ParkStop Podcast

Alicia and 'Naynay are back for a second episode of ParkTalk! We are talking about Disney Parks news, but this time we're attempting to guess where the company will be spending those billions of dollars they promised to spend in the coming decade!

Related Links:

• Disney Recommits to Investing Billions: https://blogmickey.com/2024/02/disney-recommits-to-investing-billions-at-walt-disney-world-despite-reedy-creek-changes/
• Disneyland Forward Meeting Scheduled: https://blogmickey.com/2024/02/disneylandforward-public-planning-commission-meeting-scheduled-for-february-26th/

‘Naynay Insta: https://www.instagram.com/withnaynay

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We discuss our initial thoughts on all of the new Epic Universe official details, including some fun little Easter eggs and rumors, as well as predictions for future announcements!

Related Links:

• Epic Universe Details: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/epic-universe-news-update-official-concept-art-names-announced-and-construction-progress/
• Epic Universe Shirt: https://shop.universalorlando.com/shop/epic-universe-logo-adult-t-shirt
• Official Blog Post: https://media.universalparksusa.com/press-releases/universal-orlando-resort-shares-first-official-look-and-details-about-its-highly-anticipated-new-theme-park-universal-epic-universe/
• Interactive Celestial Park Website: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/epic-universe/worlds/celestial-park
• Official Video Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4u83ncMjuE
• Curse of the Werewolf Coaster Testing: https://x.com/P_T_S_342/status/1752764390057615692?s=20
• Dark Rides Premium Podcast Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premium-podcast-95316467
• New ParkTalk Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkStopParkTalk

Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.social

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In this first episode of "ParkStop ParkTalk w/ Alicia & 'Naynay" we check in on recent Disney Parks news for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, including our thoughts on Magic Key, Park Reservations, Country Bears, and more!

This is a new podcast series from the Park Stop Podcast family of podcasts, and is not replacing the regular ParkStop Podcast. Look for these special podcasts between our regular show episodes, and presented in audio format only.

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• Gooping and Gagging with ‘Naynay: The Podcast
• Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella
• ‘Naynay Insta: https://www.instagram.com/withnaynay

Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.social

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Our last show for 2023, we're answering your most frequently asked questions about Epic Universe. With official details expected to drop next year, now's our last chance to share more rumors!

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• Aerial Photographs: https://x.com/bioreconstruct

Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.social

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Alicia and Ian cover lots of Epic Universe news and new rumors, including what the park's first expansion may be! Plus, we dig into some news coming out of IAAPA Expo 2023.

Related Links:

• Stella Nova Hotel Details: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/universal-stella-nova-resort-revealed-for-epic-universe-possibly-opening-january-2025/
• SpongeBob Ride Description: https://www.sallydarkrides.com/post/sally-dark-rides-prepares-to-take-guests-under-the-sea-with-worlds-first-spongebob-squarepants-dark-ride
• Legacy Panel Full Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn4lHieepy0

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Back by unpopular demand, the PizzaRizzo Podcast Hour is back! Alicia is joined in the booth by Skye. We talk about their YouTube channel, recent Disney and Universal Parks news headlines, and PizzeRizzo desserts!

Related Links:

• Skye's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJibBQxW323g3pR5EEKEXQ
• Skye's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SJLemme
• Slye's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjlemme/

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

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We're joined by 'Naynay to share our thoughts on the new Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana attraction at EPCOT, as well as our reactions to all of the Disney Parks news coming out of this year's Destination D23 event!

Related Links:

• Gooping and Gagging Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GoopingandGaggingwithNaynay
• 'Naynay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withnaynay/

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Ian and Alicia discuss their thoughts on all ten haunted houses from this year's HHN event at Universal Orlando. With such a strong lineup this year, it's actually really hard to pick our faves!

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In this jam-packed episode we share our reactions to this year's Halloween Horror Nights lineup, rumors for DreamWorks land replacing KidZone, and our review of Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Land!

Related Links:

• HHN32 Full Lineup Revealed: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/all-haunted-houses-scare-zones-revealed-for-halloween-horror-nights-2023/
• DreamWorks Land Announced: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/universal-announces-new-dreamworks-land-coming-to-universal-studios-florida-full-details-and-rumors/
• Minion Blast Official Opening Date: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/villain-con-minion-blast-officially-opens-august-11-app-integration-now-live/
• Bioreconstruct Aerial Photos: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct

Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.social

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Huge rumor and news update for Universal Epic Universe, including MORE names for things at the new park, open hub concept CONFIRMED (sorta,) and the latest rumors for the Monsters and Potter dark rides.

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• Bioreconstruct Aerial Photos: https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTFreakshow

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The theme park fan community is raising money to support LGBTQ youth, with all proceeds going to The Trevor Project. Join us for interviews and fun segments during this two-hour special presentation.

