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ReviewTyme’s Theme Parkcast

116 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

Welcome to the ReviewTyme Podcast! This is a fortnightly show where we deep dive into the history, stories, behind the scenes and secrets of your favourite attractions and theme parks from around the world.

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Episodes

Luke's Disneyland Trip - The Ehh, & The Ugly

February 11, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

This week we continue exploring Luke's trip to the Disneyland Resort where find out what he didn't like... and what he REALLY didn't like.   Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Luke's Disneyland Trip - The Good

January 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

We're back for Season 3 of ReviewTyme's Theme Parkcast with a special episode discussing all the good things about Luke's recent trip to Disneyland, the first time one of us has been in an overseas theme park for over two years! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Luke's Upcoming Trip To Disneyland

December 24, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

After over two years Luke is finally returning to a real theme park in a few weeks' time so for our last episode of the year, we discuss the things he is and isn't looking forward to. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Our Favourite Theme Park Things

December 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

This week we tackle a topic I'm honestly surprised it took us this long to get around to - Our favourite theme park things, from dark rides to rollercoasters and so much more! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

The European Theme Parks We're Dying To Visit

December 03, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Join us today as we discuss the European theme parks that are right at the top of our "Must-Visit List"... oh and we also get onto a 20 minute tangent about the bizarre hotel rooms at Alton Towers... Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

IAAPA & Destination D23

November 26, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

This week we're smashing two topics together into one episode, discussing the most interesting announcements from both IAAPA and Destination D23 from this week. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Magic Kingdom - Tomorrowland & Coffee.

November 14, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Join up for the season finale of our Magic Kingdom special where we discuss Tomorrowland... but mostly coffee for like a solid 20 minutes. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

The Magic Kingdom - Fantasyland

November 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

We are getting towards the end of our Magic Kingdom Marathon as this week we discuss everything Fantasyland has to offer, from the Mr Toad Burger to Fake Memories of Duck Butts all the way to Tim Tam craving Elsa. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

The Rides That Scare Us - Halloween Special

October 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

This week we take a break from our exploration of the Magic Kingdom and sit down to chat about the rides that truly scare us, from Drop Towers to sketchily built carnival rides! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

The Magic Kingdom - Liberty Square & Storybook Circus

October 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

For the first time in our multi-week exploration of the Magic Kingdom, we actually manage to talk about 2 lands in this week's show! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

The Magic Kingdom - Frontierland & Princess and the Frog Attraction

October 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

This week we step back into the Magic Kingdom for an exploration of Frontierland including a lengthy interlude about the upcoming Princess and the Frog overlay for Splash Mountain and what our dream P&TF ride would be! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

The Magic Kingdom - Disney Enchantment & Adventureland

October 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

We're back in the Magic Kingdom right on its 50th Birthday to talk about their brand new nighttime spectacular and explore everything Adventureland has to offer! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

The Magic Kingdom - Main Street, U.S.A & Transportation and Ticket Center

September 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Join us as we start our multi-part series exploring the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in honour of its 50th birthday. In this episode, we start at the TTC before monorail over past those opening day hotels and into the land Luke has spent thousands of hours in - Main Street, U.S.A! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to ...

50th Episode Spectacular - Mystery Attraction!

September 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Join us for our very special 50th episode where we will be discussing one of our most requested attractions! Let's hope no one shows up and derails the episode sending our Limousine off track! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

1-Star Reviews (Tokyo DisneySea, Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland & Wonderland)

September 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

This week we do something that Luke and Dom have been doing for a while; we respond to people's 1-star reviews from the world's most popular theme parks. We've always enjoyed seeing other people's perspectives, and let's see if they can change our mind! Disclaimer: Please do not seek out these reviews and cause them any trouble. They are entitled to their opinions. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Park...

Pooh's Hunny Hunt (Tokyo Disneyland)

September 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

In Tokyo Disneyland, there is a Winnie the Pooh attraction that was more expensive to build than Expedition Everest. How does a ride dedicated to plush toys and the Hundred Acre Woods rival one of the most technologically advanced roller coasters in the World? Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new web...

