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Corkscrew Convos: A Theme Park Podcast
by Corkscrew Convos
For theme park talks. For roller coaster discussions. For Corkscrew Convos.DJ and Chris bring you their thoughts and ideas on the attractions and themed entertainment industry.
Episodes
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HHN 35 Express Shakeup + Universal Kids Resort Opens
Universal killed Fear with Express six weeks before HHN 35, then opened its most affordable park ever in Texas. Two launches based on opposite bets. In this Convo, Chris and DJ break down Halloween Horror Nights 35 at Universal Studios Florida: the Infernal Carnival of Nightmares theme, co-icons...
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On Stoicism and Steel
In what was originally planned to be an engaging trip report from a delightful visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, DJ and Chris are sidetracked into an exploration of stoicism and theme parks.
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HHN 35 Announcement Season Begins: Jack, Oddfellow, and the Infernal Carnival
Universal Orlando has revealed new details for the 35th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights, including the “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares” theme and the return of Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow as the event’s ringmasters. The reveal also includes the original house “Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos…
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Halloween Horror Nights 35 speculation for Universal Studios Florida
Speculation is already circulating about Halloween Horror Nights 35 and which haunted houses will appear at Universal Studios Florida. In this bonus episode, DJ and Chris sort through the speculation threads. They discuss why Lady Gaga is a recurring rumor, what a Hellraiser house might look…
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Plan-A-Park: 2025 Movies — an Oscars Weekend Special
DJ and Chris draft an entire theme park built from this year’s biggest films — from A Minecraft Movie to F1 the movie to the Grammy-nominated KPop Demon Hunters — and invent ride concepts, lands, and merch. With the Academy Awards happening this weekend, it’s the perfect time to mix Oscar buzz…
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Epic Universe surprises, Das Stakehaus steaks, Le Cirque Arcanus, and DJ’s new favorite coaster
Universal Orlando Resort is still revealing itself as DJ & Chris take a focused look at the Epic Universe's biggest surprises, greatest accomplishments, and the moments that still feel unfinished. The episode examines why some elements land and others do not, including a close look at Le Cirque...
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COTALAND Revealed: Matt Hughey on Coasters, Culture & F1 Buzz
With the 2026 Formula 1 season kicking off in Melbourne, Australia, this weekend, we asked how motorsport energy is influencing theme-park design at a new theme park coming to Austin, Texas. On this episode of Corkscrew Convos, we sit down with Matt Hughey to unpack the jump from a small family...
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Return to Epic Universe, More Firsts at EPCOT, and a Very Special Magic Kingdom Visit
DJ and Chris return to Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort and share updated impressions, strategy tips and what surprised them most on a second visit. From crowd flow to ride priorities, they break down what matters right now for anyone planning a Florida theme park trip. They also dig…
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Halloween Horror Nights 34 Review and Haunted House Rankings | Universal Orlando 2025
DJ and Chris recap their full trip to Universal Orlando Resort during Halloween Horror Nights 34 in 2025. Hear detailed rankings of all HHN34 haunted houses, highlights from their extended park days, and tips from experiencing the event with minimal wait times. The episode also covers a full...
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Halloween Horror Nights 2025 | Spooky Season Preparations
DJ and Chris are BACK to share excitement over the spooky season, including their impending trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort. Hype lists, event food & beverage, and other ways to get the most of a trip to the event are discussed.
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Epic Universe (Spoiler-free Review & Recommendations)
It's time. Chris and DJ discuss a special visit to preview Universal Epic Universe, the newest theme park in Orlando. From the monsters of Dark Universe to the flights of How to Train your Dragon, we explore what it is to visit this incredible new experience.
