Your one-stop shop for the stories, secrets and shenanigans of a popcorn-fueled theme park journalist. Join author, reporter and expert Carlye Wisel for breaking news, unexpected interviews and reported stories about Disney and Universal every week. It’s an audio theme park party — and you’re invited! Have a vacation question, Epcot comment or Galaxy’s Edge hot take your friends no longer wanna listen to? Call us at 747-CHURROS (747-248-7767) and we might play your call on a future episode!
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Carlye Wisel Podcasts
A podcast about theme parks whose original tagline is deeply outdated. Strap in as Mike Carlson, Jason Sheridan and Scott Gairdner share the WAY-too-many things they know about Disney, Universal, and beyond. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
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The team at TouringPlans.com has come together to bring you a weekly show all about details and planning info for Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando.
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The long and short of it is that...I have some health stuff going on and it zapped all of my work hours with appointments and procedures and this week was unexpectedly doomed!! We will be back NEXT WEEK and I am so, so sorry! Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mouse Fan Travel! They will book your entire trip and…
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The Fast & Furious Cars That Dance To Gasolina with Griffin Newman
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In the past, the wonderful past, there was a section of the tram tour where you'd watch cars dance. They'd twirl, spin, nod and most importantly, delight every guest. One of the most prominent delightees was accidental PTR legend, Griffin Newman. He joins this climactic Septramber episode to bring his knowledge and share memories of his automobile-…
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Universal Backlot Sets with Steve Szlaga
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PTR is ready for it's close-up Mr. Demille!* *(Hilarious reference to famous Hollywood film "Sunset Blvd") Current Universal team member Steve Szlaga joins the boys to talk about the famous film sets on the Universal Tram Tour. Tickets for Scott Performs The 2006 Universal Tour at Dynasty Typewriter available here: https://www.squadup.com/hosts/740…
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Our “How Things Work” series is BACK! This week we’re talking to Raymond Kinman, Master Woodcarver and Former Disney Imagineer! Ray is the artistic force behind SO many things you have seen inside Disney theme parks because…his work is often the first thing you’ll see! Ride marquee signs for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, restaurants like …
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King Kong (The Robot That Burnt Up) with David Love
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Go ape with this ape-sized episode that discusses the backlot tour's greatest ape attraction, The King Kong Encounter. (it had a big robot ape) Former tram guide David Love checks in with PTR to reminisce about ape antics and his tram glory days with his old coworker Scott. Tickets for Scott Performs The 2006 Universal Tour at Dynasty Typewriter av…
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Mish-Mosh: HHN Hollywood, What I'm Watching and Churros Calls!
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If this episode doesn’t feel like a 73 minute voice note from your friend, I have failed!!! We're keeping it loosey goosey today, talking ALL about my favorite new TV show (she's got a new obsession y'all!!), my MANY thoughts on Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, and we even answer a few bonus Churros Calls! Honestly?? This one…
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The World Famous Universal Studio Tour with Drew McWeeny
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SepTRAMber begins! Hear tales from the men that hosted tram tours of the Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot (Scott and guest Drew McWeeny). Hear about their celebrity sighting, mild calamities and their eventual firings! Get ready, we've got a whole a whole month of tram and movie magic ahead of us. "Ghost Town Alive! with Eva Anderson" episode is…
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Trying to keep up with all the recent Disney news announcements from Destination D23? Look no further! We're chit-chatting about all the recent Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disneyland Paris and Disney Cruise Line news...and even TALKING ABOUT THE MUPPETS COASTER NEWS THAT JUST DROPPED!! Support our sill…
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Heidi Gardner joins PTR to share family tales from Kansas City, Missouri's theme park "Worlds of Fun." A park that packs multiple planets' worth of enjoyment into 235 acres. *Podcast: The Ride has discontinued the "bring an empty can of Sprite, get a podcast episode free" promotion. Sprite no longer wants to be affiliated with Podcast: The Ride and…
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I Sailed On The BIGGEST Cruise Ship In The WORLD!
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I just got back from Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas — the biggest friggin' cruise ship on the planet, supposedly! — and I have soOoOo much to tell you about. (Spoiler alert: I loved it?!) Tune in to hear my opinion about everything from towels to ice skating to buffet food...and what you hear may surprise you!!!!!! Relevant Links... Royal Railw…
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Escapology CityWalk with Tom Scharpling
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Tom Scharpling (The Best Show, Double Threat) joins the PTR boys in a tiny, frustrating, pirate-themed escape room for "fun." They get on the ground, turn large wheels and push through game-based fatigue in order to avoid embarrassment in front of the Escapology employees. "The Michael Graves Causeway" episode is up at: Pat…
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I Went To Disney World TWICE in one WEEK!