Universal Studios Japan - Jurassic Park, Amity Village, Harry Potter & Universal Wonderland

August 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

Join us as we wrap up our exploration of Universal Studios Japan and talk about the remaining lands at the park as they were during our visits in 2017/2018.  Will Luke rant about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Probably! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Universal Studios Japan - Hollywood, New York, Minion Park & San Francisco

August 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

This week we start our exploration of what is arguably the best Universal Studios Park in the world - Universal Studios Japan. Throughout the course of this episode hear our thoughts on the entire left-hand side of the park including some long time favourites such as Backdraft and Terminator 2: 3D. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness m...

Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon

August 15, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

Get your towel and 'flip flops' because this week we're diving into the water parks at Walt Disney World!  Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

"Tyme Machine" - Rides From The Past We Wish We Could Ride

August 06, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Join us as we jump in our Time Machine and explore attractions from Walt Disney World's past we wish we got the chance to ride! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Wild West Falls Adventure Ride (Movie World)

July 31, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

This ride is name after the movie 'Wild Wild West' starring Will Smith... but in name only. Almost everything else is an incredible original journey through the ol' west in arguably what is one of Australia's best attractions! Join us as we go backward on a log flume, come face-to-face with a tinny speaker and confront our fear of 'no-source' warnings in these week's episode of ReviewTyme's Theme Parkcast.

Wild West Falls Adventure Ride (Movie World)

July 31, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

This ride is name after the movie 'Wild Wild West' starring Will Smith... but in name only. Almost everything else is an incredible original journey through the ol' west in arguably what is one of Australia's best attractions! Join us as we go backward on a log flume, come face-to-face with a tinny speaker and confront our fear of 'no-source' warnings in these week's episode of ReviewTyme's Theme Parkcast. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our ...

Sindbad's Storybook Voyage (Tokyo DisneySea)

July 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Join us as we explore the history and present of an attraction that we honestly thought was spelt 'Sinbad' and we slowly lose it as we wonder whether we're variants in our own timeline. Enjoy! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Walt Disney Studios Park, Paris - 2002

July 17, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Join us as we jump back in time to the opening year of Walt Disney Studios Park, arguably the best Disney them... oh look, who are we kidding? It's awful and we discuss why! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Disney's California Adventure 2001-2012

June 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Join us as we jump back in our Superstar Limo and explore Disney California Adventure from 2002 - 2012, the era of the park where they tried to fix countless mistakes with countless different methods some more successful than others Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

The Best Disney Theme Park For...

June 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

This week we play a little game where we fight it out to decide the best Disney Theme Park for a number of categories such as Thrill Rides, Entertainment and more. The catch is we can't say the same theme park for more than one category. Will Dom and Luke agree on anything? Tune in to find out! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make ...

Star Tours

June 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Join us as we discuss the world's best Theme Park Ride opening ceremony oh and Star Tours! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Nagashima Spa Land

May 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Join us for our discussion on the theme park that started ReviewTyme - Nagashima Spa Land in Japan! This week we discuss Potato Nugget, Chunderman, Giant Wheel Aurora and more! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Disney VS Universal: California

May 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

It's time for a brand new series where we pit Disney and Universal head to head and see who comes out on top. This week we explore the original park for each of the companies and compare the Disneyland Resort to Universal Studios Hollywood! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Tokyo Disneyland - Fantasyland & Tomorrowland

May 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

This week we're wrapping up our exploration of Tokyo Disneyland exploring the final two lands on offer! So grab some Pan Galactic Pizza and join us for the final episode in the trilogy! The map we are using to discuss the park - https://maps-tokyo.com/img/0/tokyo-disneyland-map.jpg Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to chec...

Tokyo Disneyland - Westernland, Critter Country, Toon Town

May 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

This week we're back at Tokyo Disneyland exploring three more of the exciting lands on offer! So grab some Corn Pottage Popcorn and join us for the second episode in the trilogy! The map we are using to discuss the park - https://maps-tokyo.com/img/0/tokyo-disneyland-map.jpg Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out o...

Tokyo Disneyland - Introduction, World Bazaar & Adventureland

April 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Join us as we begin to explore our largest park ever in our longest episode ever! Throughout the episode, we explore the excitement of Maihama Station, talk about a really long hot dog and a strangely short train line!  The map we are using to discuss the park - https://maps-tokyo.com/img/0/tokyo-disneyland-map.jpg Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more Rev...

