We discuss the newly opened Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Stuntronics! Pop-Up "shows"! Pym-staurants! Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure! Starcade episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PO...
Jun 11, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 213
Enjoy this sample of P:TR-The Second Gate. Available at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide March 30, 1999 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Fabio Lanzoni, model and erstwhile margarine pitchman, takes a ride on a brand new roller coaster. And has a close encounter with a goose. But what really happened that day? We take a closer look. Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 212
We all went back to a reopened Disneyland. Surprise treats! Surprise physical maladies! Thrilling operational discussions! Indominus Rex / Back to Universal up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS ...
May 28, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 211
We take a look at Universal's brand new, animatronic packed Secret Life of Pets ride. Max, Duke, Snowball. All your friends are here. Warning: contains spoilers for The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash. Hercules and Xena: Wizards of the Screen episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BU...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 210
Shrink down with us as we discuss this long closed Epcot simulator brought to you by your friends at MetLife. Hercules and Xena: Wizards of the Screen episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE I...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 209
Moira Quirk, Mo from Guts herself, joins us to discuss making the Nickelodeon game show, working in Florida theme parks, and voice acting. Ronto Wraps episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE I...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 208
Follow the Compass of Your Heart as Lindsay Katai (Infinity Train, Teen Creeps) returns to the show to discuss this charming Tokyo DisneySea attraction. Off-Brand Doc Brown episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-r...
Apr 30, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 207
We discuss the opening day Universal Studios Florida attraction/kid headquarters. Featuring Game Labs, Slime Geysers, parental separation anxiety, and the wettest asphalt you ever did see. Making of Me episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepu...
Apr 23, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 206
Kelly Nugent (Teen Creeps, Exile) joins us to talk about one of California's oldest parks. Featuring a transcendent spinner ride, pier destroying hurricanes, and delicious turnover pies. Mortal Kombat Live Tour Episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 205
Live! From a backyard! It's the 200th Episode Safetacular! Featuring news, segments and your questions. With special appearances by: planes! And distant commotion! Mortal Kombat Live Tour Episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/store...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 204
We take a look at the Ark Encounter. A massive recreation of Noah's Ark in Kentucky that is run by a massive creep. DisneylandForward episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG P...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 203
Jamie Loftus (The Bechdel Cast, My Year in Mensa) returns as we continue to explore the weird and wild world of Chuck E. Cheese. Featuring Covid-Safe toy purchases, questionable TV show parodies, and Chuck E.'s favorite actor. Mickey Unrapped episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY P...
Mar 26, 2021•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 202
Who will win in this battle of fake theme parks from television and film?! Featuring shocking twists and turns! Mickey Unrapped episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST...
Mar 19, 2021•2 hr 36 min•Ep. 201
A look at the secret society that connects multiple attractions, characters, restaurants, and defunct nightclubs at Disney parks around the world. Soon to be the basis of a new streaming show! Gripes episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepubl...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 200
That's right. Rides plural. From humble beginning as the first inverted roller coaster, we take a look at some of the most thrilling Batman attractions. Domestic and international. Built and unbuilt. Gripes episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www....
Mar 05, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 199
Avery Monsen (All My Friends Are Dead, High Maintenance) joins us to discuss the various themed fortune telling machines that are located throughout the park. Casino Implosions! episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BROOKLINEN Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code RIDE to get $25 off when you spend $100 or more, plus free shipping. Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RID...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 198
We take a look at Mickey's various homes at the parks. Featuring doilies, indoor outdoor spaces, and, of course, The Den. DCA 1.0.2 episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG POD...
Feb 19, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 197
Matt Warburton (The Simpsons Ride, Community) joins us to discuss this opening day Epcot attraction. And tells us all about helping write The Simpsons Ride. DCA 1.0.2, more of our discussion about early California Adventure, up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: ht...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 196
As we approach the 20th Anniversary of Disney's California Adventure, we take a look back at the early pun-filled days of Disneyland's Second Gate. The Universal Studios Florida Music Video Melee up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BROOKLINEN Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code RIDE to get $25 off when you spend $100 or more, plus free shipping. Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAS...
Feb 05, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 195
Oscar Montoya (Inside The Disney Vault, Podcast Killed The Video Star) joins us to discuss getting into the parks as an adult and the Monsters, Inc. ride built on the bones of Superstar Limo. Gripes Form: https://bit.ly/2L1t4ZH Jurassic Quest with Nick Mundy episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podc...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 194
Carlye Wisel (Very Amusing, SYFY Wire) returns for a knock-down, drag-out discussion of Epcot's Frozen Ever After. Gripes Form: https://bit.ly/2L1t4ZH Ear Force One episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODC...
Jan 22, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 193
It's the 35th Anniversary of The Living Seas! Watch the scary movie and board a Hydrolator with us as we talk manatees, seacabs, and the war between Epcot sponsors. Gripes Form: https://bit.ly/2L1t4ZH Six Flags Roller Coaster Cuts Episode up The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RID...
Jan 15, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 192
Who’s ready to be part of the Fast and Furious family?! Who wants to hear us talk about this ride?! Gripes Form: https://bit.ly/2L1t4ZH Santa Kong and Earl The Squirrel episodes up at The Second Gate. New Second Gate episodes start next week: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https:/...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 191
We visited some of Southern California's finest, modified, theme park-like Christmas Experiences! Including: -A Partially Open Downtown Disney -Knott's Taste Of Merry Farm -Six Flags Magic Mountain's Holiday In The Park Drive-Thru McGruff 2 Episode and Smart Teens EP up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Orlando Hotel and Hospitality Workers Local 737 Fundraiser: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/unite-here-local-737 Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County: https://www.feedoc.org L...
Dec 18, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 190
Leann Bowen (Ted Lasso, Dear White People) joins us to talk about her brief stint working at a carnival. Plus, we look at the history of carnivals, favorite rides, and spend probably a solid hour on carnie lingo? PTR Gazette: Rhode Retires, Super Nintendo World Opening Details episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Orlando Hotel and Hospitality Workers Local 737 Fundraiser: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/unite-here-local-737 Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County: https:...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 189
Jesse Farrar (Your Kickstarter Sucks, The Go Off Kings) joins us to discuss Opryland USA. The now closed Nashville park that became a big mall. PTR Gazette: Rhode Retires, Super Nintendo World Opening Details episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://ww...
Dec 04, 2020•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 188
Enjoy this sample of P:TR - The Second Gate. Available at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide An examination of David Copperfield and his themed entertainment connections. Unopened restaurants, private islands, and his insane Vegas residency. Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-th...
Nov 27, 2020•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 187
An in-depth look at the beloved Epcot attraction that was often called a spiritual sequel to the Carousel of Progress. A Day in the Park With Barney episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride PODCAST THE RIDE IS ...
Nov 20, 2020•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 186
Alison Rosen (Alison Rosen is your New Best Friend, Childish) joins us to discuss Theme Park Mandela Effect, the smell of gasoline, and long distance calls made in giant phones. Billy Topit Episode up at The Second Gate: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/sto...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 185
Cait Raft (Hot and Rich, JackAM) joins us to discuss the bars and array of drink options at Disneyland. Featuring youthful hijinks, jug cocktails, and a hotel lobby horror. New Second Gate episode next week! Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Listen to Podcast: The Ride Ad-Free on Forever Dog Plus: http://foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-t...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 184
