Theme Park Trash
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsA theme park podcast where Rosie and Miya talk about all the things they would do if they could quit their day jobs, throw it all away, and start their lives over as 100% dedicated theme park people.
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Enrolling in the Disney College Program
September 05, 2022 22:24 - 3 hours - 273 MBToday we’re leaving the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy in the FINAL EPISODE of Theme Park Trash! Rosie and Miya consider their sliding doors moment: what would have happened if they had done the Disney College Program instead of this podcast? They also catch up on some no-longer-new theme park news, from the Epcot revival we didn’t want to Disney wedding discourse, and put Rosie through a last round of Would You Eat This? where they both fall hard for one last snack. Thank yo...
"Would You Eat This?" Extravaganza!
June 30, 2022 03:48 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn this blast from the past, Rosie and Miya do an extra-long "Would You Eat This?" extravaganza for the most notable offerings from the WDW 50th Anniversary and the holidays. A sparkly punch makes them lose their minds, and it doesn't even have alcohol in it! They also give their long-awaited takes on Rise of the Resistance and Webslingers. --- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: INSTAGRAM @parktrashpod TWITTER @parktrashpod SHOW NOTES free @ patreon.com/parktrashpod Art by Kimi Singer @jap...
Summoning Kingdom Hearts 4
May 19, 2022 06:48 - 2 hours - 194 MBAfter years of promises, Rosie and Miya are finally ready to tackle Kingdom Hearts in their penultimate episode. Rosie has finally learned what Kingdom Hearts is from a mysterious anonymous source and what she found out may shock you. They also discuss ugly fonts and unveil a pro-olive conspiracy at Disney World. --- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: INSTAGRAM @parktrashpod TWITTER @parktrashpod SHOW NOTES free @ patreon.com/parktrashpod Art by Kimi Singer @japajew Theme by Milan Music @mi...
Becoming Urban Explorers
April 22, 2022 21:28 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIn another episode from the archives, Rosie and Miya craft their perfect itineraries as urban explorers in a closed down theme park. Their first act of lawlessness will be touching the animatronics! In a blast from the past, they also discuss the then-unopened Avengers Campus and the disturbing lack of Vision’s spaghetti on the menu. --- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: INSTAGRAM @parktrashpod TWITTER @parktrashpod SHOW NOTES free @ patreon.com/parktrashpod Art by Kimi Singer @japajew ...
MOVIE COMMENTARY: Descendants (2015, dir. Ortega)
April 05, 2022 07:01 - 2 hours - 165 MBThis episode is from our Patreon and was released on February 2, 2021. Watch along with us as we question whether or not the VK's of the Isle would handle COVID well, and other delirious pre-vaccine musings. -- Theme Park Trash is ending! Listen to our last episode to hear all about it, and what to expect on this feed. --- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: INSTAGRAM @parktrashpod TWITTER @parktrashpod SHOW NOTES free @ patreon.com/parktrashpod Art by Kimi Singer @japajew Theme by Milan ...
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
March 29, 2022 07:01 - 2 hours - 181 MBAfter a long and mysterious hiatus, Rosie and Miya are back to break their silence on the last nine months of theme park news including blue shrimp and the Great Figment Popcorn Bucket Fiasco of 2022. They also have a major update on the future of the pod. --- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: INSTAGRAM @parktrashpod TWITTER @parktrashpod SHOW NOTES free @ patreon.com/parktrashpod Art by Kimi Singer @japajew Theme by Milan Music @milanmusicofficial
Shopping for our Dream Disney Weddings
June 02, 2021 19:08 - 1 hour - 143 MBMamma Miya, here we go (talking about weddings) again! Rosie and Miya revisit their dream Disney weddings with greater attention to detail, scouring the daunting Shop Disney website and its evil endless scroll for the perfect Cinderella wedding rings and Star Wars cufflinks. SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Get access to 2-3 bonus eps per month, full-length movie commentaries, and Rosie's 80-page Disney Channel Original Movie thesis for just $1! --- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: INSTAGRAM @parktras...
Someone got a Magic Band surgically implanted in their arm
April 18, 2021 21:45 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBThis episode is sponsored by UNIVERSAL YUMS! Shop the brand new YUMS SHOP and get your very own Epcot-in-a-box full of snacks from around the world when you go to this link. Rosie and Miya bring you a taste of their Patreon with a special episode on the main feed! They talk about Dumb Disney Gossip including the news of someone getting a soon-to-be-defunct piece of Disney merchandise put inside their body... yikes! Also, they devolve into discourse about if discourse is bad, and how they...
