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Say hello to the themed restaurant of your dreams — where the seats are trackless ride vehicles (!!) and the walls make the food taste better. (Seriously.)
Eatrenalin, located at Germany's Europa Park, blends cutting-edge ride technology, immersive design and haute cuisine for an experience unlike anything else. We're joined by Eatrenalin co-founder and recent THEA award winner Thomas Mack to dish (heh) about this mind-boggling dining experience and trust me, by the end of this episode, Europa Park will be at the tip-top of your bucket list.
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Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!
I attended the 30th annual THEA awards for excellence in themed entertainment, and I’m taking you inside the hallowed affair to discuss all the big winners!
Come for the allure of the big night and stay for the black tie gowns AND EVEN a special appearance by the biggest celebrity in theme parks…or not?? listen to find out more!!
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Behind The Attraction (with Luke Mayrand)
Let’s Go To…GATORLAND! (With Shelby Honea)
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (with Wyatt Winter)
ParkStop ParkTalk with Alicia & NayNay (aka Brandon!):
TEA Themed Entertainment Association
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This week, we're discussing my recently updated Disneyland food guide for Eater — classic can't miss items, the treats and eats I recommend on your next trip to the parks and the reasons why i included each dish!
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no, it's not me yelling “i wont eat blue!” throughout the entirety of the podcast — these are the rides, events, experiences and theme park things i've decided i will no longer do!
there are even some trip planning tips hidden in these choices — like why i'm looking at hotels differently, and have nearly figured out the ideal Disneyland parking situation — so tune in for more!
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Casetify charger (similar, my design sold out; referral link)
Chicago Tavern Style Pizza Map
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In our third and final guide to Tokyo Disney Resort, we are discussing…everything else you need to know about visiting Japan! Airport transportation, subway tips, what stores you can't miss, my favorite restaurants (and my beloved $1 breakfast) and even the theme park we HAVEN'T YET TALKED ABOUT YET -- and no! that's not even Universal Studios Japan!
From day trips to travel to the best ramen i've ever had in my life and more, press play!
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Very Amusing - My October Trip to Tokyo Disney!
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TDR Hotel Airport Bus (and additional information)
Train travel to Tokyo Disney video
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It's part TWO of our Tokyo Disney guide, and we're getting INTO it this week. Today, we're discussing rides, attractions, shows, nighttime entertainment, dining and shopping, and recommending what you absolutely cannot miss, from attractions to food and beyond.
And on top of all that, we’re gonna give you a sample 1-day itinerary, give you my tips for spending the day at these parks AND tackle how to get inside Fantasy Springs, the new expansion coming to Tokyo Disney Sea with attractions and experiences themed to Frozen, Peter Pan and Rapunzel.
We will also discuss the four different systems you can use to skip the line here — their version of Fastpass / Genie+ is DIFFERENT and by the end of this episode, I’m confident you’ll have the skills you need to conquer Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea!
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Very Amusing - My October Trip to Tokyo Disney!
Very Amusing - Duffy episode
Very Amusing - Our Duffy & Friends Panel Live from D23 Expo
Very Amusing - Travel Questions Part 2 (for vegetarian suggestions)
Duffy & Friends’ Wonderful Friendship Stage Show
Tokyo Disney Resort Links: Priority Pass, Standby Pass and Fantasy Springs
Barrier Free Disability PDF Guidebook and Accessibility Blog
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It's here! Our three-part guide to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea!
This week we’re focusing on the planning, logistics and bookings you need to know for visiting Tokyo Disney Resort. Hotels! Tickets! Credit card issues! — we’re getting into ALL of it.
Tune into part two next week when we discuss everything you can do in the parks, what to eat and how to skip the lines, and stick around for part three when we tackle Tokyo and traveling around Japan as a whole.
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Very Amusing - My October Trip to Tokyo Disney!
Very Amusing - All About Duffy & Friends!
Very Amusing - Toy Story Hotel (ft. TDR Explorer)
Tokyo Disney Resort - Bed Sharing
Beauty and the Beast Character rooms
TDRExplorer — Disney Ticketing
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Very Amusing is your go-to theme park and travel podcast for having fun on vacation, whether it's with theme parks, Disney World, Disneyland, Universal, Shrek, roller coasters, amusement parks, rides, attractions or other shenanigans!
Consider this your cheat sheet for everything you need to know about visiting Disney World this year. The essential changes for 2024 you need to know, how to use Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane to get on the Disney rides you want, Virtual Queue procedures now that park hopping has shifted — whether it’s your first trip or just your first trip in a *while*, this week’s episode is intended to tell you everything before your next Disney World vacation!
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It's...the most wonderful time of year at Disney California Adventure! I just got back from the best festival they've got — Lunar New Year — and I'm sharing all the reasons why you can't snooze on this one. From a big ol' fish to the first-ever appearance of characters from Turning Red, there's so much to see and do at this one. (and that's not even counting the good WEATHER!)
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Capture Your Moment
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I went back to Disneyland Resort for the first time in a *while* and it was glorious! Low crowds?! Short waits!? A new favorite restaurant!? Tune in for Toontown thoughts, insider-y parking tips and my very first...well, i won't spoil the surprise just yet ◡̈
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