Gelatoni, what we miss from theme parks, and more!

You can find Carlye on her website, Twitter, Insta, and SyFy.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast: 2020 Coaster Season (?) Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:05 +0000

Alex and Alan talk mostly about the world of tomorrow, and we don't mean EPCOT. We literally mean the world...and tomorrow. Also some stuff about Indiana Beach and Alan's poor choices of YouTube viewing.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #193 - Concierge For All with Len Testa

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:41:24 +0000

It's a full house with Joe, Lane, Mike, Nick, and Sean! This week we welcome back to the podcast Len Testa of The Unofficial Guide and Touring Plans to discuss all the craziest happening in the world of theme parks. Topics include The Bobs, the future of the Disney Cruise Line, how the parks could reopen with COVID-19, hotel deals, writing the Unofficial Guide, and the guest ratings for the latest additions to the parks.

You can find Len at TouringPlans.com, The Unofficial Guide, and Disney Disney with Jim Hill.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #192 - Captain Geech Shrimp Shack Shooters with Justin McElroy

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:00:27 +0000

Joe and Sean are cooped up in their homes, dodging cabin fever, and longing to visit the parks again. So we invited fellow theme park fan and comedy legend Justin McElroy of My Brother, My Brother & Me to the podcast! We talk about all our favorite things from the Disney parks, what a path towards reopening them would look like, our favorite restaurants at WDW, and more.

Visit TheMcElroy.family to check out Justin and his family's universe of podcasts, videos, and books.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #191 - Remembering Astroworld

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 9 Apr 2020 12:41:16 +0000

We are back baby! With nearly every park in the world currently closed, Joe, Alan, and Alex decide to discuss another park that closed in 2005: the odd duck Astroworld. Opened in 1968 and designed by the same man who brought us Six Flags over Texas, Kings Island, and Hersheypark; Astroworld offered an assortment of prototype and innovative attractions to the Houston area for nearly 40 years. We talk about its opening, our experiences at the park, the reasons for its closure, and cover some of the noteworthy rides inside the park.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast: NCAA Tournament Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:54:26 +0000

Alex talks about his Disneyland Paris trip and the world falls apart. Recorded March 11, 2020, for context.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #190 - A Cathartic Disucssion on SARS-CoV-2

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 19:27:15 +0000

Time to self-quarantine folks. Joe is joined again by Brian from Inside Universal to discuss all the COVID-19 news. We discuss flattening the curve, preventative measures, the impact on the parks, and have a period of self-reflection on the last decade of theme park coverage. Also, don't be an asshole.

House Passes Coronavirus Relief After Democrats Strike Deal With White House

Trump’s False Claims About His Response to the Coronavirus

Trump Disbanded NSC Pandemic Unit That Experts Had Praised

Flattening the Curve

CDC Site on COVDI-19

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #189 - Justice for Pluto and Donald

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:00:04 +0000

The world is crumbling and we all we can do is talk about theme parks.

Joe is joined by Brian from Inside Universal and Banks Lee from Attractions the Show! They preview Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside opening March 17. Then they close out the show covering Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway at Disney's Hollywood Studios and their impressions on this new family ride.

All of this while the world collapses around them.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #188 - The Double EP

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 5 Mar 2020 11:00:16 +0000

There is so much news this week Joe has teamed up with Andrew Hyde from In The Loop to create a two-episode EP of a podcast! The first half, available here, covers Endless Summer Dockside's food and drinks, Coronavirus closures and concerns, Six Flag's woes, Kings Dominion, South Dakota's new coaster, and the rash of incidents at the Magic Kingdom this past week.

On the second podcast available at In The Loop, Joe and Andrew cover Bob Chapek as Disney's CEO, Disney's cost-cutting, Dollywood's expansion, the massive growth of the theme park fandom, and finally your questions!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast: Indiana Beach Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:09:45 +0000

Alan and Alex confront their own mortality in the demise of Apex's amusement park division and decide to dance around it for a long period of time trying to find joy, before embracing the void. Plus the folly of virtual queues, Rise's woes, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #187 - Burger King of the Damned

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 10:00:12 +0000

Joe, Alan, and Alex join forces to survive the crazy random snowstorm to discuss the latest news! Disney's price increases, Super Nintendo World, Universal Studios Hollywood updates, Mission Ferrari ever opening?, and our yearly Owa Update. Finally Alan spills the beans on his long weekend trip to Orlando! He talks about FunSpot, the brutalist MCO airport, and his first time to Universal Orlando in four and a half years. Hot takes on Hagrid, Fast & Furious, Kong, and more!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast: Desperado Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 7 Feb 2020 00:09:57 +0000

Talking about coaster construction from sea to shining sea. And we've got some trip reports too! Alan rides his 1000th coaster, Alex skis, Japan theme park woes, China's shut downs, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #186 - A Long Weekend Trip

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:05 +0000

The dead speak!

Joe is joined by guest Kyle to discuss their long weekend trips over Marathon Weekend. Kyle talks about his first visit to Universal in 23 years, including The Wizarding World and reuniting with ET. Then Joe talks a little about his experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios and riding Star Wars Rise of the Resistance.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - 2010s Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:00:11 +0000

In the last episode of the decade, Alan and Alex begin by discussing Alan's trip to Philadelphia as Alex obsesses over the cheesesteak details. Alan talks about his Thanksgiving weekend trip to the Netherlands and nerd out on the perfection of Efteling. Alex discusses his recent trip to Orlando with in-depth details about his first experience with Hollywood studios in nearly 20 years. The current state of operations on Hagrids Motorbike are also given. We wrap up the decade talking about all the different areas of the industry and predict what the upcoming decade will hold.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #185 - Christmas at Dollywood

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:22:56 +0000

Merry Christmas! This week Joe is joined by Ashley from Parks & Wreked to discuss the Hallmark Christmas Movie 'Christmas at Dollywood'! We give our hot takes, all the feels, and what things made us ask what the hallmark? Ok we didn't steal that blatantly from another podcast. But we do talk about how they made the streets of Pidgeon Forge look great, line dancing, creating a parade in three days, bad green screens, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #184 - Line Culture

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:00:13 +0000

Joe and Nick are joined by Alex and Danny to discuss the biggest opening in Orlando in years... plus Rise of the Resistance! We go into SPOILERS as we discuss the queue, pre-shows, and ride experience of Rise of the Experience.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Alex's Europe Trip Pt 4

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 11:00:16 +0000

We've reached the end of Alex's European vacation! Thanks to all of you who've listened and thanks to Alan and Alex for putting these in the bag so Joe can recharge.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Alex's Europe Trip Pt 3

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:00:02 +0000

Alex. Europe. Part 3.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Alex's Europe Trip Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:00:05 +0000

Bathe in the immersion as Alan and Alex return to discuss the next part of Alex's massive European trip.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #183 - A Horror Nights Second Opinion

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 7 Nov 2019 11:00:16 +0000

We're not letting Halloween go without a fight as Joe is joined by Alex and Dan to discuss Halloween Horror Nights 29. We will cover their second opinions of the event, including Dan's thoughts on attending the event for the first time. Plus some discussion on the Kings Dominion coaster leak.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #182 - Fall 2019 Orlando Trip Report

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:12 +0000

Another massive Parkscope trip is in the books and Joe, Mike, and Nick cover all the non-Horror Nights things they did this trip. We cover the final showing of Illuminations, the Japanese signature dining experince Takumi-Tei, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, the Skyliner, and more at Disney. Over at Unviersal we talk about our stay at Endless Summer Resort, Hagrid, Bigfire, and more. Plus news from the past few weeks including The Bourne Stuntacular, Cookie-Ann, and the Epcot re-do.

Intros
1. Joe
2. Nick
3. Mike
NEWS!
1. Bourne Stuntacular
2. Epcot re-do
3. Cookie Ann
4. Re-doing entrances
Trip Report!
1. Resort!
  1. Endless Summer
2. Universal Stuff
  1. Dark Arts
  2. Hagride
  3. Bigfire
  4. Today Cafe
3. Disney Stuff
  1. Frozen Ever After
  2. Takumi-Tei
  3. Final Illuminations
  4. SWGE

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Vortex Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:00:15 +0000

In this episode Alan and Alex discuss the latest news including the closing of Vortex at Kings Island. Then Alex discusses his European trip in the first part of his trip report. First he discusses... the let downs from the trip.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #181 - Halloween Horror Nights 29 Review

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:09:48 +0000

Yup, it's that time of the year again. Mike, Nick, and Joe give our thoughts, impressions, and final review of Halloween Horror Nights 29. We discuss the houses, scare zones, shows, merch, and food of this years event. Overall we would consider this a weak year, but one made fun thanks to the peopel we attended the event with.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #180 - 20th Anniversary

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:00:02 +0000

In this episode Joe and Jeff are joined by Justin Stone from the WDW Tales podcast to discuss the 20th anniversary of the Millennium Celebration! Held from October 1, 1999 till December 31, 2000, the Millennium Celebration featured new attractions around the resort, a refresh of Epcot as the global hub of the celebration, new programs, and even a Super Bowl Halftime show.

In this commemorative podcast we discuss the history of the celebration, the new attractions around the resort, Epcot's new look, Justin's time as a drummer for Tapestry of Nations, and much more. Includes our thoughts on Epcot as a whole, how this was the last major project from Disney Parks before Paul Pressler got his hands on everything, and the time Justin was on GUTS.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #179 - River of Critters

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:50:08 +0000

Alan, Joe, and Mike hunker down for a long episode covering Six Flag's announcements of The Jersey Devil and Aquaman, Busch and SeaWorld announcements, and SeaWorld's ongoing power struggle and layoffs. Then we discuss Alan's first trip to Japan where he discusses the culture, the health of the amusement industry in the country, and his thoughts on Tokyo Disney Resort.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Efteling Bob Tribute

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:51:23 +0000

Alan and Alex clear out trip reports because PHEW FAM JUST WAIT.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #178 - Project Gemini

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 23:54:22 +0000

Joe and Mike are joined by Brian from Inside Universal! We discuss all the D23 announcements, hand wringing over Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and then diving into a preview of Halloween Horror Nights 29.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - I Drive Motels Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 16:24:47 +0000

Alan and Alex have OPINIONZ 4 U about Epic Universe and a host of trip reports ranging from immersive art experiences like Otherworld to good 'ol fashioned coaster riding.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #177 - Whats Behind the Fireworks

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 2 Aug 2019 01:48:39 +0000

It's an emergency podcast time! Universal announced their new theme park, Universal's Epic Universe. The crack reporting staff of Nick, Joe, Jeff, and Banks Lee from Attractions talk about the press conference, concept art, rumored lands, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #176 - Hug Box

