THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki chat with Oscar Winner and Disney Legend Don Iwerks to talk about his new book all about his Father, Ub Iwerks. Ub was a man of many talents and many interests and this book not only chronicles Ub's career with Walt Disney and the Disney Company but also his personal life. Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park good...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe sits down with Nico of Entertainment Connection to talk about Knott's newest entertainment offering, Knott's Taste of Calico. Nico has the first hand experience to tell us what to expect at the event and how safe he felt going with regards to COVID-19. We also sit down and talk theme park news in the Theme Park Bulletin. Walt Disney World ann...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 10 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki talk about the history of another Disney Park the world never got to see! Disney's America, which was suppose to be in Virginia, never made it past land purchase! Find out what caused this park to never see the light of day. We also chat theme park news in the Theme Park Bulletin! Splash Mountain is out and Princess and the Frog are...
Jul 06, 2020•57 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe sits down with Vincent of VincentVision to discuss the technical rehearsals of the ALL NEW Bourne Stuntacular at Universal Studios Florida (Universal Orlando Resort). We chat spoiler free and spoilers as well, so listen with caution if you want to keep some of it as a surprise. Gabe and Nikki also chat about the re-opening of Disneyland and t...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! This week on The Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe sits down with Kenny of The Grim Grinning Hosts Podcast to discuss fundraising for Black Lives Matter with Helping Haunts. DONATE WITH THIS LINK: http://neozaz.com/helping-haunts/
Jun 15, 2020•28 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe sits down with Jeremy Stein (Capture the Magic Network) of the Main Street Magic and The Diz Dudes Podcasts to chat about his experience at Universal Orlando Resort and their re-opening after COVID-19. Were people wearing masks? How clean are the parks? Are people social distancing? All your questions will be answered by his first hand experi...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this weeks episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki talk about the affects of COVID-19 on the themed entertainment world! Will things go back to normal? Will people listen to rules? Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s because we are being caffeinated by EXPEDITION ROASTERS! The delicious flavors of the theme park inspired c...
May 26, 2020•51 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! This week on The Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe sits down with Rick West of Midsummer Scream to discuss the cancellation of MSS 2020. Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s because we are being caffeinated by EXPEDITION ROASTERS! The delicious flavors of the theme park inspired coffee has us ranting and raving. Make sure you head over to Expedi...
May 20, 2020•33 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! This week on The Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki sit down with their friends from the Grim Grinning Hosts Podcast to spin The Big Wheel of Themed Entertainment Questions! Where ever the wheel lands, that person must answer the question! Trust us when we say this episode gets out of hand in the best possible ways! We also chat about Shanghai Disneyland opening to its first guests since the COV...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 47 min
On this week of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Nikki and Gabe sit down with Sound Designer Dan Bieranowski. They chat about his experiences working at Knott's Scary Farm, Queen Mary's Dark Harbor, LA Haunted Hayride and many many more! The Duo also talk current theme park news during the quarantine. Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s because we are being caffeinated by EXPEDITION ROASTERS! The delicious flavors of the theme park inspired...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 31 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! This week on The Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki share their Top 5 list of Disney IP that should be haunted attractions. Everyone always asks for Disney to put on a haunted event using only their IP! We sit down and try to imagine what scare zones and haunted houses/mazes would be at this type of event. But before we share out lists, we talk some park updates regarding COVID-19 and some other...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! This week on The Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe sits down with Sam Carter, Designer and former Disney Creative Entertainment! We go through his years of working on a myriad of different Disney parades at the Disneyland Resort. Then following his career into the world of Creative Entertainment. Before that, Nikki and Gabe talk briefly about the state of the themed entertainment world after quarantining...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 21 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! This week on The Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki get into some crazy hijinks when they play Date, Marry, Kill: Theme Park Edition! There were tears, there were fights and above else, there were hearts broken. We also talk about the major park shutdowns because of the Coronavirus! This is a not to be missed episode of the podcast. So kick back, relax, and enjoy a silly fun podcast that is guar...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 22 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! This week on The Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki sit down with Rick West of Midsummer Scream to discuss ghost stories from multiple theme parks around the USA! Before that, we hit the Theme Park Bulletin for some theme park news. We chat about the food and entertainment offerings at Knott's Berry Farm for Boysenberry Festival, the First Look we have at the Dockside Inn and Suites at Universal...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 49 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On the Season Premiere of The Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki sit down with EB of Coaster Radio to talk about his first ever trip to Universal Studios Hollywood. Find out how it feels to get the VIP treatment at USH and a completely fresh perspective on the park. Gabe and Nikki also talk about their recent trip to Disneyland to ride Rise of the Resistance and talk about their opinions on the ...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 47 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On the SEASON FINALE of The Theme Park Duo Podcast, The Duo reviews West Coast Racers at Six Flags Magic Mountain, chat about their experience at Goofy's Kitchen at Disneyland and FINALLY get to the main topic of the episode. The Season Finale episode is a history episode about the purposed WESTCOT park that was suppose to be where DCA stands now. Find out what lead to the inception, how it was purp...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 33 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki sit down to chat about Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Ghosts of Christmas Passed aboard The Queen Mary. Christmas time has historically included many ghost stories and this weeks episode is just that! Gabe has some spooky experiences aboard The Queen Mary with the spirits who inhabit it! He also talks about his cheery...
