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The Dark Ride
by Drunk Distory
The Dark Ride presented by Drunk Distory is an adult theme park podcast hosted by two funny people that are fans of two things - theme parks and drinking! Each week they will discuss a different theme park ride and invite you to play along as they rank it through a fun drinking game. So ask yourself - are you in, or are you afraid of the dark ride?
Episodes
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June Tripping Report - Part 1 - Birthdays, Bayous & Big Thunder!
It’s birthday trip time! 🎉 On this episode of The Dark Ride, Adriane and Mike kick off a three-night Walt Disney World birthday extravaganza that somehow packed so many adventures into one trip that this entire episode only covers the first day. Day one starts off with checking into Disney’s…
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🚢 A Disney Destiny Debrief: From a First-Time Disney Cruiser ⚓️
Set sail with the crew of ‘The Dark Ride’ as Adriane grills Mike on his very first Disney cruise experience aboard the Disney Destiny, and yes, she asks the hard-hitting questions like: Is this actually fun for adults without kids? What surprised you the most? And, of course, how was the food?…
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April 2026 Disney World Tripping Report
Sunshine, snacks, and suspiciously perfect vibes. In this episode, Adriane and Mike recap their April 2026 Disney trip; featuring flawless weather, an elite fireworks viewing strategy, not one but two Beak & Barrel reservations in a single day, and a “full moon” sighting at the pool that took the...
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✨ Disney World Holiday Trip Report: Part One ✨
This week Adriane is joined once again by guest co-host Mike Molinari to kick off a holiday Disney World trip report! In part one, they’re breaking down the magic (and chaos) of their recent visit: from festive drinks and food at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, to holiday fun at Disney’s Hollywood...
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Fall Tripping Report Part 2 - Beak and Barrel and Ohana!
Adriane and Mike are back with Part Two of their October Disney World adventure! Day two kicks off with a swashbuckling start at Magic Kingdom’s newest hotspot, the Beak & Barrel, setting the tone for a day full of surprises. Later that evening their plan was to snack their way through the EPCOT...
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Fall Tripping Report - Typhoon Lagoon and Drinking Around Hollywood Studios!
Surprise! Adriane is back on the mic and joined once again by guest co-host Mike Molinari for a brand-new trippin report! The duo recently returned from a three-day Disney adventure, and there was way too much magic (and mischief) to fit into just one episode so they decided to split this report...
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Halloween or Christmas? The Disney World Party Debate Ends HERE
🎃👻 vs. 🎅🎄 — once and for all, they’re settling Disney’s ultimate party showdown: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party vs. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! On today’s episode of The Dark Ride, Adriane is joined by returning guest co-host Mike Molinari (@mikemolinari) to tackle an...
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August Tripping Report - Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2025
Adriane is back from another magical adventure at Walt Disney World and you know what that means: it’s time for a tripping report! 🎉 She’s joined by guest cohost Mike Molinari (@MikeMolinari) to recap their August 2025 getaway, including the first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party…
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AnR: an EPIC Universe of fun
We've got friend of the pod and theme park guru, Barbie, back today to talk about the shiny brand new kid in the neighborhood, Universal's Epic Universe. She's been a bunch and has the skinny without the spoilers. This is a vibes-heavy show all about the low down on a place that we cant wait to...
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AnR Trip Report and Catchup: Puerto Rico and Broadway
Come get yo fix. We talk about where we've been for the last few weeks. A bit of trip report as Ryan talks all about his trip to Puerto Rico. then we keep it local with a spoiler free talk about Broadways newest Hit; Stranger Things: The First Shadow. So glad to be back in the studio. Drunk...
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AnR: Trip Report; Off Property Stays; the good, the bad, and the ugly
This week on an all-new episode of Drunk Distory presents ‘The Dark Ride’, we continue our deep dive into hotels with a side trip to the Drunk Distory's Resort Round Up. On this episode, get ready to go outta the mouse house and talk all about Staying Off Property. What are the good, the bad, and...