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:03:25 +0000

Joe, Alan, and Alex discuss all the upcoming coaster announcements around North America, Ghostbusters at Halloween Horror Nights 29, and our time at ACE's KennyKon at Kennywood!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #175 - The Gang Talks About Disneyland's Attednance Issues

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:00:02 +0000

Impromptu episode this week with Joe, Alex (@coasterspotting), and In The Loop's Andrew Hyde (@onlinehyde) to discuss some news, talk about Steel Curtain opening at Kennywood, and Disneyland's summer 2019 attendance issues.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Lakeside Park Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:00:07 +0000

Part 2 trip reports continue as Alex goes to a couple of Jersey Shore park and Alan goes to Cedar Point & Denver. Deep detailed discussion is had about the sad state of Lakeside Park

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Mystery Lodge Memorial Edition

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 20:01:45 +0000

Hagrid opens, Alex goes to the Toronto area and a bunch of parks, Alan goes to New England to ride stuff, HoliWood Nights report, and a live epilogue from In The Loop's FreERT event.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour 174 - Farting Teacup

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 2 Jul 2019 16:42:25 +0000

Joe and Jeff are joined by Danny Bogue of the Average Disney Nerd podcast to discuss Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure! We talk about our experiences in line, technical issues, the queue theming, the ride experience, and our final impressions. We also discuss the news of the day including Liberty Inn being replaced in Epcot, Endless Summer opening, Halloween Horror Nights, and Big Fire American Fare opening.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #173 - Black Hole Sun

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 7 Jun 2019 11:13:07 +0000

Joe is joined by David Daut to discuss Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! We walk through the land's experiences, offerings, interactive segments, Smuggler's Run impressions, and the hype versus reality of the land. We also touch on Hagrid, HHN29 tickets, and SeaWorld Orlando coaster news. 'Til the spire!

Read David's write up of the land on his website.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour 172 - Cedar Point's Food Is Good Now?

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 30 May 2019 22:29:38 +0000

We're talking about the hottest topic in all of themed entertainment this week: Cedar Point! Step aside Star Wars.

This week it's Joe and Jeff as they talk about their annual Memorial Day Weekend Cedar Point trip. We discuss the new BackbeatQ restaurant, enhancements to Magnum and Cedar Creek Mine Ride, Melt, Steel Vengeance, what Cedar Point needs in the future, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour 171 - Earl the Squirrel

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 24 May 2019 02:12:08 +0000

Joe is joined by Brian from Inside Universal this week to talk about his visit behind the walls at Hagrid's Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure. We also discuss chicken "corn dog" nuggets, HHN29's Depths of Fear, Jurassic Park construction, horitcultre, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge pricing, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour 170 - Brit in a Speedo

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope, Joe, Alex) — Thu, 16 May 2019 16:56:01 +0000

It's Alex and Joe this time to talk about news, rumors, and trip reports! We cover the Kings Island giga coaster, Dollywood's newest addition, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, more Hagrid, and more! Then we discuss Alex's trip through the south, including his first ever visit to Animal Kingdom, before Joe talks about Kennywood's pass holder preview day and a quick stop at Hersheypark.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour 169 - #dadstuff

me@josephmatt.com (Banks Lee, Joe, Mike, Parkscope) — Fri, 3 May 2019 02:20:27 +0000

Everybody rock your body right, Banks Lee's back, alright.

Joe, Mike, and Banks talk about Universal Classic Monsters house, HHN29's leaked rumored lineup, the Today Cafe, avocado toast, Disney Hollywood Studios' 30th Anniversary, the bad new DHS logo, and Banks' tour of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast -Lightning Loops Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:01 +0000

Great Adventure, Long island Adventureland, and Coney Island trip reports! Regional Park news! Pinball! White Castle! White Castle?

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour 168 - $8 Champagne

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 02:46:36 +0000

News Team Assemble!

Joe, Lane, Mike, and Nick talk about Duffy's friends, Rock'n'Rollercoaster overlays, trains, Magical Creatures, LargeFlames, Halloween Horror Nights, Endless Summers, Cars, Disney+, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #167 - Fashionable Fanny Packs

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Joe and Mike are joined by special guest Banks Lee of Attractions the Show! On this episode we talk about Busch Gardens Tampa's newest coaster, Tigris, and next year's RMC'ing of Gwazi. Star Wars Galaxy's Edge is opening earlier than we though but Mickey's Runaway Railway might be opening in 2020? Universal announced Stranger Things at HHN29 while also showing off more of their new Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure coaster.

Lastly we discuss our trips into the parks with Banks visiting Lego Movie World at Legoland, Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando, Knotts, and 90's Nite at Disneyland followed by Joe giving the highlights of his recent Disneyland Resort trip.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Lakemont Park Toboggan Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 4 Apr 2019 23:12:00 +0000

Regional park news, trip reports sans rides, and Alex has been meaning to tell us all something for 3 months. BUT WHAT?

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #166 - Lost in Translation

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Joe. Mike. Tokyo. Tokyo Disneyland. Tokyo DisneySea. Tune in. Turn up.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #165 - Teenage Wasteland

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 01:57:00 +0000

Joe is joined by David Daut to talk about Stranger Things at Halloween Horror Nights(?), Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge news and rumors, David's report from Nevermore in Utah, Disney's acquisition of Fox and the theme park implications including Simpsons and Spider-Man at DCA, and then finally closing out with talk about theme park preservation with an eye towards Muppet-vision 3-D.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #164 - Bachelorscope Weekend

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:30:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean talk about Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, Epcot's new entrance, and Wonders of Life's 'Play Pavilion' replacement. Then we dive into Sean's bachelory party to talk about the "3 great rides" theory, Magic Kingdom, Homecomin', Trader Sam's, Universal, and more.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Herschell Mouse Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:46:00 +0000

Alan and Alex talk about ski trips, defunct coasters, and other nerditry. Also we lost part of the episode, sorry for the abrupt ending.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #163 - Flight of the Na'vi-gator

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:50:00 +0000

Alan and Joe talk about Cedar Fair's earnings call, their plans for their parks, mistakes with smaller parks, and the removal of Volcano: The Blast Coaster. Then we dive into our recent trips to Orlando! Joe talks about his adventure to SeaWorld, Jiko, Animal Kingdom After Hours, and Universal. Alan discusses his long weekend at Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Then we give our final reviews of Pandora - World of Avatar, the price of theming, the importance of good rides, and more random thoughts.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #162 - Secret Fudge and Failed Communist Tomorrowland

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:39:00 +0000

Joe, Alan, and Alex are freezing their asses off! This week's topics:

Jurassic Park coaster update
Gwazi RMC rumors
Hersheypark's Chocolate Town updates
Kings Island's International Street Updates Kings
Dominion and Volcano
Complain about Disneyland's Tomorrowland
SeaWorld San Diego and Orlando rumors
Alex goes to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Kings Dominion, Six Flags Over America, and then
some alpine coasters
Alan visits Graceland and Dollywood

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #161 - The Official Disney Podcast of Hot Topic

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 03:05:00 +0000

OG crew time with Joe, Nick, and Mike this week. We talk the latest rumors at Universal Orlando, Polercoaster, and The Google Assistant Ride. Then we close it up with Mike's long thoughts on the future of Walt Disney World, the long term aspects of aiming for an upper upper middle class customer, the possible declining registrations of runDisney, and more Voodoo Donuts love. Stay to the end for positive takes!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #160 - Holiday Party 2018

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 23:26:00 +0000

It's a holiday party at Parkscope! Joe, Alan, and Alex talk about the new Universal park rumors, Alan's trip reports, and Joe's roommate Kevin joins to play a special holiday game of "Critique the Coaster Name". Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- IAAPA

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:50:00 +0000

Alan and Alex march on after Joe calls in sick. They discuss all the news from IAAPA 2018, regional theme park news, and all the Halloween roundups imagineable. PUMPKIN FARMS!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #159 - Space Bison

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:14:00 +0000

It is our Christmas shopping episode! Join Joe and Josh Reichlin from Made to Thrill to discuss his website, merchandise, his inspirations, and why most theme park merchandise is so bad. Then we talk about all the D23 news including Galaxy's Edge attraction names, Illumination replacement banter, Epcot talk, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #158 - Halloweeen Horror Nights 28

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 8 Nov 2018 17:21:00 +0000

Like the Chilean miners emerging from the mines, we have returned!

This episode we talk about two bat-shit insane stories: Six Flags and SeaWorld rumors along with how the Schlitterban co-owner and killer slide designer Jeff Henry is accused of human trafficking and drug related charges! What a terrible person!

Last but not least we give our full breakdown and review of Halloween Horror Nights 28. We talk houses, scare zones, the future of the event, and more! Stay till the end to see when the Advil PM Joe takes finally kicks in.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- Firehawk Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:29:00 +0000

Alan and Alex go rouge to discuss the latest amusement park news including the Firehawk removal and Alex's trip report from across the easter seaboard.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #156 - Simulated Dive Bar

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 5 Oct 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Aland and Andrew drive around Alabama and Florida hitting up small parks, dive bars, kiddie coaster credits, BBQ, closing coasters, and a review of Owa park.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #155 - Game Show Land

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:12:00 +0000

It's a breezy, laid back affair as Joe, Mike, and Nick celebrate five years of podcasting. We talk Infinity Falls, Disney budget cuts (or not?!?!), game shows, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge's expectation to cure cancer, how messed up Disney's Hollywood Studios still is, HHN28, Parkscope Wolf, and more.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #154 - Road Trip Report Dump Truck

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:19:00 +0000

Joe's travling for work so we have a hodgepodge of road trip reports to give y'all. First up Alan and Andrew talk about Alan's trip to Europe as they drive around Florida doing attractions. Then Alex and Jeff talk about their Cedar Point road trip.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #153 - Kebab Puns

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:50:00 +0000

Part 1: Joe is joined by Alicia Stella of Orlando Park Stop and Theme Park Stop on YouTube. We have a breezy talk about the new Potter coaster, Universal's history, the "good ole days" were not good, Universal announcement pacing, Disney projects, and more!

Part 2: Brian McNichols from Touring Plans gives us his initial impressions and review of Universal's new Aventura Hotel.

