Harry Potter in Magic Kingdom, Epcot gets split, The Beatles are over in Disney, Incorrect Statues at the Swan & Dolphin Hotels, Imagineers pranking with jars of sausages... these are just some of the "facts"/myths/legends we explored in this episode. ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK: Take our Quick Survey Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave ...
Oct 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 97
Greg's got a big life update during these odd times. Plus, get ready to nerd out. We've got a bunch of info on two iconic Epcot attractions - Test Track & Soarin'. ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK: Take our Quick Survey Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive access (and gifts!), visit our Patreon page....
Oct 06, 2020•59 min•Ep. 96
Greg's a big fan of the YouTube videos from @The_Magic_Dads ! So, we hope you enjoy getting to know Mike & Steve as they answer our questions about Disney restaurants, date nights, and more! And we put a twist on our classic game for them to play. As usual we also have our Disney history, news nuggets and a Disney quote for you! Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If...
Sep 29, 2020•44 min•Ep. 95
Things are changing so quickly in the parks these days. Greg spent 3 days at Magic Kingdom this weekend and is here to offer some updated tips! Yes, it's more crowded than July and August, but there's still so many cool things going on. Especially Halloween things! Also in this ep: Greg asks "What Would You Do?" and we have our usual news & history segments. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneyg...
Sep 23, 2020•57 min•Ep. 94
We've got 10 easy questions to determine if you're a Disney Foodie. We're pretty #FoodMotivated on this show, so let's see how we did. More importantly, how will YOU rate with our questionnaire? TAKE OUR "WHAT KIND OF DISNEY FOODIE ARE YOU" BUZZFEED QUIZ We also chat about some of our listeners' attempts at making Disney Dishes at home, a few news nuggets and some rad history about a certain group of old ladies that Greg loves. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%!...
Sep 15, 2020•56 min•Ep. 93
Meet Cam, the former Cast Member from over a dozen WDW locations who now lives in Seattle and posts Disney drink how-to videos on YouTube. And that's just the beginning. Also on this episode: Disney history, news and the return of our 1-Star Reviews. Follow our guest Cam: @cam.mac.adventures Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a ...
Sep 08, 2020•57 min•Ep. 92
Greg's been all over Disney the past few days including 2 resort stays, so he's got a few stories to tell. Our main topic this week is our game of "Refurb or No Refurb" in Magic Kingdom! How'd we do with our choices? Let us know! Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive acces...
Sep 01, 2020•57 min•Ep. 91
We've all done some weird/embarrassing/shady things at Disney, and now we're just getting around to sharing! Thanks to our great listeners/followers we have a list of confessions - and a bunch from us as well. We've kept all entries anonymous! Hope you enjoy. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support ou...
Aug 25, 2020•54 min•Ep. 90
There are so many roles a Cast Member can play! We've picked out a bunch we find interesting, unique and sometimes kinda odd. Would you like to work at Disney doing any of these roles? Oh, and Greg is back with JOKES! Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive access (and gifts...
Aug 18, 2020•51 min•Ep. 89
We're joined by our friend Anne to discuss attractions we WISH Disney would make that showcase some iconic scenes in Disney movies. We're crossing our fingers these actually some true one day! (Hey, we can dream, right?) Also, we introduce the brand new game "Name That Attraction" and it's not your typical game. AND we're giving a That Park Life Podcast Prize Pack if you guess the last attraction correctly. Visit thatparklifepodcast.com to submit your guess! Follow our guest Anne @AnneDoAsDreame...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 88
We're closing out this chapter of the Deep Dive series on Spinning Rides of WDW with a look at: Prince Charming Regal Carousel, Alien Swirling Saucers and Triceratop Spin. Plus, we've got another round of 1-Star Disney Reviews! Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive access ...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 87
Lillian, who's been all over the parks these days, joins us again. This time, we talk about the challenges, the bright spots and even trips/tricks of visiting the parks of WDW in this new world. Follow Lillian: @Wishing4Disney Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive access (...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 86
There really is no one quite like Andy! You just have to hear him for yourself. From his days driving the Tram to his love of The Little Mermaid, we go on quite the journey this episode. Plus, he does killer voice impressions! Follow Andy: Instagram @akbaughn007 or YouTube "Sorcerer's Apprentice Andy" Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please l...
Jul 20, 2020•49 min•Ep. 85
Turns out we have even more iconic WDW sounds that bring life to our days. Maybe it was Greg's recent trip to Magic Kingdom or Beth's quarantine playlists that inspired this episode (or both!). Either way, we're serving up some serious escape sounds. Also: a NEW segment! Stick around after our Sounds to hear it. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you he...
