Podcast
That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast
Weekly Orlando Theme Park content that includes: Disney & Universal tips, history, Resort Rundowns, news, food reviews and more!
- Places & Travel chart
- #70
- Episodes
- 373
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 4 min
- On air since
- 2019
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
373 episodes, newest first
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59 min
The Haunting of Disney Parks: Vol. 6
Episode 375
Show notes
We're back with our annual ghost story episode! We've got some spooky tales of hauntings experienced at Disney Parks - just in time for Halloween 2026!
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 5 min
Disney Ride Rundown: Haunted Mansion Part 3
Episode 374
Show notes
Welcome Foolish Mortals - the ride rundown you've waited for is here! We have so many details to share that we can't possibly fit it in one episode. So we present Part 3, which focuses on the Music Room, the Endless Staircase, the Endless Hallway, the Conservatory, the Corridor of Doors and the Seance Room. Stay tuned for Part 4 in two weeks!
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 12 min
Disney Ride Rundown: Haunted Mansion Part 2
Episode 373
Show notes
Welcome Foolish Mortals - the ride rundown you've waited for is here! We have so many details to share that we can't possibly fit it in one episode. So we present Part 2, which focuses on the queue, the foyer, the Stretching Room, the Corridor and the Library. Stay tuned for Part 3 next week!
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 14 min
Disney Ride Rundown: Haunted Mansion Part 1
Episode 372
Show notes
Welcome Foolish Mortals - the ride rundown you've waited for is here! We have so many details to share that we can't possibly fit it in one episode. So we present Part 1, which focuses on the haunted history of this attraction, how it came to be, and along the way with start busting some myths. Stay tuned for Part 2 when we start going scene by scene within the ride!
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
55 min
What Rides Should You Rope Drop in Each Park?
Episode 371
Show notes
Which rides should you do if you're rope dropping? The first hour of the park is critical to maximizing your ride time. So we've got a list for each park!
Plus Greg catches up on some time in Hollywood Studios.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 10 min
Answering Your Random Disney Trip Planning Questions: Volume 3
Episode 370
Show notes
Digging back into mailbox today to answer your trip planning questions submitted via our "Ask Beth & Greg" feature. We cover a wide range of park planning tips and strategies today!
Also: Greg catches up on his recent Magic Kingdom visit.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 12 min
Catching up on Greg's Disney Park visits and News
Episode 369
Show notes
We gotta catch up on some park adventures from the last 2 weeks, including: a concert dining package at Epcot, Moonlight Magic at Epcot featuring some Food & Wine dishes, and a Skyliner Resort hop adventure.
Plus: we catch up on some Disney news nuggets.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
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1 hr 4 min
How Many Park Days Do You Actually Need in Disney World?
Episode 368
Show notes
The question is simple: How Many Park Days Do You Actually Need in Disney World? But the answer is a little more complex, and it depends on what you consider necessary to do.
We each answer the question and create a high-level overview of what those days entail in order to get the full WDW experience. We hope this helps you decide which park ticket to get!
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
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1 hr 3 min
Things To Do in Disney World At Night Without Alcohol
Episode 367
Show notes
We received a question: "Do you have recs for fun nightlife things for adults to do who don’t drink? Maybe a cool place with mocktails and music or anything of the sort?" So here are a list of things to do, primarily in the evening, that offer live music, activities, events, etc without the need for drinking cocktails, beer, or wine (although - you sure can at most of these places!)
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
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51 min
Eating All Day in Magic Kingdom For Under $100
Episode 366
Show notes
We present to you a trip planning tool to keep under a certain budget while still enjoying the food of the parks. In this series we're keeping the budget at $50 per adult, including applicable taxes. Look out for other episodes covering the other parks!
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
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1 hr 4 min
Everything New Coming to Disney World: D23 Announcement Digest
Episode 365
Show notes
This one is PACKED with information on all the rides and lands coming to Disney World that were announced in this weekend's D23 convention in Anaheim. Lots of Villains Land, Piston Peak, and Monstropolis talk. And, of course, a bunch of info on the Tropical Americas area in Animal Kingdom. Plus so much more!
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 3 min
Answering Your Random Disney Trip Planning Questions: Volume 2
Episode 364
Show notes
We dig into the mailbox today to answer your trip planning questions submitted via our "Ask Beth & Greg" feature. We cover a wide range of park planning tips and strategies today!
Also: Greg catches up on his recent Magic Kingdom visit.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 3 min
Disney Trip Rundown with Guest AllieMaeOnMain
Episode 363
Show notes
We're joined by Allie today to discuss her recent trip including 3 resort stays, new dining experiences, and more!
Follow Allie @AllieMaeOnMain
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 3 min
How Long Would We Wait for the Top 5 Popular Rides in Animal Kingdom
Episode 362
Show notes
These are the rides with the Top 5 Longest Average Wait times in Animal Kingdom. We’ll talk about whether WE would wait that time, if we have any tips to avoid the long wait, and look at how long our IG followers would wait.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr
Answering Your Random Disney Trip Planning Questions
Episode 361
Show notes
We dig into the mailbox today to answer your trip planning questions submitted via our "Ask Beth & Greg" feature. We cover a wide range of park planning tips and strategies today!
Also: Greg catches up on his recent Epcot rope drop experience.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
47 min
Defunct Ride Rundown: Mr. Toads Wild Ride
Episode 360
Show notes
What a wild and weird ride it was! We break down the history, the story, the difference between Disneyland's and WDW's versions, and what replaced it. If you had the chance to experience this ride - consider yourself lucky...and brave!
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 23 min
4 Parks 1 Day with Guest Max Kennedy
Episode 359
Show notes
Max had ONE DAY on his trip to visit the parks - so he did all 4 in that one day! Hear about his plan and then what actually happened. Along the way we discuss some learning opportunities, food reviews, ride reviews, and more.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
56 min
Disney Projects That Never Happened: 3 Attractions in the Japan Pavilion
Episode 358
Show notes
New series alert! We're kicking off a new type of episode focusing on projects that never were completed. Maybe concept art was drawn or Disney even announced it - but it never happened. On this episode we're looking at the 3 attractions planned for the Japan Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 17 min
How Long Would We Wait for the Top 5 Popular Rides in Hollywood Studios
Episode 357
Show notes
These are the rides with the Top 5 Longest Average Wait times in Hollywood Studios. We’ll talk about whether WE would wait that time, if we have any tips to avoid the long wait, and look at how long our IG followers would wait.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast -
1 hr 5 min
Park Potpourri: Catching Up on Disney Park News & Experiences
Episode 356
Show notes
We've got a lot to catch up! Discussing the changes coming to Carousel of Progress AND the newly released details about Monsters Inc Land. Also Greg's been to the parks a bunch the last few weeks and is sharing his experiences including: rope dropping Big Thunder, the AP exclusives in Epcot, Jessie's Roundup, and more.
Weekly Exclusive Bonus Episodes of our Podcast are available at our Patreon page.
Visit our Amazon Storefront to see what our must-haves are for the parks (Affiliate Link)
Follow Along! Podcast Account: @ThatParkLifePodcast Beth: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks
Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast
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