Part 3: Joe and Mike talk to Brian about his first trip to HHN, give him some tips, and we share the scare zones and houses we are most excited for this year.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #152 - Triggered by Antique Cars

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 01:05:00 +0000

Alan, Alex, and Joe talk regional theme park announcements such as Kings Island's Antique Cars (and giga?), Canada Wonderland's Yukon Striker, Carowinds launched spinning Mack coaster, Halloween Horror Nights discussion, trip reports, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #151 - Black and Yellow

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 16:14:00 +0000

Alan and Joe talk news as we cover Kennywood's new Steelers Country and The Steel Curtain including sports representation in amusement parks, the prospect of other teams in parks, Steel Curtain's design, and thematic design in relation to the "sports ball" crowd. Then we dive into Cedar Fair, Cedar Point, and Carowinds news; Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration opens; and we close out with some trip reports to Toronto and Chicago.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #150 - LARP Your Face Off

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 02:29:00 +0000

OG crew is back as Joe, Lane, Mike, and Nick are here to talk Fast & Furious Supercharged impressions, Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration, catch up on Halloween Horror Nights news, and then invite on Lane's sister Amy to talk about Toy Story Land, Minnie Vans, Victoria and Alberts, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #149 - AOL Keyword: Rollercoaster

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 4 Jul 2018 02:53:00 +0000

Alan, Alex, Joe, and Sean Flaharty join to talk a little about Orlando theme park news before diving into Kennywood’s new coaster speculation (and news), trip reports, more on Steel Vengeance, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #148 - Technical Issues

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 8 Jun 2018 18:00:00 +0000

Ever have one of those days when your computer randomly restarts, the internet goes out, and Skype crashes on you? Well we did all during one recording!

We talk trip report to Knoebls, Joe and Jeff's trip to Kings Island, rumors, news, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip 2 Day 7(?)

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 29 May 2018 02:55:00 +0000

Joe and Jeff reunite days after they parted. Jeff now has a graduate degree, Joe anxiously awaiting info on moving in with a friend, and Cedar Point lost power. We talk about Steel Vengeance (SURPRISE), long waits for rides, Melt, how ops should handle broken rides, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip 2 Day 6

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 24 May 2018 17:09:00 +0000

Joe and Jeff review thier trip and then cover the news from the past few weeks including the new rumors reguarding the Star Wars "hotel".

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip 2 Day 5

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 23 May 2018 04:26:00 +0000

Joe and Jeff are drunk talking about Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, bars, and hypotheticals. Sorry it's so long.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip 2 Day 4

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 22 May 2018 03:30:00 +0000

Dollywood! We discuss the rides, shows, food, and atmosphere of this awesome park. We also talk about the balls to the wall nuts Dolly Parton museum.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip 2 Day 3

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Mon, 21 May 2018 04:38:00 +0000

Joe messes up hotel reservations, "the rider" messes up an alpine coaseter, life finds a way even in Pidgeon Forge, and we can't find a beer after 11pm in Pidgeon Forge. Plus all our takes on our day at Carowinds including Fury 325, Intimidator (period), Afterburn, Camp Snoopy, Plants vs Zombies, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip 2 Day 2

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sun, 20 May 2018 01:53:00 +0000

Jeff is the designated driver as Joe is BDubs drunk as they talk about their day at Kings Dominion! Power outages, Intimidator 305, Twisted Timbers, closed rides, beers, rain, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip 2 Day 1

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 19 May 2018 03:30:00 +0000

Jeff and Joe talk about rain, beer, rain, Vietnamese food, rain, Twisted Timbers, rain, and what we're looking forward to for this trip.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip 2 Day 0

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Twitter is angry as Joe, Jeff, and Andrew plan and discuss the PARKSCOPE ROAD TRIP 2.0. Kings Dominion, Carrowinds, Dollywood, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Lets do this.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #148 - I Need a Fix

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 8 May 2018 04:14:00 +0000

You don't know, you don't say. When you've got no reply.

Alan, Alex, Andrew, and Joe (too many A names, sorry) join to talk free beer, Sesame Street, monorails, launched coasters, Kings Island, then end with some Cedar Point talk. This is America.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #147 - G-Force, Steel Vengeance, and Jerome

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 28 Apr 2018 17:03:00 +0000

Alan, Alex, and Joe record two shows in one! Part one we talk about the IX Indoor Amusement Park and the hot spots around Cleveland, Ohio! For part two we review Steel Vengeance, talk about the needs of Cedar Point, and cover the latest news and rumors of the theme park world.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #146 - Spoons on Sailboats

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 7 Apr 2018 03:32:00 +0000

(00:00:36) Joe, Kenny, and Mike talk about Stranger Things at Halloween Horror Nights, Universal's Endless Summer Resort, parking fees (again, sorry), Fast & Furious Supercharged, and lay some hate on Pandora's AMP walking suit.

(00:51:26) Joe interviews Kevin Perjurer, creator and editor of Defunctland, a YouTube series on defunct theme park attractions around the globe. Find out his inspirations, what attractions he wishes to do in the future, and what's next for the channel.

(01:27:39) Alex and Jeff do one of our patented car ride park reviews from Kings Dominion opening weekend. They discuss Twisted Timbers, Racer 75, Grizzly, and more.

#ThisForksIsForSV - Forkscope

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 3 Apr 2018 17:20:00 +0000

We’re rebranding and turning this into Forkscope, your home about all things regional forks! We talk the history of forks, types of forks, fork etiquette, and ask you for your favorite forks! Send us a tweet @Parkscope with the hashtag #ThisForkIsForSV with your favorite forks and fork knowledge!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #145 - Forgive Tom

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 02:14:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick reunite! Joe's a little sick and out of it, Mike is doing spit takes, and Nick is enjoying grading during his break. We catch up on news and rumors from WDW and UOR. Is the MK theater cancelled? Guardians coaster vehicles leaked? Toy Story Land is opening June 30th. Star Wars Galaxy's Edge attraction information. Be Our Guest is getting a fixed menu. Resort parking fees. That Damn Marvel Contract. Horror Nights dates. Voodoo Donuts opening. Fast & Furious progress and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #144 - Calling Timber

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 03:55:00 +0000

Joe is joined by Alan and Alex to talk about THE FIRST Twisted Timbers review, Kings Dominion thoughts, Schlitterbahn lawsuits, Whataburger, Arizona trip thoughts, XFL update, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip Day 7

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 02:17:00 +0000

Our top rides. Our tips. It ends.

Alan and Joe close out the trip with some thoughts, how to plan for your own trip, ranking the rides this trip, top moments, and more. Thanks for following us the past week y'all!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip Day 6

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 04:10:00 +0000

Memphis. In n Out. Bass Pro Shops?

Alan and Joe travel from Dallas to Missouri with a few stops along the way. We cover our family park stops, the In n Out burger, beer bars, Fraternal brotherhood, Memphis, and a Bass Pro Shop?

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip Day 5

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 17:16:00 +0000

Whataburger. Six Flags over Texas reviewed. Beer.

Alan and Joe close out Six Flags over Texas with a full review with honest critiques and positives. Then we discuss Whataburger, beers, regional parks, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip Day 4

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:22:00 +0000

Raising Cane's. RMC. Justice League.

Alan and Joe hit the hot button issues and topics as they travel from Ft Smith, Arkansas to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas in the search of coasters. Today we cover our first few hours at Six Flags Over Texas, last night's shenanigans, and the long trip through flat land.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip Day 3

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 02:17:00 +0000

Day 3 is kicked off with a review of Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City! Then we talk about the rest of SDC including Outlaw Run, The Flooded Mine, cinnamon bread, Powder Keg, Wild Fire, Marvel Cave, and watching Banks Lee filming in said cave. Then we cover the news of the week: Disney's corporate shakeup, Walt Disney World resort overnight parking fees, Steel Vengeance preview events, Cedar Point and Bowling Green State University working on an attractions management degree, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip Day 2

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 03:41:00 +0000

Alan and Joe are in the car talking about amazing food at Lambert's (and tossed rolls), alpine coasters of Branson, Segways, mini golf, go karts, toxic masculinity, appointment televsion, shopping centers, SushiX, and fountain shows.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip Day 1

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 03:17:00 +0000

Joe and Alan start their madcap week by driving through southern Illisnois, eating at a weird TGI Fridays, seeing City Musesum in St Louis, having some killer BBQ in the middle of nowhere, family fun center coasters, and talking shit about Pixar Pier.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour - The Road Trip Day 0

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 05:01:00 +0000

Joe introduces a weeks worth of experimental podcasts.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- Blackpool Wild Mouse Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:25:00 +0000

Alan and Alex discuss FUNployment, the doldrums of winter, and visits to Knotts, Magic Mountain, Universal Studios Hollywood, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Kalahari Pocono, and Volcano Bay. ACTION PACKED~!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - DarKastle Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 1 Feb 2018 22:14:00 +0000

Alan is live from Cincinnati with Sean Flaharty and Ohio Valley Coaster Club to interview The Gravity Group founding member Mike Graham. They talk CCI, planning The Voyage, the state of the industry, answer some questions, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #143 - Visual Scan

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000

Your favorite theme park podcast returns to talk about the XFL, art museums, Henry Ford, training systems, and Detroit. But no, really, we cover the announcement of Voodoo Donuts at Universal, closure of DarKastle, Blackpool demolishing its Wild Mouse, Legoland getting rid of Island in the Sky, Kennywood removing Log Jammer, and more complaining about things closing. Finally we talk about Alan's latest articles on theme park employment trends and how theme parks make money. Is Six Flags ahead of the curve in revenue trends and training? What should Cedar Fair do? What about SeaWorld? Finally we close with your questions!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #142 - New Year New Us

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 03:18:00 +0000

Alan, Joe, and Nick cover The Beach Boys with John Stamos, pay for FastPass, monorails, Nick's trip to Orlando, Alan's trip to Gatlinburg, Joe's trip to a Krampus haunted house, theme park employment, and our 2018 theme park resolutions.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #141 - Treasure Planet Live

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:31:00 +0000

Our holiday special, Joe and Jeff sit down to comment over and debate the start of Disney Aniation's decline: Treasure Planet. We talk about deep canvasing, lack of noses, fart jokes, what could have been, and we drink a lot.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #140 - So You Want To Go To The Middle East

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 01:13:00 +0000

Grab yourself a beverage or listen on your plane trip to the UAE, here it is. Joe is joined by Andrew Hyde and Alan to talk about Alan's massive, 16 day trip to the Middle East. They cover Dubai Parks and Resorts, IMG Worlds of Adventure, Ferrari World, HubZero, Global Village, Trader Vic's pants, being buzzed by a helicoper, quarter tanks of gas, and much much more.

NOTE: In the podcast we note providers of interactive dark ride to UAE parks. W were corrected, Alterface provided Ghostbusters at MotionGate, Resident Evil at HubZero, Gears of War at HubZero, Gumball at IMG, and Benno's Great Race at Ferrari World. We apologize for the error.

