The Vacationland Theme Park Podcast

In Our last Episode of 2019:We wrap up our thoughts on Knott's Merry Farm 2019, and Dr. David shares his memories of Knott's Bear-Y Tales, cause the rest of us have no memory of it. Also, we discover that Karen is part of the parking problem for Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant and find out which one of our hosts has taste in alcohol that would make a sorority girl jealous, plus the importance of agreeing with the parents in Disney movies and the limited time return of an 80's favorite. Park Hopping:-Haunted Mansion Rehab  -Disneyland Releases a Preview of the new "Magic Happens Parade"-"Eve" Returns to Universal Studios HollywoodPlus, we discuss the Holiday Offerings at Universal Studios Hollywood and Dr. Skipper shares his trip review on his recent outing to Universal Studios Hollywood.

In This Episode:Happy Holidays..!! We answer the important questions...like, is "Bingo Sheets" the name of a Hallmark Christmas Movie..? Which one of us spent Thanksgiving at a Country Club...? And old Knott's was a weird place. Lightning Round:Snow White Gets A Happily Ever AfterPark Hopping:-Indiana Jones Gets A Facelift For Its 25th Birthday-A New/Old Favorite Returns To Knott's-DVC Coming To The Disneyland Hotel

In this Episode:-Chris talks about his recent trip to Walt Disney World-Fastpass Changes are Coming to Disneyland-Six Flags looks to buy the parent company of Knott's Berry Farm-With only a couple weeks till Halloween, Disney announces details about this year's Candlelight Processional. Plus, Dyan joins us to talk about Halloweentime at the Disneyland Resort, plus John and Brandice have an interesting experience at the Halloween Haunt "Boo-fet" and give us their impressions of this year's haunt. 

In this Episode:-Brandice Comes In 5th in a rib eating contest-We talk about Disney's Trouble With Rocks-New Breakfast Options Coming to Knott's Berry Farm-The Avengers Get A New CampusPlus, Chris and Karen Rode Jurassic World The Ride And Paid For an Overpriced "Tiki Drink" so you didn't have to...

In This Episode:-Original John Talks About His Experience at SDCC 2019-A Brawl Breaks Out at Disneyland & Knott's-Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Opens Jurassic World and Announces HHN Mazes-The Timber Mountain Log Ride Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary -Changes Coming to Booking Experiences at Oga's Cantina and Savvi's WorkshopPlus, Which one of us is most likely to start a fight in a theme park, and what the Main Street Electrical Parade has to do with Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

In This Episode: -A Brush Fire Causes The Evacuation of Six Flags Magic Mountain-A Long Running Knott's Attraction Closes Without Warning-Guess Who's Coming To Disney's California AdventurePlus, Did The Haunted Shack at Knott's Berry Farm Destroy Families? Dyan Reviews "Summer Nights" at Knott's Berry Farm, and Chris talks about his first impressions of Galaxy's Edge. -Corrections And Retractions

In This Episode: -Knott's Goes Grease and Introduces It's "Summer Nights" Promotion- A Fan Favorite and an Oddly Placed Summer Show Come To California Adventure-Universal Studios Hollywood Announces More Details About Its Jeff Goldblum-less Jurassic World AttractionPlus, Dr. David is wrong about the Lion King, + Dyan, Dr. David and a Special Guest give us their  first impressions of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. 

In This Episode:Dr. Skipper is here to talk about Arizona Tiki Oasis and we FINALLY give away the autographed copies of Skipper Stories and More Skipper Stories in our book giveaway. Brandi and John join in and discuss their experience at the Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival. Park Hopping: -Calico River Rapids Sets Opening Date-Secret Life of Pets Attraction Announced at Universal Studios Hollywood-Mickey's Philharmagic 60% comes to Disney's California AdventurePlus, We'll discuss what it was like getting a reservation for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. 

In This Episode:Our Dr. Skipper Prize Pack Giveaway has been extended...! Visit our Instgram or Facebook page to enter. We catch up on what we missed in March:-Disneyland Resort Hotels Sold Out-Bibbidi Bobbidi Closed-Dick Dale DiesPark Hopping:-Hello New Parking Structure/Goodbye K Lot-Stranger Things at USH Halloween Horror Nights-Disney Bans EverythingPlus, we discuss Brandice's experience with Knott's Season Passholder Early Entry and we talk about the Orange County Register's Recent Article titled 10 Ways Knott's Berry Farm is Better Than Disneyland. 

In this episode, you get a different kind of an introduction. We're talking about the breaking news coming out of the Disney Parks regarding new stroller and smoking regulations in all domestic Disney Parks. After Breaking News: Park Hopping-New Dates Added To Universal 5k-New Disney Pop Up Event at Downtown Disney-New Details Released For Jurassic World Ride at Universal Studios HollywoodSegments: Finishing Up The Theme Park Food Festivals with the offerings at DCA's Food and Wine FestivalRoad Trip:Dyan Joins Us To Talk About Her Recent Trip to Solvang, CA

In this Episode:We explain what happened to the show in February, with our new segment "What'd I Miss...?" In this month's edition:-Disney Legends Dave Smith and Ron Miller Pass Away-The Bayside Skyride Gets Knocked Out At Seaworld San Diego-World Of Color Returns to Disney's California AdventurePark Hopping:-New Harry Potter Projection Show and Preview Party at Universal Studios Hollywood-Boysenberry Festival @ Knott's and 7 Seas Food Festival at Sea World -The 500lb Bantha in the Room, we're talking about the opening date for Galaxy's Edge.Plus, we introduce our new "Dining Plan" segment by talking about Brandi and John's experiences with the Knott's Berry Farm Dining Plan. 

In This Episode:Dr. David joins us to talk about his new book "More Skipper Stories", plus we'll find out how many time Chris can mispronounce the title. Also, it's 2019 why can't Knott's Berry Farm come up with a functioning app or figure out a way to post wait times outside its rides...? Which one of us has a story about Rob Schneider AKA Duce Bigeolow...? How crazy is it going to be for Galaxy's Edge...?Park Hopping: -Sleeping Beauty Castle Take an Extended Nap-California Adventure and Universal Celebrate Lunar New Year-An extended Peanuts Celebration at Knott's Berry FarmDiscussion:Cariss MIlano of Magical Vacation Planner by Cariss joins us to talk about what we're excited for in 2019. 

In This Episode, we say goodbye to 2018 and hello to a Disneyland Crackdown on Annual Passholders.Brandice and John Discuss their trip to Knott's Merry Farm, and Erin joins us to talk about Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood and Six Flags Holiday In The Parks. Plus, we talk about our favorite things in the parks for 2018, and what we're looking forward to in 2019. Park Hopping:-Knott's and Universal NYE Parties-Disneyland After Hours Parties-Disneyland Crackdown on Annual Passholder. 

In This Very Special Holiday Episode:Dr. David is back to discuss the history of both Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, and the seasonal favorite "Haunted Mansion Holiday". Plus, Stay tuned for a very special announcement about the future of the Vacationland Theme Park Podcast

In This Episode:-We discuss Knott's confirming a new rapids ride coming to Calico, and the world's worst kept secret. -Wreck It Ralph VR Lands at The Void: Downtown Disney-Universal Studios Hollywood Announces a New Run Event Plus, a little later on Erin bails Chris out of a foot in mouth situation and we discuss our annual Holidays in the Parks previews discussing all the festive fun coming to Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott's Merry Farm, the Disneyland Resort and SeaWorld San Diego. 

In this Episode:We wrap up our Halloween 2018 Discussion by getting Brandice Started on finding a very specific, non Peter Pan Halloween costume.Park Hopping:-Changes Coming to Bigfoot Rapids at Knott's Berry Farm-Construction Begins On The Lower Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood-Details about the Millenium Falcon Ride at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge have been released. Plus, Karen helps up wrap up Halloween 2018 by discussing out trip to Mickey's Halloween Party. 

In This Episode:News: Seaworld attendance and revenue is up, plus a "KIds Get In Free Offer". The Disneyland Resort executes "Order 66" and eliminates a popular show in Tomorrowland and we take a first look at what's coming to the "Tropical HIdeaway" in Adventureland. Plus, Erin discusses her trips to Six Flags' "Fright Fest and we discuss how much it would take for us to stuff ourselves in a coffin for 30 hours. Then, Brandice, John and Chris recap their adventures at Knott's Berry Farm's Halloween Haunt. 

In This Episode, join Dr. David, Brandice, Alternate John and Chris as we discuss a popular restaurant returning to Downtown Disney, and a popular event returning to Disneyland this fall. Plus, how drunk do you have to be at Disneyland before you can't get in...? The return of Knott's Season Pass Bring a Friend days, why the Walking Dead needs to die and what's better than Jimmy Fallon hosting the USH Backlot Tram and our Halloween Spooktacular where we preview all the upcoming Halloween events from Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood. Our featured interview reveals which one of us auditioned for Knott's Scary Farm and made it..!