Putting on a Parade
April 02, 2021 00:33 - 2 hours - 186 MBTHIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY TWRL MILK TEA! Get 15% off your order thru the month of April 2021 at twrlmilktea.com/themeparktrash DISCOUNT CODE: THEMEPARKTRASH Rosie and Miya finally talk parades, from the turn of the century department store promo of the Macy’s parade to the Owl City scored frenzy of Paint the Night. After ranking their top 5 theme park parades each, Rosie and Miya pitch their own chaotic processions. SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Get access to 2-3 bonus eps per mon...
Putting a Theme Park on the Moon (In Honor of Joe Rohde)
March 12, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 152 MBLegendary Disney imagineer Joe Rohde is going to outer space... AND SO ARE WE! In honor of Rohde’s new job as the “experience architect” at Virgin Galactic aka the first moon imagineer, Rosie and Miya humbly pitch a few of their own ideas for a brand new moon park. SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Get access to 2-3 bonus eps per month, full-length movie commentaries, and Rosie's 80-page Disney Channel Original Movie thesis for just $1! --- FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE: INSTAGRAM @parktrashpod TWITTE...
Super Nintendo World & Creating a Video Game Theme Park
February 25, 2021 23:31 - 1 hour - 141 MBAfter months of nothing, Rosie and Miya finally have cause to celebrate: the opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan! There’s Toad-centric theming, mustache sodas, hamburger hats, and plumber pancakes, and they discuss ALL of it. They also pitch their own video game theme parks, even though Miya has never played a video game. SUPPORT US ON PATREON! Get access to 2-3 bonus eps per month, full-length movie commentaries, and Rosie's 80-page Disney Channel Original Movie th...
Building a Build-A-Bear
February 08, 2021 22:22 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis episode is sponsored by UNIVERSAL YUMS! SUPPORT THE SHOW and get your very own Epcot-in-a-box full of snacks from around the world with FREE delivery when you go to this link. Rosie and Miya may never safely enter a mall again but that won't stop them from talking about Build-A-Bear Workshop! They dissect the Build-A-Bear Instagram and investigate some of their ventures into kawaii culture and Hallmark movies and away from the simple bear. They also chat about upcoming Jungle Cr...
Living in Epcot as Walt Disney Intended
January 21, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 149 MBSUPPORT US ON PATREON! 2-3 bonus pod episodes every month! Rosie and Miya are ready for a fresh start in 2021 and decide to live as Walt Disney intended: hard at work as citizens in the city of E.P.C.O.T. They go into EPCOT’s origins as the dome city brainchild of Disney himself and its actual history as a theme park dedicated to broadening horizons through fun little cocktails. They also revive beloved food segment WOULD YOU EAT THIS! -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod....
Joining Disney's SECRET SOCIETY (of Explorers & Adventurers)
December 31, 2020 21:48 - 1 hour - 154 MBRosie and Miya end the year by embarking on their greatest adventure yet—an exploration of S.E.A. (Society of Adventurers and Explorers), the secret society that connects multiple Disney attractions together, from a Michael Eisner nightclub scheme to Tokyo Disneysea to expanded Dole Whip seating. They also pitch new members to join the mysterious ranks of the S.E.A.! -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! Follow us everywhere: @parktrashpod. Cover Art by Jonathan ...
2020 Theme Park Gift Guide
December 11, 2020 22:21 - 1 hour - 105 MBRosie and Miya present their SECOND ANNUAL theme park gift guide! They have suggestions for the perfect Jeffrey Katzenberg approved stationery, luxurious marine glassware & Fever-Pitch-fan-friendly activewear to gift the people in your life. They also get earnest and recommend some small shops! -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! Follow us everywhere: @parktrashpod. Cover Art by Jonathan Flores (@jonnytheartist). Theme music by Milan Music (@milanmus...
In Defense of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Trilogy (DUMPSTER DEEP DIVE #3)
December 01, 2020 20:46 - 1 hour - 148 MBRosie and Miya are back for a new, swashbuckling DUMPSTER DEEP DIVE! First, Rosie has a grave warning about Legoland. Then Miya makes her manifesto: an impassioned defense of Pirates of the Caribbean 1-3, cool movies that totally make sense. This episode is brought to you by SugarCoated Nails by Jess. -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! Follow us everywhere: @parktrashpod. Cover Art by Jonathan Flores (@jonnytheartist). Theme music by Milan Music (@mil...