Parkscope Unproffesional Podcast Hour #139 - Accio Christmas

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 05:01:00 +0000

Joe and Lane are joined by Banks Lee from Attractions the Show to discussion Super Nintendo World permits, Walt Disney World parade taping, Sunset Seasons Greetings at Hollywood Studios, Universal's Holiday Parade featuring Macy's, The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle, Celestina Warbeck, and the holiday offerings at Gaylord Palms!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Fata Morgana Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 03:43:00 +0000

Alan, Lane, and Alex discuss Orlando trips, yet another Halloween Horror Nights 27 review, Volcano Bay, what happens when you have a billion dollars burning a hole in your pocket (aka Pandora), Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, Mine Blower impressions, the state of the Busch and SeaWorld parks, Alex visits the new Owa Park, Six Flags over Georgia is actually amazing, Lightning Rod, Lane’s Europe trip, Oktoberfest and Olympia Looping, Efteling and Symbolica, Stroopwafels, Diggerland, Fall Fun Fest, and MORE.

Parkscope Unproffesional Podcast Hour #138 - 2 Pirates 2 Caribbean

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 9 Nov 2017 02:57:00 +0000

Nick, Sean, and Joe break away from a busy week to discuss the news of Universal's new hotels, some small rumors, Sean's impressions on Pandora, Sean's thoughts on Volcano Bay, and Sean's wrap-up for HHN27. Then we answer your questions from Twitter!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Operating Season 2017 Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:05:00 +0000

A three part bonanza! Yes THREE separate files! Alan is joined by Alex to talk Mean Streak, the Ohio State Fair fatality, Wonder Woman Golden Lasso, RMC, Lake Compounce, Balderdash, the SkyRide, Coney Island, Atlantic City, Jersey Shore, New England parks, closing out the last few trip reports of Summer 2017, and MORE!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - SkyRide Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:45:00 +0000

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Mean Streak Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 23:33:00 +0000

Parkscope Unproffesional Podcast Hour #137 - Halloween Horror Nights 27 Review, Pt 2

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Now it's Nick and Mike's turn to talk about Halloween Horror Nights 27. Joe has a beer, Nick loves Blumhouse, and Mike does laundry.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #136 - Halloween Horror Nights 27 Review, Pt 1

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 03:11:00 +0000

Joe is joined by Brian to talk all about their Halloween Horror Nights experiences. Plus some Toothsome and Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.

4th Anniversary Special

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 11:54:00 +0000

Joe is traveling so it’s a quick episode to talk some brand new UOR rumors and lots of thanks.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #135 - The 17 Year Itch

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 02:48:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and special guest Paulie join to discuss some HHN27 TM member impressions, the disgusting idea of a candy corn alcoholic drink, the Cleveland Indians, and Joe's car woes. Then the rest of the episode we deep dive into Paulie's trip to Orlando as he tackles Universal Orlando for the first time in 17 years, his daughter's first time to the Wizarding World, Toothsome, Volcano Bay (good and bad), and more! Then we close it out with his trip to Walt Disney World with his stay at the brand new Copper Creek, Pandora, BOATHOUSE, Trader Sam's, and adventures in car rental.

HHN27 0:07:30
Paulie's UOR Part of the Trip! 0:13:30
Paulie's WDW Part of the Trip! 1:00:20

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #134 - Vesper Slush

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 8 Sep 2017 02:06:00 +0000

On this episode Joe, Lane, and Mike talk more Halloween Horror Nights 27 reactions, Dueling Dragons/Dragons Challenge closing, T2:3D October 8th closure announcement, T2:3D replacement ideas, Shrek 4D rumors, and lots and lots of James Bond talk.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #133 - Kyle and Pelè

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 1 Sep 2017 02:10:00 +0000

We have a double header of a show for you this week! Joe and Nick are joined by distinguished blogger and podcaster Derek "They'll Always Be the San Diego Chargers To Me" Burgan. First up are the top six and bottom six rated attractions at Universal Orlando Resort as voted by the readers of TouringPlans.com and The Unofficial Guide. Afterwards they dive into the full Halloween Horror Nights 27 reveal. We cover the houses, scare zones, shows, and our thoughts on the farewell of Bill & Ted.

The second half Joe is joined by three time in a row guest Andrew Hyde to discuss all the announcements from Cedar Fair on August 16th, 2017.

Top Six Attractions at UOR (0:04:37)
Bottom Six Attractions at UOR (0:24:44)
HHN 27 News! (0:50:45)
Throw it to Joe & Andrew for Cedar Fair talk (1:17:14)

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- Summer 2017 Memorial Episode (Pt 2)

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of our 2017 summer trip reports! Alan is joined by Andrew and Alex (lots of A's here) to talk over a dozen parks! Moose on the Loose!

Time Stamps:

Fantasy Island/Darien Lake (Andrew) 5:00
Marineland (Andrew/Alex) 20:00
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Alex) 25:00
Oaks Park/Enchanted Forest (Alex) 38:00
Silverwood (Alex) 48:30
Wild Waves (Alex) 1:07:30
Sonoma TrainTown (Alex) 1:18:00
Coaster Credit Whorin’ in Fresno (Alex) 1:21:30
Gilroy Gardens (Alex) 1:23:30
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Alex) 1:28:00
California State Fair (Alex) 1:33:00
California’s Great America (Alex) 1:41:00
Michigan’s Adventure: (Alan) 1:57:00
Camden Park (Alan) 2:18:30
Dutch Wonderland (Alex) 2:37:30

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- Summer 2017 Memorial Episode (Pt 1)

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 01:19:00 +0000

Alan is joined by Andrew Hyde and Ryan to discuss a whole host of summer trip reports to parks! Perfect podcast to listen to on road trips, rain delays, audits, or running a marathon. Come for the reports stay for Cool n Fresh.

Lagoon Amusement Park (Ryan) 0:50
Cedar Point (Alan and Andrew) 45:37
Kings Island (Alan and Andrew) 56:59
Clementon, Fun Plex, Six Flags Great Adventure (Andrew) 1:12:00
Jersey Shore Parks (Andrew) 1:17:00
Six Flags Great America, Santa’s Village, and Donley’s Wild West Town: 2:17:00

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #132 - Hooray for Hollywood

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 02:58:00 +0000

Join Joe and David Daut (Twitter) as they talk about their evolved views on studios parks, The Star Wars Hotel/Experience, role playing in parks, immersive theater experiences, and if/how theme parks should be archived once changed or removed.

As discussed in the show:

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #131 - SWEEPSTAKES

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 4 Aug 2017 02:54:00 +0000

Joe and Lane talk about ALL THE HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 27 NEWS. Or not really. Our bad. We talk about local parks additions with Cedar Fair, Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Wonder Woman Golden Lasso, and some Busch rumors. Then we talk about some Star Wars VR, more Harry Potter construction news, and then your questions! SWEEPSTAKES!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #130 - Put Your Hyper in a Box

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:21:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick talk about National Rollercoaster Day announcements, recap D23 with some late news, talk about Minnie Vans, beer 'n' pretzels at DHS, your questions, and the new Harry Potter coaster coming to IoA!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #129 - Midnight D23 Post Show

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:33:00 +0000

Jeff's been at a NASCAR race all night so hasn't followed the D23 news this past Saturday. So Joe, drunk from the normal show, joins Jeff late at night to go over all the news with our thoughts and opinions.

Parkscope Live!: D23 2017 Parks and Resorts Panel

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:09:00 +0000

The core crew is back to cover the D23 Parks and Resorts 2017 panel. We're super drunk. Beware.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #128 - Parkscope Airhorn

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 02:21:00 +0000

Joe, Sean, and Mike make small talk about changes coming to the auction scene at Pirates of the Caribbean, Siemens dropping sponsorship of Spaceship Earth and Illuminations, crazy Walt Disney World rumors, and cover all the speculation on D23 expo. It's a slapdash episode because... well we don't know what's going to happen!

We'll also be doing a live podcast 6PM EST Saturday July 15th to cover the D23 Parks and Resorts panel!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #127 - Stampeeding Spanish Teenagers

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Alan, Joe, Nick, and Sean team up for yet another road trip extravaganza. First we talk about Hurler 2.0, Mine Blower at Fun Spot Kissimmee, developments on the old Wet n Wild property, and dive into the Super Nintendo World leaks and plans.

Next up Nick talks about his first trip to Walt Disney World with his child and a review of Pandora: World of Avatar. Then we close up the show with Alan discussing his whirlwind European trip to Port Adventura, Ferrari Land, Tipidabo, Conny-land (with Mammut Tree and Dino Attack), Legoland Deutschland, and Tripsdrill (with the nuts bathtub flume ride).

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast - Rob Pilatus Memorial

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Alan is joined by Jerry Brick, General Manager of Lake Compounce to talk the history of the park, Wildcat's 90th anniversary and refurbishment, Boulderdash, historical rides, their partnership with the Haunted Graveyard haunt event, their newest coaster Phobia, Milli Vanilli, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #126 - Spring Trip Report Blow Out!

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Alan, Jeff, and Joe talk about the mess of an opening of Volcano Bay, the inevitability of Pandora doing "well", Flight of Passage ride system issues, Nintendo announcements (no, not the leaked plans), Mean Streak 2.0 teaser, and Kennywood's 2018 plans. Finally they all talk about their trips over the past month to Cedar Point, Lake Compounce, Hersheypark, Holiday World, Kennywood, Carrowinds, and more!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- George Millay Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 8 Jun 2017 01:09:00 +0000

It's a family affair this week as Alan is joined by his cousin Tom Dion to talk about UFC vs boxing, gambling advice, and Tom's years as GM and auditor of various water parks around the country. They talk about how Tom got into the industry, riding slides as "testing", awkwardly auditing water parks for safety, applying for jobs in Tanzania, how a park handles a catastrophic event, and life advice for anyone looking to get into the industry.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #125 - A B&M Hyper in Every Park

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 25 May 2017 02:29:00 +0000

This episode Lane briefly joins us from the SunTrust Park to lay out his plan to fix all of WDW for less money than it took to build Pandora, Joe talks about his Cedar Point trip, Sean talks about visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour in England, and Nick cuts in and out of connectivity. We also discuss Pandora previews, Volcano Bay media day, locals overhyping projects, The Shining and Conjuring at HHN, new hotels, Sesame Street, and then answer your non-theme park questions!

Immersive Irony Theme Park Podcast - Shark Fin Soup Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Alan is joined by Tom Mehrmann, owner and founder of Themed Advisers Ltd. They discuss Tom's past as VP of Operations and Entertainment at Knotts Berry Farm, VP and GM of several Six Flags parks around the world, his twelve years as CEO of Ocean Park in Hong Kong, Tom's philosophy on running amusement parks, the future of the Asian amusement park industry, and more!