In This Episode: We discuss wee look back on the first year of the Vacationland Theme Park Podcast. What do Rick Dees and Winona Ryder have in common with the So Cal Theme Parks..?. We also give details on how to enter our one year anniversary prize pack drawing...!! Also: -Coco Comes To The Disneyland Resort -New Universal Studios R.I.P Tour -What's New For Halloween Haunt 2018 Plus, we share our opinions on alcohol coming to Disneyland and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

In this episode, it's another 5 person show-a-palooza) and we offer a first look at our one year anniversary giveaway. Alternate John corrects Brandice on Harry Potter and we all nearly died. Dr. David is back with a roundup of Tiki Oasis, Karen name drops the Harry Potter musical on Broadway and we talk about our recent trip to the Van Eaton Galleries / Richard Kraft Auction & Pop Up Art Gallery "That's From Disneyland"Park Hopping:Sea World Attendance/ Sales ReboundHalloween Horror NIghts Mazes AnnouncedDisneyland Pulls The Plug On It's Downtown Disney HotelDiscussion:Brandice and John dive into the new Knott's Annual Pass Prices and Structure

In This Episode: Dr. David Marley is back to tell us about his upcoming visit to Tiki Oasis Tiki Convention. Brandice and John discuss potential changes to Knott's Season Passes and the Knott's Scary Farm Boo-fet. News: Disneyland Agrees To A New Union Contract and we look at Disney's history with negotiations and strikes. Snoopy Celebrates His Birthday and Halloween Horror Nights Plus we take a preview look at some of the offerings coming to Disneyland, and Knott's Berry Farm this Halloween and Christmas Season, plus count along and see how many holiday themed puns Chris can make in one show...? And. what does Liberache have to do with the Jungle Cruise..?

In this episode, we discuss the return of Tiki Mug stock to Trader Sam's plus, Chris spent how much on mugs..? Park Hopping: The 1st Purge Comes To Halloween Horror Nights, Sea World Loses An Annual Pass Lawsuit, A Club 33 Member Lawsuit Is Settled and Knott's Is Holding A Coaster Campout. Plus Alternate John get hypnotized on stage, and why does Dr. David hate the Orange County Fair...? Plus, It's County Fair time, and we discuss some of this year's wildest fair food.

Split off from our July 2nd Episode, in this segment, Chris, Brandice, Alternate John and our very own historian Dr. David Marley discuss our favorite and least favorite bathrooms at Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood. We also discuss some hidden bathroom gems and believe it or not, explore some history of the bathrooms in the park.

In this episode, we welcome our resident historian and author of Skipper Stories, Dr. David Marley. A new meet and greet comes to Universal Studios Hollywood. Still looking for 4th of July Fun..? We've got a rundown of all the festivities happening in the parks. Six Flags was voted best theme park in America by the readers of USA Today, Plus an update to what's happening with Downtown Disney Parking, and World Of Color. Plus, we discuss our favorite and not so favorite bathrooms in the parks.

In this episode, we discuss John Lassiter's Departure from PIxar at the end of the year. Why what's happened at World of Color is as funny as a screen door on submarine. T r Treat Maze coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights and the reopening of Pirates of The Caribbean. Plus, , what exactly is PIxar Fest...? And our review of the Uva Bar at Downtown Disney.

This is the dining review portion only from our latest episode. Chris takes one last trip to the Rainforest Cafe before it's bulldozed for the Disneyland Resorts latest hotel project.

In This Episode, we introduce you to our newest team member, as our vlogger Karen joins Erin and I to discuss Jurassic Park The Ride going extinct at Universal Studios Hollywood. Bats Day Flies Away at Disneyland. Sea World debuts its new roller coaster and a Sesame Street Parade. and Hyperspace Mountain comes to an end at Disneyland while some of Downtown Disney's offerings may be shuttering early. Plus, with less than a month to go until it closes I review Rainforest Cafe.

In this episode, we discuss what kind of costume Neil deGrasse Tyson would wear to the Silicon Valley Comic Con. We also talk about Brandice's trip to the Wizarding World, recently filed permits for Disneyland's Starcade, Kung Fu Panda's new home at the DreamWorks theater at Universal Studios and Pixar Fest kicking off at the Disneyland Resort. Plus, later in the episode, we talk about the recent announcement that the Avengers are exterminating A Bug's Land and the History of Bountiful Valley Farm.

In this episode Brandice, Replacement John, and Chris give our final thoughts on the Knott's Boysenberry Festival. We say goodbye to the ESPN Zone and Rainforest Cafe and we also get really excited about Universal Studios Hollywood's Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Special Event and the announcement of the opening date for HangTime at Knott's Berry Farm. Plus, Halloween Horror Nights takes a trip to the Upside Down and we set sail to say goodbye to a Disneyland favorite. 