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I went to Disney World TWICE last week and I can't wait to tell you about it!!! Also I know you know the from the title of the episode but I saw Carly Rae Jepsen perform EMOTION tonight and had the time of my life and have no brain cells left to make any words sound good!!!! Support our silly little podcast by booking your next Disney trip with Mou…
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PTR and the returning Chelsea Rebecca (Dead Meat) don capes and cloaks and little half masks to travel undetected through Epic Universe's new monster-themed land. Do they enjoy the dyed food and gentleman monsters? "The Michael Graves Causeway" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: …
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The BEST Things To Do At Disney WITHOUT Planning!
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Lighting Lane this, Lightning Lane that — yeah, doing a ton of thrill rides in a day is fun, but your daily vacation itinerary looking like your high school AP class schedule...just isn't. I visit Disney World and Disneyland without solid plans ALL THE TIME, and lemme tell you — it's *AMAZING*. So this week, we're talking about my FAVORITE things t…
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Enjoy this sample of P:TR - The Second Gate. Find even more Second Gate episodes at Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide Mike posted a photo of himself and Michael Eisner a few weeks ago. This podcast is the story of that photo. FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE: https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE…
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We have been STOCKED with calls and are finally opening the faucet (is that the phrase? releasing the tap? you know what I'm saying I dunno it's early) and playing 'em for ya!!!! Stay tuned for calls about: Nabbing the recipe for a special Disney Cruise Line meal served at Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point! My hit list for what to se…
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Hey, sometimes things happen! A quick update from the boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Disney Adults with AJ Wolfe (Disney Food Blog)!
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THE VOICE OF DISNEY FOOD BLOG (literally and figuratively) is on Very Amusing this week and we ARE THRILLED!! Yes, the foremost expert in all things Disney food is on hand to discuss all things Disney Adults — the stigma! the souvenir collections! the special bonds we share! — along with plenty about Disney Parks and beyonddddd. To call AJ Wolfe a …
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Epic Universe Creature Clash with Carlye Wisel
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A tournament in July? Yes! It was the only way we could determine the best creature found in Universal's newest park, Epic Universe. From dragons to birds to freaky sad rhinos, the boys and Carlye Wisel (Very Amusing Podcast) determine what creature stands above the rest! "Michael Meets Eisner" episode is up at: Patreon.co…
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Every Walt Disney World Hotel, Ranked!
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I woke up today and chose chaos!!!!! But really, this ranking of every Disney World hotel has it all — unexpected surprises, hot takes that will absolutely blow up the churros hotline, and some unexpected shade AND PRAISE you will absolutely not see coming for some of Disney's most popular resort hotels!!! (Oh! And it also has me publicly outing my…
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Happy Birthday Disneyland! Your gift is a freewheeling conversation about your origins, your new robot and a whole bunch of weird stuff that somehow makes sense in the context of this bizarre podcast. Cheers to your Platinum Anniversary! "Michael Meets Eisner" episode is up at: Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide FOLLOW PODCA…
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Your Disney Cruise Line Questions, Answered!
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If you’ve ever been curious about Disney Cruise Line…this one will answer all of your questions, while helping you determine which cruise is right for you! Confused on which ship is right for you? If the newer ones are better than the old ones? Or even how to make any major DCL decision because there are so many options?! Well, THIS is the episode …
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Titanic: A Voyage Through Time with Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover
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Put on some clunky VR headsets! Marisa Pinson and Jon Glover (On Brand Podcast) take Mike and Scott to a virtual reality Titanic thing. Hear their tales of being lectured by dead-eyed Playstation 2-looking characters, or how they awkwardly tried to use a Titanic toilet. "Michael Meets Eisner" episode is up at: Patreon.com/Podcas…
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Gab Sesh: Group Trip, Tom Sawyer Island and A Perfect Disneyland Day!
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We're chit-chatting this week about a BUNCH (life! theme parks! travel!) of stuff and it's so nice to digitally plop down on the couch with y'all and catch up about SO MANY THINGS! In this episode, we discuss why the closure of Tom Sawyer Island hits so hard (even though it was admittedly never our favorite attraction), chat about the year being ha…
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IT’S FINALLY HERE…Ashley Eckstein on Very Amusing!!! Our beloved actress, performer, clothing designer, entrepreneur, professional encourager, and businesswoman is HERE to talk about all things theme parks!!!!! We’re discussing about everything from learning math through turkey leg margins to a secret theme park lounge I didn’t know about to the UN…
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Epic Universe with Paging Mr. Morrow and Kevin Tully LIVE
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Live from the Tin Roof Orlando on beautiful I-Drive! This was the second live PTR show of the night and Mike was hammered. (Someone sent him a single complimentary shot of Casamigos during show 1). The boys and Mr. Morrow recap their favorite things about Universal's new theme park including viking cones and monster feet. "Bug Mane Does What…
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