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For Your Amusement: A Theme Park Podcast

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Theme Parks
Disneyland
Universal Studios
Epic Universe
Disney
Walt Disney World
Disney California Adventure
Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
Haunted Mansion
Harry Potter
Indiana Jones Adventure
Disney Parks
Disney World
Pirates Of the Caribbean
Theme Park Attractions
Tower Of Terror
Universal Studios Hollywood
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
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A theme park podcast that aims to exhaustively evaluate the world’s most popular theme park attractions to determine if they are world class.

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For Halloween, we meet at the edge of the Enchanted Forest and review one of America's most haunted theme parks.

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Carson
Guest from Camp Counselors Podcast; topic contributor
Camp Counselors Podcast
Episode: Top 5 Walt Disney World Slow Rides with the Camp Counselors Podcast
Zachariah Porter
Guest from Camp Counselors Podcast; topic contributor
Camp Counselors Podcast
Episode: Top 5 Walt Disney World Slow Rides with the Camp Counselors Podcast
Nick Laroa
Nick from Mouse Vibes
Mouse Vibes
Episode: We Rode Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
Nick Rowe
Noted on-site guest who rode with the hosts during the second ride
Episode: We Rode Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift
Chris (LMG Vids)
Creator of the LMG Vids channel, guest on the episode
LMG Vids
Episode: Journey to the Center of the Earth (with LMG Vids)
Matthew Curnutte
Ride designer
Sally Dark Rides
Episode: Calico Mine Ride
Shane Madej
Host on Watcher, guest on the episode
Watcher / The Quizzards Pit
Episode: Trader Sam's with Shane Madej and Matt Real
Matt Real
Host on Watcher, guest on the episode
Watcher / The Quizzards Pit
Episode: Trader Sam's with Shane Madej and Matt Real
Betty Lombardi
Producer of Rock and Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Walt Disney Imagineering
Episode: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

Hosts

Ryan Bergara
Host and ghost hunter
Byron Marin
Theme park enthusiast and podcast host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • If you have even a passing interest in theme parks you'll enjoy this pod. I never considered myself a theme park enthusiast but I do enjoy them very much and I look forward to every episode. Ryan and Byron are very entertaining and you'll learn a lot of interesting things about the rides you know and love, or ones your would like to visit one day.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Hollipeños
    13 days ago
  • RIDES!

    It’s good…real good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig220188
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • I love this show

    You two are my GOATS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joey C!!!
    United States2 months ago
  • A Work of Art

    This podcast is to the eardrums what Epcot PB&J wings and a pickle milkshake are to the soul. In other words, ABSOLUTELY WORLD CLASS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigHoss24
    United States2 months ago
  • Best Theme Park Content There Is

    I’ve spent a decade+ watching, reading, and listening to theme park content, and I’ve never found something as good as this podcast! And there are tons of great collabs with all my other favourite theme park content creators as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben5678910
    Canada3 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry, humor, and enthusiasm, often describing the conversations as a source of joy.
Theme park creators and cross-show collaborations are seen as a welcome source of fresh perspectives.
One critical listener finds the hosts' complaints and early-access commentary off-putting.
Fans value the detailed ride analysis, attraction rankings, and balance of affection with candid criticism.
Some listeners would like more individual attraction reviews using the recurring evaluation format, rather than rankings and broader topics.

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Disney World's 2026 Summer Updates and Enhancements
Q: What metrics indicate a ride should be refurbished or updated?
Utilization and throughput (how many people the ride can entertain and the wait times) are key indicators; if a ride isn't drawing expected crowds, it may be refreshed.
Top 10 Theme Park Illusions with Zach Wally
Q: What makes Mystery Lodge stand out as the top illusion for you?
Its disappearance of the storyteller at the end, achieved through Pepper's Ghost and precise timing, is a masterclass in practical effects that feels both intimate and spectacular, and it has a storied, almost legendary status among theme park fans.
Top 10 Theme Park Illusions with Zach Wally
Q: Why did you rank the Stretching Room so highly?
Because it solves a logistical problem with a simple, elegant solution that still feels magical; the room literally moves, selling the illusion in a way that players expected to see on a ride despite the minimal tech.
Leslie Iwerks - Crafting "Handcrafted"
Q: How long was the process for making this film from idea to finish?
The process was interrupted over several years due to various factors, including changes at Disney Plus and the need for development funding.
Leslie Iwerks - Crafting "Handcrafted"
Q: What was more challenging, directing your first documentary feature in 1999, which was Hand Behind the Mouse, or did you find your latest film, Disneyland Handcrafted, to be more challenging?
Leslie Iwerks found directing her first documentary, Hand Behind the Mouse, more challenging as it was her first experience and involved rediscovering her grandfather.

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Ryan Bergara and Byron Marin combine humorous, opinionated conversation with detailed evaluations of theme park attractions, from major roller coasters and dark rides to regional parks and themed restaurants. A recurring world-class test gives their reviews a recognizable framework, while ranking episodes, park-trip recaps, industry commentary, and special-event coverage add variety. Their discussions balance ride mechanics, design, storytelling, operations, atmosphere, and personal experience, with particular attention to how attractions work for fans rather than simply whether they are popular. Guest appearances bring in coaster enthusiasts and theme park content creators for specialized perspectives, firsthand reactions, and design-focus... more

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2. Zachariah Porter
3. Nick Laroa
4. Nick Rowe
5. Chris (LMG Vids)
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7. Shane Madej
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