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AnR: Trip Report; Evermore Orlando Resort & a side of Everclear
This week on an all-new episode of Drunk Distory presents ‘The Dark Ride’, we continue our deep dive into hotels with a side trip to the Drunk Distory's Resort Round Up. On this episode, get ready to get big pool energy as we talk all about the new Evermore Orlando Resort. This resort has luxury…
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Trip Report - EPCOT's Festival of the Arts
This week on ‘The Dark Ride’ we get artsy and fartsy as we discuss Epcot Festival of the Arts! This year all things are coming up Figment, listen in to hear our thoughts on this festival and the rest of Adriane's first third of a wild trip. So should you pack your bags and head to the showcase...
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Tinsels and Trees a WDW Trip Report
Mickey's in Santa mode, looking quite plump, With festive ears perched on his jolly round rump, The park's packed with tourists in matching red sweaters, Wallet-draining magic that couldn't get better! Fake snow falls sideways in subtropical heat, Overpriced churros - a sugar-filled treat, Kids...
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A Disney Thanksgiving
Turkey Legs and Dolewhip while spying on Native Americans from the Liberty Belle Riverboat, what are your family traditions for the eatiest drinkiest, nappiest holiday this side of Tomorrowland? and what is a Thanksgiving without Villains and rants about influencers, well listen in to hear ours....
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Jollywood Vs Mickey's Very Merry: A Party Punch-Up
Jollywood Nights or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, which shin dig of 2024 is gonna get your toes a tappin and your wallets a waving. to discover all the holiday huffabaloo we brought back friend of the show and trendsetter of tinsel Magical Hijinx (Demi) (@magicalhijinx) Demi is always the...
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Hall of Presidents 2 - The Second Listen
We are trying something new and listening and roasting our previous coverage of The Hall of Presidents, just in time for you to mop up your tears, or excitedly raise your hands in the air and wave em like.... a polaroid picture. Join your very favorite 40 some odd old white robots in the spirit…
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AnR: Cruise with us on the Norwegian Joy
What's better than Pirates of the Caribbean? How about cruising the Bermuda Triangle on a floating city with shows, go-carts, casinos and oh so many bars. Adriane tells all about the Norwegian Joy and her recent boat ride into the great blue yonder. How was the Cruise ship Buffett, and what…
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An "Epic" discussion about Lightning Lane Premiere Pass
This week the terrific twosome reunites with a long-time friend of the show and gets into the weeds with the newly announced LLPP : Lightning Lane Premiere Pass, what is it, why is it, and how am I going to afford it???. Adriane and Ryan are so excited to welcome Monika (social_barbi /…
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AnR: Back In Orange and Black
Today... were back with an all new adventure. Join the drunk duo as we head on down to the eathernet eatery to wax poetic about all things themepark. Today we share all about Adriane's fall trip to dirty south, get down to earth and real with you our favorite fans and discuss what weve been up...
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AnR: D23 Announcements and Breath mints
Today we head on down to the hyper hooch hovel, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week Ryan and Adriane take a break from our never started vacation to chat up our thoughts on the offerings from the 2024 D-23 Event that Disney held in Anaheim. Did Santa…
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AnR: Summering Succotash
Today we head on down to the eathernet eatery to wax poetic about all things themepark. today we share some big news about the future of the show, get down to earth and real with you our favorite fans and discuss some quirky happenings in the world of Dis... To find out, you just gotta listen in....
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Dis Smells Funny
Can you smell what the castle is cooking? well we do, and to smell all the best and worst around central Florida, we needed to bring on a professional. were Happy to have Airik creator of Mortimer and Company candle company maker of the Happiest Scents on Earth (@mortandcocandles ,...
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I can taste the Hersheypark
Today we head on down to the chocolate milk microchip, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week Ryan tells Adriane all about his trip to the sweetest place on earth, Hershey Pennsylvania, and the theme park where chocolate flows like the salmon of Capistrano...