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #124 - Spay and Neuter Your Banshees

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 11 May 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Lane are joined by Banks Lee of Attractions Magazine the Show to do a quick news run down before discussing Bank's visit to Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Yes there are two Price is Right jokes in the episode.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- Space World Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode Alan is joined by Sean Flaharty who currently works on the touring The Eyes of Freedom touring memorial. They talk about their coaster club origins, Sean's stint as ACE PR manager, Mystic Timbers, California trips, Space World, geocaching, paying to go into Legoland for 45 minutes, taping ones life since pre-teen years, VHS video recorders, and more crazy stories.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #123 - Pandora 20/20

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 03:12:00 +0000

We're back baby! Joe's drinking, Sean's talking MST3K, Nick is killing palmetto bugs, and Lane is interrupting. We talk about SeaWorld's investments, Infinity Falls (infinity = 40 ft.), Pandora photos, Star Wars land news, Club 33 at WDW, A Very Merry Potter Christmas, #HHN27, Volcano Bay cabanas, and all the delicious food. At the end Nick gives his impressions of this year's Grad Bash (and Fallon) then Joe talks about his First Rider Event for Mystic Timbers!

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- Lakemont Park Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 01:16:00 +0000

Alan is joined by Andrew Hyde, Jon Hymes, and Super Weenie Hut Jr to talk about all the new rides coming to local amusement parks.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- Crystal Beach Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Alan is joined by Victoria Wolcott, Chair and Professor of History at University at Buffalo, SUNY to discuss the history of race relations in amusement parks, pools, and other areas of recreation in the United States. Check out her book 'Race, Riots, and Rollercoasters' available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #122- BREAKING RUMORS

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 02:02:00 +0000

In a world where all news is breaking, none of it is. Our resident existentialists Joe and Sean are joined by Nick to discuss all the rumors from Universal and Disney that broke this past week. We cover patents, Dry 'n Tame, Dragons Challenge replacements, WDW resorts hiking prices and planning to sell out, VR Sugar Rush, Tron coasters, World Showcase pavilions and rides, Cars in Test Track, The Great Mickey Ride, Rivers of Light 2.0, Pandora Annual Passholder previews, catches breath, and much much more.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #121- Baby's First Podcast

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 01:23:00 +0000

Amelia joins us for her first podcast with Nick, Joe, Sean, and Lane! We all talk about Miss Adventure Falls, Geyser Point, Pandora, Volcano Bay, and then close out with Sean's trip to the Jurassic World the Exhibition at the Franklyn Institute.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #120- You Get a Tonight Show Cup?

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 3 Mar 2017 20:00:00 +0000

Joe had a rough, long day so he had a few fog cutters and sat down with Brian from Orlando United/Inside Universal to talk about HHN dates for a hot second, the merger of OU and IU, and we discuss the first day of soft openings for Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #119- Rivers of Light Reviewed

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 03:26:00 +0000

This week's episode Joe is joined by Dani from Touring Plans and Ben from Disney Photography Blog! We open the show with discussions on Universal's new advertising push on TV and their twitter account and news of Fallon TM previews. Then we dive into the meat of the episode and discuss expansions at Caribbean Beach Resort and Coronado Resort, the death of the tiered resort structure, the much rumored WDW gondola transportation system, and close out with a big review of Rivers of Light.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- George The Animal Steele Memorial

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:35:00 +0000

This week Alan is joined by Mark Rosenzweig of Ride Entertainment. Ride Entertainment is a world leader in providing attractions, installations, park development services, and park operations along with the OEM of the SkyCoaster. Alan and Mark talk park operations, their philosophy and methods for selling rides, CRAZY STAN CHECKETTS STORIES like the S&S Sonic Boom, and more. Make sure to follow Ride Entertainment and Alan on Twitter.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #118- Actual Polynesia

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 9 Feb 2017 03:08:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, and Sean return and are joined by our guest Felipe! This week's show covers Volcano Bay, Jimmy Fallon testing, a review of the Celebration of Harry Potter, the Forbidden Forrest rumors, Star Wars and Avatar land opening dates (or years), Rivers of Light, and a quick Marathon Weekends review from Lane.

Immersive Irony Experience Theme Park Podcast- Epcot Memorial Episode

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Fri, 3 Feb 2017 01:56:00 +0000

Our new podcast series hosted by Alan searches his rolodex for friends and industry insiders to talk about the amusement industry. This week's podcast he's joined by Michael, @SuperWeenieHtJr, to discuss Las Vegas, bad coaster designs, the weirdness of Hersheypark, and to eulogize Epcot.

Parkscope Unprofessional Podcast Hour #117 Endless Rambling

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Joe is joined by Alan to talk about amusement parks, roller coasters around the world, The European Coaster Club, beers, and other random discussions on the meaning of life.

116- MaxiPass

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:59:00 +0000

Joe and Nick stretch one out in the new year and talk Avatar, Star Wars Galactic Nights, booze, Potter nighttime show rumors, Volcano Bay updates, and then close it out with Lane calling in to talk about his recent trip for the WDW Marathon.

115- 2016 Holiday Extravaganza

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 8 Dec 2016 03:50:00 +0000

Parkscope gathers around the fire to drink Christmas beers and talk theme parks. Sean talks about Grinchmas, Lane talks about his trips to Universal Studios Singapore and Disneyland, we discuss a seven hour Star Wars guided tour at Hollywood Studios, SeaWorld's slow decline, and then answer your questions! Happy holidays everyone and make sure to decorate that aluminum pole!

114- Nintendo, Woo-Hoo!

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 03:00:00 +0000

Joe, Sean, and Nick talk topical, HHN26! Then we cover monorail restaurant crawls, food and wine, trains outside Joe's window, Rivers of Light, Fantastic Beasts (we found them), Joe screwing up his mic input settings, and then some Nintendo news and speculation! Note my use of the oxford comma.

113- All The Disney

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Joe is joined by Brian from Orlando United to talk about a little Universal news then A WHOLE LOTTA DISNEY NEWS. We cover Avatar news, Rivers of Light, Epcot Festival of Arts, refreshing Epcot rumors, Magic Kingdom cabanas, Shanghai's opening a Toy Story Playland, and Hong Kong Disneyland is building a new castle and new attractions.

112- Fire Beacon

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope) — Thu, 3 Nov 2016 02:54:00 +0000

Lane had a calzone and Joe groans about the Indians choking. We cover new info on the Jimmy Fallon attraction at USF, Volcano Bay news drops 10am on 11/3, new UOR resort busses and transportation info, Artegon is up for sale and to whom, Lane reviews his upcoming Disneyland trip, and then Joe closes it out with his impression on Hulk and Reign of Kong.

111- Halloween Horror Nights 26

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:00:00 +0000

Lane hosts as Joe, Mike, and Nick talk about their trip to Orlando and Horror Nights. We talk about our night at Hoop, Trader Sam's shenanigans, off site hotels, coverall all the HHN houses, walk through the scare zones, review the Academy of Villains and Bill and Ted, and finally close with our thoughts on The Repository uncharge experience.

110- Hurricanes Suck

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 01:30:00 +0000

We're tired and exhausted as we finally delay our Orlando trip Wednesday in the prelude to Hurricane Matthew. Then we talk about Muppets in Liberty Square, Shanghai Disneyland not meeting attendance (and maybe financial?) expectations, new Star Wars land rumors, and more.

109- Lane's European Vacation

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 1 Oct 2016 02:00:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, Mike, and Nick are here to defeat pollution and also talk about SeaWorld 2017 plans, The Repository, Mardis Gras, and a huge trip report from Lane's massive three week European trip.

108- Have a Yuengling

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 03:00:00 +0000

Joe is joined by Kenny from In the Loop and we go off the rails for the first 10 minutes talking about beer and baseball stadiums. Sorry. Then we jump into Mean Streak, Food & Wine, Tower of Terror at DCA, seasonal Stitch, Toothsome, Halloween Horror Nights, and your questions!

107- Lets Talk About Six Flags?

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 8 Sep 2016 03:00:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, and Nick talk about Six Flag's batch of announcements, Universal Orlando annual pass price increases, how Volcano Bay could fit into the new pricing structure, and Halloween Horror Nights. It's a quick one folks!

Lets Talk Cursed Child

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 02:30:00 +0000

This episode is rated PG-13. It's time for an intervention and talk Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Joe and Mike are joined by Cameron, who've seen Part One of the play in London to walk through the book. After a bourbon and a beer we dive into discussing the plot, how scenes were replicated on stage, talk fan theories, and all unanimously agree Scorpius Malfoy is amazing.

106- Parksuck

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:30:00 +0000

Joe and Lane watch the Falcons vs the Browns and instantly date the show. They talk about the additions to the Cedar Fair parks, Blaze Pizza, the shocker, Disney theme park and resort security changes, American Horror Story, Toothsome, and answer your questions.

105- Truck Nuts

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 13 Aug 2016 06:00:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, Mike, and Nick are here to talk THEME PARKS. THEME. PARKS. Want some Kings Island? BAM. We got it. Jungle Jims? BOOM. There we go. Hey want some Dollywood? BLAM! Then we throw some frooted Halloween Horror Nights, Jungle Books, Guardians, Imagineering, and brotherly love.

104- Kong is the Bomb Dot Com

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Joe, Ann, Mike, Nick, and Sean talk about their last trip to Orlando. They discuss Soarin' Around the World, Frozen, Kong, and more!

103- Shanghai Disneyland Review

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 22:00:00 +0000

Joe and Guillaume from Le Parcorama talk VR coasters, Europe parks, and Guillaume gives his review of Shanghai Disneyland. Make sure to follow Guillaume at on twitter and on his blog!

102- Walt's Frozen Head

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 7 Jul 2016 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Benjamin Lancaster from The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head all download Pokemon GO and pick which hats and backpacks to wear. After a little Nintendo and Halloween 2 talk we dive into the story behind, filming, and post production of The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head. Go follow on Twitter and back them on Kickstarter!

101- It's Tough to be a Water Bug

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 1 Jul 2016 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, Nick, and Mike are joined by Banks Lee of Attractions the Show to talk about Volcano Bay, a new Universal Orlando hotel, Chance takes over Halloween Horror Nights, Guardians of the (annoyed grunt) Galaxy, and then Banks gives us the skinny on the new attractions in central Florida this summer!

Thoughts

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:30:00 +0000

Thoughts with and for Orlando.

100- Flimsy Buns

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 9 Jun 2016 03:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean talk Shanghai Roaring Rapids, Disney Springs, new Disneyland hotel, Skull Island TM previews, #DareToChance, and we close out with Sean and Nick's trip reports!