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A Farewell to Muppet Vision 3D + Mardi Gras
Chris and DJ unpack Chris' bittersweet first (and last) experiences with Muppet Vision 3D before its impending closure at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Then, Mardi Gras' 30th anniversary at Universal Orlando Resort is reviewed -- beignets and all. Plus, the guys open with a candid, yet…
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Wooden Coaster Hall of Fame
DJ and Chris review the recent clash of their favorite football teams, before determining the inaugural class of the wooden coaster hall of fame. What wooden coasters have stood the test of time to leave a legacy--and are worthy of such a distinction?
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Plan-A-Park: 2024 Movies
In honor of Epic Universe's impending debut, DJ and Chris each draft four movies from 2024 and plan corresponding attractions. Also: more egg talk.
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From Florida With Love
After time away, it's good to come back and enjoyed shared adventures and new experiences. Also: Spotify Wrapped, hard boiled eggs, banshees, and a lemon (in no particular order).
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DJ Takes Halloween Horror Nights 33
As spooky season draws to a close, Chris and DJ reflect on Universal Orlando's signature halloween event in 2024. Also: Chris can't find cookies.
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That's What Fall Means To Me
DJ and Chris are back to prepare for peak spooky season, and unpack what it means to embrace autumn.
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The Joys and Charm of Pittsburgh's Parks
DJ shares a trip report with Chris, including Idlewild, Kennywood, PNC Park, and plenty of Potato Patch fries.
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HHN33: A Spoiler-Free Strategy Discussion
Chris brings DJ a spoiler-free look at his first two nights of Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Studios Florida. Where to start? What to pack? And more...
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HHN Packing Lists, New Orleans, and Lion King
DJ and Chris are back to review the adventures of late summer, plus an in-depth packing list for spending 18 hours straight at Universal Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights. Also, DJ shares about his visit to The Big Easy, and Chris confesses about the latest piece of roller coaster history he…
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D23 Reveals the Future of Disney Parks
Over the span of a few days, the trajectory of Disney Parks have changed forever. Billions of dollars' worth of new attractions have been announced for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure. But what will be retired to make room for...
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Universal Epic Universe: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™
With the final realm of Universal Orlando's newest theme park finally announced, DJ and Chris explore what this means for next year's grand opening. Also, Chris recounts his adventure seeing Twisters in 4DX...
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Universal Epic Universe: Dark Universe
An EPIC new announcement for Universal's new Orlando park dropped today... one that involves a monstrous band of characters. DJ and Chris explore the shadows of Darkmoor Village and its haunts, like Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, Curse of the Werewolf, Das Steakhouse, and more.
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An Ode to the Water Ride
DJ and Chris catch up on Halloween Horror Night announcements before embracing the quintessential experience of peak summer: the water ride. What do we love? What do we hate? What do we tolerate? What do we elevate? Also: keyboard shortcuts.
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Loch'ed In at Busch Gardens (+HHN33)
DJ and Chris discover the song of the summer ahead of Chris' trip report from the opening weekend of Busch Gardens' Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On and Food & Wine 2024. Also: the first house announcements for Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Studios Florida are here!
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Florida!!!
The hurricane [coaster] with my name [Fun Spot]. Chris recounts more from Kissimmee, Lake Nona, SeaWorld, Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Florida, Chuy's, and TopGolf. Also: skin care.
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Details Revealed for SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Epic Universe
Universal's newest Orlando theme park shares the details about SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, including Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge, Yoshi's Adventure, and Mine-Cart Madness. Also: Chris is in need of more kitchen utensils. The game begins in 2025!
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Epic Universe: How To Train Your Dragon
DJ and Chris decode the recent announcement for Universal Epic Universe's next featured realm: How To Train Your Dragon - Isle of Berk. Also: the meteoric rise of the Cosmic Crisp® apple is discussed.
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Discovery Cove: The Sights. The Eats. The Adventure.
Kinsey and Thomas join the show to tell DJ and Chris about their experience at SeaWorld's all-inclusive resort experience in Orlando, Florida.