In this very special episode of The Vacationland Podcast, we present the second in our Beyond The Turnstiles series and visit with our new travel partner Cariss Milano of Magical Vacation Planner By Cariss. We discuss how a travel agent can help you plan your next vacation and what she as a travel agent is excited about for 2018. We also speak with Anthony Milano who recently visited Splitsville and the Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire - The VOID experience at Downtown Disney. Beyond The Turnstiles is our occasional series where we explore a topic in a little bit greater depth than our normal news and information show.

In this episode, we discuss the new tram loading area at the Disneyland Resort's Mickey and Friends Structure. Universal Studios Hollywood increases its prices and introduces a new Hello Kitty experience. Also, we now know what the replacement for the Cove Bar will be called. Plus, is your friend's kid really sick...? Later on, we finish up our 2018 Preview with a discussion and Chris' quick review of DCA's Food and Wine Festival. PLus, Dyan's trip to Sea World for their Lunar New Year Celebration and The Seven Seas Food Festival.

In this episode, we discuss the reopening of the Sky Cabin at Knott's Berry Farm and share our traumatic memories of the Parachute Jump. We also discuss the newly announced Tropical Hideaway, David talks about Aladdin's Oasis Show's history with antagonizing the Jungle Cruise, plus we discuss whether the $1000.00 bonus recently announced by Disney is being used as a bargaining chip with the hotel union. And, in our final segment we preview Knott's Boysenberry Festival.

In this episode, we discuss the recently announced price increases coming to the Disneyland Resort. We also talk about some of the special food offerings at Knott's Berry Farm's Peanuts Festival and Sea World has a special offer for Pre-Schoolers and Teachers. Plus we give you our thoughts on some of the new changes coming to Downtown Disney and some more details on Pixar Pier and Pixar Fest.

It's our first show of the year...!! In this episode: We introduce a new permanent member of the team, Rainy Day Theme Parks, A Universal Surprise for New Years and theme park drinkers from around So Cal line up for hours to celebrate one last "Fun Wheel". Plus,we discuss a Mandarin speaking Megatron, Lunar New Year A Celebrations of Peanuts at Knott's Berry Farm and Brandice's favorite parenting tips in the first part of our "2018 In The Parks" preview.

In our last episode of 2017, John Strotman fills in, and Dyan tells us about visiting three theme parks in a week. Park Hopping features an update on an accident at Knott's Berry Fram, and the very first New Years Eve Party at Universal Studios Hollywood. Also, we review our experiences in the parks this holiday season, and talk about Brandice's love for all things Harry Potter. Plus, we recap our favorite things form 2017 and talk about what we're looking forward to in 2018.

It's a special bonus, holiday episode...!This week we discuss the fire at a Downtown construction site, plus we talk about the closing of a popular restaurant at Universal Citywalk. Plus, later on Erin drops in to discuss her experience at Six Flags Magic Mountain's "Holiday In The Park" and Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood.

It's bring your spouse to the podcast day, rewind....! Dr. David Marley sits in with the panel, and we swapped out one John, for a temporary one. In this episode, we talk about the recently announced Disney Parks and Resorts layoffs, the recent outbreak of Legionaries Disease in Anaheim and the return of a popular Knott's Berry Farm Discount. Plus, we preview all of the Holiday offerings coming to the parks this season...!

We're Going To Disney World...!!In this special, bonus episode, we're joined again by Disney author and Historian Dr. David Marley as we continue our discussion on the history and future of the The Disneyland Resort and the impact the newly announced western gateway expansion will affect the resort as a whole. Plus, in an abbreviated news segment Chris talks about the newly announced PIxar Pier and Pixar Fun Fest...or whatever it's called.

It was "Bring Your Spouse To The Podcast Day". Brandice's Husband John Sits in and gives us a follow up to their experience with the Early Entry "Boo-Fet" at Halloween Haunt. Also, our special guest, Author and HIstorian David Marley talks about his experience driving a giant Tiki Mug in the Anaheim Halloween Parade. All that, plus we discuss the announcement of Sea World's upcoming layoffs, and what the announcement of the new hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Park Hopping.

We fixed out audio issues...!!In this Episode, we're wrapping up our Halloween in the parks coverage with Knott's Tricks & Treats for getting the most out of your Halloween Haunt experience. Plus, we talk about some of the more family friendly options for the spooky season including a Hello Kitty Pumpkin Patch. Also, we welcome a new member of the team, John gets a new job title and we discuss Associate Producer John's trip to the Winchester Mystery House for their Halloween Candlelight Tour. Plus Park Hopping and more...

Our Halloween Bonus Episode. We return this week to give our impressions of this year's Halloweentime, Knott's Scary Farm and Universal Halloween Horror Nights.

Welcome to Vacationland! This week we introduce the show, and at least part of the team. Plus, Hurricane Irma, a Log Ride Lawsuit at Knott's Berry Farm and what we did on our summer vacation.