Join us as we travel back in time to the 90s at Disney World! Whether you remember this rad decade or want to hear it for the first time, you're in for a treat. The 90s were full of fun (and, if we're being honest, weird!) shows and attractions. We have a total of 26 sound clips! Enjoy! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg ...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 127
We came up with some wacky scenarios for each other AND received some from all of you. Get ready to think and learn quite a bit about the innerworkings of Greg's and Beth's brains because these "Would You Rather" setups are fun to talk through! Also, Greg's got a few pro tips and items to chat about after doing a bunch of WDW activities this past week. SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" t...
May 18, 2021•59 min•Ep. 126
Our guest Karla worked at two popular Magic Kingdom restaurants, is currently working at The Disney Store and is publishing a book titled "Imagination Mindset." We hope our conversation with her inspires you to unlock YOUR magic and also gives you even more insight into working for the mouse. See Karla's Website here. SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram:...
May 11, 2021•53 min•Ep. 125
Visitors of the parks may be dealing with something you can't see - possibly even a member of your family or friends. So, we chat with our friend Shannon on how she navigates the parks in regard to her own anxiety. In this conversation we discuss some possible triggers, tips for you and your traveling party and ways to maximize your trip to WDW. We hope you get some helpful and enlightening info! We also have some Disney dad jokes! And our usual news, history and everything else. Follow Shannon ...
May 04, 2021•59 min•Ep. 124
Disney's first moderate resort has a lot to offer - more than you might think! Especially if it's been a while since you've visited this resort. We talk about history, stats, food options, room recommendations and more. Greg spent some time there last week to get the most up-to-date experience. SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodca...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 123
World records have been set at Disney Parks worldwide. Although we focus mainly on WDW, we've got one record that spans ALL Disney Parks around the globe: "Fastest Time Visiting All Disney Parks." And, we got to chat with the person who set that record! You've got to hear Lindsay's retelling of her trips! See our guest Lindsay's blog posts here: How To Visit Every Disney Park in 75 Hours SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTra...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 122
We're examining another set of things around WDW and figuring out why they're named the way they are! This time we chat about: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn, Sunshine Tree Terrace, Oscar's Super Service, Mama Melrose, and more! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthyhotmess...
Apr 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 121
This time we're exploring Disney World's flagship resort. We cover our regular elements: history, statistics, tips, pros/cons and food options. We then cover more unique aspects like bird cages, pineapples, fake wood, and more. Have you stayed here yet? Let us know what you think of the Grand Floridian! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatpark...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 120
It's not every day we get to talk to a princess. And, like us, you probably have a few things you're curious about. So, we went through our list of questions and boy did we get some great answers! Also: a Character Dining Review of Chef Mickey from Greg's visit last week. And of course our usual news and history segments. Follow our guest Meg @PracticalPrincessing on IG and Tiktok Survey: Anonymous Feedback on our show! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Pa...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 119
We're day dreaming about elements we'd love to see in Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival as we play Imagineers this week. And stay tuned until the end to hear our chat with viral video star and proud Dad Bryan! You may remember his baby announcement: it involved Darth Vader and Storm Troopers! It's the first story in our new series of highlighting Magic Moments. Follow Bryan on TikTok @bstarrmoney Survey: Anonymous Feedback on our show! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available ...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 118
Warning: this episode WILL get some Disney songs stuck in your head! We offer our picks for top earworms and we go through ones submitted by you & fellow listeners. Also, a quick review of Flower & Garden Day 1 (including an embarrassing story!). Contest: Magic Mashup SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneyg...
Mar 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 117
Tents, Campers, RVs, and Cabins might be the things you DO know about Fort Wilderness. But what about these: Marshmallow Marsh, stealing supplies, an abandoned train, the Lawnmower Tree, Major Joe Scully, Funny Old Trucks and Minnie Moo? Today's Resort Rundown covers all things past & present at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use ...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 116
The park experience IS different now than a year ago, and we've got a list of enhancements we hope are not reversed when we hit the "new normal" of WDW. Let us know id you agree or if we left anything off the list! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth @thehealthy...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 115
Maybe you follow today's guest on TikTok or maybe she's new to you. Either way, Danielle comes to us with plenty of Disney experience and is a huge fan of Disney trivia and history. So, naturally, we've got a lot of questions for her! Follow Danielle on TikTok at TheDapperDanielle or on Instagram @TheDapperDanielle SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLif...
Feb 16, 2021•44 min•Ep. 114
It's Valentine's Day season! So, we've got a few LOVEly segments for you this week: Rating Disney Couples (characters both in and out of the parks), Dramatic Readings of Disney Love Songs and chatting with Sarah, who had a dream experience getting married at the Grand Floridian and a photo shoot at Magic Kingdom! Follow our guest Sarah @FueledByMagic7 on Instagram SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Sho...
Feb 09, 2021•58 min•Ep. 113
It's That Park Life Podcast: Hawaiian Style. We're back with our resort series and we're talking about the lush Polynesian Village Resort across the lagoon from Magic Kingdom. We've got facts, tips, stories, sounds and... an I Love Lucy reference? Whether you're thinking about staying here or just visiting, we hope you get some good info from us! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTra...