Jul 13, 2020•59 min•Ep. 84
The magic is BACK. Greg got to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday 7/7 and he's got a LOT to talk about. The rides, shops, restaurants, cavalcades, masks - so much is different. Yes, so much is the same magic you'd expect from Disney World. We hope this episode answers your burning questions about park life during the Covid-19 pandemic. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If ...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 83
Time for more random Disney stories and memories! This time Greg walks you through his recent once-in-a-lifetime stay at Bay Lake Tower, Beth brings in some vintage Disney moments and, well, you'll just have to hear Greg's other story to believe it. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 82
Chances are you've ridden a spining ride at WDW - because they include some classics! On this episode we're diving deep into Dumbo, Astro Orbiter, Mad Tea Party (Tea cups), the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Hope ya learn something new! News this week: park pass reservations, Epcot festivals, re-theming rides, and more! Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 81
Not only was it Greg's first time, it was during the pandemic. So, today we chat about what it's like to stay at a Disney resort during Covid-19 and a review of the resort itself. We also chat about the many parks related stories swirling around these days. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our ...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 80
In case you missed it, here is the audio-only version of a recent Live Show we did on YouTube. Anne @AnneDoAsDreamersDo competes in a special Name That Disney Tune. We also go around the room and say who in the Disney Universe we want to meet. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get e...
Jun 15, 2020•54 min•Ep. 79
Greg had the opportunity to visit the recently reopened Universal Studios parks last week and we can't help but wonder: How will it compare to Disney? We chat a bit about what Universal is like right now AND what's currently going on in Disney Springs. Plus our usual News Nuggets and Disney History. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please lea...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 78
Get to know Collin @Guide4WDW a little more as he chats about his Disney experiences, maintaining a blog beyond "listicles", and his love for photography. And, of course, Greg has a bone to pick with a point made in one of Collin's posts (ok, so it's a small bone!). Plus we have Collin play FastPass Facts! Follow Collin @Guide4WDW and check out his blog here: guide4wdw.com
Jun 08, 2020•55 min•Ep. 77
Self-proclaimed queen of Disney Internships, Amy completed 5 before becoming a full-fledged Cast Member. From resort pool lifeguard, to Hollywood Studios attractions (a now-defunct one too!) to vacation planning, Amy has been around the Disney block. She also shares some great advice on how to handle a trip that wasn't quite perfect. Follow Amy on Instagram here: @PharisOfThemAll Replay of our 5/29 LIVE Show on YouTube Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @t...
Jun 01, 2020•55 min•Ep. 76
From light packer to hauling a small convenience store, we've got a wide range of park bag contents. We're joined by the writers of the DisneyDreamCo.com blog to discuss what we consider important to bring to the parks. So, if you're looking for ideas - we got you! See what's new on the DisneyDreamCo blog here! Follow our guests: @AdventuresByDrennon @CastleBoundKim @DisneyDreamCo Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you h...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 75
Quick Service at Hollywood Studios, Custodial at Epcot, Attractions at Animal Kingdom and Guest Experience Team at Magic Kingdom - our guest Nick has been all over the place! And, like any Cast Member Chat episode, we had a ton of questions. Follow Nick: @nickmarek_ on Instagram or on TikTok @NickMarek Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive ...
May 18, 2020•51 min•Ep. 74
Match Game, Topic Monorail and lots of laughs! Here is the audio-only version of our May 14 Live Show on YouTube. We were joined by Dan & Todd from @_AdventureBros. For the full video version, visit our YouTube channel for the replay.
May 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 73
We're back with the thrilling (see what we did there?) conclusion of our Deep Dive on the roller coasters of Disney World. So much detail went into the coasters we chat about today - well, maybe 3 out of the 4! Join us for a LIVE SHOW on YouTube 5/14 @ 7:30PM Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive access (and gifts!), visit our Patreon page....
May 11, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 72
We discuss some of the most popular live Disney World Stage show with a friend who is a former theater kid. Meet Kelley, who has been in multiple versions of Beauty & the Beast herself! We walk though that show at Hollywood Studios, Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo The Musical and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. You can follow Kelley's Disney account @CinderKelley or her personal @KellyDaiker Live Show Replay from Thurs 4/30 Join our NEW Facebook Group! Follow us on Instagram: S...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 71
This time we're going all the way to Hawaii for our Cast Member chat! Brandon joins us from Aulani to talk about his time there and even looks back at his other Disney roles along the way. He's had quite the variety of jobs! Live Show Replay from Thurs 4/23 Join our NEW Facebook Group! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND get exclusive access (and gi...
Apr 27, 2020•48 min•Ep. 70
We're at the top of the lift hill, ready to drop into all kinds of info on the Roller Coasters of WDW. In Part 1 we cover: Space Mountain, Goofy's Barnstormer, Seven Dwarf's Mine Train and Big Thunder Mountain. You love the rides, but how much do you know about them? Here's a link to the Space Mountain TV Clips we talked about! Join our NEW Facebook Group! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you hear please leave us a ...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 69
Today we talk with Paul from @TwoHappyHaunts. The thing about Paul is he's, well, FRUGAL. So, here's here to tell us what he considers a great value when you're drinking your way through the parks and resorts. And, we play a modified version of "Disney Dish or Made Up Ish" with him! Join our NEW Facebook Group! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @lostprincessprinting If you like what you hear please leave us a review! If you want to support our show AND ge...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 68