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AnR at the Bar: BlueSky D23 rumor mill
Today we head on down to the hyper hooch hovel, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week Ryan gets sloshy with his brother Eric chattin up our thoughts on the rumored offerings from the 2024 destination D-23 Event coming up in Anaheim. Maybe we will get some…
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Yachtsman Steak-house Party
If you savor premium steaks, fresh seafood and 90s interior design check out this New England-style steakhouse. We did, and we're here to spill the sirloin. Today we are joined by a Drunk Distory favorite with Sun Splash Waterpark in Cape Coral Florida's own Hollie Reed (@queenmumhollie)...
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AnR: Trip Report; Trippin Down the Bayou
Today we head on down to the cafe du motherboard, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week Adriane tells Ryan all about her summer trip to the happiest place on earth. Where she were lucky enough to take a trip down the bayou with a special preview of Tiana's...
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Storybook Ciroc. A Smellephant Adventure
When I see a Smellephant Fly.... I run for cover. This week were getting into the three ring of it all as we run away to the circus and discuss all that is Storybook Circus, from the fake trains and planes to the real trains and plains, we will talk about it all. and then there is the…
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Teppan Eat-o at Epcot
Sizzling grills ignite, Chef's dance in gleaming steel light, Teppanyaki delight. EPCOT's fan fave, Teppan Edo is on the menu today. This group sit-down dining experience has us getting our komonos on, and stretching our kawaii muscle with all the delicious delicacies of the land of the rising…
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AnR: Round The World In 80 Mins
Today we head on down to the internet Imbibery, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week the twosome of terot revisit the world showcase showdown and start a best day ever walkin round the lagoon, they will share their favorite thing to eat, drink and do at...
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AnR at the bar: Shermanator takes on the Halcyon
Today we head on down to the microbit brewery, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week we are all about that relaxed fit. Adriane and Ryan talk about the stresses of a first time dis vacation?, We discuss the deepest of deep dives , viral sensation rockin…
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AnR Trip Report: MSC you later, alligator
Today we head on down to the Lithium Ion Lido Deck, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks and cruise ships. This week we flip the script and Ryan tells Adriane all about his recent stomp around the studios and sail around the seas of the Caribbean. We get into all…
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Festivus of the Lion King
From the day we arrive on the podcast And, blinking, picked up our drinks There's more to know than can ever be known More to drink than can ever be drunk There's far too much facts to take in here More to find than can ever be found But the gates rolling high Through the castle spotted sky Keeps...
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AnR at the Bar: Dolewhipped and Wandered
Today we head on down to the microbit brewery, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week we are all about that relaxed fit. Adriane and Ryan try a new nationwide Dolewhip social media trend, does it hold up to our refined palates?, we will have to taste the...
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AnR: Tripping over April showers and May Flowers
Today we head on down to the internet Imbibery, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week Adriane tells Ryan all about her recent romp around the mouse house. and this time she brought a friend in to spill the tea. We are psyched to welcome back to our little...
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Unpacking Disney: Part 4 - Demi (@MagicalHijinx)
Who is a Disney Adult? What is a Disney Adult? And why does the internet and society as a whole care so much? Well, that’s what we hope to find out in a new series we’re calling ‘Unpacking Disney: A Disney Adult Deep Dive’ where each month we’ll interview one so-called Disney Adult about their...
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Tron: Light Beer Run
Only the Grid knows why frisbees and neon go so damn well together. stride over your ever so uncomfortable light cycle and get ready to see the future in all of its daft punkiness. Today we ride Tron: Light Cycle Run. Will this neo-futuristic test track of new Tomorrowland send us victoriously...