99- Sanding Wood

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 2 Jun 2016 03:30:00 +0000

Joe and Lane start out talking about nighttime Disney's Animal Kingdom before being joined by Mike and then Brian from Orlando to close out the show with some listener questions. Also Mike sanded wood.

98- Valverenanen

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 26 May 2016 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, and Nick reunite for the anniversary of their graduation pub crawl only to find the childhood town they grew up in has been invaded. Before their deaths they talk about local theme park news and updates, Shanghai Disneyland impressions, Disney Springs opening and STK, Grad Nights, Frozen Ever After opening, Mako testing, Kong AAs, Hulk details, Universal zoning land, CityWalk evicting tenants, and shortly touch on Joe's trip to Orlando.

Hot Takes May 11th, 2016

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 12 May 2016 02:00:00 +0000

Joe's quick takes on some news from this week. Hulk, Shanghai, etc.

97- Gerald McBoing-Boing (Comcast/DreamWorks Merger)

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 02:00:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, Nick, and Sean convene for an emergency meeting of The Midnight Society to discuss Universal's proposed purchase of DreamWorlds Animation.

96- Free Universal TShirts

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Ann vow revenge of their heist partner after he steals all the gold from a caper in Venice. Tokyo Disneyland Resort additions, Kong updates, Volcano Bay construction, HHN26 houses, Paddlefish, and then a huge trip report from Mike and Ann!

95- Rivers of LOL

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, Mike, and Nick celebrate a bachelor party in Las Vegas and wake up forgetting what happened and where the groom is. We talk about regional parks, the start of Halloween Horror Nights announcements, Magic Kingdom after hours event attendance, Disney's Awaken Summer media event, why it's really dumb to call Animal Kingdom at night "like a 5th park", Avatar, Star Wars, Toy Story Playland, Lane's Dark Side race rant, and Nick's Grad Bash.

94- Wizarding World West

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 03:45:00 +0000

Joe and Lane are joined by David Daut from Heroic Hollywood to talk about his first visits to Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. In addition we talk about Tom Staggs, Rivers of Light, Tower of Terror 'bars', MyMagic+, Kong, Disney Cruise Line, new wand experiences at Wizarding World Japan, and local craft beer (and water).

Quickie- WWoHP Hollywood Live

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 7 Apr 2016 12:45:00 +0000

Joe is joined by Jon Green early in the morning to talk to him about the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, live from in line!

93- Better Late Than Never

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 2 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Joe has some Hoof Hearted, Mike hates Guardians of the Galaxy, Lane talks about Dollywood, and Nick talks Marvel. Also SeaWorld, USH tickets, WDW parties, Hulk, and Kong.

92- Southern Delegates

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 01:30:00 +0000

Lane, Mike, and Nick talk about USH's permanent The Walking Dead House, Kong rumors and news, and Toothsome Chocolate Factor at CityWalk. Then LitemAndHyde joins the guys from Orlando for quick live update. Plus some listeners questions are answered!

91- Team Dingus

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Joe and Mike are two parapsychologists who start a ghost hunting business in New York after being fired from their plush university research gigs. Joining them are Jon Fu and Jonathan Green from Inside Universal to talk about the changes to Universal Studios Hollywood over the past two years, speakers, wood beams, press tours with Alan Gilmore, sight lines, grab and go food venues, stink pickles, tile flooring, Japan, and Mike being Lost in Translation. Make sure to follow Inside Universal on Twitter, YouTube, and check out USHForums.com!

90- Face Stuff

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 4 Mar 2016 12:30:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, and Mike are three actors who are sent to Mexico to audition for bandit fighter roles only to be confused by the locals as actual heroes. They then talk about VR coasters, Disney operations cuts, price increases, Kong updates, Rivers of Light, and future of Universal parks rumors.

89- Armani at a Hotel 6

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:30:00 +0000

Joe, Lane, Nick, and Sean are joined by internet legend Len Testa of the Unofficial Guide series, TouringPlans.com, and The Disney Dish Podcast with Jim Hill. We debate the price of steel, the German economy, Armani suits, concierge level on the Disney Cruise Line, Washington D.C. touring, ticket price increases, nighttime habits, best cheap hotels around Walt Disney World, and knee high sinks. Make sure to check out The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line and The Unofficial Guide to Washington D.C.!

88- A Fist Full of Weasley

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 5 Feb 2016 03:30:00 +0000

NOTE: Apology for the crackling from Joe's microphone, it only lasts the first few minutes of recording. Joe and Nick are joined by Felipe and Meg to mostly talk about A Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, January 29th-31st. We also briefly discuss Universal Studios Hollywood's ticket changes and performance auditions for Reign of Kong?

87- Pirates of Dagobah

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 02:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean start the new year off right by talking Shanghai Disneyland, Star Wars land, the validity of wine as an alcohol choice, Reign of Kong, Hulk, Volcano Bay, more UOR construction, snow, and take your questions.

86- Seth Lord

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 23:00:00 +0000

Joe and Nick are joined by Seth Kubersky from The Unofficial Guide series and TouringPlans.com! Reporting live from Disney's Hollywood Studios, Seth describes the new Star Wars food and drink offerings, talks about the Star Wars launch bay, and Star Tours. Then we dive into metal detectors at parks, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood opening, Disneyland construction, goats, virtual reality, I Drive, Nick's weekend Orlando trip, answer your questions, and more!

Spoilerscope: The Force Awakens

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 03:20:00 +0000

Joe, Meg, and Sean talk SPOILERS about Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Do not listen until you've seen the movie, you've been warned!

85- Land Acquisitions

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 03:45:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Sean discuss Joe's quick Orlando trip, Grinchmas, food, Christmas traditions, Universal's option on a contract for 450+ acres of land, Kong, Joe as Mini Me, and more!

83- The Unofficial Guide's Bob Sehlinger

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 03:00:00 +0000

We're back after a break! Joe and Mike are joined by Bob Sehlinger of The Unofficial Guide series to talk about New Fantasyland, SeaWorld's big announcements last week regarding rides and killer whales, and Race Through New York with Jimmy Fallon. We close out with an interview with Bob about his background, fandom of Disney and the parks, funny stories from his research trips, hilarious stories about Len Testa, and more!

82- La Grande Sierra de Culo

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 1 Oct 2015 03:45:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean discuss Disney Springs, The Incredible Hulk, their recent trip to Universal Orlando, and then dig right into Halloween Horror Nights 25 reviews! Make sure to enter in our giveaway of Halloween Horror Nights: The Unofficial Story and Guide 2015!

81- Halloween Horror Nights: The Unofficial Story and Guide

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 18:00:00 +0000

Joe is joined by Christopher Ripley, author of Halloween Horror Nights: The Unofficial Story and Guide 2015. We discuss Chris' history with the event, creation of the book, recount some fun stories from past events, turning points of Horror Nights, and more! And make sure to enter our giveaway of the book!

80- Lets Talk Halloween Horror Nights and Disaster!

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 8 Sep 2015 22:30:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean cover the news of Disaster!'s closing, Halloween Horror Nights unveil, Joe's trip to Kings Island and Michigan's Adventure, and then answer your questions.

79- The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick are joined by Seth Kubersky, fresh off the publishing of his latest book The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando. We talk D23, Seth's trip to Disneyland's 60th, the creation and specifics of the book, and then your questions! Win a copy of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando: http://www.parkscope.net/p/the-unofficial-guide-to-universal.html

78- D23 After Party

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 18:30:00 +0000

NOTE: Sorry for poor audio quality. Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are drunk on Disney Parks news and Rougabrew as we recap all the D23 Parks and Resorts announcements. Star Wars, Avatar, Shanghai, Skipper Canteen, Toy Story Land, and MORE! Make sure to also enter to win a copy of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando!

LIVE! D23 Parks and Resorts Presentation 2015

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 06:00:00 +0000

Joe and Mike are joined by Brian from OU and friend of the site Lane to talk over the live presentation of D23 2015 Parks and Resorts Presentation. Star Wars, Toy Story Land, Avatar, Rivers of Light, and MORE!

77- D23 Extravaganza!

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean conspire to talk D23 predictions and then answer your questions. Also make sure to enter our contest to win a copy of the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando by visiting Parkscope.net.

76- Drew Must Die

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean join forces to battle the evils of Universal third park rumors, talk Star Wars plans, Sapphire Falls news, and then answer your listener questions.

75- Mikey Actually Likes It

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 04:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick congress to discuss Portofino Bay, menu changes at UOR, and then spend a ton of time talking about Shanghai Disneyland announcements. And Joe has an Uh-Oa during the episode.

74- Throw a Cow at Them

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 2 Jul 2015 23:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Brian from OrlandoUnited.com are joined by the one, the only Jim Hill to discussion Disney's Hollywood Studios make over and closures, Star Wars, Toy Story Playland, Epcot changes, Illuminations replacement, Jurassic World, Marvel, Nintendo, and more.

73- Please Send Us Water

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 01:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean are joined by Jon Fu from InsideUniversal.net to discuss banning selfie sticks, Fast and Furious Supercharged, the Universal Studios Hollywood Nighttime Tram Tour, capacity and parking woes at Hollywood, Disneyland pushing for admissions tax exemption in exchange for $1bn in expansion, Disney's Hollywood Studios rumors, Twister permits, and more.

GameScope Post E3 2015

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:00:00 +0000

Joe and Sean talk about Bethesda, Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo's press conferences and announcements from E3 2015.

GameScope June 2015 Pt 1

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Mon, 8 Jun 2015 02:00:00 +0000

Joe drinks some 2XOne and is joined by Sean to talk about Nintendo NX, Nintendo on mobile, Persona 5, Fallout 4, Splatoon, Yooka-Laylee, and E3 predictions.

72- Volcano Bae

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 31 May 2015 19:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike (for a hot second), Nick, and Sean are joined by friends of the podcast Brian and Andy from OrlandoUnited.com to talk Raptors, new rollercoasters at Busch and SeaWorld, and Volcano Bay water park.

71- Live Show, Guys

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 23 May 2015 03:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Sean talk Star Wars Weekends, Wilderness Lodge, and then are joined by Seth Kubersky to talk Disneyland's 60th and Halloween Horror Nights 25. While we try to end the show we just end up talking about some video games.

70- Nintendo and Kong

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 9 May 2015 06:00:00 +0000

We have a full house today with Joe, Mike, Nick, Sean, and Drew from OrlandoUnited.com. Skull Island: Rise of Kong. Nintendo at Universal (I still can't believe that's happening).

69- Sean Loves Bread

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 1 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean join to discuss SeaWorld's and Busch Gardens Tampa's new coasters, Innoventions closing, Cedar Point, exclusive beers, Project Dig, HHN25, NBC Sports Grill Brew bad name, The Great Piggy Bank Adventure, Marvel will always be at UOR, and then we cover Sean's trip and his love of bread!

