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This time, we are back with our last coverage show of 2025! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor. 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back with talk about Six Flags Magic Mountain's Holiday in the Park! 🎟️ Tickets and additional information: https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/events/holiday-in-the-park 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back with four helpings of holiday cheer and even a little fear! Find Pirates Dinner Adventure tickets and more information at: https://piratesdinneradventure.com/ 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back with a double dose of holiday cheer and even a little fear. ✨ Find additional Holiday Road information and tickets at https://holidayroadusa.com/. 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back at USH for the kick-off of their holiday season and we have the Universal expert, Jonathan Green, with us! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back at The Farm for the kick-off of their holiday season! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back at the Disneyland Resort for the kick-off of their holiday season! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back with a return to anime expo (AX) chibi, at the Ontario Convention Center, for their latest show. 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back with a return to Anime Pasadena and then our first visit to Last Call Theatre for their latest experience, The Butterfly Effect. 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! Tickets and additional information for The Butterfly Effect may be found at https://www.lastcalltheatre.com/. 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we are back with a big episode, breaking down our favorite moments from Halloween, 2025! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have our final home haunt hops of the season to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have another big home haunt hop to share, featuring our Parks and Cons Crew Home Haunt Night and some standout displays across Burbank and Toluca Lake! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have another big home haunt hop and DFC Expo to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have another big home haunt hop and a stop at WB to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have another big home haunt hop to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have another big home haunt hop to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have our first big home haunt hop of the season to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank-you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor. 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have more Halloween and a very special visit to the Henson lot to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor. 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have more Halloween and horror to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
This time, we have a big Saturday night of Halloween to share! 🎧 Listen in and enjoy! Tickets and additional information for The Haunting of Stone Oak Manor may be found at: https://www.stoneoakmanor.com/events Tickets and additional information for Black Casket Production's "The Ripper" may be found at: https://blackcasketproduction.com/ 🎙 New to the podcast? Start with Episode 879, our tenth-anniversary retrospective, for a great overview of the Parks and Cons universe. 🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters, whose support keeps the show running! Special shout-outs to our incredible Omega Level, Super Soldier Powerhouse, Otherworldly Powerhouse, and Mutant Powerhouse tier supporters: Renee A., Brett A., Johanna A., Angela B., Jennifer B., Michael B., Cedric C., Steve C., Drew D., Kerry D., Rochelle D., Ted D., Mike E., Tim F., Tina F., Yvette G., Jonathan G., Clarisa H., Kristian H., Hailey K., Jason M., Susan O., Tom P., Joshua R., Albert R., Michael S., Sandra S., Manuel S., Hendel T., Alyssa W., Adam W., Jamie W., Mark W., John W., and our anonymous donor. 💥 Want to join the Parks and Cons Crew? Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/ParksAndCons 🎁 Prefer a one-time contribution? Donate at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8G8JRQ6K86Y3W
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