Making a Musical Theatre Theme Park (w/ Kelsey Ikemiya)
November 13, 2020 19:55 - 1 hour - 121 MB***NOTE: We have major audio issues on this episode! I tried my best to fix them and hope you'll stay tuned in! We also just bought new microphones, so hopefully we won't have this problem on future eps. Thanks for sticking with us!*** Rosie and Miya are joined this episode by friend of the pod and mutual they would die for Kelsey Ikemiya, to chat about working at Disneyland and loving musical theater. They discuss the Disney musical machine, bond over underrated emo bops and a mutual fear...
Conjuring a Halloween Horror Night
November 01, 2020 01:20 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBHappy (Hubie) Halloween! Rosie and Miya bravely create their own theme park Halloween horror nights despite being too scared to have attended a Halloween horror night themselves. They also have some suggestions on how to make scare events better for terrified people who love good theming. Call us, Mr. Universal! RELEVANT LINKS: Watch Rosie's doc on the history of the DCOM Cast Member Pantry -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! Follow us everywhere: @...
Animatronic Shelter-in-Place
October 15, 2020 21:08 - 1 hour - 128 MBFacing their seventh month indoors, Rosie and Miya decide to shelter in place... as animatronics, taking their places for the rest of quarantine. They also discuss the history and possibly sentient future of Disney robotics and rank their personal top 5 audio-animatronics. RELEVANT LINKS: Cast Member Pantry Foamily 5K (benefiting the Cast Member Pantry) -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com Follow us everywhere: @parktrashpod Cover Art by Jon...
The Suite Life at a Disney Hotel (w/ Carlye Wisel)
October 01, 2020 06:15 - 1 hour - 124 MBRosie and Miya are joined by popcorn connoisseur, foamfluencer, personal podcast hero, theme park journalist, and host of the Very Amusing podcast Carlye Wisel to talk about Disney park hotels. After making a horrifying churro related discovery, the three of them imagine their lives if they lived full time at a Disney hotel of their choice. RELEVANT LINKS: Donate to Water Drop LA Donate to Mask Oakland Donate to Bail Project and/or Louisville Community Bail Fund Donate to your ...
Ranking Theme Park Trash Cans (1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL!)
September 17, 2020 06:59 - 2 hours - 171 MBRosie and Miya celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast by ranking 37 theme park trash cans. RELEVANT LINKS: Donate to Mask Oakland Donate to Water Drop LA -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! Follow us everywhere: @parktrashpod. Cover Art by Jonathan Flores (@jonnytheartist). Theme music by Milan Music (@milanmusicofficial).
Developing a Theme Park Stage Show (w/ Matthew Serrano, director of LIVE FROM THE SPACE STAGE: A HALYX STORY!)
September 04, 2020 00:17 - 1 hour - 126 MBRosie and Miya are joined by the director of the new documentary LIVE FROM THE SPACE STAGE — A HALYX STORY Matthew Serrano to talk about the process of uncovering the story of this almost forgotten, short-lived Star Wars themed ‘80s rock band. Then we chat about Disneyland live entertainment at large & each pitch our very own stage shows. RELEVANT LINKS: Donate to Jacob Blake Bail fund for Kenosha Protesters WATCH: Live from the Space Stage - A Halyx Story WATCH: NBA Desktop on the...
Turning Ourselves into American Girl Dolls
August 19, 2020 20:33 - 1 hour - 133 MBDONATE TO THE FORMER WOLFMAN BOOKS/WOLFEMME + THEM COLLECTIVE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/qtbipoc-coop-bookstore-and-community-space This episode, Rosie faces her fear of dolls and Miya faces her past as the pair step into the pink-branded, immaculately themed world of American Girl. They talk about the rise and fall of the historical dolls (justice for Ivy Ling!), the elaborate experience that is the American Girl Place, and finally create American Girl dolls of each other. Special th...
Becoming a Disney Channel Star (w/ Joshua Bote)
July 31, 2020 00:46 - 1 hour - 145 MBDONATE TO PORTLAND BAIL FUNDS HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pdx-protest-bail-fund Rosie and Miya are joined by a guest, Ariana Grande-approved blue check journalist and close personal friend Joshua Bote (USA Today, NPR Music, Billboard), to vision board their ideal Disney Channel star careers –– the highs and lows, the scandals, the cringey adult pivots, and the mediocre pop hits. They celebrate the return of the NBA (and give Miya a crash course in basketball) in a very special edi...