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Atlanta (ft. Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and more)
Chris regales DJ about his journey to the capital of Georgia, replete with pandas, comets, whale sharks, pickleball, Beverly, and more. Locations featured: College Football Hall of Fame, ACE Pickleball Club, Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Horizon Theater's production of Natasha, Pierre…
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Bay Area Buzz (Busch Gardens Tampa, ZooTampa, and More)
Chris shares about his trip to Busch Gardens Tampa, ZooTampa, and the eats, sights, and vibes of Tampa.
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The Alamo, Remembered
DJ's trip to San Antonio, Texas. Including SeaWorld San Antonio, the Alamo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and MORE.
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Universal Epic Universe: Revealed
An urgent exploration into today's EPIC announcement. Also: questions that remain about Universal's newest theme park and what is set to be the single greatest experience within.
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Adventures in Chicago & Orlando
32,000 steps at SeaWorld, frozen adventures in Chicago, a scheme to improve at Men In Black: Alien Attack, and karaoke. Also: best practices in lettuce preparation.
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Hold on Tight
DJ and Chris ponder reorganizing the holiday season and returning to the original intentions of The Grinch. Then, a few nice poems to start the new year off right.
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What We Leave Behind
Everything in its time. A new year means time for contemplation on what stays in 2023 and what goes with us into 2024.
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Plan-A-Park: Busch Gardens Tampa
What does the future hold for Busch Gardens Tampa? We explore the future and analyze the past. Everything, from an axis coaster to a giga coaster, from a hotel to an island in the sky, is considered...
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Wrapped
Orlando. Skyline Chili. Pipeline: The Surf Coaster. The Bourne Stuntacular. Tour of Tango. Soarin. Iron Gwazi. Miller's. Wawa.
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DJ's Walt Disney World Whirlwind
Bracing from a late night at HHN, DJ steels his nerves to conquer all four WDW parks in quick succession. Plus: Ohana.
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See You In the Fog
The first leg of DJ's grand tour of Orlando: Buc-ee's, Disney Springs, and Halloween Horror Nights
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Halloween Horror Nights, Walt Disney World, and Universal Orlando
DJ and Chris look back on Chris' first trip to Halloween Horror Nights and DJ's impending sojourn to Orlando.
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Jeffrey Siebert has a Fiesta in Texas
Jeffrey Siebert, Park President of Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, joins DJ and Chris to talk 2024 additions, enhancements over the last few years, and more.
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Before the Fall
Dallas joins DJ and Chris to talk autumn's visual identity and its place among the seasons. calicocauldron.com
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That Which You Already Know (Good Gravy! and TT2)
Your wait for CC is over, but another wait has just begun. Ft: Top Thrill 2 coming to Cedar Point and Good Gravy! coming to Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in 2024.
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Happy Birthday Grimace
Chris and DJ return to talk new testing by Skyline Attractions, Worlds of Fun trip reports, and the last remaining wooden wild mouse roller coasters. Also: milkshakes.
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Return on Investment (ft. Spider-Verse and Gotham)
DJ and Chris explore the Spider-Verse and Gotham City Escape before swinging into the question of 2023's most impactful coasters
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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi & Epic Universe
One park opens, and another park makes noticeable progress in doing so. Also: the real problems with drawbridges and cream cheese.
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DarKoaster + Food & Wine at Busch Gardens
Chris and DJ return to cover the opening of DarKoaster, Busch Gardens' 10th roller coaster, and the park's Food & Wine Festival. Interviews include: Virginia Beer Co., Andrew from Coaster101, and Cassady from Busch Gardens.
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Boomerang: Light and Shadow
Chris and DJ review the return of one thing and the refurbishment of another. Also: The Shining.
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100 (ft. Plan-A-Park: Myrtle Beach)
DJ and Chris mark 100 episodes of Corkscrew Convos by planning a park for Myrtle Beach and revelling in the joys of kitchen appliances. "Bluey" also makes an appearance at some point.
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For theme park talks. For roller coaster discussions. For Corkscrew Convos.DJ and Chris bring you their thoughts and ideas on the attractions and themed entertainment industry.
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