68- Wand Games

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Lane talk abut their trip to MCO this past weekend with talk of SeaWorld, Diagon Alley, Cabana Bay, Celestina Warbeck, being picked for a wand, Trader Sam's, CowFish, and more!

67- Give Us Plastic APs

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 3 Apr 2015 03:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are joined by Taylor from OrlandoInformer.com to discuss Six Flags, Polynesian, Trader Sam's, SeaWorld PR blunders, ad hominem attacks, Springfield west, King Kong AAs, HHN25, your questions, and more!

66- E Ticket Walls

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 02:00:00 +0000

TONIGHT! Mike, Sean, and Joe talk about Innoventions West, Kong, Trader Sam's, Nintendo, and answer your questions!

65- Double the Fun

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 8 Mar 2015 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick hate on Disney and love Universal by praising the new MK hub, the cool new Adventureland restaurant concept, Innoventions closing at Disneyland, Mike's Disneyland vendetta, Disney chickening out by just adding 50% capacity to existing attractions, the hat's down ¯\_(ツ)_/¯, Universal's non-news on water bottle bans and ticket price increases, HHN 25, Gringotts downtime, Kong hype, and your questions!

64- It's Not The Harry Potter Celebration without You, Hagrid

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 05:01:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean get together to discuss measles, anniversaries, celebrations, Disney Springs, Sean's trip, Mike filing papers, Baloo meowing, warm butterbeer, and ghosts. Then we jump on twitter and answer your weird, last minute questions.

63- Saturday Six Top Universal Attractions Discussion

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are joined by Brian from OrlandoUnited to discuss their involvement with and the results from the Saturday Six Top Universal Attractions poll. AVENGE DISASTER!

62- No Pandas on Stage

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 03:30:00 +0000

Happy New Year! Joe, Nick, and Sean talk about the Frozen meet and greet area in Epcot, Avatar movie delays, thoughts on IPs in parks, Disney's Hollywood Studios expansion rumors, Cowfish reaching out to guests because of a blogger, Kong, Sean likes old music, the new water park, Mardi Gras, and Baloo as the best spotting bro at a gym.

GameScope 2014 Year in Review

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:20:00 +0000

Joe and Sean get drunk, play video games, and discuss 2014. Topics include Microsoft's change in tune, broken games, bad people online, Nintendo's bad decisions, our favorite games we played this year, and 2015.

61- Ten Days or Whatever of Kwanzaa

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean draw Cards Against Humanity cards then dive into SeaWorld, Cedar Point, the Polynesian, Avatar is doing something or another, Be Our Guest for breakfasts, Kong updates, and water park permits. Then Nick dives into his recent trip talking about Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, HOT Butterbeer, and Cowfish. Happy Festivus y'all!

60- Universal vs Disney: The Unofficial Guide

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:15:00 +0000

Joe and Nick are joined by Sam Gennawey, urban designer, planner, and author of the book 'Universal versus Disney: The Unofficial Guide to American Theme Parks' Greatest Rivalry'. We discuss the origins of the book, the creation of the Universal Studios Hollywood Tour, the developments that lead to the creation of Universal Studios Florida, the creation of Islands of Adventure, and much much more. This is just a sample of the full contents of the book, now available!

59- Food Coma

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 04:45:00 +0000

Joe and Nick are stuffed with food and give thanks by talking about the Great Movie Ride, hats, Animal Kingdom developments, WonderSea permits, what we're thankful for, and we answer your questions.

58- Let My Sign Go

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 03:45:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean team up to discuss Pop Tarts, I-Drive, Tokyo Disneyland Expansion, Fifth Gate at WDW Discussions are Stupid, Cowfish, Kong, Frequent Fear, Building 88, 25th anniversaries, and answer your last minute questions!

57- Some News, Rumors, and Disney Cruise Line

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick are joined by the illustrious Derek Burgan and Seth Kubersky of the internet. We talk Disney Springs news, Disney Hollywood Studios rumors, UOR rumors, and talk about their touringplans.com trips on the Disney Cruise Line.

56- Diagon Alley Impressions

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:00:00 +0000

*NOTE: More than the usual amount of adult language in this episode* Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean finally got to experience Diagon Alley in late September. After 10 minutes talking about beer and bars, we finally discuss all aspects of Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express. We cover the land, shops, food, drink, shows, and attractions. And you'll be surprised how angry we get each other over the owl shop.

55- And a Toast to Your Wisdom!

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 05:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are ready to purge your souls and talk all about HHN 2014.

54- Post Trip News Blues

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 3 Oct 2014 03:00:00 +0000

Joe and Nick cover the news and events form the past few weeks. Backlot Tour, loss of Epcot entertainment, Kongstruction, NASCAR Grille, Iger, and some teasers for future podcasts.

53- La Det Gå

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Sean talk HHN, Sapphire Falls, Paint the Night, and FROZEN. HEY Y'ALL LET IT GO.

52- A True Disaster

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 2 Sep 2014 03:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are joined by Tom Bricker to discuss his last trip to WDW and UOR, his opinions on the Villains Unleashed event, UOR, Potter, ET, Disaster, and then your questions.

51- Mike Gets a Ring

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are all back to discuss SeaWorld, Busch Parks, Potter Celebration, HHN, Hollywood Studios, Villains, hard tickets, random stories, things, and some postulation on Parkscope Weekend. Trust me it makes sense.

50- Ugliest Podcast in Norway

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 8 Aug 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Joe and Mike are joined by the incomparable Len Testa from your books, websites, and podcasts (and other podcasts) to discuss Halloween Horror Nights, Frozen invasion, Norway, 1 million riders, Len's UOR trip, Italian food, and UOR updates to the 2015 edition of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. Then we close out with your questions.

48- Don't Throw Pumpkins

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick are joined with Adam and Andrew from the DisneyHipsters to talk Disneyland, interactive games, Food and Wine, Nashville!, vegetarians in theme parks, Universal thoughts, Club 33, and your questions!

47- Anglophilia

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean are joined by Megs from the famous PotterWatch outside of Diagon Alley. We discuss ride evacs, StarTrek, and then Megs' experience with PotterWatch and Diagon Alley

46- Alohomora

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 18:00:00 +0000

Joe and Nick are joined by a late Mike to discuss the opening crowds of Diagon Alley, capacity woes, Frozen characters on sticks, new IP at UOR, replacement for San Fran area at USF, and more.

45- Indescribable

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 4 Jul 2014 02:30:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean talk Frozen events, Diagon Alley media week, Harry Potter and the Making of Diagon Alley, CityWalk fun, Kongstruction, UOR Hotel Updates, WonderSea/Volcano Bay, 3rd parks, we're in the Unofficial Guide!, your question, and PARKSCOPE THE WEEKEND.

44- Jolly Holly

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean are back to talk Nick's DLR and UOR trips and then Joe's UOR and WDW trips. Pirates, WoC, Tonight Show, Antojitos, Citricos, and more!

Orlando United and Parkscope Unprofessional Radio Podcast Hour

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 02:30:00 +0000

BriMan, Drew, and HTF from Orlando United Radio join Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean to discuss the week’s happenings at UOR and WDW. It’s a cross over for the ages. Flinstones meets the Jetsons; the Simpsons meet the Critic.

Gamescope E3 Special

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 02:30:00 +0000

Joe and Sean discuss the press conferences by Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and more at this year's E3.

43- Mock Trial with Judge Reinhold

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 03:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Sean talk about Diagon Alley news, rumors, and then Nick's DLR trip (so far).

42- Thoughts on Movie Studios Themed Parks

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 3 Jun 2014 02:50:00 +0000

Joe and Nick are joined by Dave Daut, @Illusion0fLife from the twitters, to discuss movie studios theme parks. We cover the past, present, future, and other random topics.

41- Islands of Adventure Birthday Spectacular

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 29 May 2014 03:20:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean join to discuss a little news then dive into talking about the history, past, present, future, and our opinions of Islands of Adventure on it's 15th birthday.

40- Mike's A Robot

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:04:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean join for probably the last podcast episode ever (inside joke) to discuss Diagon Alley developments, DisneySide 24 hour celebration thing, SDMT ads, random news we can pull from our brains, and then spend like 90 minutes talking to and preparing Nick for the most mind blowing experience of his life: Disneyland.

39- Kubersky Problems

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 17 May 2014 03:55:00 +0000

WHEN WILL THE NEWS ABOUT SEVEN DWARFS AND FROZEN END? Probably never. runDisney, Tink, Sea World, Antojitos, and then a ton of Potter. AND WE ANNOUNCE SOMETHING COOL?

Parkscope After Dark Show Part 2

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 10 May 2014 17:30:00 +0000

Parkscope After Dark Part 2: best sequel to a live podcast ever. Nominated for 2 Grammys, a Webby, 3 podcast awards, and a Woody. Universal Parks Blog, best IPs for a theme park, why Star Wars is problematic, and Paulie can't defend Frozen.

Parkscope After Dark Show Part 1

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 10 May 2014 16:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick are three sheets to the wind and decide "LETS JUST DO AN EPISODE TONIGHT". We welcome on friends, enemies, frenemies, and more as we just discuss, well, everything.

38- Call Me Al

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 9 May 2014 03:40:00 +0000

The crew are joined by the esteemed Banks Lee from Attractions the Show to discuss the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (for the last time?), the Polynesian, MyMagicPLUS, Animal Kingdom additions, and way more Potter than is recommended for daily dose. Then we close out this extra long podcast with your questions. Seriously, we're never getting this guy back...

37- It Does Nothing

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 2 May 2014 04:00:00 +0000

The gang is back together to notice how Mike's still at work in a bow tie, Disney's Hollywood Studio is 25 and can rent a car, Seven Dwarf's Mine Train media previews, cats that aren't Baloo, more Frozen rumors, Diagon Alley food and merch, fountains, Nicks' adventures at GradBash, your questions, and MOAR!

36- Zombhench

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Sean cover the past week or so's worth of news. Hey, that stupid velociraptor costume! Disney Hollywood Studios' 25th anniversary 'events', as we relive what the park could have been. Soarin' over the Horizon? Seven Dwarfs things. Disney Springs rumors and our concepts. Hey, a bunch of VPs got shuffled around at WDW and WDI! Diagon Alley rumors, and how the coaster didn't derail (idiots). Al Roker, PR battles, and ROCKS! Finally we close it out with your questions.

35- Universal Orlando Resort for New Visitors

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean are joined by Derek Burgan from TouringPlans.com to discuss tips, tricks, and hints for those visiting the Universal Orlando for the first or 100th time.