Analyzing the Sanrio Character Ranking
July 15, 2020 03:47 - 1 hour - 118 MBDONATE & RECEIVE A FREE BOOK FROM A BLACK-OWNED BOOKSTORE: https://redbullarts.com/newyork/news/red-bull-arts-book-share/ The pod is BACK from a little hiatus (because theme parks don’t matter) and here to remind you NOT to go to the parks. Stay inside folks! While indoors, we hope you’ll join Rosie and Miya as they embark on an in-depth dissection of the 2020 Sanrio Character Ranking. We talk about the dethroning of Hello Kitty, the decline of Sanrio stores and their terrible gum, Purolan...
Who Do We Blame for 'Teen Beach 2'? (DUMPSTER DEEP DIVE #2)
May 27, 2020 01:53 - 1 hour - 122 MBWATCH ALONG HERE: https://tinyurl.com/whyteenbeachmovie Rosie and Miya return with another DUMPSTER DEEP DIVE ramble episode! Miya has some thoughts on the Disney+ show Prop Culture, mainly concerning her personal desire to be allowed into the Disney archives for an indefinite amount of time without supervision. Rosie comes prepared with a monumental 30+ page slideshow-slash-investigation into the mystery of Teen Beach Movie 2, which asks the vital question....why? -- You can find...
Cooking Up a Themed Restaurant
May 06, 2020 06:07 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn their second pod of quarantine, Rosie and Miya fondly remember restaurants, specifically, themed ones! After some brand new, shelter-in-place friendly segments, Miya gives a quick(ish) Wikipedia history of the themed restaurant and Rosie has some things to say about Margaritaville. Then they go in depth with their respective top 5 themed restaurants (including a debate over the Rainforest Cafe) before throwing it all away to create their own. Cooking Mama would be so proud! -- You can...
Punching a Mascot in the Face (Q&A #1)
April 02, 2020 02:05 - 1 hour - 134 MBWelcome FANS, it’s our very first Q&A (the Q stands for quarantine)!! Rosie and Miya answer listener questions about heists, time travel, Vin Diesel, Pluto rights, and more. Along the way, Rosie has a review of an all male dance revue and some discoveries about Seaworld. Meanwhile, Miya has thoughts on Disneyland’s mural erasing past and a theory about Goofy. Please forgive us for any sound hiccups! We're trying out new ways to record during quarantine and our dainty little lady microph...
Writing a Mickey Mouse Movie
February 26, 2020 06:53 - 1 hour - 122 MBMickey Mouse is getting his very first park ride, built on the grave of The Great Movie Ride, but he's never had a full length movie released in theaters. Luckily for Bob Chapek, Rosie and Miya are here to fix that and provide the ride with the tie-in IP it never asked for! On this episode of Theme Park Trash, Rosie and Miya make their pitches for a Mickey Mouse movie. Rosie also recounts her trip to Build-A-Bear to buy a Porg. -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.co...
The Perfect Disneyland Date
February 12, 2020 08:33 - 1 hour - 104 MBJust in time for Valentine’s Day, Rosie and Miya are here with meticulous plans for a perfect Disneyland date — where to snack, hike, high five, and kiss (but just a single chaste smooch, no PDA). Also on this episode: Sam the Eagle comes to Epcot and Batuu seasons their milk. -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! Follow us everywhere: @parktrashpod. Cover Art by Jonathan Flores (@jonnytheartist). Theme music by Milan Music (@milanmusicofficial).
Universal Studios Japan & 'Descendants' Review (DUMPSTER DEEP DIVE #1)
February 05, 2020 07:27 - 1 hour - 135 MBIntroducing our very first DUMPSTER DEEP DIVE chaos pod — ramble episodes on topics we want to spend an extended, Lady Bird (2017, dir. Gerwig) amount of time yelling about. Miya talks about her recent trip to Universal Studios Japan and Rosie reviews and provides a critical reading of the Descendants trilogy. They chat about minions, bun culture, the legacy of Glee and High School Musical, and kids these days. -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! Follow us every...
Designing a Disney Cruise
January 15, 2020 16:45 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBAHOY and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Theme Park Trash is kicking off 2020 with an episode recorded last decade. After discussing an intriguing new slide and a horrifying chocolate, your pod captains embark on a voyage through Disney cruises. Rosie shares her own cruise experience as a scene teen and Miya has questions about the teen club “Vibe.” Then, Rosie and Miya launch their own themed cruises (featuring Miya’s wildest swing yet). -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com!...
2019 Theme Park Gift Guide
December 18, 2019 07:59 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBIt's a holiday special episode and Rosie and Miya are thrilled to present their first annual theme park gift guide! What are the best strange plushes, elegant avian footwear, magical lanyards, and essential Minion apparel from America's theme parks to gift the loved ones and VSCO girls in your life? Rosie and Miya have hand picked 5 items each to help you make magical holiday memories. -- You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! Follow us everywhere: @parktrashpod. Co...