Feb 02, 2021•57 min•Ep. 112
We're looking at another set of things around WDW and figuring out why they're named the way they are! This time we chat about: Casey's Corner, Liberty Tree Tavern, Crystal Palace, Rose & Crown, Kali River Rapids and more! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Beth...
Jan 26, 2021•43 min•Ep. 111
History, Resort Info, Tips for your Stay and Reasons to Visit! Welcome to the launch of a new series of episodes. We're kicking it off with the first WDW Resort, of course. Greg's spent quite a bit of time at this resort and he's got a lot to say! Giveaway: Festival of the Arts Pin w/ Figment SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow ...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 110
Ben walks us through auditioning for an Entertainment role, interacting with Guests at Turtle Talk with Crush and operating the Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction. Those are just the highlights anyway! And, of course, we play a round of "FastPass Facts"! Follow our guest Ben on Instagram @Ben_Barsh or on TikTok @BenBarsh Giveaway: Festival of the Arts Pin w/ Figment SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon pa...
Jan 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 109
There are so many quirky or unique names for rides, restaurants, characters, etc. But have you ever stopped to think about why a name is chosen? Well, we've done the work for you. So sit back and enjoy as we discuss: Dapper Dans, Memento Mori, Columbia Harbor House, Gertie the Dino, Harambe and more! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Submit a Cast Member Magical Moment Story Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%!...
Jan 05, 2021•53 min•Ep. 108
Closing Down Magic Kingdom, Google Earth Disney, Camping at Fort Wilderness, Pin Trading, Butter Beer Hierarchy, memorable Character Meet & Greets and more are covered with our returning Guests of 2020! We finish out the year reconnecting with guests of the show to see what they're up to now and what's in store for 2021. Happy New Year y'all! Part 2 includes: Jen @AdventuresByDrennon Collin @Guide4WDW John @TheDisneyMan The Mouselets @TheMouselets Paul @TwoHappyHaunts Lillian @Wishing4Disney...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 107
Our annual tradition of reconnecting with our guests from this year is upon us! Catch up with the awesome people we got to chat with this year as they update us, talk Disney and play "Two Truths & a Lie"! Part 1 includes: Andy @akbaughn007 James @HotDogsAtDisney Jason @HereWithTheMagic Nick @NickMarek_ Payton & Jon @PaytonMeetsWorld and @Jon_MeetsWorld Mike & Steve @The_Magic_Dads SEND A MAGIC GRAM Exclusive Bonus Episodes are available if you visit our Patreon page. Shop WorldTravel...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 106
Our sights are set on 2021 and we've got a list of Disney things we're looking forward to. Attractions, resorts, festivals, TV shows, and more are on the list. Plus, we revisit the 2020 list to see what *actually* happened this year! SEND A MAGIC GRAM 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! Exclusive Bonus Episodes are avai...
Dec 14, 2020•49 min•Ep. 105
We're joined by Andres @ThrillsAndMagic to discuss our ideas for a *new* attraction in Tomorrowland. What do y'all think - should one of our rides actually happen? Plus, we catch up on Thanksgiving, ask Andres about his Alien collection and more. SEND A MAGIC GRAM 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! Exclusive Bonus Epis...
Dec 01, 2020•56 min•Ep. 104
What age is the *right* age to start bringing your kids to Disney? We examine this question by talking about our earliest Disney memories and sharing yours too! We put the question out there and your answers take us on a real walk down Disney memory lane today. Plus: some sound we captured live while hanging out Disney Springs last week! SEND A MAGIC GRAM Shop WorldTravelerTradingCo and use code "ThatParkLife" to save 15%! Follow us on Instagram: Show @thatparklifepodcast Greg @thedisneygreg Bet...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 103
John @TheDisneyMan joins us to chat about his experiences as a PhotoPass Cast Member throughout Disney World. During our conversation he offers some tips for you to maximize your PhotoPass moments AND quick pointers to up your Instagram game with Disney photos. SEND A MAGIC GRAM 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 yo...
Nov 17, 2020•57 min•Ep. 102
Today we're diving deep into the TTA PeopleMover in Tomorrowland and Tom Sawyer Island in Frontierland. Two very different attractions but both are full of fun facts! Also, we've got some 1-Star Reviews, Giveaway updates/results (more coming!), Disney History and our usual Disney Quote to end the episode. 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 exclusi...
Nov 11, 2020•55 min•Ep. 101
To celebrate hitting 100 episodes we've jam-packed this episode with: Ask Us Anything, a look back at old eps, Disney Potpourri, Jokes, A Contest, and more! THANK YOU for listening and allowing us to find our way to you 100 times! Enter to win the Epcot Fan Pack Giveaway 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 he...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 100
Reports of first-hand paranormal experiences, quick urban legends and other spooky sightings. And no, we're not just talking about Haunted Mansion! Join us for a special Halloween-time episode. Sorry if you get a cold chill or two! 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 us a review! If you want...
Oct 27, 2020•55 min•Ep. 99
From dancing on stilts down Main Street USA to being integral to updates within the MyDisneyExperience App, Payton & Jon have quite the Disney resume. That's really just scratching the surface. We also chat about: Lights Motors Action, Jungle Cruise, Toy Story Mania and several parades. Plus: a new game is born today: Finish the Line! Payton & Jon have to finish the line from attraction or show safety spiels, pre-shows and on-ride audio. Send a card to a Cast Member: Cards for Cast Follo...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 98