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Say Sanaa on the Serengeti
There is an old Swahili Proverb that says;"He who eats another man's food will have his own food eaten by others." . and that goes double when you are talking about the bread service at Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village. From the epic art to the wild views, this restaurant with the…
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AnR: At the Bar; Mish Mash Mickey Mouse
Today we head on down to the internet Imbibery, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week were all about that relaxed fit. Adriane and Ryantalk about some upcoming events, we talk through some big disney news articles as of late and jam out to some listener…
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Unpacking Disney: A Disney Adult Deep Dive, Part 3
Who is a Disney Adult? What is a Disney Adult? And why does the internet and society as a whole care so much? Well, that’s what we hope to find out in a new series we’re calling ‘Unpacking Disney: A Disney Adult Deep Dive’ where each month we’ll interview one so-called Disney Adult about their...
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The Dark Ride Four Year Anniversary of Awesom-O
It's been Four Years since you looked at me Cocked your head to the side and said, "I'm angry" not so long since you laughed at me Saying, "Get that together, come back and see me" welcome to our Four Year Aniversary Show, filled with fun and games, surprised animatronic guests and a whole lot of...
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Finding Nemo Submarine Sandwiches
Arrr, ye scallywags! Hoist yer Jolly Roger and prepare to plunder the depths of hilarity today with the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland! We be sailin' through the seas of imagineering as we recount the antics of Nemo, Dory, Tony Baxter, and their motley crew of underwater misfits.…
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Skipper Canteen Full of Sangria
Welcome to the Jungle, sha na na na please take a moment to adjust your volume and let the two skippers with the yippers take you to the far-off land of Orlando to a little bistro in the bush in the Kingdom of Magic. Today we're gettin our feast of beast on as we eat all about Skipper Canteen....
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Unpacking Disney: A Disney Adult Deep Dive, Part 2
Who is a Disney Adult? What is a Disney Adult? And why does the internet and society as a whole care so much? Well, that’s what we hope to find out in a new series we’re calling ‘Unpacking Disney: A Disney Adult Deep Dive’ where each month we’ll interview one so-called Disney Adult about their...
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AnR: Trip Report; Birthdays and Rain Delays
Today we head on down to the internet Imbibery, to drink our cares away and talk funny about all things theme parks. This week Adriane tells Ryan all about her Fab Feb trip to the happiest place on earth. Birthdays and rain delays This is a two - in - one parter so we get to hear all about the…
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Cindy's Royal Rumble....oops, I mean Table
Salagadoola mechicka boola bibbidi-bobbidi-boo Put 'em together and what have you got character dining costing you a firstborn child. We're headed to Cindy's house for a little amuse bouche and a princess parade the likes of which you've never seen. Unless you have perchance been to literally any...
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Le Cellier Steakhouse Party Eh.
Get your dogsled and mukluks ready cause we're venturing into the great white north to lineup for a mickey, kick out the hosers, and chomp down at some chops at EPCOT's Le Cellier Steakhouse. This deluxe sit-down dining experience has us getting our lumberjack on, stretching our Molson muscle…
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Unpacking Disney: A Disney Adult Deep Dive, Part 1
Who is a Disney Adult? What is a Disney Adult? And why does the internet and society as a whole care so much? Well, that’s what we hope to find out in a new series we’re calling ‘Unpacking Disney: A Disney Adult Deep Dive’ where each month we’ll interview one so-called Disney Adult about their...
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Guardians of the pan galactic gargle blaster: Cosmic Rewind
When your galactic generator has gone missing and you can't afford to hire Captain Marvel, there is only one team you can count on.. In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to...
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Resort Roundup: Swan and Dolph Lundgren Resort
This week on an all-new episode of Drunk Distory presents ‘The Dark Ride’, we continue our deep dive into hotels around the theme park world with Drunk Distory's Resort Round Up. On this episode, get ready to get your 90s aesthetic on with Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts. this resort…
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The Dark Ride presented by Drunk Distory is an adult theme park podcast hosted by two funny people that are fans of two things - theme parks and drinking! Each week they will discuss a different theme park ride and invite you to play along as they rank it through a fun drinking game. So ask yourself - are you in, or are you afraid of the dark ride?
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