Creating... A Fireworks Spectacular!
December 04, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBStep into the magic and join Rosie and Miya as they talk all things Disney nighttime spectaculars! After bidding farewell to yobshrimp, Rosie and Miya rank their top 5 favorite spectaculars. Rosie has well-considered feelings about the art of the fireworks projection, and Miya just likes to cry to loud songs. Then they each share their own plans for a brand new fireworks extravaganza. BOB CHAPEK, IF YOU USE OUR IDEAS, PLEASE SEND A CHECK FOR 10 MILLION DOLLARS! -- You can find show not...
Making Friends with Duffy the Disney Bear
November 15, 2019 07:26 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBRosie and Miya are joined by their FIRST EVER GUEST Angela (@ANGeeeeeeeLA) (Former Disney small shop owner, Duffy expert, self-proclaimed "first fake Disney blogger," and Rosie's best friend) to spread the good word of their lord and savior: Duffy the Disney Bear! Who is this teddy bear? How did he stage a comeback in Japan after being rejected in the US? Who are his friends? Why is the Italian cat Gelatoni an enemy of the pod? Rosie, Miya and Angela answer these questions and more as they...
Making Friends with Duffy the Disney Bear (w/ Angela Bautista)
November 15, 2019 07:26 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBRosie and Miya are joined by their FIRST EVER GUEST Angela (@ANGeeeeeeeLA) (Former Disney small shop owner, Duffy expert, self-proclaimed "first fake Disney blogger," and Rosie's best friend) to spread the good word of their lord and savior: Duffy the Disney Bear! Who is this teddy bear? How did he stage a comeback in Japan after being rejected in the US? Who are his friends? Why is the Italian cat Gelatoni an enemy of the pod? Rosie, Miya and Angela answer these questions and more as they...
Haunting the Haunted Mansion
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBWelcome, Foolish Mortals, to the bone-chilling Theme Park Trash HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Your ghost co-hosts Rosie and Miya have decided to permanently haunt the Haunted Mansion the only way they know how -- by fighting one of the existing ghosts for their spot in the house. Also: Rosie visits Walt Disney Studios, Miya debates her Halloween costume options, and they break down the marketing mystique behind Arendelle Aqua. Remember to fend the ghoulish spirits away by reciting this spell for ...
Setting Up Shop at the Wizarding World
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBIn their first non-Disney episode, Rosie and Miya kiss their Muggle lives goodbye and venture into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Before they can head to Hogwarts, Miya reports back from her trip to Knott’s Berry Farm and Rosie reviews a troublesome churro. Then, Rosie has some bridges to burn and Miya publicly admits the full extent of her fandom, from a potion-making Sweet Sixteen to Dramione fanfiction. Rosie and Miya also present their ambitious plans for some brand new attractions...
Planning Our Dream Disney Weddings, PART 2
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBPART 2 OF 2! The wait is finally over. Rosie and Miya divulge their complete and chaotic Disney wedding plans and maybe break a few rules along the way. Rosie speaks to a wedding planner and goes hard on bagels with a detailed spreadsheet. Miya doesn’t know how much a single thing costs, but made a Pinterest board. Both of them pay tribute to their 16 year old, Alice in Wonderland loving selves. RIP The Great Movie Ride! You can find show notes at http://parktrashpod.tumblr.com! ...
Planning Our Dream Disney Weddings, PART 1
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 81.1 MBPART 1 OF 2! In today's episode, the first installment of a HISTORIC two-parter, Rosie and Miya go deep on Disney's Fairytale Weddings. Before that, they chat D23 and bravely ask .... what IS the Mandalorian? They also consider the future of Epcot, discuss the alarming rise of the gummy worm, and Rosie has an exciting announcement. Then, Rosie and Miya throw it all away, roll up their sleeves, and begin planning their dream Disney weddings, complete with expensive bubbles and fake cakes th...
Becoming Disney Influencers
September 13, 2019 21:59 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBWelcome to Theme Park Trash, a new theme park podcast! Every episode, hosts Rosie (@yesROSEMARIE) and Miya (@miyasinger) fantasize about what they would do if they could throw it all away and start over as fully committed theme park people. On their first ever episode, Rosie and Miya dive into the wonderful world of Disney... influencers! They discuss their personal theme park origin stories, D23 news, and terrible slushies before bravely baring their souls and sharing the influencer acco...