Living Character Initiative

April 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

We delve into Disney's attempts to make characters more interactive, and discuss some incredible projects including a talking Mickey Mouse, a tiny Little Chef, a Dinosaur with a flower addiction and even a cute little mind-reader Luke wants a tattoo of! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Jurassic World The Ride

April 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Join us as we discuss the newly finished Jurassic World the Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood!  Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Warner Brothers Movie World 1995-2021

April 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

This week we head back to Warner Brothers Movie World and explore everything that has come and gone from the park since opening! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Warner Brothers Movie World - 1991

April 03, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Join us as we explore Hollywood on the Gold Coast and talk about our favourite Australian theme park and how it looked upon opening 30 years ago! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Hong Kong Disneyland: 2013-2021

March 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

This week we wrap up our multipart series on Hong Kong Disneyland and explore the most recent expansions that came to the resort. Join us for the fourth and final part of our Hong Kong Disneyland Discussion with all the history, secrets and stories you've come to expect! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our br...

Hong Kong Disneyland: 2007-2021

March 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

This week we wrap up our multipart series on Hong Kong Disneyland and explore the most recent expansions that came to the resort. Join us for the fourth and final part of our Hong Kong Disneyland Discussion with all the history, secrets and stories you've come to expect!

Hong Kong Disneyland: 2006-2013

March 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

This week we return again to Hong Kong Disneyland to explore the first phase of expansions that came to the resort, adding desperately needed attractions to the tiny park. Join us for the third part of our Hong Kong Disneyland Discussion with all the history, secrets and stories you've come to expect! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodnes...

Keep, Enhance, Remove

February 26, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

This week we play a Theme Park and family-friendly version of “KISS”, Marry, Kill where we pit three attractions against each other and decide which attraction we want to keep, which we would enhance and which we would heartlessly remove. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Disney's California Adventure - 2001

February 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

This week we are getting in our time travel limo and celebrating the 20th anniversary of Disney’s California Adventure, and talking about the terrible theme park that awaits us on the other side. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Test Track

February 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

This week we venture the fabled Track of Testing and take a look at the attraction that was the beginning of the end for classic Epcot, Test Track! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Disneyland VS Walt Disney World

February 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

This week we put forward a battle of the ages and try to decide a rightful winner in the debate of Disneyland VS Walt Disney World where the results might surprise you! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Luna Park Sydney

January 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Luna Park Sydney is one of the few surviving 1930's style Boardwalk theme parks in the world, join us this week as we discuss the almost 100-year history and exciting future of the closest thing we have to a local theme park! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Stitch's Great Escape!

January 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

Join the boys as they talk about one of the worst Disney attractions of all time, a show filled with screaming terrified children, a spitting animatronic and the ever lingering scent of chilli dogs, this is the story of Stich's Great Escape. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

What's Coming to Asian & Australian theme parks in 2021?

January 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Join us for part two of our 2021 discussions as we chat about what is coming to Asian and Australian theme parks this year, with a little tangent where we passionately discuss the Australian theme park industry in general! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

What's Coming to USA theme parks in 2021?

January 07, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

2021 is looking to be a slightly more promising year for exciting theme park additions all across the United States. So join us this week as we discuss the big plans coming to Florida and California in this first episode of a two-part series!

What's Coming to US theme parks in 2021?

January 07, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

2021 is looking to be a slightly more promising year for exciting theme park additions all across the United States. So join us this week as we discuss the big plans coming to Florida and California in this first episode of a two-part series! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Reflections on 2020

January 01, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

This week we look back on the weird year that was 2020, we talk about what the year should have entailed for us and theme parks around the world, and then discuss the year it ultimately turned out to be. Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

Haunted Mansion Holiday

December 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

020 has been a pretty crazy year so relax and reflect, feel free to take pause, while we tell you a tale about dear Sandy Claws. Join us as we discuss the best overlay in the world Haunted Mansion Holiday in our 2020 Christmas special! Support the show Tweet us @tymereview @reviewtymeluke @reviewtymedom Support our work and get exclusive access to the Parks After Dark Podcast on our Patreon For more ReviewTyme goodness make sure to check out our brand-new website!

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