Episodes
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Disney Etiquette & Best Places to Buy Merch - Ep 32
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
We've got a jam-packed episode for you with two topics. First, Greg read an article on "Unofficial Rules of Disney" that he and Beth run through. There are some great ideas in the article! Second, we go down our list of fave shops throughout the Disney property to buy that Disney merch we all love/need/crave.
News this week includes: closures at Epcot, VIPassholder events and new Mobile Order locations.
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Thanks for listening!
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Top Places to Zen Out in Disney World - Ep 31
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Amidst all the crowds, chaos and craziness, we've fond a bunch of places where you can RELAX. Yes, there are some quiter places through the parks (and even out of the parks) to enjoy the sights and sounds of Disney in a calming way. Let us know if you've tried these places before!
News this week includes new live music, opportunity to buy tickets for a new show and new cocktails at Hollywood Studios. #CocktailMotivated
We also introduced a new segment this week to lighten the mood with all this hurricane talk going on.
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Thanks for listening!
Monday Aug 26, 2019
D23 Announcements Digest - Ep 30
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
New WDW attractions, lands, stores, restaurants, resorts - ALL of the WDW highlights from the D23 Expo in California are right here in this episode. There was so much info bursting at the seams. We've collected our thoughts and we're bringing them to you. Get excited!
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Thanks for listening!
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Bonus: Behind the Lens - @bschmidt.disney
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Our first Bonus episode! Welcome to our "Behind the Lens" series, where we step back from our normal format to dive into conversations with Disney photo accounts from Instagram that we love to follow. We invited Braeden to be our first guest because his photos are awesome and yet so young. He's the account you should be following!
If you'd like to suggest an Instagram Disney Photo account for us to interview on this series, email us at greg@thatparklifepodcast or DM us on Instagram @thatparklifepodcast
Don't forget to follow our guest: @bschmidt.disney
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Our Visit to Galaxy's Edge - Ep 28
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
We traveled all the way to Batuu and back. And we're here to chat about it. Important: this is an episode for all fan levels of Star Wars. Greg, a casual fan at most, and Red, a walking encyclopedia, give their takes on the new land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. There are SO many awesome things you'll like here!
News this week: a new attraction is opening, a new restaurant is on the way and a popular parade changes its start time.
Contest: Magic Mashup 2. It's back! Listen and listen and listen again, until you can name all FOUR songs in the mashup. Click here to submit your guesses.
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Monday Aug 05, 2019
Disney Extras that are Worth It - Ep 27
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Disney World has a lot of premium experiences and offers, but are they WORTH the money? We're joined by Josh & Britt from @PracticallyPerfectParkHopping to give you our list of the extras we LOVE.
News this week includes: life-size decorations at Animal Kingdom, Passholder exclusives, a ton of Haunted Mansion merch and more...
Thanks for listening!
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Refurb or No Refurb: Epcot - Ep 26
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Introducing a new segment: "Refurb or No Refurb?" where we pick a few attractions from each park and have the other person decide its fate. We're starting out at Epcot - did we make the right choices? We probably ruffled a few feathers but we're just being honest!
News nuggets this week: a TON of new treats at MK, updates to the Verry Merry extras, new passholder exclusives and more.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Best Places to People Watch - Ep. 25
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
There are thousands of people around you, at any given time - why not people watch? And, let's be honest, there are so many interesting people visiting the parks. We give you our fave places AND share some of your spots as well (thanks to all who responded via Instagram!)
New this week: Skyliner update, a new Scavenger hunt in AK, confirmed Halloween Party enhancements and more.
The extension we talked about, to see the hidden hotel when booking, is: Hotel Canary
As always, thanks for listening!
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Money Saving Tips - Ep 24
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Full price is the wrong price. We've got a list of ways to help bring down the cost of your Disney trip and keep a little extra cash in your wallet Because let's face it - aren't we all a little #WalletMotivated?
Jen Drennon from @AdventuresByDrennon is with us to talk about ways to save money before and during your Disney trip. Check out her blog posts on this topic over at DisneyDreamCo.com
News this weeks includes: something Greg has been WAITING FOR at the Grand Floridian, updates to the Galaxy's Edge preview and more.
Thanks for listening!
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Nighttime Spectacular Tips - Ep 23
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Disney World has some awesome nighttime shows and we want to make sure you're fully prepared to have the best experience. We list out our tips to enjoy yourself, while having the best possible views. And, of course, we let you know our honest opinions of the shows.
Greg took us through his experience of the Fourth of July Fireworks at Magic Kingdom - which includes a little scandal!
News this weeks includes an Animal Kingdom show closing for a refurb and an update to classic WDW transportation.
Thanks for listening!