34- Sean Opens His Window

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 03:58:00 +0000

We tackled the big two Universal topics: night time in the parks and screens. We then also discuss London waterfront and take your questions.

33- Stupid Telephones

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 8 Apr 2014 03:42:00 +0000

We're back! This week we tackle the 'dedication' of SDMT in late April, Innoventions paint job, Muppets in World Showcase, parking price increases, KidZone rumors, Diagon Alley opening rumors, HYPE!, and your questions!

32- Sean's Tokyo Trip

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick are re-joined by international jet-setting playboy Sean! Seven Dwarfs, Hitler, Kong, Despicable Me, Halloween Horry Nights, Tokyo Disneyland, and MORE! LONG LIVE TONY SOLARONI.

31- HypeTrain

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 05:01:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick discuss parades, Frozen, Muppets, Big Thunder, the lameness of podcast co-hosts not with us, Kong, Zonkos, Hogwarts Express, and your listener questions.

30- Jazzland 2.0

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Joe and Mike are joined by Tonya Pope to talk about the proposal submitted to redevelop Jazzland Park in New Orleans, Louisiana! We discuss the scope of the project, attractions to be featured, and answer some of your questions.

24- CareerPlans.com

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 4 Mar 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are jointed by Len Testa of Touringplans.com, WDW Today, Disney Dish podcast, the Unofficial Guide, and generally cool dude! We talk Universal price increases, Diagon Alley food, Magic Kingdom Hub, 24 Disney Day 2.0, and then shoot the breeze with Len!

23- Quatro Dolares e um Reino Magico

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean discuss Mike's movie watching habits, Universal projects OF THE FUTURE, ticket price raises, mine trains, foreigners, HUBZ, your questions, and more!

22- Listener Questions

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 03:20:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean talk KidZone, hotels, fires, and answer your questions.

21- All The Special Guest

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:20:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Sean are joined by special guest Robert Niles from ThemeParkInsider.com! We discuss Festival of Fantasy, Harry Potter, Gringotts, Fantastical Beasts, Mythos (voted best restaurant in a theme park by a certain website), should we be excited for Avatar, Frozen attraction ideas, what's next for UOR, MM+ and future developments, paying for the sins of a previous generation, Shanghai Disneyland, AND MORE.

Gamescope 1.2

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 03:00:00 +0000

We're back! Joe and Sean discuss what we've been playing and beat, NintendLOL, next generation, why people who are dismissive of dedicated gaming are stupid, and upcoming games we're looking forward to. Finally, we answer two questions! YES TWO!

20- Weird, Depressing, Exciting

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 4 Feb 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean are joined by Jon from InsideUniversal.net! We discuss the history of USH, our thoughts on the park, the Tram Tour, the differences between the two coasts, Black Lagoon, Transformers Meet and Greet, their version of Potter, and banter. Witty, hilarious, banter.

19- Lock It In With The Phelps Twins

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 04:10:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick are joined by special guest of Banks Lee from Attractions Magazine! Today we discuss wraslin', Mexican food (again), FastPass Plus for APs, Meet and Greets, Maleificent and Disney's mentality for adding new attractions, Holy Land Experience, the Harry Potter Celebration, and then close out with your questions!

18- Diagon Alley Announcement Special-scope

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 24 Jan 2014 04:55:00 +0000

Mike, Nick, and Sean are joined by Seth Kubersky to discuss today's elaboration on what Diagon Alley will offer us this summer.

17- The Never Ending Podcast

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:30:00 +0000

YOU CAN'T STOP US NOW. Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean with special guest Derek Burgan discuss MM+, Potter, and answer your questions. We just kinda go generally nuts.

16- Tired

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, Mike and Sean discuss HYPE TRAIN, restaurants, buses, rapid fills, and then Sean lets loose with his thoughts on his trip thoughts. FINALLY YOUR QUESTIONS.

15- Lets Ask Seth

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Wed, 8 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Mike are joined by Seth Kubersky and Derek Burgan to talk about Mine Trains, New Years Resolutions, Amusement Leaks, the closing of two shows, and then we ask Seth a bunch of questions.

14- MySkyfall+

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean discuss Universal's patent application for a ride reservation system similar to MyMagic+ at Walt Disney World. We also dive into WDW and UOR news and rumors, hidden mickeys, CityWalk's disappearing nightlife(!?!?), Blue Men, and answer your questions!

13- 13 Years of Anticipation

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:00:00 +0000

TODAY! Mike decides a free meal isn't as important as his friends, so he joins Joe, Nick, and Sean as they discuss the world of theme parks.Nicks' weekend trip to see Universal Orlando during the Holidays! Joe visits Disneyland to see new DCA and Disneyland holiday offerings. Who is CityWalk actually for? :Skyfall: with Jurassic Park/World additions. Your questions! We WILL be taking a winter hiatus to recharge, visit family, and have look at our podcast production. If you have any comments on our set up, production, or podcast format, leave a comment below or message us on twitter!

12- Convenient Technical Issues

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Joe, Nick, and Sean try to do their best Mike impersonations as we discuss CityWalk, SeaWorld, and take your questions! Email us questions at parkscopeblog@gmail.com.

GameScope 1.1

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 5 Dec 2013 02:00:00 +0000

Joe and Sean discuss The Last of Us, Bioshock Infinite, Pokemon, PS4, and answers your questions!

11- Amplapheater

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 3 Dec 2013 03:00:00 +0000

This week Joe, Mike, Nick, and Sean learn about Joe's mispronunciation problems, a divide house over Universal drinks cannot stand, PolarCoasters, Universal News on December 12th, Bill and Ted get renewed, MyBoondoggle+ with Iger and WDI, don't believe what you hear on the internet, Joe's going to Disneyland, and we answer your questions.

10- PrayForEE

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 04:20:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, Sean, and Nick wish a third time's a charm with recording this show. This episode we discuss Universal expansion updates, why are there no Walt Disney movies, and answer your questions! GATOR DOWN

9- Kübler-Ross

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:40:00 +0000

Joe, Mike, and Nick brew a local craft harvest ale of theme park news and opinions. This week we discuss Univeral's new food options, projector upgrades, rumors of new attractions and how to handle speculation, and new Universal ads. Then we dive into Disney, because YOU ASK AND WE DELIVER. California Grill vs Jiko as Nick and Joe battle it out, Sid's eviction, Imagination's seasonal death spiral, the nature of nostalgia and enabling, denial, The People's Public of Princess Land, Soarin upgrades and additions, and Georgie's comments at IAAPA about MyMagic+. Make sure to vote for Orlando United on the Behind the Thrills poll this week!

8- Jiggasaurus

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 03:30:00 +0000

Straight from our hearts to your ears, here is this weeks episode of iTunes NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PODCAST in the Places and Travel section! This week we cover the Jingle Cruise, Carousel of Progress/Tomorrowland movie and theme park movies, Sean gets some Disney Springs info, Disney doesn't understand concepts such as 'co-op' and 'food truck', DIAGON ALLEY MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE, The Forbidden Journey of legend, Voldemort is a stupid character to put in an attraction, All The Small Things (music in the parks, Billy Hill leaving), Iger and Star Wars land, Jurassic Park at Islands of Adventure, Hunger Gamez and how WOW THAT'S REALLY DUMB, your questions and our answers, and Vote for Be Our Guest on the podcastawards.com!

7- Freakin Mustard

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 5 Nov 2013 02:30:00 +0000

Mike hosts as Joe has the flu, Nick has a new headset, and Sean talks. We discuss the new Red Oven Pizza quick service and general look of CityWalk, Betelgeuse/Beetlejuice show, carnie games, parades, wrestling, dining plans, Nick Studios, and some random Disney things.

Sidebar: Book of Mormon-scope

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 3 Nov 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Joe and Mike discuss their broadway musical history then dive into their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on the smash hit musical The Book of Mormon. For listings of shows visit www.bookofmormonbroadway.com

6- Mike Mans Up

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 03:00:01 +0000

Joe gets usurped, the Disney Magic gets out of refurbishment, Joe doesn't understand the alphabet, Seuss expansion at IoA, Hogwarts Express AGAIN?, Gringotts ride system video, Jingle all the way to Adventureland, your questions and our answers, emails, and vote for Be Our Guest on the www.podcastawards.com! (I swear I'm not bitter.)

5- Universal LATER!

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode we're Unprofessionally joined by Derek Burgan from the Universal NOW! podcast (completing our full synergistic potential). We discuss Sean getting a raise, what's going on with Diagon Alley and the Bridge to Nowhere, Gringotts attraction update, Issues with Mr Banks, People still watch wrestling, more Rip Ride Rockit jokes, AND YOUR QUESTIONS GET ANSWERED

4- You're Welcome

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 03:15:10 +0000

This week Nick, Mike, Sean, Joe, and Mike again taking over for Joe celebrate Mike's bar passing and him becoming, uh, excitable again. We throw off the gloves for 80 minutes of Avatar, Lord of the Rings, Sean forgetting things, Nick's dog, HTF's rumors of Kong, Rip Ride tear it down it, vote for Inside the Magic for www.podcastawards.com, and Joe's reminder he's single and poor. Danger zeeeeaaaaooooooooneee.

3- Bridge to Nowhere

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 8 Oct 2013 03:30:00 +0000

This week Nick, Mike, Sean, and Joe discuss new arial photos of Diagon Alley and Hogsmead Station, Sean letting go, Mike's road to acceptance, Nick's letting go and acceptance of the Falcons, Sinbad has an ugly show building, DISNEY GIVES US SOMETHING GOOD BESIDES COFFEE AND BOGS TO TALK ABOUT,being nice to people on Twitter, Court of Angels and Norwegian princesses' eminent domain over churches, Forbidden Journey ride profile upgrades, and but why is there a bog? Podcast sponsored by the Atlanta Falcons: now Nick knows what it feels to be a Cleveland sports fan.

2- To Loosen Your Buckle, Ring Up Huckel

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Thu, 3 Oct 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Our first podcast where we looked at each other the whole time, Nick and Sean discuss their long weekend trip, Mike sets up his new iPhone 5s, Sean likes Springfield, Nick likes Mythos and The Kitchen, we hear about the best haunts, and we discuss recent observations on Magic Kingdom capacity. Vote for InsideTheMagic.com for the PodcastAwards.com!

1- Joe's Wrong

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 03:00:00 +0000

We wrap up our thoughts on the Universal Decade rumors and talk about Halloween Horror Nights and Joe's scare-dee pants.

Pilot: We Are Here to Change The World

me@josephmatt.com (Parkscope Media) — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Fantastical Beasts, Universal Decade, Future of IoA, Captain Eo, and more.