Dec 18, 2019•57 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe sits down with Josh Rodriquez and Dave Cooperstein of PGAV Destinations and talks the details and work that goes into themed entertainment design work. From hotels, attractions and world record breaking aquariums, both Josh and Dave have designed a multitude of attractions around the world! Before that, Gabe and Nikki head into a Theme Park Bulleti...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 24 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki talk about whether we need Highly Immersive Themed Lands within the themed entertainment world. Before that, they get into the Theme Park Bulletin with Christmas news from: Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Orlando Resort, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Queen Mary! We also get some insight into the new Bear-y Tales ride coming to Knott's Berry ...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 47 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki talk about their Halloween experiences and list their favorite mazes/scare zones, least favorite mazes/scare zones, sleeper hits, and over all favorite event of the season! Find out what The Duo loves the most and loves the least on this episode! There is also a Theme Park Bulletin where we find out some Midsummer Scream news, and Univers...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 17 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki talk about 4 different experiences! First, they talk about Sinister Pointe's Mist. Second, they will talk about ALT DELETE! An all new story from The Blue Blade Saga from Delusion. Third, they will talk about their experiences aboard The Queen Mary (a famous haunted ship turned hotel) where they witnessed Illusionist Aiden Sinclair and hi...
Oct 21, 2019•1 hr 34 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe and Nikki talk about their thoughts regarding this years Dark Harbor! The Queen Mary is known around the world as being one of the most haunted locations in the world! It is also known for its incredibly scary haunted attractions! We discuss our thoughts regarding the mazes, bars, food and entertainment at this years event. Thank goodness we can ch...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 22 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, Gabe is joined by Brad Hughes of Park Views with Brad Hughes to review Knott's Scary Farm 2019! This will be a very interesting episode because we will be getting a Haunt fanatics opinion as well as a first time visitors opinions of this years Scary Farm! What did we think of this year event? We'll just venture into the fog with us as we discuss the maz...
Sep 26, 2019•2 hr 12 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, the Duo talk about their experiences at Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. From the demented clown infested streets of City Under Siege to the dark and shadow filled paths of Exile Hill, Fright Fest has a lot to offer. Find out what we liked and didn't like about this years event! Thank goodness we can chat about all of thi...
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 15 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, the Duo talk about their experiences at Halloween Horror Nights 2019 at Universal Studios Hollywood. From Ghostbusters to Killer Klowns From Outer Space, we break down our worst to best list for 2019 mazes. Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s because we are being caffeinated by EXPEDITION ROAS...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 36 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, we pit Star Wars Galaxy's Edge against The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Both lands are incredibly immersive and impressive in many different ways, but that doesn't keep people from comparing the two lands at Disneyland (also Walt Disney World/Hollywood Studios) and Universal Studios Hollywood (also Universal Orlando Resort/Islands of Adventure). We ...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 19 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, The Duo sit down and talk about the recent Knott's Scary Farm Announcement Event! There is so much to be excited about for this years Scary Farm. Puppet Up: Uncensored, Wax Works and Origins: The Curse of Calico are ALL NEW for this years event. We also have two interviews from the announcement event. We talk with Jon Cooke and Ted Dougherty who worked ...
Sep 04, 2019•45 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, The Duo talk some of the bigger pieces of news that come out of D23, the worlds largest celebration of all things Disney. We also talk about Haunt news from Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood/Orlando, Knott's Scary Farm, Queen Mary's Dark Harbor, and Dark Horizon: Point of No Return. There is so much fun theme park news to cover in this...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 31 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, The Duo sit down and discuss their thoughts on this years Midsummer Scream. The weekend was filled with frights, panels, and so much more! Is Midsummer Scream worth the price? Where can they go from here? Here our thoughts and more on this XL episode! Thank goodness we can chat about all of this theme park goodness and stay awake doing it. That’s becaus...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 45 min
THE THEME PARK DUO PODCAST: SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES, GOOGLE PLAY, STITCHER, iHEART RADIO AND SPOTIFY! On this episode of the Theme Park Duo Podcast, The Duo record LIVE at Midsummer Scream. The world's largest halloween convention! We are jointed by Jeff Schiefelbein of Sinister Pointe and we find out what makes his haunt heart tick. What inspired him? Where did he start? And all the crazy stories in between. A huge thank you goes out to Jeff, the Midsummer Scream crew and Zack Sokol for helping thi...
Aug 05, 2019•59 min
