That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

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Life as Locals - Ep 39 Oct 27, 2019

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Ever wonder what it's like to live NEAR Disney? We're joined by new locals @TheDisneyDinks to go through all the pros and cons of living close to the magic (yes there ARE cons!). Plus we're sharing quite a few tips and suggestions along the way!

News this week includes: a new fee being instituted park-wide and some stats that Disney released about Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.

SUBMIT YOUR MAGIC MASHUP GUESSES HERE! Our contest returns - can you guess all 4 songs to win a prize pack?

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Best Times to Visit WDW - Ep 38 Oct 20, 2019

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Crowd levels, extra theming, temperatures, events, construction - we take a look at the factors that determine the BEST time to visit Disney World. Yes, Christmas time is awesome, but is it the BEST?

News Nuggets this week involve quick service food changes at Hollywood Studios.

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Disney Park Traditions - EP 37 Oct 13, 2019

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We asked "What makes it a proper Disney trip?" and y'all came through with GREAT answers. We run down the list of things that make or break a Disney trip for our listeners and for us too! Let us know if any of these hit a nerve with you! You can always DM us on Instagram or send an email to greg@thatparklifepodcast.com

News Nuggets this week includes holiday food offerings, a making dining reservations, photopass updates and more.

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Refurb or No Refurb: Magic Kingdom - Ep 36 Oct 06, 2019

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We've got another round of "Refurb or No Refurb" and this time Magic Kingdom is the focus. How do you feel about our choices?

Other hot topics: Epcot Forever, a glorious statement from Disney about the Skyliner, a recent waffle fries discovery and more!

To submit your "Disney Park Tradition" for Episode 37, email Greg@thatparklifepodcast.com or text 407-476-8579 or see our Instagram posts!

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Best Disney Breakfasts - Ep 35 Sep 30, 2019

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We are joined by Anne @AnneDoAsDreamersDo to discuss our fave breakfasts around Disney property. It IS the most important meal of the day after all!

Plus Anne is a member of a very elite club that has us so intrigued.

News this week: a pumpkin spice spin on a classic Disney treat, Holiday Festival previews, new plant-based meals, and more.

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Park Icons Part 2: Spaceship Earth & Chinese Theater- Ep 34 Sep 23, 2019

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We're back with Part 2 of the park icons. This time we're visiting Epcot and Hollywood Studios to bring you a TON of info. Still can't believe how much thought was put into the structure of Spaceship Earth!

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Park Icons Part 1: Cinderella Castle & Tree of Life - Ep 33 Sep 16, 2019

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The origin stories, the plans, the realities, the changes - we've covered it all in our Park Icons episodes. Part 1 includes Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. Hope you like Disney facts, trivia and other nerdy goodness because this episode is full of it all.

We also cover a few quick news items on the new Grand Floridian lounge and Halloween PhotoPass opportunities.

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Disney Etiquette & Best Places to Buy Merch - Ep 32 Sep 09, 2019

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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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Top Places to Zen Out in Disney World - Ep 31 Sep 02, 2019

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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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D23 Announcements Digest - Ep 30 Aug 26, 2019

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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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