The Yesterworld Podcast

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The Yesterworld Podcast #027 - Talkin' Universal's Epic Universe with Alicia Stella! Aug 11, 2019

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Discussing the "officially" announced 3rd gate Universal Studios Florida theme park Epic Universe with Alicia Stella of Theme Park Stop! From the parks (lackluster) name, the signature attractions, possible future expansions and more!

The Yesterworld Podcast #026 - Talkin' Jurassic World: The Ride & USH's Future Jul 15, 2019

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Mark and Quinn discuss Universal Studio Hollywood's New Jurassic World attraction/makeover; the good, the bad and the ugly. The conversation then turns toward the future of Universal Studio Hollywood: Will They eventually abandon filmmaking altogether and focus on just becoming a "Theme Park"?

The Yesterworld Podcast #025 - Talkin' Toy Story 4 (SPOILERS) Jun 29, 2019

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Mark and Quinn discuss Toy Story 4; what worked, what didn't, and everything in between.

The Yesterworld Podcast #024 - Talkin’ Tomorrowland, Hagrid Coaster & Country Bear Replacement Jun 23, 2019

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In this week’s episode Mark & Quinn first take a deep dive into the last episode of Yesterworld: Adventure Thru Inner Space. This leads to a discussion about the “Tomorrowland/Peoplemover problem”, how it can be fixed and improved, and what attractions (if any) could be replaced or updated. Then we discuss the incredibly long wait times of Universal Studios Hagrid’s Motor Bike Coaster, along with its technical difficulties, and Mark rants about his disdain for people who cut in line. Finally, Mark and Quinn address the recent rumors regarding Magic Kingdom’s Country Bear Jamboree closing to be replaced by a Woody’s Roundup animatronic show…in which Mark and Quinn have polar opposite opinions, where Mark offers his most controversial argument to date!

The Yesterworld Podcast #023 - Talkin' Alice in Wonderland, Vintage Theme Park Films, Pixar & More! Jun 07, 2019

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The Yesterworld Podcast returns for another episode! Mark discusses his latest episode of Yesterworld with Quinn, where he covered the history of Disneyland's Alice in Wonderland! Now that nearly park-goer has access to a high quality camera and the ability to capture every moment at theme parks, will the mystique of theme park history eventually go away? Just how many incredible vintage theme park captures are out there, waiting to be found? Quinn and Mark discuss the upcoming Toy Story 4... with very different opinions on the new Pixar sequel. Which Pixar films should get a sequel? Which should be left alone?

The Yesterworld Podcast #022 - Talkin' Country Bears, The Mummy, Ice Station Cool & More! May 17, 2019

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In this week’s episode, Mark and Quinn bring you an episode filled to the brim with theme park talk! We introduce a handful of new segments to the podcast we’ll be including in the show from time-to-time. Quinn discusses his latest episode of Yesterworld with Mark, this week covering the history of the beloved Country Bear Jamboree! Why did the Country Bear Jamboree never resonate as well with theme park fans in Disneyland when compared to the Magic Kingdom? Mark and Quinn briefly discuss the process of making a new episode of Yesterworld We introduce a new segment: This Week in Theme Park History! In this episode we discuss Revenge of the Mummy - which first opened on May 21, 2004! Is Revenge of the Mummy the BEST attraction in Universal Studios Florida? Was it a worthy replacement for Kongfrontation? A second new segment we introduce this week, Short Lived has Mark and Quinn discussing attractions and other theme park ventures that only lasted for a short time. This week, we discuss Ice Station Cool. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special trivia question!

The Yesterworld Podcast #021 - Talkin' The Great Movie Ride's Fate, Dinosaur CTE & More! May 09, 2019

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This week, Mark and Quinn bring you what may be the greatest episode of the Yesterworld Podcast yet - it will make you laugh, it will make you cry… but more importantly, it will leave you wondering why there HASN’T yet been an Indiana Jones film set in the prehistoric era.   Mark and Quinn discuss the latest episode of Yesterworld - this week on the beloved Great Movie Ride!  Did Disney make the right decision removing the Great Movie Ride altogether?  Quinn and Mark discuss working at a theme park. Would it ruin the “magic” of Disney?  What is Disney’s endgame for Hollywood Studios’ theming? Do they have a plan at all?  Armchair Imagineering returns - this time with Animal Kingdom’s Dinosaur!  Mark and Quinn discuss the very controversial Sonic trailer… and the director’s vow to fix the beloved hedgehog’s design.

The Yesterworld Podcast #020 - Talkin’ Avengers: Endgame (MAJOR SPOILERS) May 04, 2019

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Mark and Quinn discuss, debate and theorize Avengers: Endgame in this special episode of The Yesterworld Podcast.

The Yesterworld Podcast #019 - Talkin' Abandoned Animatronics, Lost footage & More! Apr 26, 2019

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This week, Mark and Quinn start off by briefly discussing the latest episode of Yesterworld - covering the history of the Magic Kingdom’s Mickey Mouse Revue!  With the rapid rise of accessible technology, will we continue to see regular behind the scenes looks at demolished rides, or will Disney find a way to keep not safe for magic images private?  What sort of amazing Disney footage is still yet to be discovered? Could we someday see a high quality video of the Haunted Mansion’s Hatbox Ghost?  Universal Studios Hollywood released a short teaser for their new attraction - Jurassic World: The Ride.  We introduce a new segment - Backseat Imagineering - where Mark and Quinn take a theme park ride or attraction in limbo, and discuss how WE think Disney / Universal should move forward. This week, we take on Hollywood Studios’ Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith, which was recently replaced at Walt Disney Studios in Paris and is thought to be on the way out in Orlando as well.  Could the Lord of the Rings franchise ever be acquired for a fully realized theme park attraction?  Quinn and Mark attempt to introduce another new segment… which fails horribly. Maybe next time.

The Yesterworld Podcast #018 - Talkin' Jimmy Neutron, "Timeless" Universal attractions & More! Apr 19, 2019

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We’re back! After a short hiatus, the Yesterworld Podcast returns with the greatest episode in podcast history. Quinn’s latest episode of Yesterworld (Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast) originally featured a lot of content that was eventually cut - so we fill you in on what you missed! Have we reached the timeless era of video game graphics and special effects, or will people of the future look back in embarrassment? Which Nickelodeon cartoons are truly timeless? Which could have carried an attraction longer than Jimmy Neutron? Fluffy was revealed for Hagrid’s Magical Creature Motorbike Adventure! Can a ride truly be great when themed around mediocre source material? (i.e. The Mummy Returns) Mark and Quinn debate the removal of Back to the Future: The Ride from Universal Studios. Did Universal make the right decision? Mark and Quinn discuss the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer… don’t miss it!

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