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.
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 inspirational discussion on cologne and the use of fragrance.
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?
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.
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).
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.
DJ and Chris are back to prepare for peak spooky season, and unpack what it means to embrace autumn.
DJ shares a trip report with Chris, including Idlewild, Kennywood, PNC Park, and plenty of Potato Patch fries.
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...
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 has acquired.
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 this progress? Where there's smoke, there's fire...
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...
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Kinsey and Thomas join the show to tell DJ and Chris about their experience at SeaWorld's all-inclusive resort experience in Orlando, Florida.
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, and the Great Comet of 1812, The Vortex Bar & Grill, and the Atlanta Zoo.
Chris shares about his trip to Busch Gardens Tampa, ZooTampa, and the eats, sights, and vibes of Tampa.
DJ's trip to San Antonio, Texas. Including SeaWorld San Antonio, the Alamo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and MORE.
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.
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.
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.
Everything in its time. A new year means time for contemplation on what stays in 2023 and what goes with us into 2024.
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...
Orlando. Skyline Chili. Pipeline: The Surf Coaster. The Bourne Stuntacular. Tour of Tango. Soarin. Iron Gwazi. Miller's. Wawa.
Bracing from a late night at HHN, DJ steels his nerves to conquer all four WDW parks in quick succession. Plus: Ohana.
The first leg of DJ's grand tour of Orlando: Buc-ee's, Disney Springs, and Halloween Horror Nights
