That Park Life: a Theme Park Podcast

Magic Kingdom After Hours Event Review & a Deluxe Disney Resort Stay

2026-03-1101:01:26

This one is packed with Greg's recent Disney World adventures including: attending an After Hours Event at Magic Kingdom, staying at a Deluxe Disney Resort, and visiting Epcot during the opening weekend of the 2026 Flower & Garden Festival. 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

Villains Land Rumor Rundown

2026-03-0454:01

This new land in Magic Kingdom has been in the headlines recently, so we're covering the info floating around and weighing in with our thoughts (and hopes!). We're very excited to see this land come to life over the next few years. 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

Eating All Day in Animal Kingdom For Under $50

2026-02-2552:09

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 Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Deanna's 30th Birthday Trip to Disney World

2026-02-1859:37

Returning guest Deanna had a JAM PACKED birthday trip to Disney World. What did she do? A dessert party, an After Hours event, the Disney Dining Plan, a Caribbean Beach Resort stay, EAT, and plenty more. Plus we catch up on Greg's recent adventures in the parks. Be sure to follow our guest @deannamoo22 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

Valentine's Rewind: Top Romantic Places & Dramatic Readings of Disney Love Songs

2026-02-1140:43

An encore of two segments to get us all into the Valentine's Day week mood! The two clips we're sharing are: us talking about the Top Romantic Places in WDW (which includes ones submitted by you!) and we try out reading Disney love songs but in a "dramatic" way. 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

Greg's Disneyland Trip - First Time at Non-Disney Hotel

2026-02-0401:24:00

Greg is back from his Disneyland trip which included: staying at a non-Disney resort, running the RunDisney races, learning new rope drop strategies, and trying new food items at his favorite Quick Service dining locations. 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

Eating All Day in Hollywood Studios For Under $50

2026-01-2801:11:37

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 Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Pin Trading Info & Tips with Owen

2026-01-2151:58

Our guest Owen joins us to talk about his years of experience trading pins and, truthful, we just don't know much about the whole thing! So we were happy to learn. You can follow Owen on IG @outtherewithowen 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

Greg's Dopey Weekend and Mini-Staycation at Disney

2026-01-1401:28:16

4 consecutive morning Disney runs and a 3-night stay at a Disney World resort. That's what Greg is talking about today! This includes everything he ate before, during, and after the races. Also, lots of characters, fun moments, and a few sound clips from the races. 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

Everything Coming to Disney World in 2026

2026-01-0752:52

There are so many new experiences coming in 2026 and we've got a digest for you as you plan your trip for this year! We cover all four Disney World parks, water parks, Disney Springs, 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

Talking Disney with Jackson Olson

2025-12-3101:08:42

Maybe you know Jackson as #8 on the Savannah Bananas but today we get to learn all about his love for the Disney parks! We cover his favorite attractions, meals, snacks, resorts, and more. We also chat about his time on the Disney Destiny AND what it means to be true to yourself! Follow Jackson on IG @jacksonolson_ 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

It Happened In 2025: A Disney World Recap

2025-12-2449:39

So many things changed over this year and we're here to recap that list for you. We review the list of things that were scheduled to change (and chat about what the reality was) and we also discuss the unexpected updates of the year. 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

Greg's First Time Sailing on the Disney Treasure

2025-12-1701:22:24

After a 7-night long cruise, Greg is back to share his experience aboard the Disney Treasure, which debuted earlier this year. Spoiler: he LOVED the ship! We talk dining, characters, theming, entertainment, staterooms, excursions, 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

Greg's Birthday Week: Jollywood Nights, Polynesian Stay, and More

2025-12-1001:07:57

Greg's been busy with all kinds of Disney World adventures. This week he's sharing his experience with a first visit to Jollywood Nights, a stay at the Polynesian, a few meals, and a visit to Magic Kingdom. 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

Eating All Day in Epcot For Under $50

2025-12-0350:34

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 Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

History of the Holiday Season at Disney World - Part 2

2025-11-2601:04:36

PART 2 - We have a pretty good handle on how WDW celebrates the holiday season NOW, but how did we get to this point? When did Disney first start celebrating and how did they do it? It’s changed quite a bit over the years! 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

History of the Holiday Season at Disney World - Part 1

2025-11-1901:01:17

We have a pretty good handle on how WDW celebrates the holiday season NOW, but how did we get to this point? When did Disney first start celebrating and how did they do it? It’s changed quite a bit over the years! 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

Eating All Day in Magic Kingdom For Under $50

2025-11-1257:27

New series alert! 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. Stay tuned for future 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 Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

Disney World Catch-up & Recent Park Visits

2025-11-0501:06:48

We've got a list of recent park updates that you'll want to know as you plan your next Disney World trip. We also run through Greg's recent visits to the parks over the last 3 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: @TheRealBethMcDonald and @SimplisticThrills Greg: @Gregintheparks Greg's Other Podcast: The Quick Escape Podcast

The Haunting of Disney Parks: Vol. 5

2025-10-2949:51

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 2025! 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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