Visit the event page to donate, purchase art, bid on auctions, and more throughout the month of June 2023! https://orlandoparkstop.com/charity

Interview Guests

Dave Cobb - https://linktr.ee/batuupride

Marlene Bellissimo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iev3wKr5ma8

Emory Arts - https://parkstop.myshopify.com/products/lil-boo-and-batty-go-to-pride-print-by-emory-arts

SONDER QUEST - https://parkstop.myshopify.com/products/italys-finest-beverage-beverly-5x5-print-by-sonder-quest

Kevin Perjurer - https://www.youtube.com/@Defunctland

Dr. Strengoit - https://www.youtube.com/@DrStrengoit

Kim Hanley - https://twitter.com/_kimhanley

Jaalin Harvey - https://twitter.com/TCJaalin

Mike the DM - https://parkstop.myshopify.com/collections/dnd

Alicia Social Links: https://alicia.social

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In this jam-packed episode we're talking about Pokemon and Zelda rumors, a roller coaster being built in Hollywood, the future of Fast & Furious at the parks, Minion Land, and our reaction to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser closing.

Related Links:

• Park Stop Stop Hate Fundraiser: https://orlandoparkstop.com/charity/

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTFreakshow

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With the sudden announcement of this longstanding Islands of Adventure attraction's imminent closure we're discussing possible reasons for the timing, as well as what we think could be replacing it, and more importantly, when.

Related Links:

• Poseidon's Fury Closing: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/poseidons-fury-will-permanently-close-on-may-10-at-islands-of-adventure-and-what-could-replace-it/
• Park Stop Stop Hate Fundraiser: https://orlandoparkstop.com/charity/

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTFreakshow

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Ian and Alicia discuss their thoughts on the newest ride at Walt Disney World, TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom, including what we like and don't like about the ride, how the lockers work, the restraints, special seat, and more! This ride officially opens April 4, 2023.

Related Links:

• Tron Official Partial POV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WfQWVa-kU0
• Tron Lockers Info: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/01/top-4-things-to-know-before-tron-lightcycle-run-opens-on-4-4/

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTFreakshow

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To celebrate the 50th episode of the ParkStop Podcast we are joined by `Naynay to discuss the grand opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood! We talk about secrets around the land, the best food at Toadstool Cafe, response to the ride so far and the future of the park!

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withnaynay
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandonShah97
• Gooping and Gagging Podcast: https://linktr.ee/GoopingandGaggingwithNaynay

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Here are our reviews for both experiences at Universal Orlando's new escape rooms! Non-spoiler review for the first 8 minutes, but then the rest of the episode does contain spoilers! We did both the Back to the Future and the Jurassic World experiences, and we see where they stack up as escape rooms and as theme park attractions in this review.

Related Links:

• Universal's Great Movie Escape: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/entertainment/universals-great-movie-escape

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

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We're digging into recent news coming out of Universal Parks & Resorts, including the new kid-friendly theme park in Texas, HHN haunt in Vegas, KidZone rumors, Minion Blast details and more!

Related Links:

• KidZone Construction Permits: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/woody-woodpeckers-kidzone-officially-closed-at-universal-studios-florida-new-permits-filed-for-replacement/
• Texas Theme Park and HHN Vegas: https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/universal-to-build-family-friendly-theme-park-in-texas-and-year-round-haunt-in-vegas/

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTFreakshow

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We’re back with the second episode of the PizzeRizzo Podcast Hour where Alicia is joined in the booth by Travis to talk about our defense of PizzeRizzo, the future Figment movie, and our *real* favorite rides at each of the theme parks.

Related Links:

• Defend Your Trash Movie Podcast: https://anchor.fm/trashmoviepod/
• Theme Park: The Movie Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tptmpod
• Travis’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TravisThings
• Travis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travisthings/

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

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We're recapping some of the highlights from IAAPA Expo 2022, including our favorite booths, new technologies, coaster train reveals and more! From Grogu animatronics to Condiment Cows, and everything in between, it was an exciting year at IAAPA Expo.

Related Links:

• Condiment Cow: https://www.condimentcow.com/
• Alicia Riding a Cheetah: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella/status/1593088338336317440?s=20&t=1ZmufNNcDFg95RHnC7bZ3A

Alicia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliciaStella

Ian Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTFreakshow

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It finally happened, Universal has announced that KidZone will be closing this coming January. We discuss the announcement, what's rumored to be coming, and our predictions for what to rename it to. Plus, rumors for what might be replacing the Prop Shop and more!

Related Links:

• Official Closure Announcement: https://twitter.com/UniversalORL/status/1587604021761671170
• KidZone Closing New Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTKcBWFLEyM
• KidZone Rumors Old Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wR7NLYXRU0

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