Episode 6: Epic Universe's Worst Idea Yet: The Open Hub

Episode 6: Epic Universe's Worst Idea Yet: The Open Hub

Universal Epic Universe is testing an "Open Hub" concept for Celestial Park — letting guests access dining, shopping, and entertainment without a full park ticket. Sounds great on paper, but we think it's a disaster waiting to happen. We break down exactly why this idea could undermine everything that makes Epic Universe special, and what Universal should do instead.

Episode 5: The Golden Age of Theme Parks | Pod at the Park Edition

We took the podcast into the parks for the first ever Pod at the Park episode — filmed inside Disney California Adventure. In this episode, we break down why we are living in the greatest era of theme park expansion ever. From massive new lands to next-generation rides and entire new parks opening around the world, the industry is evolving faster than ever. We talk about: - The explosion of new rides and lands across Disney, Universal, and beyond - How competition between parks is fueling innovation - The upcoming expansions we’re most excited about - What this new era means for adult theme park fans. If you love theme parks, there has never been a better time to be a fan! 🎢 Filmed on location at Disney California Adventure 🍸 Hosted by The Parkaholics

Episode 4: Top 10 Things NOT to Do at a Theme Park

In this episode, we’re breaking down the Top 10 Things NOT to Do at a Theme Park — from ride etiquette to line behavior to the unspoken rules every grown adult should know by now. If you’ve ever been blinded by flash photography on a dark ride, watched someone stop dead in the middle of a walkway, or seen someone “hold a spot” for 10 of their closest friends, this one’s for you. Married. Dual income. No kids. Theme parking with cocktails, not strollers. Let’s talk about how to properly adult at the parks. 🍸🎢

Episode 3: Who Is the King of Christmas?

🎄👑 WHO IS THE KING OF CHRISTMAS? 👑🎄 Nightmare Before Christmas vs. The Grinch Is Christmas ruled by Jack Skellington… or does the Grinch still steal the crown? In this episode of The Parkaholics Podcast, we break down the ultimate holiday showdown between The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Grinch — not just as movies, but as massive theme park IP powerhouses. We’re diving into: - Which movie has had the bigger cultural impact- How Disney and Universal have turned each into must-see park experiences - Why the merch is EVERYWHERE (and why it sells out every year) - Which franchise truly dominates the holidays — and which one might be winning long-term Who really deserves the title of King of Christmas? 👇 Drop your vote in the comments and let the debate begin. 🎙️ Follow The Parkaholics for more theme park debates, movie breakdowns, and adult takes on Disney, Universal, and beyond.

Episode 2: Epic Universe, Ride Rumors & Stranger Things Final Season

We’re back with a new episode of The Parkaholics Podcast. This week, we’re breaking down Epic Universe as we prepare to take a first-timer — Britt’s brother, Blake — to the park for the very first time. We talk first impressions, what Epic Universe gets right, what it’s still missing, and the rumored new ride that could be coming to Wizarding World Paris, plus fan theories and comments from the community. We also dive into Stranger Things — including the final season (SPOILER ALERT), fan theories, rumored endings, and why it absolutely needs to return to Halloween Horror Nights this year. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube.